Mike Fanelli | Tue, Jul 4th 2023, 7:22am EDT

Dynasty Under-the-Radar Values on Every NFL Team (2023 Fantasy Football)

Several factors go into building a consistently elite dynasty team. One is finding bargain buy or off-the-radar players on every NFL team. Everyone loves a dynasty buy low article. However, they typically have names most fantasy players already have on the roster and don’t want to trade away.

Meanwhile, everyone loves to see a massive blockbuster deal happen in their dynasty league. Nothing is more exciting than seeing two teams trade seven or eight big-name players and multiple future rookie draft picks in a trade that shakes the league’s balance.

However, those aren’t the trade that will win your fantasy league. Instead, it’s the ones that fly under the radar. Today, I have one player under the radar or almost completely off the radar on every NFL team. Let’s dive into it.

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Dynasty Values for Every NFL Team

AFC EAST

Latavius Murray (RB – BUF)

James Cook is a popular second-year breakout candidate. Meanwhile, the Bills signed Damien Harris this offseason to fill their bigger running back role. While he struggled with injuries last year, Harris had 15 rushing touchdowns in 2021. However, don’t forget about Murray. The veteran running back averaged 10.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game last season, the third-highest average of his career. Furthermore, he had over 100 rushing yards in two of his final four games, averaging 5.5 yards per rushing attempt during those contests. If Harris fails or can’t stay on the field, Murray will fill that void.

Mike White (QB – MIA)

Last year many were ready to declare White the new franchise quarterback in New York after one start. He had 315 passing yards, three touchdowns, and 24.8 fantasy points in the win. The following week White had 369 passing yards and 17.5 fantasy points. Unfortunately, injuries caused the quarterback to struggle in the other two games he started last year. However, White has fantasy value in superflex leagues. He is now Tua Tagovailoa‘s backup. The Miami quarterback struggled to stay healthy last season. Therefore, White could see the field this year with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle at his disposal.

Pierre Strong Jr. (RB – NE)

The Patriots signed James Robinson this offseason after letting Damien Harris leave in free agency. However, New England released Robinson a few weeks ago. Unless the team adds Dalvin Cook or Leonard Fournette before Week 1, Strong is the favorite to be the No. 2 running back on the depth chart. While he had only 10 rushing attempts as a rookie, the former South Dakota State star showed explosiveness, averaging 10 yards per attempt. At the very least, Strong will be a mid-level handcuff for Rhamondre Stevenson. Yet, he could earn enough snaps to have standalone value.

Denzel Mims (WR – NYJ)

Only three things are guaranteed in life – death, taxes, and Mims riding the bench in New York. The former second-round pick has never gotten consistent playing time. His best year was as a rookie in 2020, totaling 23 receptions on 45 targets for 357 receiving yards. Mims averaged 5.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game that year. However, the former Baylor star will likely be on a new team in 2023. The veteran is likely sitting on the waiver wire in your league and is worth picking up.

AFC NORTH

Gus Edwards (RB – BAL)

Unfortunately, Edwards had his 2021 season ended before it started because of a torn ACL. The knee injury also impacted his 2022 season. However, the veteran running back was productive when on the field. In his first two games of the year, Edwards averaged 4.9 yards per rushing attempt and 12.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, the veteran running back averaged over five yards per rushing attempt in 67% of the contests in that he had at least seven rushing attempts. Edwards is entering the final year of his contract and could have a larger role somewhere else starting next year.

Charlie Jones (WR – CIN)

Cincinnati has a talented trio of wide receivers. However, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd are entering the final year of their contracts. The Bengals will almost certainly keep Higgins around long-term. However, Boyd is probably entering his last year with the franchise. Meanwhile, Jones had an impressive 2022 season, totaling 110 receptions for 1,361 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. He finished top five in receiving yards and touchdowns while leading college football in receptions. Fantasy players can get Jones with a fifth-round rookie draft pick or off the waiver wire. Yet, he could be Boyd’s replacement a year from now.

Jerome Ford (RB – CLE)

Nick Chubb is one of the top fantasy running backs. However, Kareem Hunt and D’Ernest Johnson won’t return in 2023, opening the door for Ford to be one of the top handcuffs in fantasy football. Last year the former Cincinnati star had a limited role on offense. However, Ford had over 1,500 scrimmage yards and an 8.5% touchdown rate in his final year at Cincinnati. Meanwhile, the Browns are looking for a veteran running back to be the No. 3 guy on the depth chart. That means Ford is the team’s clear-cut RB2 and could have some standalone value like Hunt had in the past.

