Jameis Winston may have saved the Browns' season, and more wide receivers were injured in Week 8. The Dynasty staff gathered to work through multiple quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends who are the biggest risers or fallers in rankings. Check out the Footballguys Dynasty Football show with Jagger May and myself for more Dynasty content. We do three episodes weekly, discussing a variety of relevant Dynasty trends.

Dynasty Movement at Quarterback

Bo Nix, Denver

Jason Wood - The path to fantasy relevance for Nix was clear from the start: he needed to sustain his collegiate propensity for high-completion, low-ADoT passing while also using his mobility aggressively to keep plays alive and gain chunk plays. Halfway through his rookie season, Nix has done precisely that and is already a top-10 fantasy quarterback despite meager passing statistics. As a dynasty manager, it’s important to remember that quarterbacks rarely peak in their first few seasons, so breakout rookie performances should be invested aggressively. Will Nix ever become an elite, high-volume passer? Probably not, but as long as he maintains his mobility and the Broncos add more weapons who play to his strengths (e.g., receivers who are dynamic in the open field after the catch), he could be a valuable asset in superflex formats for years to come.

Corey Spala – Nix has proven his game-managing abilities throughout the season. Over the last six games, Nix is 5-1 with ten touchdowns and one turnover. Sean Payton has found his quarterback, and the duo is building a solid rapport. Nix’s bonus of rushing upside is the cherry on top. He has four rushing touchdowns this season, four games over 30 yards rushing, and two games over 60 yards. His passing production leaves more to be desired. I am optimistic Denver will continue to build around their quarterback in the 2025 offseason.

Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis

Jason Wood - It’s too early to give up on Richardson entirely, but it’s too far along to blindly view him as a coveted asset for rebuilding teams looking to acquire young talent. Richardson has started ten games and has one of the lowest completion rates of any quarterback in the last 25 years. He’s also missed too many games, and this past week, he removed himself from play—while healthy—because he was tired. At the risk of being labeled an old-school curmudgeon, I cannot fathom how that decision sits with his coaches and teammates. I’ve never seen anything like it in pee wee, high school, college, or the pros. Don’t let the Josh Allen comparisons fool you; Allen’s evolution from terrible to All-Pro is a once-in-a-generation outcome. Historical data and empiricism suggest Richardson’s rocky start indicates a much lower career ceiling than his current valuation suggests.

Tua Tagovailoa, Miami

Ryan Weisse—I was never the highest on Tagovailoa, but my ranking didn't reflect my true feelings. With him being just 26 and tied to two of the league's most exciting receivers, he should be a top-15 quarterback. However, his injury history is just plain terrifying. Last year, he led the league in yards and was barely a top-15 quarterback. With this rookie class looking better every game they play, Tagovailoa needed to move down and is now outside my Top 20.

Andy Hicks - Great to see Tagovailoa back in uniform. Most quarterbacks need to be extra careful of hits. None more so than the concussion-prone Dolphins quarterback. If he plays carefully like he managed the entire 2023 season, all signs are good. One moment of recklessness or poor protection and it could be the end. He moves back up the rankings but with a dose of skepticism.

Jameis Winston, Cleveland

Andy Hicks - Due to circumstances, Winston gets a chance to push for significant playing time and an opportunity to resurrect his career. So far, so good. I am worried about what the team did with Dorian Thompson-Robinson in elevating him to the backup role above Winston before Deshaun Watson’s injury. The concern is one bad Winston interception, and Thompson-Robinson gets another opportunity. Winston is the better option for the team. 

Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville

Matthew Montgomery- Don’t look now, but Trevor Lawrence is beginning to silence some haters. Since Week 4, he has a 3:1 touchdown to interception ratio and has ten total touchdowns. He is also doing this against formidable defenses such as the Packers, currently #7 against quarterback, and the Bears, ranked second. Maybe he hasn’t met the expectations since entering the league, but he is far from a washed player and is still just 25 years old.