Dynasty Fantasy Football Strategy: Is Selling Trey McBride Worth Considering?

We’re back with some dynasty-themed questions from the ever-curious members of the Fantasy Life Community Discord, which I think you should join. In fact, I’ve talked to your loved ones about it, and they agree with me.

This week, we explore the ceiling comp for Malik Willis, the long-term value of running backs like Chase Brown, and how to handle Malik Nabers as a rebuilder. I also compare Kenyon Sadiq to a bratwurst.

All that and MORE! Let’s dig in …

Which NFL team will take a chance on LeBron to play TE?

You joke, but the Rams have a tight end fetish that can never be satiated.

If Malik Willis were available on waivers, how much FAAB would you put on him in a 1QB league?

In 1QB formats, I’m looking exclusively for real difference-makers. Guys who can put up top-10 weeks. With his mobility, Willis could be that, though I’m concerned about his longevity. He’s worth dropping a few bucks (no more than 5%) of your FAAB on to see if he can hit that Justin Fields-esque fantasy ceiling.

I’m trying to start a 10-team league with my friends. What are some settings, rules, etc. that you would most recommend in order to maximize fun, functionality and fairness?

For dynasty, I personally enjoy Superflex and Tight End Premium leagues with rosters of about 25 players. I’ve found that it’s just deep enough to let folks stash their favorite deep sleepers, allows for some “small potatoes” trades, and still keeps an active waiver wire. Plus, it creates more importance at the QB and TE positions.

Beyond that, develop some sort of anti-tanking rules.

But whatever you do, make sure everyone in the league understands and is okay with the rules out of the gate.

In a league where TEs are not essential and Flex only, should I keep Trey McBride or try to get a WR for him?

Last year in PPR formats, McBride scored the 10th-most fantasy points per game (excluding QBs). More than Chris Olave and Drake London. He’s not just a great tight end; he’s a top-tier fantasy asset. Granted, I have some concerns about the Cardinals' offense in the short term and fear McBride could take a step back in 2026. So if you want to trade him because of that, I wouldn’t accept less than the London tier of WRs.

Who is a good underrated target for a rebuilding team that is trying to get a good draft pick for one more year?

In your situation, I think you’re looking for either a rookie or someone with injury concerns. Those are the only two types of players I’m comfortable trading for with the expectation that they won’t score me points this year.

So if you really want to extend your rebuild, this might be the perfect time to go after Malik Nabers. I truly hope he’s healthy, but … where are the positive updates?? We’re in the thick of “best shape of his life” season, and it’s been strangely quiet on the Nabers recovery front. The Giants brought in some high-profile camp bodies, suggesting Nabers might not do much at training camp. If that’s the case, we should at least expect a slow start to the season, if not worse. Think Terry McLaurin last year …

Do you see any RB rooms that are going to be flipped by the end of the year? In other words, which guys should I sell high on and which ones should I buy low?

The Titans stand out. I’ve said before that I expect Tony Pollard to get off to a hot start, so I like him fine for redraft, but once Nick Singleton gets fully healthy, I could absolutely see him taking over. So if you’ve got Pollard, hold off on trading him for now. And if you want Singleton, I’d wait to send an offer until Pollard lights it up a couple of times. His drafters might be more willing to abandon ship at that point.

Another backfield to keep your eye on is the Broncos. It may not be quite as drastic a flip, but we know J.K. Dobbins’ body refuses to let him play a full season, and Jonah Coleman has three-down potential. I like him as a true handcuff more than RJ Harvey.

Where do you think Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk will end up, and will any of them have any actual fantasy value next season?

If the league is going to overlook the assault allegations against him, Diggs will probably latch on with a team (maybe the Commanders) and provide some modest fantasy value as a depth piece. If that happens, I’d immediately trade him to a contender and/or homer in your league.

I’m not sure Tyreek or Deebo sign anywhere that gives them real value. But I suppose Vegas could roll the dice on one of them.

Aiyuk will probably spend next season hosting a podcast that no one should ever listen to.

Should I keep Quinshon Judkins and Cam Ward on a rebuilding team, or try to get more picks?

I don’t hold onto running backs while I’m rebuilding unless they’re outright studs. I don’t think Judkins quite fits that bill. Assuming this is a Superflex league, I don’t mind holding onto Ward for now, since I think Brian Daboll and the additions of Carnell Tate and Wan’Dale Robinson should boost his production.

How would you view 2027 rookie draft picks vs. 2026 rookie draft picks? Are next year's draft picks more valuable?

That seems to be the common perception. I won’t definitively say that 2027 will be a better draft class, because a lot can change in 300-ish days. NIL money and the transfer portal have changed everything.

So I think this provides an interesting opportunity to zag away from consensus. If someone in your league treats every 2027 pick like a gold brick, then see how much green they’re willing to fork over to get yours.

What’s your 3-year outlook on Chase Brown?

Chase Brown is a perfect example of why I view 95% of running backs through a 1-2 year window in dynasty. He’s good enough to get a whole bunch of volume in that offense right now. But next year? The year after? He could completely disappear. To me, Brown is much closer in dynasty value to Derrick Henry than he is to Ashton Jeanty. But the market does not agree with me at all. And that’s fine! That’s how we gain edges in this crazy game.

If you were to compare dynasty players to traditional 4th of July traditions/foods, what would they be? e.g., Makai Lemon and Emeka Egbuka are the fireworks because they are your current crushes…

You know me so well, and yet you don’t know me at all! I actually hate fireworks. They’re loud, repetitive and they make my dog sad. So I would NEVER equate Lemon and Egbuka to those overrated sparkle-splosions. But I like this question and will give you a few comps …

Ja’Marr Chase = Tom Petty’s “American Girl.” An enduring classic that’s never failed to put a smile on my face.

Wan’Dale Robinson = a meandering small town parade. Am I psyched to watch it? No. Will there be a float that knocks my socks off? Probably not. But with low expectations and nice weather, it can be a good time.

Kenyon Sadiq = an undercooked bratwurst. So much tantalizing potential (likely) ruined by the dope running the grill. Someone, please take the tongs away from the Jets …

Players Mentioned in this Article

ChaseBrown
RBCIN
PPG
14.2
Proj
223.7
TreyMcBride
TEARI
PPG
14.9
Proj
188.3
MalikNabersQ
WRNYG
PPG
12.0
Proj
190.6
QuinshonJudkinsQ
RBCLE
PPG
11.1
Proj
179.0

Published Jul 5, 2026, 4:19 PM ETUpdated Jul 5, 2026, 4:20 PM ET