Welcome to the Week 4 Dynasty Risers & Fallers. I highlight which players have had a huge rise or fall in their fantasy value this week.
Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers is one of the biggest topics in dynasty every season. It’s quick & easy to understand, translates to several different league formats beyond dynasty, and, most of all, it’s SEO-friendly. This season, Fantasy Sports Advice Network has allowed me to cover the biggest movers of our beloved fantasy football space each week! So without further ado, why don’t we talk about the players that made a splash (both good and bad) in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL Season!
Week 4 Dynasty Risers
Omarion Hampton, RB (Los Angeles Chargers)
Omarion Hampton is quickly emerging as a fantasy football riser after a strong Week 3 performance, where he broke out for 129 yards and a touchdown. Through three weeks, Hampton has racked up 42 carries, showing a steady increase in usage after a quiet start to the season. With Najee Harris now sidelined—who had been averaging around five carries per game—Hampton is poised to inherit even more of the backfield workload. As a first-round rookie running back, the team clearly believes in his talent, and he’s beginning to reward that investment with tangible production on the field.
Beyond the raw stats, Hampton’s usage metrics point to an even bigger breakout looming. He currently ranks top 10 in Snap Share, Red Zone Carries, Routes Run, and Evaded Tackles, signaling that he’s not only getting volume but also high-value touches and creating on his own. The Chargers haven’t leaned heavily on the run game yet this season, but as Hampton continues to adjust to the NFL, there’s a real chance the offense shifts to feature him more prominently. Given his rising opportunity and talent profile, he’s a strong trade target for fantasy managers looking to buy before his price skyrockets.
Quinshon Judkins, RB (Cleveland Browns)
Quinshon Judkins may have taken a little extra time to officially sign, but he’s wasted no time making an impact on the field. The Browns spent an early second-round pick on him for a reason, and it’s already paying off. Over the past two weeks, Judkins has logged 32 touches, showing the team’s clear intent to make him a central piece of the offense. In his first true start, he racked up 95 total yards and a touchdown on 18 carries and a reception—against a tough Packers defense, no less. That kind of early production, especially in a run-heavy system like Cleveland’s, is a huge signal for fantasy managers.
Judkins looks every bit the part of an NFL bellcow, and the Browns are treating him like one. His physical running style, vision, and ability to handle volume make him a perfect fit in an offense that historically leans on the ground game. For those who bought the dip during his delayed signing process, congratulations—he’s shaping up to be a potential league-winner. As the season progresses, Judkins should continue to dominate touches and rack up high-value opportunities, making him an essential piece for any contending fantasy roster.
Puka Nacua, WR (Los Angeles Rams)
Puka Nacua is making a legitimate case to be the Dynasty WR1 after another electric start to the season, continuing his meteoric rise in Year 3. He’s averaging around 10 receptions and over 100 yards per game, and remarkably, he’s leading all wide receivers in total fantasy points and points per game without even scoring a touchdown yet. That kind of production floor is virtually unheard of and highlights just how dominant and consistent he’s been. Nacua’s breakout isn’t a fluke—it’s the next level of a player who’s fully arrived as a weekly difference-maker.
Statistically, Nacua is at the top of nearly every meaningful receiving category: Top 3 in Targets, Target Share, Receptions, Receiving Yards, Yards per Route Run, EPA, and Total Fantasy Points. He’s clearly the true alpha in Los Angeles and has cemented himself as Matthew Stafford’s favorite target. With the volume and efficiency he’s seeing, Nacua is on track to average 20+ PPG the rest of the season and finish no worse than a Top 3 fantasy wideout. If you have him in Dynasty, don’t let go—and if you’re competing this year, he’s the type of player that can single-handedly win you a league.