Darnell Washington (TE – PIT)

While Pat Freiermuth remains the unquestioned No. 1 tight end in Pittsburgh, Washington will have a role as a rookie. He didn’t put up significant numbers at Georgia because of Brock Bowers. However, Washington is an athletic freak and should have a role in the red zone this season. Meanwhile, Freiermuth’s contract expires after the 2024 season. While it’s over two years away, Washington could have a starting role for the Steelers starting in 2025.

AFC SOUTH

Xavier Hutchinson (WR – HOU)

The Texans have spent multiple draft picks on wide receivers over the past few years. While Nico Collins and Tank Dell get most of the attention, Hutchinson could have a long-term role in Houston. The rookie wide receiver had 190 receptions for 2,158 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns over the final two years at Iowa State. Furthermore, he averaged over 2.7 yards per route run last season despite losing Brock Purdy to the NFL. Hutchinson will likely have a limited role as a rookie but could become a popular sleeper candidate next year when Robert Woods and Noah Brown are off the roster.

Evan Hull (RB – IND)

Hull was a popular sleeper during the pre-draft process. Unfortunately, the hype cooled off after he was a fifth-round pick by the Colts. However, fantasy players should target the former Northwestern star in the rookie drafts and trade conversations. Jonathan Taylor is a superstar and likely will sign a long-term deal with Indianapolis. Yet, the depth behind him is pathetic. Zack Moss and Deon Jackson weren’t impressive last year when Taylor missed time. More importantly, Hull had an 85.8% route participation rate and averaged 1.85 yards per route run last year at Northwestern. He could earn a role in the passing game as a rookie.

Brenton Strange (TE – JAC)

Last year Evan Engram ended the season as the TE6, averaging 8.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, half of his fantasy production for the year came over a four-week span. More importantly, the Jaguars placed the franchise tag on Engram before using a second-round pick on Strange. The former Penn State tight end had five receiving touchdowns and averaged 1.51 yards per route last season, both career highs. If Engram doesn’t sign a long-term deal this offseason, expect Strange to take over as the starting tight end in 2024.

Kyle Philips (WR – TEN)

Tennessee made multiple changes at wide receiver over the past 15 months. They traded away A.J. Brown and selected Treylon Burks with a 2022 first-round pick. The Titans also acquired Robert Woods last year before releasing the veteran earlier this offseason. While Burks is a popular second-year breakout candidate, Philips was a fifth-round last year. Unfortunately, injuries held the former UCLA star to only four games as a rookie. However, Philips has limited competition for targets this season and could turn into a poor man’s version of Hunter Renfrow.

AFC WEST

Marvin Mims Jr. (WR – DEN)

Yes, Mims isn’t a typical under-the-radar candidate. However, the former Oklahoma star deserves more attention. He averaged over 2.8 yards per route run in college, including 4.08 as a freshman. Furthermore, Mims had a 15.3% touchdown rate during his three years at Oklahoma. More importantly, a crowded Denver wide receiver room could thin out next year. Jerry Jeudy will enter the final year of his rookie contract. Meanwhile, Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick could be salary cap casualties, opening the door for a significant role for the former Oklahoma Star.

Justyn Ross (WR – KC)

Ross has earned some sleeper hype from dynasty players because he is a member of the Chiefs. Unfortunately, injuries have limited him to only 10 games over the past three years. Yet, Ross was outstanding early in his college career. He had 112 receptions for 1,865 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns over his first 28 games. Meanwhile, Kansas City lost JuJu Smith-Schuster this offseason, opening up 101 targets from last year’s squad. While Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore, and Rashee Rice are the favorites to earn those targets, Ross is worth stashing on your taxi squad in case the trio struggles.

DeAndre Carter (WR – LV)

While the veteran will be on the fifth team in his six-year career, Carter has been solid the past two seasons. Last year he had 46 receptions on 65 targets for 538 receiving yards and three touchdowns with the Los Angeles Chargers, all career highs. Reportedly Hunter Renfrow is on the trade block and might not be on the Week 1 roster. Meanwhile, Jakobi Meyers could slide into the slot, but the Raiders would like him to play more on the outside than he did in New England. Carter could find himself as the starting slot receiver for the Raiders this season.

Isaiah Spiller (RB – LAC)

Many dynasty players were excited about Spiller leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, the former Texas A&M star was a fourth-round pick in the NFL Draft and had a quiet rookie season. Spiller had only 21 touches as a rookie after losing the backup role to Joshua Kelley. However, Austin Ekeler and Kelley are entering the final year of their contracts. The Chargers likely won’t have the cap space needed next year to re-sign Ekeler to a massive contract, opening the door for Spiller to have a larger role starting in 2024.

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