The fantasy regular season is at the halfway point. Dynasty teams are faced with a "contend or rebuild" decision point. We asked our staff to identify their favorite Dynasty Buys.

Who is your favorite buy in Dynasty at the fantasy regular season's halfway point?

General Thoughts on Acquiring Players

Jason Wood - There's no one-size-fits-all approach here, as much of the process depends on how your team is positioned. Suppose you've built a contender and have a legitimate shot at the championship this season. In that case, you should focus on acquiring an older veteran who can push you over the top this season while helping a rebuilding team by sending them young players or draft picks. If you’re on the other side of the league and focus on 2025 and beyond, you should be looking to acquire draft picks or young players who aren’t contributing much but could step into critical roles next year due to aging free agents ahead of them on the depth chart.

Specific Players to Target and Why

WR DJ Moore, Chicago | WR Keenan Allen, Chicago

Jason Wood - I'd love to acquire DJ Moore or Keenan Allen for my contending teams. The Bears face Minnesota and Detroit four times between Weeks 12 and 16, and those are the two easiest defenses for opposing fantasy receivers this season. You'll never find a more attractive stretch of matchups. Presumably, Allen would be more accessible to acquire given his age, but don't count out getting Moore if he’s on a roster looking toward the future and willing to trade away pieces this year.

WR Andrei Iosivas, Cincinnati | WR Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay | WR Trey Benson, Arizona

Jason Wood - I’m targeting Iosivas, McMillan, and Benson for rebuilding teams. All three players have the talent to be every-down contributors, and all three are behind high-end veterans who will likely move to other teams next year. Tee Higgins is playing too well for the Bengals to afford to keep him; he’s expected to earn a $25-$30 million per year deal as a new No. 1 receiver elsewhere. Chris Godwin just suffered another season-ending injury and was set to become a free agent at the end of the season anyway. McMillan is poised to be the future in Tampa Bay, with or without Mike Evans. Lastly, Benson is the heir apparent for James Conner, and I don’t see the Cardinals retaining Conner at his age despite his strong play.

WR Wan'Dale Robinson, NY Giants

Ryan Weisse - Believe it or not, Robinson is second in the NFL with 67 targets and is a top-20 receiver in PPR scoring leagues. He is turning a page after two rough years in the league, even as Daniel Jones continues to play poorly. The Giants are coming off a poor showing in Week 7, so this might be the time to throw a cheap offer out on Robinson. Start with a 2025 third, and see where the negotiation leads. At some point this season, the Giants will hand the quarterback job to Drew Lock, and it could mean better things for the whole offense, especially in the passing game.

TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Carolina

Hutchinson Brown - Sanders is a great trade-for candidate and is an option for all Dynasty roster situations. In the rookie tight end's first few games, there was a severe lack of involvement in the offense, but things have dramatically changed over the last three weeks. The fourth-rounder out of Texas has seen at least 70 percent of the snaps in weeks five, six, and seven and has seen 18 of the last 24 Panthers’ tight end targets. He has delivered at least 9.9 PPR fantasy points in two straight contests without touchdowns, which is top twelve production levels in the tight-end world.

He has a 6-4, 245-pound frame and can run a sub-4.7 40-yard dash. He displayed this at the collegiate level but has plenty of athletic ability and can damage with the ball. Among all tight ends right now with at least 20 targets, he is just outside the top ten in both yards after contact per reception and in missed tackles forced. He could continue to produce in the coming weeks, but his future with Carolina is bright. He is making an impressive impact as a rookie tight end. Still, he could see a big opening in this offense this season or next offseason if Diontae Johnson is traded out of Carolina, which seems likely. The Panthers are in a total rebuild, so Johnson's veteran presence is not a helpful asset for them right now.

RB Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville

Andy Hicks - Due to a complex set of rules in the league I am in and limited roster space, I was able to acquire Tank Bigsby. I had noticed the unproductive play of Travis Etienne Jr. for some time and felt an alternative just needed to make themself known. Tank Bigsby had a bad rookie season, but his training camp reports were positive this year. He opened the season with a good performance against the Dolphins. Bigsby missed week two and saw limited action in week three. That was enough for a manager in my league to discard him. Snapping him has resulted in a couple of 100-yard, multiple-touchdown games in the four weeks I have had him on my roster. 

Matt Montgomery- Tank Bigsby feels like the kind of player that you buy, even at his current value. Yes, you’ll likely have to spend more to pull this off, but the value shouldn’t be viewed in the capital you invest in a player. The value should be the return you get after you buy the player. Bigsby is ascending on an offense that, quite frankly, has no excitement. We will see a coaching change sooner rather than later in Jacksonville, and the team is clearly down on Travis Etienne Jr. as a starter. This is the perfect time to buy Bigsby despite what it may cost, and you should see returns early and often. 

WR Keenan Allen, Chicago | RB James Conner, Arizona

Corey Spala - The answer to this question will depend on whether you are a contender or looking to retool for the 2025 season. If I am rebuilding, I will target any perceived aging asset that will provide you with immediate production. This could be a wide receiver like Keenan Allen or a running back like James Conner. If you are risk averse, you may want to avoid acquiring a running back.  I have been looking to acquire a running back for a third-round pick, Rico Dowdle. The key takeaway is to look for an aging asset you can acquire for low value: a second-round pick for a good player (like Allen) or a third-round pick for production (like Dowdle). 

WR Jacob Cowing, San Francisco | WR Jordan Whittington, LA Rams

Corey Spala -  If you have lost your season due to injuries or are completing a rebuild, targeting a proven player and capitalizing on their opportunities will be necessary. A contending team may need production after losing Brandon Aiyuk or Chris Godwin for the season. I look to acquire Jacob Cowing before he flashes more potential; once a young player flashes potential, it may be hard to pry them away. I look to capitalize on a player like Jordan Whittington, who is dealing with a shoulder injury. He was held catchless in Week 7 and is ruled out in Week 8. I would not recommend acquiring a running back if you are in a rebuild. There is no need to give up top-tier assets or give away future draft capital for a volatile position. 

RB Audric Estime, Denver

Jeff Bell - Rookie running backs who stand to realize immediate value bumps at the onset of free agency are among my favorite in-season trade targets. Backs like this have the potential to realize in-season value increases, too, as injuries can clear the depth chart. 

Estime gathered some positive buzz when camp opened and climbed to KeepTradeCut’s RB43 before an injury in Week 1 sent him to IR. He has re-emerged in the Broncos offense, getting some work as the third back behind Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin, running well with 6.2 yards per carry. Williams will be a free agent following the season. His play has picked up, but there is enough reason to question his future in Denver. If he leaves, Estime will make an immediate significant value jump.