Another week is in the books, which means more teams are pivoting to a rebuild in dynasty. If you’re one of those, stashing players for next year is pretty much all you should be doing. This is the perfect place to start looking for ideas in your own league. When it comes to stashing, there are no wrong answers. It’s all about player upside and hope, so let’s get into it.
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Last week I recommended stashing Matt Corral due to the potential changes at the QB position ahead of him on the depth chart. This week I’m recommending stashing Howell for similar reasons. Carson Wentz is not the future in Washington. It’s possible that he doesn’t even finish the season as the starter there. If and when Wentz does get benched, Howell could get the nod as the next man up over Heinicke to see what he has to offer. It’s best to acquire Howell now before that happens because when it does, his price will most certainly go up.
Haskins currently has a Superflex startup ADP of 237, RB74. This is at the end of the 19th round, so he’s rostered in most dynasty leagues as it is. However, in June, his ADP was 168, the end of the 14th round. He’s fallen five rounds in five months, but I still want him on my bench. If you can get him added as a toss-in on another trade, that could be helpful if Derrick Henry gets hurt again this year. I also think Haskins is talented enough to get some opportunities elsewhere if the Titans decide not to retain him in the future. Stash him now if you can.
A deeper stash is one of my preseason targets in Snoop Conner. The Jaguars are currently splitting reps between James Robinson and Travis Etienne, with JaMycal Hasty listed as their RB3. Both Robinson and Etienne have injury histories, though, and Hasty hasn’t exactly proven himself yet. Conner has been a healthy scratch a few times this year, but don’t let that fool you. I think he’s talented enough to earn a shot if called upon. He’s on waivers in some leagues, and I’d rather stash him than guys like Amari Rodgers or Jamison Crowder, who are purely roster cloggers at this point. Conner could get a shot, and I’d rather have him before the rest of my league than regret it later.
Zaccheaus is a familiar name in fantasy leagues, largely because of his waiver wire appeal for a few years now. The Falcons have struggled in the passing game, both with and without Kyle Pitts in the lineup, but Zaccheaus is the team’s WR2 for now, without a doubt. He’s second behind rookie WR Drake London, which could continue into next season. Zaccheaus is potentially still floating around on waivers in some dynasty leagues, making him an easy stash candidate for me this week. Not only could you end up needing to start him as we get into the bye weeks, but he could also warrant some real trade value as well.
Pittsburgh has a history of turning late-round receiver prospects into gold, and it’s entirely possible that Austin is the next product to come out of their factory. Austin hasn’t played at all this year, but given how poorly Chase Claypool and Miles Boykin have played so far, it’s not crazy to imagine that Austin gets a shot eventually. George Pickens and Diontae Johnson are a stud duo looking for a third, and I think that’s Austin’s job to lose. I doubt he gets much action this year, but next year could be a different story. Stash him now if your roster has the space.
Do you know who’s leading the Titans’ tight ends in fantasy points in non-PPR leagues? Believe it or not, it’s Okonkwo. Geoff Swaim has more receptions, but Okonkwo has more yards than Swaim. He’s only gotten five targets on the season, so he’s not being considered a starter for fantasy yet, either. The Titans also prefer Austin Hooper for now, but I doubt that continues with the talent we’ve already seen from Okonkwo. If you’re in a Tight End Premium league and are looking for some depth at the position, check to see if Okonkwo is on waivers. If he is rostered, I bet a future 3rd or 4th could be enough to acquire him. Easily worth that price for a potential league winner at a really frustrating position.
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