Harold Fannin vs Trey McBride
Trey McBride holds a 57.5% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/17/2026
THE CASE FOR FANNIN
Fannin is 4.7 years younger, so you’re buying more time for a breakout and a longer runway of value insulation at a volatile position. At a 49% discount to McBride, he’s the kind of cheaper TE bet that can let you allocate premium value to QB/WR while still taking a swing at a future starter. If his role ever consolidates into a steady route/target profile, the payoff is massive relative to his current SF price.
THE CASE FOR MCBRIDE
McBride is already a proven target-earning TE and sits in the small tier of players who can realistically deliver weekly difference-making volume at the position. His profile reduces risk: you’re paying for bankable usage, not hoping for it, which matters in a landscape where most TEs are replaceable. In a format where points and lineup certainty win titles, he’s the type of TE you set-and-forget for multiple seasons.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Take Trey McBride—his weekly floor/ceiling and lineup certainty are worth the premium when you’re chasing points now.
Lean Harold Fannin—age plus the 49% discount makes him the better value swing while you build around cornerstone QBs/WRs.
Not close in production certainty: McBride is the clear asset unless you specifically need to reallocate value and can accept TE risk.
Harold Fannin — outside top 50 champion players
19.3% of champions
Trey McBride was on 1,347 championship rosters
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Worth more?
Trey McBride is worth more by a lot today because he’s a proven high-volume TE, while Fannin is priced as a projection.
Trade?
Contenders should consolidate Fannin+ into McBride if the add isn’t crippling; rebuilders should flip McBride for Fannin plus a meaningful premium.
Superflex?
In superflex, the positional edge at TE still matters, but it’s generally correct to prioritize QB/elite WR first—making Fannin a better roster-build value and McBride a better win-now luxury.
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