Two weeks into the NFL season, dynasty values are already starting to shift. Early-season performances can quickly change how managers view certain players, whether it’s a young player breaking out, a veteran bouncing back, or a disappointing start creating some concern.
That’s where our Dynasty Fantasy Football Market Changes series comes in. Each week, we’ll examine players whose dynasty stock is moving in either direction and determine what is driving that change. Is a fast start creating a legitimate rise in value, or is it an opportunity to sell high? On the other side, should you be worried about a struggling player or use the dip as a buying opportunity?
This week, we’re breaking down five players who have seen their dynasty outlook change through the first two weeks of the season and what fantasy managers should consider doing next.
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Dynasty Football Market Risers & Fallers: Week 3
Trending Upward
Denzel Boston | Wide Receiver
Starting off with rookie receiver Denzel Boston, who has started his NFL career with touchdowns in back-to-back games. He is seeing a healthy 21% target share through two weeks and is quickly becoming one of Deshaun Watson’s top options in the passing game. Boston is also creating production on his opportunities, posting an impressive 2.85 YPRR through two games.
It’s clear the Browns want to get their rookie involved as much as possible. Boston has a 27% first-read rate, tied with fellow rookie KC Concepcion for the team lead. Cleveland has been searching for more playmakers on offense, and Boston has stepped into that role early. Two games is a small sample, but the combination of targets, first-read opportunities and efficiency is extremely encouraging.
Boston may be one of those players whose dynasty rise gets overlooked simply because he plays for the Browns. That could make this the perfect time to buy before his value climbs even higher. As long as Watson continues to play decent football, Boston should have opportunities to produce, and his long-term quarterback situation could improve down the road. Boston has looked really solid through his first two NFL games and is quickly trending upward in dynasty.
Bucky Irving | Running Back
Another player who seems to be trending upward is Bucky Irving. The Buccaneers running back was hit hard by the sophomore slump last season, causing his value to drop in startups and trades. Through the first two games of 2026, Irving is proving again that he can be a top fantasy running back, especially with his role starting to look more secure.
Irving appears to be handling more of the red-zone work, posting a 33% inside-the-20 opportunity rate after Sean Tucker took away too many of those touches last season. The biggest boost, though, has been Irving’s involvement in the receiving game. The addition of Kenneth Gainwell created some concern that Irving’s targets would drop significantly, but he currently has a 17.7% target share, ranking sixth among running backs.
The Buccaneers’ offensive line has also given Irving room to operate, as he is averaging 2.77 yards before contact. While Tampa Bay’s offense has been mediocre to start the year, Irving has still produced double-digit fantasy points in both games. With the red-zone and receiving usage working in his favor, I’d continue buying into Irving, especially for dynasty teams that need help at running back.
Dalton Kincaid | Tight End
No player has seen his dynasty value shoot through the roof quite like Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid through two games. Kincaid has 12 receptions for 225 receiving yards and, most importantly, finally looks healthy. The talent has always been there, and we are starting to see what Kincaid can do when he is consistently on the field.
Kincaid’s 23% target share ranks fourth among tight ends, while his impressive 4.89 YPRR ranks first among starting tight ends. The only slight concern is his 65.7% route participation, which we would like to see higher. Buffalo continues to use multiple tight ends with Dawson Knox involved, but Kincaid has been extremely productive when running routes.
I’d be willing to market Kincaid around dynasty leagues while his value continues to rise. Injuries have been a major issue throughout his career, and that concern is still sitting in the back of my mind. However, if Kincaid can stay healthy, he has the talent and role in Buffalo’s offense to remain one of the better fantasy tight ends. He is off to a fantastic start in 2026.
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Trending Downward
Colston Loveland | Tight End
A tight end trending in the wrong direction has to be Colston Loveland. I’m not saying we should abandon ship on Loveland, as there was a reason his dynasty value rose throughout his rookie season and into this year. The good news is that Loveland is still running routes at a healthy 72.5% rate, so he remains on the field and has opportunities to turn things around.
The problem is that the targets simply aren’t there. Loveland has just a 6.3% target share and a 0.07 targets per route run rate through two games. Even more concerning is his lack of efficiency when running routes. His 0.50 yards per route run ranks 76th out of 80 qualifying tight ends, as he hasn’t consistently created separation or made an impact in the passing game.
Things could get even tougher with injuries starting to pile up in the Bears’ quarterback room. It’s only been two games, so there is still plenty of time for Loveland and this offense to turn things around. For rebuilding teams, I’d look at this as a potential buy-low opportunity, but contenders may want to hold off for now. Chicago has quickly gone from entering the season with major expectations to having serious questions surrounding its offense.
Jordan Addison | Wide Receiver
Wide receiver Jordan Addison has quietly been trending downward through the first two games. There was plenty of excitement about Addison being a solid FLEX option this season, but he has produced just 21 receiving yards and 3.1 fantasy points so far. To be fair, the Vikings blew out the Packers and then played through poor weather against the Bears, so the passing volume hasn’t exactly worked in his favor.
Still, Addison’s underlying numbers are concerning. His 0.47 YPRR ranks 126th out of 137 qualifying receivers this season. He hasn’t been very efficient with his routes or consistently creating separation. That’s a problem for a player who already has to compete with Justin Jefferson for targets in this offense.
The other concern is a healthy T.J. Hockenson seeing more work in the passing game, potentially pushing Addison even further down the target order. It’s only been two games, so there is plenty of time for things to change, especially with Kyler Murray expected to return to the lineup sooner rather than later. For now, though, Addison’s slow start and questionable target volume have his dynasty value trending downward.
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