Fantasy Football Dynasty Market: Week 6 Risers and Fallers

We’re officially heading into Week 6 of the NFL season, and dynasty values are becoming much clearer. Five weeks of action have given us a better understanding of which early-season surprises are turning into legitimate trends and which players may have simply started hot. Young players are carving out bigger roles, veterans are seeing their values shift, and disappointing performances are creating potential buy-low opportunities for dynasty managers.

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That’s what our Dynasty Fantasy Football Market Changes series is all about. Each week, we break down players whose dynasty stock is moving in either direction and determine how managers should react. Is a breakout worth buying into before the price climbs even higher? Has a player’s value peaked enough to consider selling? Or has a slow start created the perfect opportunity to buy at a discount?

Heading into Week 6, we’re breaking down five players whose dynasty values are on the move and what fantasy managers should consider doing next as we approach the middle of the fantasy football season.

Dynasty Football Market Risers & Fallers: Week 6

Trending Upward

Malik Nabers | WR

If you were a patient dynasty manager, your investment in Malik Nabers has finally started to pay off as the young receiver is once again on the rise. After dealing with a serious injury over the last year, Nabers saw his dynasty value take a significant hit. We even saw managers asking for additional draft picks in trades just to take on the risk of his injury situation. While it took a few weeks to get going, Nabers has come alive over his last two games, posting over 100 receiving yards and a touchdown in both contests. He has commanded a 31.3% target share during that span, benefiting from the passing upside that comes with having Jameis Winston under center.

Nabers’ dynasty value is climbing back toward where it was before the 2025 season, when he was viewed as one of the elite young receivers in fantasy football. He should continue to offer tremendous upside as long as Winston remains the starter. Nabers is a strong hold in all dynasty formats, offering WR1 upside for contenders while remaining a cornerstone piece for rebuilding teams. The one concern for contenders is whether the Giants eventually decide to switch to J.J. McCarthy at quarterback. If that happens, we’ll need to see whether McCarthy can provide the same passing volume and upside that has helped Nabers thrive over the last two weeks.

Ollie Gordon | RB

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon is seeing his dynasty value rise after getting the opportunity to take over as the starter with De’Von Achane out for the season. Gordon has made the most of his opportunity, averaging 12.9 fantasy points over the last three weeks while posting back-to-back games with over 80 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins clearly want to establish the run, and Gordon has taken on a workhorse role with at least 15 carries in two of his last three games. He currently ranks second among starting running backs in yards after contact per attempt (2.92), showcasing the physical running style that has made him successful.

If you’re not contending, I’d look to move Gordon before the start of Week 7 while his dynasty value continues to rise. Despite his recent success, Miami remains one of the league’s worst offenses, scoring more than 15 points just once this season. That limits Gordon’s weekly scoring opportunities and overall fantasy ceiling. I’d target a contender needing running back help and try to get a 2028 second-round pick in return. Gordon should continue to lead this backfield for the remainder of 2026, but Achane’s expected return in 2027 will likely push him back into a complementary role. This is a great sell-high opportunity for rebuilding dynasty managers looking to capitalize on Gordon’s temporary workload.

Jaylen Warren |RB

Jaylen Warren has really come into his own over the last few weeks, averaging 22 fantasy points and totaling 490 all-purpose yards over his last three games. The Steelers’ offensive line has done a tremendous job opening running lanes, allowing Warren to showcase his explosiveness. He currently ranks first among running backs in yards before contact per attempt (YBCO) at 4.02, meaning he’s averaging over four yards before a defender even makes contact with him. Warren’s recent success has come with Rico Dowdle sidelined due to injury. The biggest question moving forward is what Warren’s workload will look like once Dowdle returns to the backfield. We saw the potential downside early in the season when Warren averaged just eight fantasy points per game while Dowdle handled most of the red-zone opportunities. If Dowdle returns to a significant role, Warren could see his touches and touchdown upside take a hit.

Warren currently sits as the RB8 on the season, but I wouldn’t expect him to maintain this elite production throughout the year. While he remains a solid PPR option, he’ll turn 28 next season and could be playing in a Steelers offense without Aaron Rodgers. That creates some long-term uncertainty around his dynasty value. I’d look to capitalize on Warren’s recent success and sell high while his value is near its peak. Rebuilding managers could consider packaging Warren with a draft pick to acquire a younger cornerstone like De’Von Achane. Contenders could also explore using Warren and an additional asset to upgrade to a proven elite option like Jonathan Taylor. Warren has been fantastic lately, but this could be the perfect opportunity to turn his short-term production into a more valuable dynasty asset.

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Trending Downward

Chase Brown | RB

Chase Brown‘s dynasty market has taken a hit, and he may now be available at a much lower price than what managers were asking for during the offseason. Brown has struggled to get going this season, averaging just 3.5 yards per carry with only two games over 10 fantasy points. What’s even more concerning is that the Bengals have scored over 25 points in three of their five games, yet Brown hasn’t benefited much from that offensive success. His receiving production has also been limited outside of his Week 4 performance, when he caught all 11 of his targets for 71 yards. That one game has inflated his overall receiving numbers. His advanced metrics haven’t been much better, ranking outside the top 30 in missed tackles forced, yards after contact per attempt (YACO), and yards before contact per attempt (YBCO).

Brown is in an interesting situation as he approaches the final year of his contract, creating some uncertainty around his long-term dynasty outlook. However, with the Bengals heading into their Week 6 bye, this could be an opportunity for contenders to buy low on a struggling running back. Brown remains part of an elite offense and has handled 62% of the team’s carries this season. I don’t expect that workload to change significantly with only Samaje Perine and Tahj Brooks behind him on the depth chart. There is still plenty of upside in this offense, but his uncertain future and poor efficiency make him a risky investment. I’d explore his market value, but I wouldn’t overpay based on what he was worth during the offseason.

Tre’Veyon Henderson | RB

Tre’Veyon Henderson is an interesting dynasty asset whose market value continues to trend downward. Unfortunately, his value could take another hit after suffering an injury that will likely sideline him for a few games. Henderson has yet to overtake Rhamondre Stevenson as the primary runner in New England, and it doesn’t appear he’ll take over the passing-down role anytime soon, at least not this season. While Henderson has flashed elite potential, he hasn’t been able to consistently outperform Stevenson and is averaging just 3.9 yards per carry this season. The talent is clearly there, but the opportunities haven’t followed for the young running back.

For rebuilding dynasty managers, this could be a prime buy-low window for Henderson. I still believe his talent will eventually win out, especially with Stevenson’s contract offering a potential out in 2027. Stevenson will be 29 next season, and it may not make much sense for New England to continue investing heavily in an aging running back when the team could use those resources to improve its receiving corps. Henderson possesses elite speed and breakaway ability, making him an intriguing long-term investment despite his disappointing start. I’d look to approach a contending manager who needs immediate production and see if you can flip a veteran like D’Andre Swift or Jaylen Warren for Henderson plus an additional asset. His value may continue to fall in the short term, but this could be an excellent opportunity to acquire a talented young running back before his role expands in 2027.

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