Dynasty Stock Report: Christian McCaffrey, DK Metcalf (2023 Fantasy Football)

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 West teams: the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks.

Dynasty Stock Report & Trade Advice AFC: East | North | South | West
Dynasty Stock Report & Trade Advice NFC: East | North | South
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 West team.

Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF)

After struggling with injuries the previous two years, McCaffrey returned to his elite form last season. The superstar was the RB2, averaging 18.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Yet, he had only eight rushing touchdowns, while every other running back in the top six had at least 10. More importantly, McCaffrey near unstoppable once he joined the 49ers.

Following his first game with the team, the superstar was the RB1 through the end of the year, averaging 20.5 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, the veteran averaged 5.9 targets per game last season in San Francisco. While he recently turned 27, McCaffrey has a few more elite years left in his career.

DK Metcalf (WR – SEA)

Metcalf’s dynasty value took a hit when the Seahawks used a first-round pick on Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Yet, the former Ole Miss star is still the top receiver in Seattle. Metcalf averaged 10.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game last year, the lowest average since his rookie season. However, he set a career-high in receptions (90) and targets (141).

More importantly, the veteran had a career-low six receiving touchdowns after averaging 11 per season the past two years. Therefore, Metcalf should have positive regression in his second year with Geno Smith. While Smith-Njigba will limit his long-term upside, Metcalf remains the No. 1 wide receiver in Seattle.