Week 4 Dynasty Risers- Honorable Mentions
TreyVeyon Henderson, RB (New England Patriots)
Kenneth Walker, RB (Seattle Seahawks)
Emeka Egbuka, WR (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Caleb Williams, QB (Chicago Bears)
Week 4 Dynasty Fallers
Isiah Pacheco, RB (Kansas City Chiefs)
Isiah Pacheco is quickly becoming a fantasy football faller, as his start to the 2025 season has been nothing short of disappointing. Despite leading the Chiefs in carries with 25, he’s barely outpacing Kareem Hunt (23 carries) and is only marginally ahead of Patrick Mahomes (18), which is a red flag for any supposed lead back. More concerning is the lack of production—Pacheco hasn’t cracked 50 rushing yards or even 6 fantasy points in a single game through three weeks. It’s increasingly apparent that his 2024 broken fibula has sapped the burst and explosiveness that once made him such an intriguing fantasy asset.
Across the board, the numbers are bleak: Pacheco is outside the Top 32 RBs in Opportunities, Red Zone Touches, Rushing and Receiving Yards, Touchdowns, Points per Opportunity, and Yards per Touch. He’s not forcing missed tackles, not getting high-value touches, and not returning value anywhere near starting-caliber levels. Right now, he’s unstartable in fantasy unless Kareem Hunt suffers an injury—and even then, trust would be low. With the Chiefs’ offense struggling to find balance and their run game floundering, there’s a real chance they bring in another back before the trade deadline. If that happens, Pacheco’s already limited role could shrink even further.
C.J. Stroud, QB (Houston Texans)
After a sensational rookie campaign, C.J. Stroud has hit a wall, and the Texans as a whole have looked completely out of sync. Houston is 0-3 and ranks dead last in the league in Points For—a stunning fall from grace for an offense that looked electric just 2 years ago. Stroud himself is currently QB33 in points per game and has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns through three weeks. While it’s not entirely his fault—new offensive coordinator Nick Caley is clearly struggling to find rhythm—Stroud hasn’t done much to elevate the situation either, failing to make the kinds of impact plays that defined his 2023 breakout.
Digging deeper, Stroud’s efficiency metrics are concerning. He ranks outside the Top 20 QBs in Pass Plays per Game, Pace of Play, Passing Yards, Touchdowns, QBR, and Completion Percentage. The offensive line isn’t helping either, ranking 30th in Protection Rate, while the run game has offered little support to keep defenses honest. All signs point to this being a lost year for the Texans’ offense, and Stroud’s weekly floor is far too low to trust in 1QB formats right now. That said, in Superflex dynasty leagues, this may be a rare buy-low opportunity—his talent hasn’t disappeared, and with better protection and offensive structure, it’s hard to believe these struggles will last long-term.
Drake London, WR (Atlanta Falcons)
Drake London has been one of the most frustrating fantasy disappointments of the 2025 season, and Week 3’s shutout loss to the Panthers only magnified the issues in Atlanta’s offense. Despite leading the team in targets by a decent margin, London has just one more reception than Kyle Pitts and trails Bijan Robinson in receiving yards—a stat line that paints a grim picture for a player who was drafted as the WR9 in many leagues. Through three weeks, he’s managed only WR45 numbers in points per game, and his usage simply isn’t matching his talent or draft capital.
What’s even more concerning is London’s lack of involvement in key opportunity metrics. He’s outside the Top 20 in Snap Share, Route Participation, Air Yards, Average Depth of Target (ADoT), Red Zone Targets, Receiving Yards, Yards After Catch, Yards per Reception, and Target Separation. It’s not just a quarterback or play-calling issue—it’s a systemic failure to get one of their best offensive weapons consistently involved. At this point, fantasy managers are stuck: London is too talented to outright bench, but he’s not producing enough to feel confident starting. The hope now lies in the Falcons making serious adjustments, because without a major shift, London’s season may continue to fall far short of expectations.
Week 4 Dynasty Fallers- Honorable Mentions
Michael Penix, QB (Atlanta Falcons)
Chase Brown, RB (Cincinnati Bengals)
Colston Loveland, TE (Chicago Bears)
Jerry Jeudy, WR (Cleveland Browns)
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