1QB PPR Dynasty Startup Draft! Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast EP. 786

Dynasty Nerds Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football

Rich Dotson

Sports, Football, Fantasy Sports

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2026

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price conducted a live one QB PPR startup draft with Nerd Herd members, revealing stark strategy differences from superflex formats. Rich secured Bijan Robinson at 1.02, while Garrett grabbed De'Von Achane at 1.06, and Matt made an experimental pick taking Brock Bowers at 1.10 despite later regretting the decision. The draft showcased dramatically different positional value compared to superflex formats. Drake May went in the second round, but most quarterbacks fell significantly later. Rich won the quarterback chicken game, waiting until round 10 to take Dak Prescott while quality options like C.J. Stroud, Cam Ward, and Jared Goff remained available. He emphasized cycling through veteran quarterbacks in one QB formats rather than investing premium picks. Matt's Bowers pick sparked debate about tight end strategy. He admitted afterward he would pivot to CeeDee Lamb if redrafting, noting Tucker Kraft went in the fifth round with similar per-game production. Rich doubled down on tight ends, taking Kyle Pitts and Dalton Kincaid back-to-back, betting on elite upside at the position. The hosts agreed this represents the deepest young tight end class in dynasty history, making waiting on the position more viable than ever before. Explore more tools and resources to stay ahead of your league. 📊 Rookie Big Boards 📝 Rookie Mock Drafts 📈 Dynasty Rankings 📱 Dynasty Nerds App 🧱 IDP Hub 👉 Upgrade your strategy and dominate your dynasty league. Start Using the Film Room Today! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00 Start 00:59 Round 1 04:01 Round 2 08:09 Round 3 11:30 Round 4 16:22 FastDraft 18:23 FFPC 19:50 Round 5 22:54 Round 6 26:59 Round 7 30:45 Round 8 34:02 Round 9 35:56 Round 10 38:28 Round 11 41:53 Round 12 45:03 Round 13 47:18 Team Breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Ready, sit.
0:01.5	Hot, hood.
0:02.4	Welcome to the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast, where we discuss Dynasty Strategy,
0:09.0	rankings, and all things NFL.
0:11.7	So get ready to geek out on fantasy football with your host, Rich Dotson.
0:16.7	And welcome to the Dynastyyson Ridge Fantasy Football podcast.
0:22.4	I'm Rich Dotson.
0:23.4	He's Matt O'Hara.
0:25.4	Hey, hey, Eric Price.
0:27.3	How's going?
0:28.3	And no time for chit-chat.
0:30.1	We have a loaded sleeper draft room in here filled with nerd herd members.
0:33.8	These are live drafters, my friends.
0:36.0	We are doing a one QB PPR startup mock draft
0:39.6	against the nerd heard let's see how this shakes out I have pick one two Garrett has
0:45.1	pick one six and Matt has pick 110 this is third round reversal we are ready to rock and roll
0:53.0	we're just waiting for Garrett hit that start
0:55.5	button you guys ready let's do it all right all right away we go one key and I know
1:07.6	we tend to do a lot of Superflex drafts.
1:11.5	So this will be,
1:12.5	this will be a good palette cleanser here.
1:16.1	Yeah, I,
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