Welcome to the dynasty trading post, where optimizing strategy, roster construction, format, and player value oscillations are examined weekly with examples and completed dynasty trades.

This week, we'll focus on the running back position for contending and pretending (aka teams not contending) dynasty teams.

All trades are Superflex unless stated otherwise

Contending Teams

RB Derrick Henry, Baltimore

Derrick Henry is the RB2 in PPG over the opening six weeks. The blend with Lamar Jackson in Baltimore has been ideal for unlocking his elite upside. While Henry will be 31 years old in January, Henry has shown no decline this season to suggest an age cliff is coming this year or potentially in 2025. Buying older running backs is inherently risky, but selecting those with elite situations and ceilings is the safest venture of the subset to potentially push a contender to a championship. 

• Henry for Chase Brown, Tank Bigsby
• Henry, Davante Adams for James Cook, Jameson Williams
• Henry for Tank Bigsby, 2nd, 3rd

Ideally, do not include a future 1st in a trade for Henry in Superflex. As a strong contender, a late 1st is palatable in 1QB formats. Adding to Tank Bigsby (or other flashing young running backs) is the backbone to a winning trade for a contender. Think Tank Bigsby, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Ray Davis, or others of the ilk.