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QB: If you are in a Superflex league, there are likely few, if any, QB candidates on your waiver wire. However, in start-1-QB leagues, there may be some deep talent to monitor. Las Vegas rookie Aiden O’Connell has some future starter qualities to him, and Jimmy Garoppolo has had his share of missed games and probably isn't the long-term answer for the Raiders. Hoyer is a journeyman and knows the offense, but he is merely serviceable. Detroit is flying high with Jared Goff, but Hendon Hooker was drafted as his eventual replacement. I like what the Lions are building under GM Brad Holmes and HC Dan Campbell, and Hooker would be a nice future dynasty addition, especially if you can stash him on your IR. The backup to Tannehill in Tennessee is still uncertain, but both Malik Willis and Will Levis have some dynasty appeal. Willis looked awful last season, but he appeared to have taken a big step forward this preseason, and his added value as a runner makes him intriguing. Speaking of looking awful last season, Zach Wilson 
now carries a clipboard for Aaron Rodgers. If he can mature both on and off the field, he could use this time to develop. He is still worth a dynasty watch.
RB: Jaleel McLaughlin stirred up some excitement this preseason in Denver, but he is not only undersized but buried behind both Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine. Still, Sean Payton knows how to use a utility back with receiving skills and a knack for finding open running lanes. If you missed out on Deuce Vaughn in your rookie draft, you might be able to grab a less expensive version of him off of your waiver wire in McLaughlin. I have grabbed him everywhere I can. While we are talking about undersized backs in the AFC West, Elijah Dotson did his best Austin Ekeler impersonation this preseason. He lacks the inside pop and receiving skills of Ekeler, but this is a pretty mediocre depth chart behind Ekeler, so the explosive undrafted rookie is worth watching. Keontay Ingram had a pretty rough rookie season, but he is the primary reserve behind oft-injured James Conner, and he has the profile to be a three-down back. I compared him to Kerryon Johnson coming into the league, and that isn’t especially exciting, but at RB, opportunity is key. Justice Hill is a perennial addition to this list, but injuries continue to derail his career. He is behind both Dobbins and Edwards in Baltimore, but he could get some use as a third-down back and injury replacement. Pierre Strong, Jr. struggled to make the transition to the NFL, but he has the physical profile of an NFL back. He will compete with Jerome Ford for scraps behind Chubb. If either Ford or Strong is hanging out there on your waiver wire, make note. This offense will support more than one back. The last time I recommended a Rico in Dallas (TE Rico Gathers), it did not end well, but Rico Dowdle finds himself as the RB2 behind Pollard. This is not a dynasty move, but at some point this season, Dowdle may be a waiver wire darling, so he deserves mention here. Emanuel Wilson was the league’s leading rusher this preseason for Green Bay. He will likely get little, if any, work behind Jones and Dillon, but he warrants monitoring. Nothing more. Kyren Williams battled injuries as a rookie, but he is positioned to get some work as Akers’ primary reserve, and he could be featured on passing downs. He is likely rostered in most leagues, but if an impatient dynasty manager cut him loose, he could be a nice PPR addition. Israel Abanikanda underwhelmed this preseason, and he is buried behind Hall and Cook (and Carter), but he remains a good dynasty stash, if you have a deep bench. Jordan Mason is similarly buried on the Niners’ roster, but he is another player who could wind up being a difference-maker at some point this season. Put him near the top of your watch list. He is a talented back in a good offense, and both CMC and Mitchell have had their share of injuries. Finally, Chris Rodriguez looks like a capable Brian Robinson replacement in this offense if called upon. Antonio Gibson will continue to have a role, and we will need to see how the offense evolves under new OC Eric Bienemy, but Rodriguez is another name to add to your watch list.
I will try to add some Dynasty Watch candidates for WR and TE later . . .
Who have you got on your Dynasty Watch List?
now carries a clipboard for Aaron Rodgers. If he can mature both on and off the field, he could use this time to develop. He is still worth a dynasty watch.RB: Jaleel McLaughlin stirred up some excitement this preseason in Denver, but he is not only undersized but buried behind both Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine. Still, Sean Payton knows how to use a utility back with receiving skills and a knack for finding open running lanes. If you missed out on Deuce Vaughn in your rookie draft, you might be able to grab a less expensive version of him off of your waiver wire in McLaughlin. I have grabbed him everywhere I can. While we are talking about undersized backs in the AFC West, Elijah Dotson did his best Austin Ekeler impersonation this preseason. He lacks the inside pop and receiving skills of Ekeler, but this is a pretty mediocre depth chart behind Ekeler, so the explosive undrafted rookie is worth watching. Keontay Ingram had a pretty rough rookie season, but he is the primary reserve behind oft-injured James Conner, and he has the profile to be a three-down back. I compared him to Kerryon Johnson coming into the league, and that isn’t especially exciting, but at RB, opportunity is key. Justice Hill is a perennial addition to this list, but injuries continue to derail his career. He is behind both Dobbins and Edwards in Baltimore, but he could get some use as a third-down back and injury replacement. Pierre Strong, Jr. struggled to make the transition to the NFL, but he has the physical profile of an NFL back. He will compete with Jerome Ford for scraps behind Chubb. If either Ford or Strong is hanging out there on your waiver wire, make note. This offense will support more than one back. The last time I recommended a Rico in Dallas (TE Rico Gathers), it did not end well, but Rico Dowdle finds himself as the RB2 behind Pollard. This is not a dynasty move, but at some point this season, Dowdle may be a waiver wire darling, so he deserves mention here. Emanuel Wilson was the league’s leading rusher this preseason for Green Bay. He will likely get little, if any, work behind Jones and Dillon, but he warrants monitoring. Nothing more. Kyren Williams battled injuries as a rookie, but he is positioned to get some work as Akers’ primary reserve, and he could be featured on passing downs. He is likely rostered in most leagues, but if an impatient dynasty manager cut him loose, he could be a nice PPR addition. Israel Abanikanda underwhelmed this preseason, and he is buried behind Hall and Cook (and Carter), but he remains a good dynasty stash, if you have a deep bench. Jordan Mason is similarly buried on the Niners’ roster, but he is another player who could wind up being a difference-maker at some point this season. Put him near the top of your watch list. He is a talented back in a good offense, and both CMC and Mitchell have had their share of injuries. Finally, Chris Rodriguez looks like a capable Brian Robinson replacement in this offense if called upon. Antonio Gibson will continue to have a role, and we will need to see how the offense evolves under new OC Eric Bienemy, but Rodriguez is another name to add to your watch list.
I will try to add some Dynasty Watch candidates for WR and TE later . . .
Who have you got on your Dynasty Watch List?
