Dynasty Movement: Week 7

Sigmund Bloom once said, "You can be right, and wrong, then right in the same season."  Players like Harold Fannin Jr., who started red hot, went quiet for multiple weeks, only to reemerge in Week 6, illustrate the concept. With changing roles comes Dynasty Movement. We polled Dynasty staffers Josh Fahlsing, Jeff Blaylock, Hutchinson Brown, Mike Kashuba, and David Zacharias for their biggest rankings movers.

Dynasty Movement at Quarterback

Jaxson Dart, NY Giants

Fahlsing: I was already higher than most on Dart, but I am moving him up even further in my updated rankings this week, from 16 to 13. That puts me slightly ahead of consensus, but I'll take it. Dart has leapfrogged older quarterbacks like Jared Goff and Dak Prescott, and has Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield in his sights. It's a small sample size, but the rookie is delivering early.

Blaylock: I feared that his first few starts would go poorly, that he would have been better served by spending his rookie year on the bench behind a veteran like Russell Wilson. I feared his offensive line and lack of playmakers would damage him mentally if not physically. Instead, he's merely turned the franchise's fortunes around in three games with help from the energetic Cam Skattebo. Dart is the QB7 over the past three weeks, and his 167 rushing yards are not only the best among quarterbacks but also the third-best among RBs. I've moved him up six spots to QB14. 

Tua Tagovailoa, Miami

Fahlsing: The slide continues for Tagovailoa in my latest updates. I've dropped him 5 more spots, from 23 to 28, which puts me about in line with our consensus rankings. The health concerns are well-documented, but we can now add a franchise poised for a total reset and a quarterback poised to begin the journeyman phase of his career. If I wasn't already out, I am now.

Kyler Murray, Arizona

Zacharias: Murray was ranked as QB9 in the pre-season, enticing us with his rushing potential. Disappointingly, Murray is ranked 24th in fantasy points per game through Week 6, behind the likes of Carson Wentz, Mac Jones, and Sam Darnold. He hasn't clicked with Marvin Harrison Jr, as expected (just 3.7 receptions per game), perhaps because Murray's average depth of target is 31st-lowest in the league. The first pick of the 2019 draft averaged more than 32 pass attempts per game through week 5, but is now sidelined with a mid-foot sprain. Things aren't lining up well for Murray, and I have dropped him two spots to dynasty QB17, behind Jaxson Dart and Jared Goff.

Drake Maye, New England 

Brown: Maye continues his ascent into the Tier 1 dynasty conversation, now challenging established names like Jayden Daniels, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson. In his second year, he is playing like an MVP candidate despite a less-than-ideal receiving corps, showcasing a prototypical blend of a strong arm, an electric, physical running style, and consistency as a passer at all field ranges.

Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia

Brown: Anticipation of the "Tush Push" being banned next offseason is a critical factor for Hurts. The play narrowly survived a vote last year but has generated major controversy this season. Approximately 60% of Hurts' rushing touchdowns, a key driver of his QB1 status, have come from this play. While the Eagles will still utilize quarterback sneaks, losing the Tush Push will inevitably reduce his rushing touchdown volume (57 since 2021), shifting him toward the lower end of the elite QB tier.

Spencer Rattler, New Orleans

Blaylock: Rattler has avoided turnovers in five out of six starts. He had eight turnovers in seven games last season while completing 57 percent of his passes and averaging 5.8 yards per attempt. The latter remains an issue, as he is averaging just 6.0 yards per attempt this season but completing 68 percent of his passes. That, along with his improved ball security, has put further distance between him and rookie Tyler Shough. That said, the Saints may want to see what they have in their second-round pick if losses keep mounting. I've moved Rattler up eight spots to QB31.

Patrick Mahomes II, Kansas City

Kashuba: I had suppressed Mahomes slightly for 1QB leagues because he wasn't running as much, and the environment in Kansas City had him playing responsible football. Now, Mahomes is on track for a career high in rushing, has both of his top receivers back, and they're playing risk-it for the biscuit ball again. It's glorious, and Mahomes is having one of the quietest 20 PPG seasons in a while.

Dynasty Movement at Running Back