Several factors go into building a consistently elite dynasty team. One of those is identifying the top player on every NFL team. Another is knowing which players you should trade away before their fantasy value decreases.
Typically the starting quarterback is the top dynasty asset on every NFL team in superflex leagues. However, they are rarely the top asset in 1QB leagues. To help you build the best dynasty team possible, I will identify the top dynasty asset and sell candidates for every NFL team.
Today I break down the NFC East teams: the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders.
Several factors go into building a consistently elite dynasty team. One of those is identifying the top player on every NFL team. Another is knowing which players you should trade away before their fantasy value decreases.
Typically the starting quarterback is the top dynasty asset on every NFL team in superflex leagues. However, they are rarely the top asset in 1QB leagues. To help you build the best dynasty team possible, I will identify the top dynasty asset and sell candidates for every NFL team.
Today I break down the NFC East teams: the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders.
The Top Dynasty Asset
Here are the top dynasty assets for each NFC East team.
After starting his career as the No. 2 wide receiver opposite Amari Cooper, Lamb had a breakout 2022 season. The former Oklahoma star was the WR6, averaging 14.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. More importantly, Lamb nearly doubled his career touchdown production, totaling nine receiving scores in one season after having 11 over the first two years of his career. Furthermore, the star receiver improved his route running numbers despite a 23.1% target increase. Lamb averaged 2.38 yards per route run and 0.44 fantasy points per route last season, both career highs. Meanwhile, the addition of Brandin Cooks should keep defenses from consistently doubling the coverage on Lamb.
Barkley set the fantasy football world on fire as a rookie. Unfortunately, injuries over the past few years derailed the superstar’s career and fantasy value. However, the former Penn State star rebounded in his first year with Brian Daboll as the head coach. Barkley averaged 16 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, his highest numbers since 2019. Furthermore, the superstar led the team in receptions and targets last season. The Giants didn’t add an alpha wide receiver this offseason, instead trading for an injury-prone tight end in Darren Waller. While some are worried about Barkley’s contract situation and a potential holdout, the superstar remains a top-12 dynasty running back.
The Eagles have an outstanding 1-2 wide receiver punch with Brown and DeVonta Smith. The former Ole Miss star had a career year in 2022, finishing the season as the WR5 and averaging 15 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He also beat his previous career-high in targets by 27.4%. More importantly, Philadelphia took advantage of Brown’s ability to make plays downfield. The star receiver had a career-high 1,496 receiving yards, as well as a 12.9 yard aDOT, which was the second-highest of his career. Furthermore, Brown caught 81.8% of his contested catches on passes of 20 or more yards downfield. Now that Jalen Hurts signed a long-term deal with the Eagles, Brown has unlimited potential.
Unfortunately, the Commanders haven’t given McLaurin a legit franchise quarterback at any point in his career. Despite that, the former Ohio State star has been a consistent low-end WR2 for fantasy players. McLaurin had the best fantasy finish of his career last year, ending the season as the WR14 and averaging 11.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He also had a career-high 1,191 receiving yards, finishing 10th in the NFL. However, McLaurin averaged the second-lowest fantasy points per game of his four-year career. Hopefully Washington will solve its quarterback problem this season, giving McLaurin a chance to become an elite fantasy player.
The Top Sell Candidate
Here are players to consider trading away on each NFC East team.
Pollard had a breakout season in 2022, ending the year as the RB7, averaging 14.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Memphis star had a career-high in every statistic category and he replaced Ezekiel Elliott as the RB1 in Dallas. However, now is the time to explore the trade market. Pollard turned 26 in April and more importantly, he will likely play on the franchise tag this season after suffering a broken fibula in the playoffs last year. Meanwhile, Elliott could return at some point over the next few weeks. While fantasy players shouldn’t panic sell, they should see what the trade market has to offer.
The veteran tight end is a double-edged sword for fantasy players. Waller has been a fantasy star in the past, but his value has taken a hit because of injuries. Unfortunately, his production on the field has also slipped. Since the best year of his career in 2020, Waller has averaged only 8.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, 1.67 yards per route run, and one touchdown per 27.2 targets. However, the veteran will see a massive target share if he can stay healthy this year. Fantasy players should take advantage of the inflated numbers and sell high on the soon-to-be 31-year-old tight end.
Unfortunately, Swift has struggled with injuries in his career. Despite missing only 10 games, the veteran left several others early and had his workload limited because of his inability to stay healthy. Yet, he made up for it with his role in the passing game. Swift averaged five targets per game and 1.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per target last year with the Detroit Lions. However, he won’t see that level of targets in Philadelphia because of Jalen Hurts’ rushing ability. While the Eagles traded for Swift this offseason, he isn’t part of their long-term plans. Now is the time to explore trading away the former Bulldog.
Last year, Robinson’s fantasy value and ADP rose the closer we got to the regular season. Unfortunately, he got shot in D.C. during a carjacking, although thankfully Robinson survived and only missed the first four games last year. However, the rookie never lived up to the hype. He averaged only 3.9 yards per rushing attempt and 2.7 yards after contact per attempt. Robinson also gave fantasy players next to nothing in the passing game, totaling only nine receptions in 12 games. Meanwhile, Antonio Gibson is a popular breakout candidate this year, thanks to the addition of Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator. Fantasy players should trade away Robinson before he finds himself as Gibson’s handcuff.
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