Consistent success in dynasty requires persistent replenishment of value. In this series, Jesse Cohen spotlights unique opportunities and trade ideas for RV-influenced dynasty managers aiming to keep their Permanent Championship Windows open.
Come on, Charlie Brown. You Hold the Ball and I’ll Kick It
In this offseason’s When Rules of Thumb Fail: Winning the Next War, Shawn challenged assumptions about the shelf life of late/undrafted RBs who break out and the importance of filtering that cohort for player quality. Good players like Devonta Freeman, Austin Ekeler, Kyren Williams, Aaron Jones, Jaylen Warren, Tarik Cohen, Latavius Murray, James White, and Tony Pollard can maintain value for real stretches.
This week’s Dealbook focuses on Chase Brown, a player not currently near his value peak who could get hot before the deadline. Will he reward fantasy managers who double down on Brown, or will he pull the ball like Lucy from Charlie?
Interlude: Dynasty Dealbook Week 7 Recap
Even the pessimistic case laid out for TreVeyon Henderson in last week’s Dealbook feels rose-colored at this point. Definitionally he’s now a buy, but my bags feel sufficiently packed. Yuck.
Chase or Charlie Brown?
So is Chase Brown #good? He’s at least the same guy as last year on the ground:
- same evasion rate (13% both years)
