Dynasty Weekly Rundown + Redraft Reload

Unpacking market trends, player movement, and waiver-wire gold every week.

Nine weeks are behind us, and the identity of this fantasy season is starting to take shape. We’ve reached the point where trends have become truths, usage is stabilizing, and depth charts are beginning to solidify for better or worse. This is where sharp dynasty managers start separating from the pack, capitalizing on market inefficiencies before the rest of the league catches up.

The goal remains the same: simplify the chaos. You shouldn’t need ten tabs open on a Monday morning to figure out what matters. This is your one-stop shop dynasty risers and fallers, buy/sell/hold trade calls, injury fallout, panic checks, and redraft edges to help you stay a step ahead each week.

Week 9 gave us some breakout performances, some warning signs, and plenty of movement in dynasty value. Let’s dive into it.

Section 1: Trends & Usage Tracker (The Data Pulse)

We’re now past the halfway point of the fantasy regular season — the stretch where usage tells the truth. The early-season noise is gone, the rotations have settled, and what’s left are the real signals of trust, opportunity, and staying power. This is when dynasty value starts to take shape — the risers separate from the mirages, and the pretenders fade.

And this week, we finally got it, our Colston Loveland breakout.

Colston Loveland Breakout: “The Bear Necessity”

It finally happened, the Colston Loveland game we’ve been waiting for.

After weeks of a frustrating 50/50 timeshare with Cole Kmet, the rookie tight end took full command of the Bears’ offense once Kmet exited with a concussion. Loveland played 46 of the final 52 snaps, running routes on nearly every pass play and finishing with 6 receptions for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game-winning 58-yarder.

This wasn’t just a lucky spike, it was a usage shift. Chicago leaned on Loveland in passing situations, and he rewarded that trust by showcasing the athleticism and big-play ability that made him a first-round pick. Even before the long touchdown, he was leading the team in targets and yardage.

If Kmet misses time, Loveland immediately enters the TE1 conversation for both redraft and dynasty. But even when Kmet returns, this performance might have permanently tipped the scales.

Dynasty Outlook: The breakout is real. Loveland’s usage, route rate, and trust in clutch situations point toward a long-term ascension, buy now if anyone thinks this was a fluke.

Kyle Monangai Breaks Through: “The Rookie Who Wouldn’t Wait”

Kyle Monangai didn’t just fill in, he took over.

With D’Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (back) both sidelined, the undrafted rookie stepped into the RB1 role and dominated from start to finish, posting 26 carries for 176 rushing yards and adding 22 yards on three receptions. It was the kind of performance that makes coaches rethink depth charts.

Monangai handled nearly 90% of the early-down snaps and ran with power and patience, showcasing the same downhill explosiveness that made him a preseason favorite. His contact balance and vision were elite — consistently creating yardage even when blocking broke down. And while the Bengals’ defense has been a get-right spot for running backs, Monangai looked every bit like a player capable of carving out a long-term role.

When Swift returns, this backfield may not go back to business as usual. A 50-50 split feels inevitable, and given Monangai’s production, it wouldn’t be shocking if he becomes the primary early-down back the rest of the way.

Dynasty Outlook: Monangai isn’t a flash in the pan, he’s a player who just earned a seat at the table. If Swift can’t stay healthy, Monangai could become one of the league’s most valuable committee backs heading into 2026.

Isaac TeSlaa Fizzles Out: “The Hype Ran Out of Charge”

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