Dynasty Movement: Week 12

More football, more injuries, and more value movements. Week 12 shifts the focus hard toward gearing up for fantasy football playoff runs. We polled Dynasty staffers Jason Wood, Ryan Weisse, Dan Hindery, Andy Hicks, Maurile Tremblay, and Matthew Montgomery for their biggest Dynasty value movers of the week.

Dynasty Movement at Wide Receiver

Jameson Williams, Detroit

Wood: There are only marginal changes in the top 25 this week, with a player or two shifting a spot, but Williams moves back into the Top 30 after his recent resurgence. More important than the bump in his box-score output is what's happened organizationally. Head coach Dan Campbell quietly took over play-calling duties two weeks ago and has since announced it will be permanent. That brings a bitter and brief end to the John Morton era. What stands out is that Morton's demotion came at a time when the Lions offense ranked No. 2 in points scored; this wasn't a unit in crisis. The only thing that wasn't going according to plan was getting Williams consistently involved.

Matthew Golden, Green Bay

Wood: Much was made of the Packers selecting Golden in the first round, their first receiver taken in Round 1 since 2002. And while that level of organizational investment can still lead to stardom, the way this season is unfolding warrants a modest downgrade and a tier drop. We knew the Packers preferred to spread the ball around, but Golden hasn't shown anything to suggest he deserves a move into a prominent role. This week, he was out-snapped by Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks, and that's before considering Jayden Reed's impending return. Fast forward to next year's training camp, and it's entirely possible he sorts this out and asserts himself atop the depth chart. But it's far from a guarantee.

Tre Tucker, Las Vegas 

Wood: A modest bump was warranted for Tucker following the trade of Jakobi Meyers. The third-year pro is now the clear-cut No. 1 receiver in Las Vegas and has the next two months to prove he belongs as a foundational piece of the rebuild. To be clear, this isn't a gavel-pounding upgrade. Tucker still ranks outside the top 30 on the season despite a heavy snap count. But his future value is positioned for a major jump depending on how he handles the lead role, and you don't want to be making offers for him after the breakout if it comes to pass.

Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina

Tremblay: McMillan delivered his best NFL performance in Week 11 against Atlanta, catching eight passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns on 12 targets. The breakout converted his elite underlying usage into a true ceiling game, validating metrics that show him commanding 28.4% of Carolina's first-read targets and 32.4% of team receiving yards through his first 10 games. He has firmly established himself as the Panthers' focal point and a high-volume perimeter weapon for Bryce Young. He should provide sustained WR1 production going forward, built on volume and red-zone involvement.

DJ Moore, Chicago

Tremblay: Moore has only one reception in the past two games while rookie Rome Odunze has out-targeted him 16-7 over that stretch, crystallizing a broader shift in Chicago's passing game. Through 10 games, Moore sits at career lows in catches, yards, and touchdowns. The Bears' offense has been disjointed all season, but Odunze has emerged as the likely long-term focal point. Moore's weekly upside now depends on sporadic volume and uncertain quarterback play rather than the consistent target share that once made him a dependable asset.

DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh

Weisse: I'm dropping Metcalf out of my Top 30, and this isn't just about his talent; it's about the shifting risk. Yes, he's a physical freak, but his efficiency cratered in recent years, and his upside in Pittsburgh feels increasingly capped. The Steelers are still leaning into a run-first offense and limiting his target volume. With Rodgers aging, there's a real risk Metcalf will soon have to work with yet another new quarterback. In dynasty, I prefer not to bank on what-if scenarios. Metcalf is too boom-or-bust and his future too cloudy to justify a Top 30 slot right now.

Keon Coleman, Buffalo

Weisse: I'm officially moving off Coleman, and it's a tough pill to swallow. Like many, I was drawn to his personality and hype during the draft process, but the reality on the field has caught up with him. After last week's healthy scratch, it's clear he's losing his spot in the rotation and could be on his way out of Buffalo entirely. Reports suggest this is his third disciplinary action of his career, and the team hasn't seen enough production to justify tolerating it. If Coleman couldn't carve out a role with Josh Allen under center, there's little reason to believe a change of scenery will suddenly unlock his fantasy value.

Hindery: Some of the flaws in Coleman's prospect profile have shown up in his transition to the NFL. He is not a sudden athlete and struggles to create separation. He probably fits best as a big slot receiver, yet only 11% of his routes have come from the slot. Along with the on-field limitations and poor fit in his current role, questions about his maturity and decision-making persist. Teams will tolerate some headaches from an elite wide receiver, but patience is much shorter when the player has an average, replaceable skill set.

Hicks: Buffalo demonstrated that when it had a fantasy wide receiver in Stefon Diggs, he was superfluous to its needs and moved on. They drafted Coleman to be the replacement. The results have been inconsistent, raising questions about his character. Ability isn't the question; reliability is. Young players need to grow up fast before their chances fade away. Will Coleman get the message and be a team player? This dynasty manager has seen this game before, and it's time to let go. 

George Pickens, Dallas

Hindery: The big question coming into the season was whether Pittsburgh's scheme was holding Pickens back or if his game wasn't well-rounded enough to win at different levels of the field. He answered most of those concerns in the first half of the season. There was still some doubt about whether he could keep it going once CeeDee Lamb returned, and while he cooled off briefly, his monster game on Monday night eased any lingering concern. Pickens is still just 24 and will be one of the most coveted free agents in the league unless Dallas extends him or uses the franchise tag. He continues to climb the dynasty rankings.

Montgomery: There's a new challenger in the top tier of fantasy wide receivers, and his name is Pickens. He has shown us the ability not only to keep up with the production while CeeDee Lamb is on the field, but also to be more efficient with his targets than Lamb in those games. Not sold yet? He showed us he can be an elite WR1 when he is the team's first option in Lamb's absence, and that is enough for me to say he has taken the opportunity and exceeded all our expectations.

Christian Watson, Green Bay

Hicks: Every year, Watson flashes WR1 potential, yet disappoints due to injury. As a free agent in 2026, Green Bay wisely signed him to a one-year extension in September. The numbers are easy enough to trade him away if the Packers got a great offer, but the team would like to see what Watson can do with an injury-free run. Romeo Doubs is the only free agent from the wide receiving corps, so depth will still be an issue. Watson does get a bump in rankings because he is fit and looking good. 

Justin Jefferson, Minnesota

Hicks: The struggles of J.J. McCarthy are causing frustration to many, Jefferson in particular. He is playing the role of team leader well by saying the right things, but his concern is visible. Whether the young quarterback can develop quickly enough is becoming an issue. Probably unfairly. It is also proving that Jefferson is not quarterback-proof. As a dynasty option until this is sorted, he drops from the elite three to the bottom of the top 10. Touchdowns matter. 

Dynasty Movement at Quarterback