Dynasty Contenders vs. Rebuilders: The BEST Trades to Make Right Now (Ep. 2262)
October 14, 2026
AI Summary
5 min readDynasty Contenders vs. Rebuilders: The BEST Trades to Make Right Now
The hardest skill in dynasty fantasy football isn't evaluating players—it's honestly evaluating your own team. Ryan Warmley, Pat Fitzmorris, and Scott Bogman spend this episode walking through the practical moves contenders and rebuilders should be making at the six-week mark of the season, with special attention to the psychology that trips managers up and the specific trade values that make sense right now.
Diagnosing Your Team Honestly
The biggest frustration in dynasty trade negotiations, Warmley says, is when the person you're talking to has a very different view of their roster than the obvious reality. "A lot of the times my biggest frustrations in dynasty trade negotiations are when the person I'm talking to seems to have a very different view of their roster than I feel like is the very obvious view," he says. Bogman agrees that most managers know when to push chips in or rebuild, but adds that everyone has a different evaluation of every player, which is where deals get stuck.
Continue reading the full summary in the app — free to try.
Read Full Summary →Free • No credit card required
Never miss an episode of FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast
Get every new episode summarized in your inbox — free, ~5 minutes to read.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
What you'll learn
- 1 (00:45) **Diagnosing Your Team: Contender or Rebuilder?** - The hosts open by discussing the importance of honest self-assessment in dynasty.
- 2 (06:21) **How to Evaluate Your Roster Mid-Season** - The panel explains the key metrics for deciding if you are a true contender.
- 3 (13:33) **Contender Move #1: Float Your 2027 Picks** - Bogman's first move is to create a market for future picks.
- 4 (20:43) **Contender Move #2: Target the "Useful Geezers"** - Fitz recommends buying older, productive veterans from rebuilding teams.
- 5 (25:04) **Contender Move #3: Package Bench Players & Picks** - Bogman's second move is to trade unproven youth plus a lower pick for a veteran.
- 6 (29:56) **Contender Move #4: Acquire Elderly QBs (Superflex)** - Fitz's final contender move is superflex-specific.
- 7 (32:30) **Rebuilder Move #1: Don't Trade Just to Trade** - Bogman's first rule for rebuilders is to hold their leverage.
+ Full timestamped outline available in the app
Guests on this episode
Show Notes
The dynasty trade market is heating up, but should you be buying for a championship or selling for the future? Join Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman as they discuss the moves every dynasty contender and rebuilder should be considering.
From buying veterans like Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle to deciding what Garrett Wilson is really worth, the guys explain how to approach trades without overpaying or selling valuable assets too cheaply.
They also tackle the growing hype around the 2027 rookie class, the overlooked value of 2028 draft picks, and how a few smart roster decisions can make a difference for years to come.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Diagnosing Your Teams - 0:02:10
League Tycoon - 0:11:59
Contender Moves - 0:13:02
Polymarket - 0:26:58
Rebuilder Moves - 0:27:30
Bling Ring - 0:37:16
More Rebuilder Moves - 0:38:14
FantasyPros Discord - 0:49:50
Helpful Links:
Polymarket - Polymarket is giving you a $50 bonus when you deposit just $10. Sign up right now with promo code FPPOD at https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/FPPOD. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See http://polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.
League Tycoon - League Tycoon is the official dynasty fantasy partner of the FantasyPros Dynasty Football Podcast. League Tycoon has tools for serious dynasty leagues: slow auction drafts with 20-plus players at once, trade auctions, draft lotteries, compensatory picks, and league history import. Standard dynasty leagues are free for everyone. And for contract dynasty leagues, use promo code PROS to get your first season free.
View the FantasyPros Dynasty Rankings - https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/dynasty-overall.php - Compare expert consensus dynasty rankings, player values, tiers, and positions before making trades or startup selections.
Practice with the FantasyPros Draft Wizard - https://www.fantasypros.com/draftwizard/ - Run realistic mock drafts using your league settings and receive personalized pick suggestions and post-draft analysis.
More from this podcast
FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast →