Dynasty Compass

Orphan leagues are often the easiest entry into dynasty, and adopting one comes with a learning curve that nobody warns you about. FFToday's Dustin Ludke joins Jeff Blaylock to walk through the full orphan experience: how to evaluate a roster before you commit, what to expect from your new league mates, and how to rebuild from the worst team in the league into a contender. Knowing what's...

Alfredo Brown of the Pretend GM joins Jeff Blaylock to dig into the 2026 rookie class — not the names everyone already knows, but the players worth targeting in rounds 2, 3, and beyond. Knowing which late-round prospects have real upside versus which ones are just names on a sheet can mean the difference between a dynasty-winning stash and wasted roster space. Alfredo walks through his proprietary...

Jeff Blaylock and RotoWire's Alan Seslowsky return for Part II of their conversation, working through every significant free agency mover and what it means for your dynasty roster before the NFL Draft arrives. Knowing which players to buy now, which to hold, and which to trade away before the market catches up is the difference between a dynasty offseason well-spent and one you'll regret...

The window between free agency and the NFL Draft may be the most underrated trade market of the dynasty calendar, and most managers are either frozen or making the wrong moves. Jeff Blaylock sits down with RotoWire's Alan Seslowsky to break down how to think about this moment and shares his philosophy of running into the burning building.  In Part 1 of this two-episode series, Jeff and Alan d...

Dynasty rookie draft picks look sequential — but they are not created equal. Knowing where the gaps are located lets you trade for value and avoid traps. In this episode of Dynasty Compass , Jeff Blaylock breaks down the hidden value cliffs that divide rookie drafts into distinct probability bands. Using nine years of ADP data and rookie performance outcomes, Jeff explains why the 1.01 stands alon...

NFL free agency can reshape the dynasty landscape overnight. In this episode of Dynasty Compass , Jeff Blaylock is joined by Marc Gartenberg to break down the players and teams dynasty managers should be watching as the free agency signing period begins. They discuss possible landing spots for Kenneth Walker, Travis Etienne, Tyreek Hill, Kyler Murray, and Malik Willis , along with the teams that c...

NFL free agency is one of the most volatile periods of the dynasty calendar — and the best dynasty managers know how to trade through the uncertainty. In Episode 26 of Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock (The Other Jeff B) is joined by Footballguys colleague Tipp Major to break down how smart dynasty managers approach trades during the free agency window. They discuss how to evaluate trade offers when...

The NFL Combine is almost here — and dynasty rookie values are about to move. In Episode 25 of Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock is joined by CBS Sports’ Heath Cummings for a full 1-round rookie mock draft — with a twist: at every pick, we ask the real question: Draft the rookie… or trade the pick? From early 1.01 decisions to late-first dart throws, this episode is about draft strategy, roster direc...

The NFL coaching carousel has nearly stopped spinning — and half the league has new offensive playcallers. There's potential for chaos, but there are also opportunities for savvy dynasty managers. Fantasy Sports Hall of Famer Bob Harris joins Jeff Blaylock to break down all 16 new playcallers and what they mean for dynasty. From first-time play callers in Baltimore and Washington to veteran h...

Is there a true WR1 in the 2026 rookie class? While Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiah Love, and Kenyon Sadiq have separated at their positions, the wide receiver group feels murkier. Is that a weakness — or an opportunity? Jeff Bell of Footballguys joins Dynasty Compass to break down the 2026 rookie wide receiver class, from the top tier (Makai Lemon, Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson) to late-round dynasty dar...

Dynasty rookie season is here. Jeff Blaylock welcomes Footballguys analyst Mike Kashuba to scout the 2026 rookie quarterback and tight end classes. From Fernando Mendoza at QB1 to late-round sleepers who could rise quickly, this episode digs into evaluation process, red flags, landing spots, and how dynasty managers should approach rookie drafts—especially in Superflex formats. Topics Include Quar...

The rookie scouting season is officially underway. Jeff Blaylock is joined by Footballguys analyst Dave Kluge for a wide-ranging conversation on scouting rookie running backs and navigating the 2026 dynasty rookie class. They discuss which traits actually translate to the NFL, key red flags every dynasty manager should be wary of, and how dynasty managers should approach a class that lacks elite d...

