Buy Low Targets After Week 2 | Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 908

This episode of Dynasty Nerds runs a straightforward buy-low list built off two weeks of overreaction. Garrett Price and Andrew go position by position identifying players whose value has cratered due to poor situational context (weather, injuries, offensive line issues, quarterback play) rather than declining talent, arguing the second-week sample size is too small to draw real conclusions and that patient managers can scoop these assets before positive regression hits.

The arguments

Justin Herbert is a buy despite an ugly 0-2 start. Andrew argues the new coordinator hype was always overblown because Mike McDaniel primarily elevates the running game, not the quarterback, and Herbert's value has been inflated since his rookie year. Garrett agrees the pendulum swung too far in both directions and that Herbert's job security makes him a low-risk target now that a late 2027 first can get a deal done in Superflex, though both flag the brutal upcoming schedule (Bills, Seahawks, Broncos, Chiefs) as a real near-term drag.

Kyle Pitts and Drake London are buys tied directly to Michael Penix's return. Garrett cites Cooper Rush's poor play as the actual problem in Atlanta and wants to sell his own first to acquire Pitts in the following second, betting the tight end market is deep enough in 2027 to backfill. Andrew pivots to London using specific Penix splits (20.4 PPG, 46% top-12 finish rate as his QB) and flags three straight primetime Falcons games as a window where a bounce-back would spike the asking price before managers can act.

Quinshon Judkins isn't a bust, just underused in a bad Cleveland offense. Andrew points to five targets in Week 2 (up from two in Week 1) with Dylan Sampson now on IR as evidence the receiving role is expanding, and flags Carolina's run defense (worst in the league against backs) as a get-right spot. Garrett agrees Judkins keeps the job long-term given Cleveland's total lack of investment elsewhere at the position, but says he's personally cooled on 2026 production specifically until the Browns' quarterback situation stabilizes.

Colston Loveland's donut games are a buying opportunity, not a red flag. Andrew separates the Week 1 shutout from the Week 2 rain-game/Caleb Williams injury noise, arguing neither reflects his real role after he was Chicago's top playoff receiving option late last year. Garrett backs this by noting the whole Bears passing offense (Loveland, Burden, Odunze) is underperforming its scoring output, which he calls unsustainable, and shares he already fielded a buy-low offer for Loveland in a league where nobody would even discuss him before.

Drake May's ugly Steelers loss doesn't erase what got him to the Super Bowl. Andrew rejects the idea that May's breakout was purely schedule-driven, noting he still had to beat playoff teams. Both hosts point to a favorable six-game stretch (Jaguars, Bills, Raiders, Jets, Bears, Dolphins) as reason to buy any dip, drawing a direct parallel to past buy-low windows on Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams.

Jaxson Dart's MCL sprain is a discount, not a red flag, pending MRI results. Andrew highlights his Week 1 line (23-of-29, 230 yards, 3 total TDs) as proof the rookie leap is real, and argues Harbaugh's coaching has cleaned up his decision-making. Both agree this is a rebuilder's target specifically — sell aging production now to acquire a young Superflex quarterback while he's priced down.

Carnell Tate's slow start is a market inefficiency, not a talent verdict. Garrett is actively offering a late 2027 first to acquire him, arguing Marvin Harrison Jr.'s struggles are unfairly polluting perception of Ohio State receivers despite Olave and JSN thriving elsewhere. Andrew backs this with a Fantasy Points Data comp list (Puka, Malik Nabers, Drake London, Zay Flowers, etc.) showing Tate's 21.2% target share through two games matches numerous rookie hits, while Tennessee's dead-last offensive snap count is described as a floor, not a ceiling.

What it means for your roster

• Trade for Justin Herbert now if you're in Superflex — a late 2027 first is realistic today; that price disappears once the offense corrects.
• Package your own late first for Kyle Pitts plus a second-round pick back if tight end is a contending-roster need; don't make this move as a luxury add.
• Buy Drake London before the Falcons' three straight primetime games — the price only goes up if Penix connects with him on national TV.
• Hold Quinshon Judkins through the Panthers matchup rather than selling into the panic; Carolina's run-defense metrics make positive regression likely soon.
• Buy Colston Loveland now — his current price reflects two uniquely bad games (Week 1 role, Week 2 weather/QB injury), not his real target share.
• Rebuilders specifically should target Jaxson Dart (pending clean MRI) and Carnell Tate, using aging/declining veteran production as trade bait to acquire both at a discount.