Navigating Trades in Fantasy Football: Balancing Talent and Stability

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This week, we dissect who has more dynasty value between C.J. Stroud and Lamar Jackson and examine whether taking Malik Nabers in the second round of dynasty startups is worth it. We also discuss the merits of trading back in drafts and some strategies for leveraging different ADPs across platforms. 

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):

Intro - 0:00:00
Live Looks at Patriots Training Camp - 0:02:20
Ja’Lynn Polk - 0:03:34
4th Pick in Dynasty Superflex Startup: CJ Stroud or Lamar Jackson? - 0:09:23
Malik Nabers in the 2nd Round?- 0:13:28
Nabers vs. Jonathan Taylor - 0:15:45
12 Team PPR SuperFlex: Christian McCaffrey or Stroud at 1.06? - 0:18:08
Trading Back From the 1st Round - 0:22:42
Preferred Platform for SuperFlex Leagues - 0:25:35
Different ADPs on Different Platforms - 0:28:34
Trading De'Von Achane for 1.06 (Rome Odunze) in 14 Team Superflex Dynasty - 0:32:16
DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:38:10
Taking BPA for Bench Spots - 0:39:03
Trading In-Person vs Online - 0:42:43
Draft Jayden Daniels or trade for Anthony Richardson/Kyler Murray? - 0:47:09
AJ Brown vs. Marvin Harrison Jr. - 0:49:67
1.11 Options in 12 Team .5 PPR - 0:52:50
Elite RBs In Flex Spots - 0:58:42
Keeping Two of Achane, Brandon Aiyuk, and Chris Olave - 1:01:39
Outro - 1:04:36

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