The 2025 season is upon us. Are you ready? Hopefully, you’re in for a winning campaign. But those of us who play Dynasty know it’s a 365-day-a-year endeavor. So, this is the time to make pickups and stashes that could pay off this season. Week 7 is in the books. Below are some players worth seeking out moving forward. All roster percentages courtesy of Sleeper.
Quarterbacks
Tyrod Taylor, New York Jets
Roster Percentage: 0
About: The Jets are the only winless team in the league. After Week 6, there were rumblings that the team should look at Tyrod Taylor. After a poor showing from Justin Fields in Week 7, we saw Taylor enter the game. I think there’s a good shot he’s under center in Week 8. He’s an add.
Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers
Roster Percentage: 0
About: This isn’t about Bryce Young playing poorly; it’s about Young being injured. And he’s likely to miss Week 8. We’ve seen Dalton be successful, at least for fantasy, in the past. So, I think he’s worth an add.
Quinn Ewers, Miami Dolphins
Roster Percentage: 0
About: The rookie moved up to QB2 on the depth chart this week. Then, after Tua looked lost, he moved on to the field. Tua has struggled, and the Dolphins, now 1-6, are looking for answers. Ewers is worth a stash, especially with six teams on a bye this week.
Running Backs
Brashard Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
Roster Percentage: 9
About: Smith is a young back in the mix for the Chiefs. Kansas City has its passing game going, but the backfield has been a question. They’re working plays in for the rookie Smith, and he’s been producing. He’s worth a stash as we make the stretch run.
Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears
Roster Percentage: 12
About: D’Andre Swift is still the starter and workhorse for the Bears. But the rookie Monangai has displaced Roschon Johnson as the RB2 option. He’s carving out a role for himself and looking good when he does. He’s worth a stash.
Wide Receivers
Malik Washington, Miami Dolphins
Roster Percentage: 21
About: Tyreek Hill is gone for the year, and Darren Waller is banged up again. Washington is carving out a role in the Dolphins’ passing game. Yes, the Dolphins’ pass offense has been tough, but Washington is worth a stash in deep leagues.
Chimere Dike, Tennessee Titans
Roster Percentage: 2
About: In the first game with a new coaching staff and a simplified offense, the rookie Dike was the Titans’ best receiver. Yes, Calvin Ridley was out. But Dike showed a little something. He’s worth a stash as this team tries to figure itself out.
Chris Moore and Jaylin Lane, Washington Commanders
Roster Percentage: 13, 3
About: There are plenty of injury concerns in the receiving group for the Commanders. This week, both Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel were out. Moore, for the second week in a row, and Lane picked up the slack. In a deep league, both are worth a stash as the Commanders try to get healthy.
Tez Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Roster Percentage: 22
About: Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin are still banged up, and Mike Evans is now out for the year. Johnson again stepped up on Monday night. Snatch him up now while you still can.
Tight Ends
Oronde Gadsen II, Los Angeles Chargers
Roster Percentage: 12
About: The window to pick up Gadsen is quickly slamming shut. Gadsen again had a huge day for the Chargers, catching seven passes for more than 100 yards. He is quickly turning into a go-to target for Justin Herbert and has plenty of upside. He needs to be rostered.
Daniel Bellinger, New York Giants
Roster Percentage: 0
About: Bellinger is helping fill the pass-catching void for the Giants. While second-year man Theo Johnson is doing his part, Bellinger is also serving as an option. Sunday, he had three receptions for 88 yards and the game’s first touchdown. If you’re a tight end-needy team, he’s worth a stash.
Matthew Fox is a die-hard NFL fan and Broncos’ homer. He’s a member of the FSWA. You can find more from him on Twitter @knighthawk7734 or as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast, a part of the Campus2Canton Network.
