MUST HAVE Players in Dynasty - Degens "My Guys" with Ray G
The hosts of Dynasty Degens, joined by Yahoo's Ray G, go around the horn naming 'must-have' players for 2026 dynasty drafts, arguing why each has been undervalued or is poised for a role change. The conversation spans wide receivers, running backs, quarterbacks, and tight ends, with an emphasis on target share, offensive scheme fits, and historical usage data to justify reaching for these players.
Key takes
- Rasheed Rice remains a must-draft WR despite off-field/injury concerns because his red-zone target share and YAC ability are elite when on the field. — Managers should not overreact to offseason drama and should still value him near his prior ADP once healthy.
- Omarion Hampton is a top-4 dynasty RB, ranked ahead of TreVeyon Henderson due to Chargers' red-zone opportunity and his missed-tackle-forced rate. — Justifies drafting/trading for Hampton over other rookie-class backs despite hype around Ashton Jeanty.
- Zay Flowers is being undervalued relative to his rising target share, yards per route run, and improved Ravens offense with Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews healthy. — Suggests buying Flowers now before his ADP catches up to his usage trajectory.
- DJ Moore is a buy-low in Buffalo, positioned as Josh Allen's clear WR1 and comparable to a 'poor man's Stefon Diggs' situation. — Indicates value given his down 2024 season and current fade by fantasy managers.
- Bo Nix offers QB1 value at a discount (drafted rounds 3-5) due to his rushing floor and improved weapons (Jalen Waddle addition). — Encourages targeting Nix as a late-round quarterback with QB7-level upside.
- Trevor Lawrence is undervalued at QB7 ADP given his elite second-half-of-2025 production and year-two continuity with Liam Coen's offense. — Argues for buying Lawrence before his price rises alongside Jacksonville's receiving corps breakout.
- Harold Fannin Jr. is a locked-in TE1 in Cleveland because historical target hierarchies favor him over new rookie WRs and departed Njoku's vacated targets, especially under Todd Monken's tight-end-heavy scheme history. — Supports drafting Fannin confidently despite Cleveland's offensive dysfunction, though co-host Chris disagrees and sold his shares.
- Derrick Henry remains a must-hold dynasty asset with no decline in sight, projected to again lead the league in rushing, aided by Lamar Jackson and new OC continuity from Ben Johnson's tree. — Reinforces holding Henry as a set-and-forget flex play rather than selling due to age.
- Rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq (Jets) profiles as an immediate producer despite a weak QB situation, following the recent trend of first-round TEs breaking out as rookies. — Suggests value in drafting Sadiq in rookie drafts despite landing-spot pessimism.
“It's Zay Flowers. It's Derrick Henry. It's Lamar Jackson.” — Ray G
Players in this episode
↑ Chris says Henry is a must-hold dynasty asset projected to again lead the league in rushing, with historical production suggesting no decline, and value even when Lamar Jackson was out.
↑ Ray is buying Burrow this offseason at an injury discount, comparing his ceiling to a late-career Matthew Stafford with 5,000-yard, 50-TD upside if he stays healthy.
↑ Chris projects him as RB4 in dynasty, citing per-game pace if healthy all season and favorable Chargers red-zone role over Ashton Jeanty's Raiders situation.
↑ Ray reiterates he was in on Pickens ahead of consensus last year and remains fully in for 2026.
↑ Ray argues Rice is a YAC/red-zone monster who outproduces his role concerns despite off-field issues; wouldn't trade a late 2027 first for him yet but expects his value to rise in-season.
↑ Nerd cites his 30.86 fantasy points/game stretch late last season and argues he's undervalued at QB7 with year-two continuity under Liam Coen.
↑ Ray calls him a 'discount Chase Brown' in a consolidated Cowboys offense that should feed him touches.
↑ Chris notes Nix has been QB7 in each of his first two seasons and now has Jalen Waddle added to a talented WR room, calling him a value in rounds 3-5.
↑ Chris says Denver upgraded Bo Nix's weapons by adding Waddle, calling him closer to elite talent than Omar Cooper.
↑ Ray says his Trinity metric grades him very well with good range of outcomes and usage, calling him a potential top-10 WR with Baker Mayfield throwing to him.
↑ Nerd and Ray highlight his rising target share and YPRR, arguing he's undervalued at ADP exceeding WR7 finish, with no real target competition from Jacoby Lane or Elijah Surratt.
↑ Ray calls him Buffalo's clear best receiver and a 'poor man's Diggs' fit with Josh Allen, projecting he'll outkick his current ADP.
→ Ray strongly backs him as the clear TE1 in Cleveland given vacated Njoku targets and Todd Monken's history of heavy tight-end usage; Chris disagrees and says he sold his shares, viewing the offense as limiting.
→ Ray says he still likes him and isn't afraid to draft him, though not quite a 'must-have' guy.
↑ Ray mentions Hunter Henry as one of his 'guys' at tight end, part of a strategy of loading up cheaply at the position.
↑ Ray says Ferguson remains a good value tight end who still gets 90-100 targets and red-zone looks even with CD Lamb and Pickens healthy.
↑ Nerd argues Sadiq will be a day-one starter and immediate producer for the Jets, citing elite athleticism and red-zone efficiency, fitting the recent trend of rookie TEs breaking out immediately.
↑ Nerd notes his nine rushing touchdowns last year add rushing upside to Jacksonville's offense alongside Trevor Lawrence's rise.
↓ Chris downplays hype around Mitchell, noting he's never had more than 10 carries in a game and projects as a limited touch-share complementary back to Hampton.
↓ Hosts mock his poor 'Trinity score' from last season, framing him as a downgrade compared to newly acquired DJ Moore.