# Players vs Picks | Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 855

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Podcast: [Dynasty Nerds Podcast | Dynasty Fantasy Football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dynasty-nerds-podcast-dynasty-fantasy-football-215339)
Published: 2026-06-25T12:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3010

## Resource

Player in hand or pick in pocket? 🏈 In this episode of the Dynasty Nerds Podcast, Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price strip away your roster situation and argue pure value, one player versus one draft pick at a time. Listen to This Episode: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube The rule is simple. Ignore whether you are contending or rebuilding and ask which asset holds more true value in a vacuum. 🤔 That lens flipped the table, because the loaded 2027 rookie class kept winning. Jaylen Waddle lost to a late first, Ladd McConkey lost to a mid first, and even Sam LaPorta fell to a random pick. Not every star backs down. Javonte Williams held strong thanks to a parched running back market, and De'Von Achane sparked the best debate of the show as a true difference maker. 🔥 Meanwhile Christian Watson and CJ Stroud could not outrun the value of a future pick. See where these guys land in the latest Dynasty Rankings before you decide. 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. FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Startup Team! Get 25% Off Now Of The #NERDHERD and use promo code SFB26! Sign up now! 00:00 Start 03:34 Jaylen Waddle or Late 2027 1st? 12:10 Javonte Williams vs 1.09 15:52 Ladd McConkey vs Mid 2027 1st 20:18 Sam LaPorta vs Mid 2028 1st 25:54 FFPC 26:52 De'Von Achane vs Early 2027 1st 37:22 Christian Watson or Early 2027 2nd 42:00 CJ Stroud vs Random 2028 1st Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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