Dynasty Risers and Fallers

Week 1 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers
*These players have moved up the Draft Sharks dynasty rankings over the last week. Check back each week as we list the fantasy-relevant changes.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Commanders
The Commanders traded Brian Robinson in August. Then, ahead of Week 1, the team made veteran competition Chris Rodriguez a healthy scratch. The result? A 10-carry day for JCM, one that yielded 82 yards and 1 score. His role could grow as the season progresses, leaving open the possibility of a further rise.
Travis Etienne and Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars
The Jags traded Tank Bigsby to the Eagles. That solidifies Etienne’s grip on the lead back role while boosting the touch outlook for Tuten. Etienne also went off for 143 yards on 16 Week 1 carries.
The rookie already looked poised for long-term value given his athleticism and performance at Virginia Tech.
Kayshon Boutte, Patriots
Boutte posted a 100-yard game in the opener. The 23-year-old also led New England WRs in snap share (82%), signaling that this might not be a one-week fluke.
Elic Ayomanor, Titans
Notably, Ayomanor played ahead of veteran Tyler Lockett – and fellow rookie Chimere Dike – in the opener. In fact, Ayomanor played nearly 80% of the snaps. This followed a buzz-filled training camp.
He brings the size and skill set to develop into a long-term starter for QB in Cam Ward.
Week 1 Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers
Kaleb Johnson, Steelers
Johnson still sits inside the top-30 of our dynasty RB rankings. But it’s unquestionably a disappointment that he drew only one carry (and two snaps) in the season opener. Kenneth Gainwell played the clear No. 2 RB role behind Jaylen Warren.
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
Hill (and the entire Dolphins offense) laid an egg in Week 1. That followed an offseason of ominous vibes out of Miami.
Now, Hill’s dealing with a legal situation that could eventually turn into missed games. The 31-year-old could also get dealt – and find himself in a less-certain spot for targets – before the deadline.