Dynasty Trade Targets For Week 2 Fantasy Football: Buy Now On Kyle Monangai

We officially have data points to work with as we head into Week 2, meaning there's a new group of dynasty trade targets to buy ahead of Week 2 of the fantasy football season.

Let's dive into my favorite four.

Trade Targets For Dynasty Fantasy Football Ahead Of Week 2

Kyle Monangai, RB - Bears

If there's anything we learned this weekend, it's that Bears head coach Ben Johnson wasn't kidding when he said he wanted his team to score more points than anyone else this season.

The Bears dropped 59 points on the hapless Panthers (who, to be fair, scored 37 points of their own). With Caleb Williams looking like a legit No. 1 option and the Bears offense having a slew of playmakers at every position (except for TE, sorry, Colston Loveland managers), here's the suggestion I'm making for you this week:

Trade for Kyle Monangai in dynasty fantasy football formats.

Yes, the backfield will run through D'Andre Swift, who barely let the ink dry on his newly signed three-year/$33.75 million contract extension before scoring three times on Sunday. However, this offense is potent enough that Monangai could find himself with additional opportunities this season.

That certainly was the case in Week 1. Just take a look at our Utilization Report.

For context, Monangai turned 11 touches into 124 total yards and a score.

Candidly, the Bears won't score 50+ points each week (or will they?), but we have coachspeak, unmistakable offensive talent, and now an opening game all pointing in the same direction … this team is going to score a ton of points in 2026.

Not only is Monangai (24 years old) the ideal handcuff to Swift (27), but as mentioned, the sophomore could have some standalone value in deeper league formats, especially during bye weeks or if/when injuries start piling up across your roster.

KC Concepcion, WR - Browns

I've been high on KC Concepcion throughout the offseason not simply because I believe he has the talent necessary to succeed in the NFL but also because his offensive environment is lacking a true No. 1 option.

If Week 1 is any indication, the Browns are going to struggle to score points this season. Current starter Deshaun Watson finally found the end zone inside the 2-minute warning in the 4th quarter when the score was already 34-3. His 46-yard pass to Denzel Boston made the box score look good (for Boston), but Concepcion is still my long-term pick from this group.

Concepcion led the team with five targets. Boston and Jerry Jeudy each had four, while two other players had three. In addition, Concepcion also carried the ball three times for an additional 15 yards. He did lose a fumble, but the team was clearly intentional about wanting to get him involved and get the ball in his hands.

I would be shocked if Watson remains the starter for much longer. Candidly, Shedeur Sanders hasn't been a ton better, but I believe he's more capable of leading an offense right now. Even if it isn't this season, Concepcion is someone I am targeting for the future. I said as much even before the season began:

Concepcion is in a great situation to see his dynasty value quickly rise in the coming season or two. A more definitive idea of the long-term answer at QB and a promising rookie campaign could make Concepcion one of the fastest risers by this time next offseason.

Ted Hurst, WR - Buccaneers

Fellow rookie Ted Hurst is another player who could see his value rise throughout the course of this season and even heading into Year 2.

Standing at 6' 3"/195 lbs, it's easy to make the "Mike Evans replacement" comparison in terms of a big-bodied wideout who can win down the field. However, Hurst will likely never be the No. 1 option on his team with the presence of second-year rising star Emeka Egbuka.

Hurst got some extra playing time in Week 1 with Jalen McMillan (knee) sidelined due to injury. We'll see how long McMillan is hampered, but even with him out, Hurst finished fifth in targets on Sunday.

In addition to Egbuka and fellow wideout Chris Godwin, both RB Bucky Irving and TE Cade Otton saw more targets than Hurst. What is encouraging is Hurst's snap share (79%) and route share (83%). Simply being on the field with the No. 1 offense is going to produce opportunities.

Looking ahead, this is a great offensive environment to be in. Baker Mayfield just inked a three-year, $165 million contract extension that keeps him in Tampa for the foreseeable future. Hurst doesn't have to become the No. 1 option for Baker to return value for dynasty fantasy football managers who secure him before a few big performances come his way.

Dalton Schultz, TE - Texans

I've been a Dalton Schultz fan for several years now, even dating back to his time with the Dallas Cowboys. He's never a high-profile, flashy option at the TE position, but he's been quietly productive over the years. Coming into 2026, he's finished as a TE1 in five of the last six seasons.

I didn't mind targeting Schultz as a late-round option this season simply because I believed in C.J. Stroud having a bounceback season in a contract year. However, once Jayden Higgins (knee) was lost for the season last month, I became even more interested in Schultz and what he could provide both for this offense and for fantasy managers.

While many managers looked to see which wideout would step up in Higgins' absence, I pivoted to the veteran TE. After Week 1, I can certainly see a path where Schultz provides weekly value.

It looks like David Montgomery is going to carry this offense for as long as he can this season, as demonstrated by his three total TDs on Sunday. No. 1 wideout Nico Collins also looks like a good bet to remain heavily involved. However, it was Schultz who finished with the second-most targets (8) behind Collins (10).

Schultz also finished with the second-most snaps and routes, behind Collins, and he also played 100% of the 2-minute offense snaps.

The production didn't quite match the underlying metrics this week as Montgomery carried the scoring load, but it's those very metrics that keep me interested in a veteran option at a tricky position in dynasty formats.