The 2 most talked about rookie QBs squared off, a Cards receiver (no, not Marv) is setting the world on fire, and someone got Baptized? Let’s hit the Detour.
🚘 Fast Lane Fun Facts
Some Week 14 fun facts for those in the fast lane to the fantasy playoffs…or the wayoffs.
Tyler Shough’s Relative Athletic Score (RAS) is 9.71 out of 10, ranking 31st out of 1,045 QBs from 1987 to 2025. He ran a 4.63 40-yard dash.
Dynasty Take: As his two rushing TDs this week showed (go check them out), Shough is an extremely underrated athlete. The 26-year-old rookie pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season against the Buccaneers. Most of us assumed the Saints would be at the top of the 2026 QB draft board. Now? There’s a legitimate case that Shough should remain the starter into next season. If I had to crystal-ball it, I’d guess he’s more likely than not to open 2026 as the starter. He looks really good and has an amazing schedule to close out the year.
RJ Harvey leads all non-QB rookies in total touchdowns with 9, one ahead of Ashton Jeanty.
Dynasty Take: Harvey is quietly heating up. He has 43.2 PPR points in his last two games, and he’s finally starting to win the lion’s share of touches. This week he hit a season-high 68 percent snap share. He’s ascending, but I’m not fully sold yet. I think Sean Payton prefers a timeshare long term, so I won’t be buying into the rising Harvey hype.
Michael Wilson’s 17-game pace without Marvin Harrison Jr. is 2,522 receiving yards.
Dynasty Take: Obligatory disclaimer that this is a three-game sample size. But even looking at the last four weeks, Wilson leads the entire NFL in targets, catches, and yards. I dropped him in both of my dynasty leagues the week before Kyler Murray went down. You’re welcome, Wilson managers. His rookie-year flashes have turned into a legitimate breakout. I do fear this may just be a ridiculous hot streak, but he’s clearly not a roster clogger anymore and should retain flex value beyond this season. Props to anyone bold enough to either sell high or buy high right now. That will not be me.
Harold Fannin Jr. leads all NFL TEs in missed tackles forced with 20. Second place is Trey McBride with 13.
Dynasty Take: This is just another reminder of why I called Fannin “my biggest buy in dynasty” last week. I said to try to get him for a late first, but after this game I’m not sure that price is even realistic anymore. This stat confirms what anyone watching him already knows: the dude is extremely hard to bring down. Very reminiscent of Tucker Kraft. Fannin has a great schedule down the stretch and I expect him to keep producing while his value on KeepTradeCut continues to skyrocket. His teammate David Njoku, who was injured Sunday, is a free agent this summer.
Jaylen Wright played 81 percent of snaps after De’Von Achane’s injury.
Dynasty Take: Wright does not have standalone fantasy value despite his impressive 107 yards and 1 TD. The game was not close, and reports said Achane could have returned if needed. What was notable is that Wright logged the majority of snaps over rookie Ollie Gordon II. Achane managers should know that the true handcuff appears to be Wright, not Gordon.
Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy’s best fantasy performance came this week with 26.5 PPR points. CeeDee Lamb’s best game this season is 24.2.
Dynasty Take: I love that Flournoy balls out every time he gets a shot. He’s legitimately good. I don’t think he’ll have standalone fantasy value as long as George Pickens is re-signed this summer. If Pickens leaves, Flournoy could have a real path to touches. Definitely someone to keep an eye on. I’m adding him in my deep dynasty league of of waivers.
-- Dynasty Detour Jesse
📝 Traffic Report: Shedeur Outduels Ward (Statistically)
Let’s get into some of the best and worst performances of Week 14, and what you need to do about them:
Shedeur Sanders, CLE QB - 23/42, 364 YD, 4 TD, 1 INT
Maybe the most talked about 5th round pick of all time— Shedeur put together the best game of his young career on Sunday. In a losing effort, Shedeur statistically out-dueled #1 overall pick Cam Ward. After the game, Stefanski announced Shedeur would be the starting QB for the rest of the season. Stock up for Sanders owners.
Dynasty Takeaway: Despite a loss to the worst team in football, Sanders bolstered his case as the Browns’ QB of the future. I am not ready to label him a viable option for the long-haul, but at the very least his stock has risen since your draft took place. I’d put him in a similar tier as Tyler Shough, with my personal preference being Sanders.
Christian Watson, GB WR - 4/4 REC, 89 YD, 2 TD
Ever since coming off IR, Watson has been a focal point of the Packers offense. Despite not catching a ton of passes, he has always been a highly efficient player. He did that again versus Chicago, with 20 & 40 yard scores.
Dynasty Takeaway: I’m using this opportunity to sell high on Watson. I’m not typically a big fan of the boom/bust receiver archetype (a la Jameson Williams), and Watson fits that to a tee. Jayden Reed also just made his return, and Jordan Love likes to spread the ball around. I’m moving Watson for a 2nd this offseason, if the opportunity presents itself.
Bucky Irving, TB RB - 15 CAR, 55 YD, 2 REC, 26 YD, 1 TD
Welcome back Bucky! After getting baptized before the game (no… really), Bucky baptized the Saints defense on his way to a 24 yard receiving TD. Now, the rest of the game wasn’t very special for Bucky, but that 9 pt play created a solid return outing. Resuming lead back duties in this TB offense remains an enviable position.
Dynasty Takeaway: I’m a bit higher on Bucky than the supposed consensus. I’m thinking the previous injury is hurting his stock, but KeepTradeCut has him all the way down at RB10. For me, Bucky is ahead of Cook, Judkins & Henderson, slotting in as the Dynasty RB7.
🚑️ Injury Report
Daniel Jones suffered a torn achilles on Sunday. You have to feel for the guy who has revived his career in Indy. With Riley Leonard also banged up, downgrade all Colts players heading into the fantasy playoffs… even Jonathan Taylor. This injury also significantly lowers DJ’s long-term outlook.
Jayden Daniels left the game early after re-injuring his elbow. Even when healthy, he hasn’t looked the part, so you have to wonder how healthy he actually is. With this season being lost, he has fallen behind Mahomes in my rankings to QB 5.
-- Dynasty Detour Tom
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