It’s the middle of the offseason, and training camps can’t come soon enough. That said, this is the last time for most savvy dynasty managers to make their calls before camp fluff artificially inflates or deflates player values. As a result, it’s the perfect time to call your shots and acquire players primed for big seasons.
In this article, I have selected four players whose acquisition window may be slowly closing. Dynasty managers are starving for football, and getting in before camp buzz is important. So without further ado, here are my Dynasty Players to Buy.
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Dynasty Players to Buy (2026 Fantasy Football)
Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAC)
I feel like the Bernie Sanders meme, where he says, “I am once again asking you” to acquire Bayshul Tuten.
Tuten has a front row seat on a fantasy rocketship. The question is whether the ship is from NASA or Temu? At first glance, the opportunity is more than legit. We have a back who Liam Coen’s regime made a point of drafting last year, stepping into the role that was previously held by last year’s RB10. With Travis Eitienne now in New Orleans, his 1,400 yards and 13 touchdowns are up for grabs. Well, unfortunately, that’s not exactly how fantasy works. We can’t plug in another player and expect the same production. However, the role and usage are very enticing.
The explosive second-year back was ready to start its race when Chris Rodriguez Jr. entered the mix and waved the caution flag. Typically, a former sixth-round back that has never cracked 500 rushing yards in a season shouldn’t worry fantasy managers. But typically, these backs don’t have a college history with the Head Coach. In Kentucky, Coen was the offensive coordinator when CRod was there and was very vocal about how much he valued the plodding RB. His lackluster “gain the yards blocked” style is a perfect complement to the explosive playmaking of Tuten. This ultimately led to managers questioning whether Tuten will be the true RB1 for this team.
Flash forward to today, and there is a string of news that has yet to break into the mainstream media. Rodriguez is currently dealing with a foot injury. This injury was shrugged off by Coen early in OTAs, but has quietly been building in the background. Turns out, he is recovering from a procedure that was done this offseason on his left foot. Regardless of whether you thought CRod was a threat, you can’t deny the opportunity that any training camp absence would provide Tuten. Plus, explosive athletic backs are known to be the type of players who can take advantage of these non-contact, padless practices. Every day that Rodriguez misses is another day that Tuten secures his grip as the lead back.
It’s only a matter of time until we start seeing camp highlights of Tuten springing big plays and the media starting to question the availability of Rodriguez. When that time comes, the window to acquire Tuten will be long gone. As long as Tuten doesn’t fumble away his opportunity (an issue he had in college), he may become the fifth person this year to make his way to the moon.
Jaylen Waddle (WR – DEN)
The first big move of the offseason saw Jaylen Waddle become a Bronco. This was a great move all around. This pick indirectly became rookie corner Chris Johnson, who can be a pillar for a depleted Dolphins’ defense. As for the Broncos, they were a game away from seeing the Super Bowl and added an immediate impact offensive weapon.
Due to injuries and the shadow of Tyreek Hill, it’s easy to forget how good Waddle is as a receiver. Selected the pick after Ja’Marr Chase in 2021, he is one of five receivers drafted in the top 6 picks since 2017.
The Alabama prospect immediately jumped on the scene with three straight 1000 yard seasons. In his first five years, he has had over 100 receptions in four of them and six or more touchdowns in three. These are already impressive numbers, but we haven’t discussed that he has missed at least one game in all but one season. The injuries are definitely a flag to his profile; however, he has played 14 or more games each year. As a result, his injury history is often overblown due to the number of weeks he is listed as questionable, while still suiting up.
Pairing an athletic receiver like Waddle, who can win anywhere on the field, with Sean Payton and Bo Nix is a perfect fit. With Courtland Sutton locking down the perimeter, Waddle will be moved around the formation and instantly become Nix’s go-to target. It’s only a matter of time before we start seeing reports of the Nix-Waddle connection in camp. Acquiring Waddle will be well worth the price.
Kyren Williams (RB – LAR)
For some reason, the dynasty community doesn’t want to acknowledge how great Williams has been for three seasons now. In fact, he has been a top 10 RB in three of his four seasons in the league. For a fifth-round running back, this is unheard of production.
Still, the emergence of Blake Corum has once again dampened his fantasy perception. Did Corum take away some work? Yes. However, I bet it was less intrusive than you remember; at least it was for me. I entered this offseason thinking it was a 50-50 split down the stretch. Turns out, on the season, Corum only had one game above 40 percent of the snaps. What gave the perception that he was hurting Williams was a four-game stretch where Corum found the end zone five times and had an explosive 128 yards on 12 carries in Week 14.
Even with this stretch, Williams remained the lead back and was heavily relied on in the playoffs. With the Rams once again pushing the chips in, the offense is looking as lethal as ever for 2026. As a result, for the fourth straight season, there is a clear runway for Kyren to have another top 10 finish along with 10-plus touchdowns. Don’t let the perception of a split backfield make you miss this flight.
Stefon Diggs (WR – FA)
The logic here is simple: whatever price you will pay for him now will increase the moment he signs somewhere. Every year, veterans wait to see which team is impacted by injuries or which contender could use some help before signing. This offseason has been no different for Diggs.
After being released from the Patriots due to pending legal issues, all charges have since been dropped. As a result, it’s only a matter of time until the veteran WR finds a new home. At this moment, all of the teams with potential receiver needs could be fruitful for fantasy. The most obvious landing spot is the Chiefs, where Rashee Rice is currently locked up, and their WR depth is shaky at best. Even the Chiefs may not make Diggs a weekly fantasy play, but he would be a viable flex option or bye-week fill-in.
Other teams include the Washington Commanders, Baltimore Ravens, and Atlanta Falcons. All three of these teams have marginal target competition behind one key player. This would set up nicely for a versatile receiver like Diggs to have consistent volume and fantasy production. If you can acquire him for a third, or a couple of 2026 thirds, he is worth it for any contending team.
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