Recent Dynasty Football Trades — Reviews and Trade Grades

For dynasty fantasy football managers, there is nothing more thrilling than completing a trade. The adrenaline rush and dopamine that come with a dynasty trade are unmatched.

I play in 36 dynasty leagues. Trading never gets old. I love every second of it.

The excitement when you finally land that particular player you’ve been targeting. The astonishment when you find a buyer for that bum you’ve been trying to unload. The hesitation before you hit accept on a very close offer. The crippling fear that comes before your first dynasty trade.

Personally, I’ve been through it all. Additionally, I’m sharing this with you not as a way to validate that what I say here is gospel, but more so to convey that I understand the stresses, peaks, and valleys of being a dynasty manager.

We will cover all kinds of trades and discuss the winners, losers, and possible strategies behind them. We will also try to keep it light and have some fun along the way.

Through it all, I hope it gives you an idea of what kind of trades are out in the market. Or you can be like me. Shake your head in judgment and laugh at some questionable deals. Enough of all that though, let’s get to the good stuff.

Check out these recent dynasty football trades and check out my grades on them.

Trade 1 — 12 Team, Super Flex, PPR, .5 Tight End Premium

Team A: Tyler Lockett, Patrick Mahomes, Pierre Strong
Team B: Cooper Kupp, Joe Burrow

Kicking off with some big names here. Looks like Team B is trying to down-tier off Mahomes to Burrow and up-tier from Lockett to Kupp.

If you’re unfamiliar with this idea, down-tiering is where you pivot off a higher-tiered player to a lower-tiered one and upgrade your roster elsewhere. The idea is that you don’t lose a huge edge down-tiering at one position, but upgrade your roster by “tiering up” significantly at another position.

With Pierre Strong being shipped off to Cleveland, he becomes a nice throw-in. He may eventually earn a role in the Browns offense.

For all intents and purposes though, this deal is Mahomes/Lockett for Burrow/Kupp.

At first glance- It’s hard for me to say that you make your roster better by trading away Mahomes. The numbers, however, paint a different picture.

Mahomes has averaged almost three more fantasy points per game (PPG) than Burrow has in the last two years. Team B loses right off the bat here.

Kupp, on the other hand, has averaged ten more PPR PPG than Lockett in that same time frame. That’s a seven PPG improvement for Team B. That gives them a clear upgrade.

Trade Grade

When I first saw this trade come through, I thought Team A won. How can you say otherwise? They get Patrick Mahomes.

Doing the math, I’m not so sure.

Lockett and Kupp might wash out of the league at the same time. In a year or two, this trade could boil down to Burrow for Mahomes.

If that’s the case, I’m taking Team A. From a long-term view, I still think that’s the side I want.

But if the goal is to win this season, which is what it appears both managers are trying to do, then I have to give the win to Team B.

Trade 2 — 12 Team, Super Flex, PPR, .5 TE Premium

Team A: Allen Robison, Dak Prescott, Josh Jacobs, Tyjae Spears, 2024 First, 2024 Second
Team B: Justin Herbert, Laviska Shenault, Kenneth Walker, Zach Charbonnet, 2024 Third

This looks like another trade where an owner is down-tiering off a superstar quarterback.

For me, this trade breaks down as Prescott, a first, and a second for Herbert. Walker/Charbonnet for Jacobs. Then Tyjae Spears for a third.

Laviska Shenault and Allen Robinson both appear to be throw-ins. Odds are neither will not significantly contribute moving forward.

Trade Grade

This is a close trade. I can see the arguments for both sides. Justin Herbert is the best player in the deal. That’s a point for Team B.

Prescott and Jacobs are the next-best players. It’s debatable if Jacobs ever matches his 2022 fantasy production again though. Prescott has always been a steady force in super-flex leagues.

Not exactly sure what Team B is going for acquiring both Walker and Charbonnet. Yes, they’re hedging their bet in case one emerges over the other.  Walker and Charbonnet may cannibalize each other in terms of fantasy production. One could wrestle away the full-time job eventually, but then the other would simply be a handcuff and serve no further use.

It just feels like this part of the deal caps Team B’s upside.

The 2024 first is a nice piece in this trade for Team A. It’s a good asset to have especially in super flex leagues. This could be used to acquire other talent in a championship run.

What I don’t like about this trade is that one side gets younger and gets the best player in Herbert.

Tough call but Team B squeaks out a close victory.

Trade 3 — 12 Team, 1 QB, PPR, .5 TE Premium

Team A: Javonte Williams, Tyler Allgeier, 2024 First
Team B: Breece Hall, Nico Collins, Evan Hull, 2024 Third

The main players on the move here are Williams and Hall. I break this trade down as follows:

Hall for Williams and a 2024 first.

Collins, Hull, 2024 third for Allgeier

The former makes sense as Hall is the best player in the deal. It’s going to be tough to acquire him without giving up a first.

Nico Collins is an intriguing piece. He offers some potential to emerge as the WR1 for Houston. Collins is a sneaky third-year breakout candidate this season.

Hull and the third don’t really amount to much. Tyler Allgeier is just a Bijan Robinson handcuff and has about as much value as the bubble gum wrapper currently sitting in my pocket.

Trade Grade

Hall is the best player in this deal. I do like the idea of getting Williams and a 24 first. He is a very good player in his own right but has not shown the kind of ability/upside that Hall has.

Williams is also coming off a significant knee injury. It remains to be seen how he will perform.

I see an elite player and a potential starter in one corner. A very good player in Williams and a lottery ticket in the other. I want the side that gets the best player.

Team B gets the win.

Trade 4 — 12 Team, Super Flex, PPR, .5 TE Premium

Team A: Garrett Wilson
Team B: Kadarius Toney, 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 2.06

Phew man. My first reaction when looking at this one: I don’t even have to give a first-round pick to land Garrett Wilson? Sign me up.

Team B is banking on Toney emerging as the Chiefs WR1. Outside of his 10 catch 189-yard performance against the Saints two years ago, we haven’t seen much.

The picks might look nice at first glance, but do four seconds really move the needle? Kendre Miller, Jayden Reed, and Tank Bigsby are some of the names available with these picks.

They are nice players, but none project as true “blue chip” fantasy contributors.

Trade Grade

I need a legitimate chance to replace Wilson if I’m going to move him. Hard to find these types of players in the second round no matter how many shots you get.

Wilson is already a top-five dynasty receiver. Acquiring him without giving up a first is criminal. Might need to fire up the bat signal to handle this one.

Team A gets the win by knockout.

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