The Dynasty Trading Post: Running Back Week

Chad Parsons's The Dynasty Trading Post: Running Back Week Chad Parsons Published 09/20/2023

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

This week, we will rapid-fire running back thoughts on a bustling Week 3 of dynasty activity.

*All trades are Superflex unless stated otherwise*

RB NICK CHUBB, CLEVELAND BROWNS

Theme of the Week: Always Explore Injuries

Nick Chubb's significant knee injury ripples through dynasty leagues this week. If Chubb is on a now 0-2 team, send offers for their notable players, as they could be looking ahead to 2024 already if Chubb is paired with other injuries or underperforming players. If there is any good news with Chubb's injury, it is the timing of an early-season injury, allowing more time for his surgery and recovery before Week 1 in 2024, compared to in 1-2-3 months. This is still a notable factor for Chubb, where his next significant snap in the NFL will be as a 28-year-old.

Here are a few key Chubb trades this week with him as a buy valuation and recommendation:

There is a risk that Chubb is never the same and that 2024 is in considerable doubt of Chubb playing a strong depth chart role. But the above prices have that more than baked into the equation.

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