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Weekly Column8/17/2026By Dynasty Trade Maker

Buy Low / Sell High: Week of August 17, 2026

It’s mid-August and dynasty values are in flux as camp battles rage and preseason narratives spiral. Savvy managers should be looking for cracks in the market—players whose dynasty value doesn’t match their long-term outlook. Here’s where to buy the dip and cash in before the bubble pops.

BUY LOW

Puka Nacua
Puka NacuaSELL
WR · LAR8,217

Down 464 points, Nacua’s value is at its lowest since his rookie explosion. Don’t let recency bias fool you—he remains Matthew Stafford’s clear alpha, and the Rams have done little to threaten his target share. Scoop him now before the inevitable bounce-back.

Tetairoa McMillan
Tetairoa McMillanSELL
WR · CAR4,250

McMillan’s 421-point drop is an overreaction to Carolina’s offensive uncertainty. The Panthers invested heavy draft capital and have no established WR1; McMillan’s size and ball skills give him a massive ceiling if the offense stabilizes. This is a classic “buy the talent, not the situation” play.

TreVeyon Henderson
TreVeyon HendersonSELL
RB · NE2,993

Henderson’s 337-point slide is all noise. New England’s committee approach and rookie struggles have dynasty managers panicking, but Henderson’s explosiveness and pass-game chops will win out. Acquiring him now could pay off big as the Patriots’ offense gels.

SELL HIGH

Drew Allar
Drew AllarSELL
QB · PIT764

Allar’s 880-point surge is fueled by preseason hype and a few splashy throws, but the Steelers’ offense is still a work in progress. He’s far from a finished product and the schedule only gets tougher. Cash out before fantasy managers realize the learning curve is steeper than the summer headlines suggest.

Ja'Kobi Lane
Ja'Kobi LaneSELL
WR · BAL1,559

Lane’s 838-point jump screams outlier. Baltimore’s passing volume remains mediocre, and Lane’s touchdown dependency isn’t sustainable. Move him now while the market is buying the breakout.

Carson Beck
Carson BeckSELL
QB · ARI1,024

Up 811 points, Beck is being crowned the savior in Arizona after a couple of strong preseason outings. The reality: he’s still an unproven rookie with shaky protection and a volatile supporting cast. Sell to a QB-needy manager before the real games expose the growing pains.

August volatility is your friend. Buy the dips, sell the surges, and set your dynasty roster up for a championship run.

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