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Dynasty Risers and Fallers

Week 3 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.
Omarion Hampton, Chargers
Najee Harris’ season-ending Achilles injury paves the way for Hampton to establish workhorse usage. The rookie brings the talent to stick as a top-shelf RB1.
Trey Benson, Cardinals
Benson will step into a lead back role after the Cardinals placed James Conner on IR. While Benson isn't the most disciplined runner, he brings the size, athleticism, and college production to forecast a high ceiling over the next few months.
Rome Odunze, Bears
Through three weeks, Odunze ranks third among WRs in PPR points. He's tied for the league lead in receiving scores (4). He's already garnered four red zone targets and 17 of 10+ air yards.
The flashes from Caleb Williams have proven excellent. And there’s certainly room for Odunze to continue producing at a high level as the unit gains more comfort in HC Ben Johnson’s system.
Week 3 Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers
*These players have moved down the dynasty ranks over the last week.
James Conner, Cardinals
Conner needs foot surgery after suffering an ugly injury on Sunday. At 31 in May, he's far from a lock to remain Arizona's lead back in 2026.
Najee Harris, Chargers
Harris' torn Achilles will end his season and put his 2026 effectiveness in question. At 28 in March, his days as a fantasy contributor could be over.
Calvin Ridley, Titans
Ridley’s already a fading dynasty asset at 30 years old (31 in December). But he’s off to a shockingly poor start, snagging only 8 of 21 targets for 111 scoreless yards.
We'll see how the rest of this season unfolds. At this point, though, the veteran isn't guaranteed to return to the Titans in 2026.
Week 1 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers
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.