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 South teams: the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

• Dynasty Stock Report & Trade Advice AFC: East | North | South | West
• Dynasty Stock Report & Trade Advice NFC: East | North | South | West
• Dynasty Startup Draft Primers: QB | RB | WR | TE
• Dynasty Rookie Primers: QB | RB | WR | TE

The Top Dynasty Asset

Here are the top dynasty assets for each NFC South team.

Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)

While he hasn’t made his NFL debut, many have already declared Robinson the dynasty RB1. The former Longhorn was the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, making him the highest-drafted running back since Saquon Barkley in 2018. More importantly, the rookie is an elite prospect. He forced a missed tackle on 40.5 percent of his rushing attempts last season. More importantly, 16 percent of his rushing attempts went for 10 or more yards. Robinson is an excellent runner but equally talented in the passing game, averaging 16.5 yards per reception in 2022. The Falcons were the top rushing offense last year. That only makes the star running back more valuable for fantasy players.

Miles Sanders (RB – CAR)

Sanders had historically bad luck finding the end zone in 2021, totaling zero touchdowns on 163 touches. However, the former Penn State star bounced back last season, averaging 12.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, a career-high. Furthermore, he set career highs in rushing yards (1,269), touchdowns (11), 100-yard games (three), and fantasy finish (RB13). The veteran running back joined the Panthers this offseason. While the team used a two-headed approach after they traded away Christian McCaffrey, that won’t be the case this year. Carolina signed Sanders to a healthy free agent deal this offseason, so fantasy players should expect him to have a career-high in touches in 2023.

Chris Olave (WR – NO)

Despite having only one year of NFL experience, Olave is already one of the top dynasty wide receivers. Last year the rookie was the WR25, averaging 10.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, the former Ohio State star was catching passes from Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton. Yet, Olave had over 1,000 receiving yards as a rookie, including three 100-yard performances. More importantly, the Saints upgraded at the quarterback position this offseason, signing Derek Carr. Furthermore, the team didn’t add any meaningful competition for targets, making Olave the clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver. If he can score seven or more touchdowns this year, the star receiver should have his first career top-12 finish.

Chris Godwin (WR – TB)

The veteran had a disappointing 2022 season, averaging 11.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Last year’s average was the lowest in Godwin’s career since his second season in the NFL. However, the former Penn State star battled with injuries and was coming off a torn ACL from the previous year. Despite the injuries, Godwin had his second consecutive 1,000-yard receiving yard season while setting a career-high in receptions (104) and targets (142). Unfortunately, the veteran had only three receiving touchdowns last year after averaging seven per season over the previous four years. Despite heading into his seventh season, Godwin is only 27 years old, giving fantasy players multiple years of star production.

The Top Sell Candidate

Here are players to consider trading away on each NFC South team.

Cordarrelle Patterson (RB – ATL)

Unfortunately, the veteran’s fantasy value tanked when the Falcons drafted Bijan Robinson. Yet, Patterson has been productive the past two years. Despite missing four contests and splitting the backfield with Tyler Allgeier, the veteran ended last year as the RB32, averaging 10.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he had a career-high eight rushing touchdowns in 2022. With Robinson and Allgeier ahead of him on the depth chart, Patterson has no fantasy value in Atlanta. However, some believe a trade could happen before the start of the season. Now is the time to see if a league mate is hopeful for a trade and get the veteran off your team.

Adam Thielen (WR – CAR)

When the Panthers traded DJ Moore to the Chicago Bears, they signed Thielen to replace him as their No. 1 wide receiver this season. The veteran is a value in redraft leagues, given his expected high target volume. However, fantasy players should trade away the wide receiver this year. Thielen was the WR30 in 2022 but averaged only 8.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, the lowest average of his career since his second NFL season. More importantly, his yards per route run has declined in three consecutive years. While the high target volume will make Thielen a flex option in 2023, the veteran’s career is on the back nine.

Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)

Kamara has had a lengthy suspension hanging over his head for the past two years. Unfortunately, that’s not the only reason fantasy players should move on from the veteran. Kamara averaged five yards per rushing attempt over the first four years of his career but only 3.9 yards per rushing attempt over the past two years. More importantly, he averaged only 12.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game last season, the lowest average of his career. The Saints added Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller this offseason. Kamara’s days as an elite running back are over. Now is the time to trade him away before his fantasy value completely plummets.

Mike Evans (WR – TB)

The veteran has been one of the most consistent wide receivers since he entered the NFL. Evans has gone over the 1,000-receiving-yard mark every year of his career. Unfortunately, he showed signs of decline last season. The veteran averaged 12.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, his lowest average in six years. More importantly, Evans averaged only 10.2 fantasy points per game before his excellent Week 17 performance. He scored half of his touchdowns and 23.4 percent of his fantasy points for the year that week. The former Texas A&M star turns 30 before the start of the 2023 season. Now is the time to explore trade options for the veteran.

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