There is no offseason in dynasty — but there is a right way to use it. In this Season 1 finale of Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock builds a practical offseason planner from January through kickoff, breaking down what matters most at each stage of the NFL calendar and how Casual , Competitive , and Pro-level dynasty managers should approach the offseason based on their effort and time commitments. Th...

Is dynasty fantasy football right for you? As the fantasy season winds down, many managers start asking themselves, "Do I want to wait until August for next season to begin? Or do I want it to start right now?" In this episode of Dynasty Compass , Jeff Blaylock explains what dynasty fantasy football really is, how it differs from redraft and keeper leagues, who should (and shouldn’t) pla...

Are you stuck in Dynasty Purgatory — never good enough to win, never bad enough to rebuild, and constantly tinkering without making real progress?  In Episode 18, Jeff Blaylock delivers the cure. After diagnosing Purgatory in Episode 17, we chart the escape route this week. Jeff breaks down the four universal laws that apply no matter what path you take, then walks through all four dynasty directi...

Are you trapped in Dynasty Purgatory — the endless cycle of 6–8, 7–7, or 8–6 seasons where nothing you do seems to matter? This week, Jeff breaks down the real reasons rosters get stuck in mediocrity and introduces four diagnostic questions that will reveal why your team can’t break through. We’ll examine internal reinforcements that never deliver, the hidden role of luck, players who fall short o...

Not every dynasty team can contend every year. Sometimes the smartest path forward is choosing to lose— strategically . In this episode, Jeff explains “the Strategic Suck,” a rebuild approach where you intentionally lower your short-term ceiling to maximize your long-term success. Topics include:  • What South represents in the Dynasty Compass  • Why losing without a plan is just losing, but losin...

Injuries derail seasons — but for dynasty managers, they can also open a window of opportunity. In this episode, Jeff Blaylock explores The Island of Broken Toys : a place where productive but injured players lose short-term value but retain long-term potential. Jeff outlines how to identify real broken-toy opportunities, calculate appropriate trade discounts, and avoid the emotional traps that ma...

Episode 14: Preparing for the Trade Deadline (North/South/East) Big Idea: The deadline compresses time. Bad, strategy-less moves harden into months of regret. Know your direction first , then act. North – Perennial Contenders Goal: Fine-tune, not overhaul. Questions: Which marginal improvements will help the most? Does the move help now and next year ? (prefer both) Am I getting enough value to ma...

Using our compass metaphor, the West is home to Win-now teams. Jeff offers some strategies for dynasty managers looking for late-season boosts to their lineups. 🧩 Key Takeaways What a Starter Boost is How Bench Boosts fit What win-now teams can sell (picks, broken toys, prospects, surplus),  What they should buy (rentals, certainty), and When to pull back and pivot when winning now may not be the...

Rookie draft picks are possibilities , not performance . In this midseason guide, Jeff shows how to price picks vs. players, when flexibility earns you value, and how to decide between possibilities or points based on your team’s direction. Quick reality check on pick outcomes, a practical exchange-rate for common trades, and a reminder: direction before transaction . 🧩 Key Takeaways Picks are po...

Six weeks in, it’s time for a midseason bearings check. Jeff Blaylock breaks down six questions to decide whether your dynasty roster should stay the course or change direction. Key Takeaways The six questions that clarify your roster’s true direction How to tell if the cavalry is coming or if you’ve already hit your ceiling Why all-play and median records reveal more truth than win-loss records T...

Saying goodbye is hard — but necessary.  In this episode, Jeff Blaylock ( The Other Jeff B ) walks through how to decide when to drop or move on from underperforming players in dynasty. We’ll look at the three traps that keep managers holding too long — sunk cost, wishcasting, and false insurance — and how to replace emotion with forecasting.  Jeff also shares the key draft capital and opportunity...

Death, taxes, and bye weeks — three certainties, but only one we can actually plan for. This week on Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock (The Other Jeff B) tackles the challenge of bye-week management. In this episode, you'll learn How to apply the Five Kinds of Players and Startability Ladder to navigate bye weeks The four kinds of "bye week crunches" The difference between critical and...

Description: Knowing how to value trades is only half the battle. This week, we move from studying the map to sailing the seas — actually making dynasty trades. Topics include: The Three Fs of trading: Fairness, Flexibility, and Fitness Building a reputation as a good trade partner Identifying mismatched needs and finding the right partners How to make offers that get accepted without burning brid...