Welcome to the Week 10 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 9 of the 2025 NFL Season!
Week 10 Dynasty Risers
Brock Bowers, TE (Las Vegas Raiders)
Brock Bowers has officially arrived as one of fantasy football’s biggest risers after an explosive Week 9 performance that saw him dominate every statistical category. The rookie tight end erupted for 31.3 standard points and a whopping 43.3 PPR points, finishing as both the TE1 and overall Player #1 for the week. Bowers turned 13 targets into 12 receptions for 127 yards and 3 touchdowns, marking his first trip to the end zone this season and his first game over 50 yards since Week 1. His chemistry with the Raiders’ offense finally clicked, and fantasy managers who held on through his early-season struggles were rewarded spectacularly.
Now sitting as the TE1 in points per game (17.4), Bowers’ role in the Raiders’ passing attack is elite by every metric. He ranks top three in the league in target share, air yards share, first-read targets, yards per route run, and explosive rating, proving his breakout wasn’t a fluke. With Jakobi Meyers now gone, Bowers’ target volume and red-zone involvement are poised to climb even higher. Despite missing three games, he’s already second on the team in targets, receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns—a testament to his talent and importance in the offense. It took a while to find his groove, but after Week 9, it’s clear: Brock Bowers is back, and he’s here to stay as a fantasy superstar.
Drake London, WR (Atlanta Falcons)
Drake London exploded in Week 9 with a career performance, cementing himself as one of fantasy football’s elite wide receivers. The Falcons’ star torched the Patriots with 9 receptions for 118 yards and 3 touchdowns, finishing as the WR1 in both PPR and Standard formats. It marked his third 100-yard game of the season and showcased the dominant potential fantasy managers have been waiting for. London’s breakout wasn’t just a flash in the pan—he’s been consistent all year, currently sitting as the WR7 overall despite missing a game. His connection with the Falcons’ offense is undeniable, and he’s become the go-to playmaker every time the team needs a big moment.
On a per-game basis, London has been nothing short of elite, ranking as the WR5 in points per game (19.1) while leading Atlanta in every receiving category. He’s also top five in the NFL in targets, red-zone targets, first-read targets, and target premium, underlining his status as a true offensive focal point. London has clearly evolved into the alpha receiver the Falcons drafted him to be—commanding volume, dominating in contested catches, and thriving in scoring situations. With his role locked in and the offense finally feeding him like a star, Drake London has officially arrived as an elite fantasy WR1.
Colston Loveland, TE (Chicago Bears)
The Bears’ rookie tight end, the 10th overall pick, finally delivered on his immense potential with a massive Week 9 breakout. After a slow start to the season, he erupted for 6 receptions, 118 yards, and 2 touchdowns, finishing as the TE2 for the week. It was his first game all year with more than 3 receptions or 40 yards, and he made every catch count, showcasing the elite athleticism and after-the-catch ability that made him a top-10 pick. With Cole Kmet sidelined, the rookie took full advantage of the expanded role and flashed the kind of playmaking that can transform an offense—and fantasy lineups along with it.
While Kmet’s absence certainly opened the door, it’s going to be hard for Chicago to put that level of explosiveness back on the shelf. The rookie proved he can be a true difference-maker, stretching the field and providing a reliable target in the red zone. Fantasy managers who bought low should be celebrating, because this breakout looks real. If Week 9 is any indication, the Bears may have found their next star pass-catcher—and fantasy football just found its newest must-start tight end.
Week 10 Dynasty Risers- Honorable Mentions
Kyle Monangai, RB (Chicago Bears)
Tory Horton, WR (Seattle Seahawks)
D.J. Moore, WR (Chicago Bears)
Week 10 Dynasty Fallers
Isaiah Likely, TE (Baltimore Ravens)
Isaiah Likely’s return to action has been underwhelming for fantasy managers who hoped he might carve out a steady role in Baltimore’s offense. After missing the first few games of the season, Likely has struggled to make much of an impact in his five games back, totaling just 9 targets, 8 receptions, and 86 yards with 0 touchdowns. Even in Week 9, his best game of the year so far, he played on fewer than 60% of snaps and was once again outproduced by Mark Andrews, who continues to dominate the tight end usage. For a player once viewed as an intriguing sleeper, Likely’s limited opportunities have made him nearly impossible to trust in fantasy lineups.
The contrast between the two tight ends tells the full story. Andrews has 22 targets, 18 receptions, 132 yards, and 2 touchdowns over that same stretch, firmly holding onto his role as the centerpiece of Baltimore’s passing game. Unless Andrews suffers an injury, Likely’s days as even a fringe fantasy option appear to be over. His athleticism and talent are still evident in flashes, but the volume simply isn’t there. For now, Likely belongs back on waivers in all but the deepest leagues, as his fantasy arrow is pointing firmly downward.
Woody Marks, RB (Houston Texans)
After flashing major upside with his breakout performance in Week 4, rookie running back Woody Marks has struggled to recapture that momentum. Since then, he’s been stuck in a near-even split with Nick Chubb, and the production just hasn’t followed. In Week 9, Marks managed only 10 carries for 27 yards, while Chubb handled 11 carries for 34 yards, further cementing the committee approach. Over the course of the season, Chubb has clearly been the more effective back, logging 24 more carries, 114 more rushing yards, one additional touchdown, and a better yards per carry average. With the Texans’ offense projected to decline following C.J. Stroud’s injury, Marks’ already shaky fantasy outlook looks even bleaker.
From a metrics standpoint, the numbers back up the disappointment. Marks currently sits outside the top 32 among running backs in snap share, total opportunities, rushing yards, fantasy points per game, and EPA, signaling that he’s simply not producing at a fantasy-viable level. It’s becoming clear that he won’t naturally take over this backfield without a Chubb injury—and even if that were to happen, there’s no guarantee he would thrive behind an offense that’s trending downward. For now, Woody Marks looks like nothing more than a bench stash or deep-league flyer, as his fantasy stock continues to slide.
Xavier Legette, WR (Carolina Panthers)
After showing promise with a big performance in Week 7, Xavier Legette has completely fallen off the fantasy radar. Over his last two games, the rookie wideout has totaled just 6 targets, 3 receptions, and 39 yards, struggling to find any rhythm or consistent involvement in the offense. On the season, Legette’s line sits at a disappointing 37 targets, 20 receptions, 181 yards, and 2 touchdowns, good for only WR66 in points per game (7.2). For a 2024 first-round pick, the lack of development and opportunity is concerning, as he’s failed to build on his early flashes of potential.
The advanced metrics only reinforce the frustration. Legette ranks outside the top 50 wide receivers in nearly every meaningful category—targets, target share, routes run, air yards, average depth of target, receptions, receiving yards, yards after catch, and efficiency metrics like yards per target, catch, and route run. Simply put, he hasn’t been involved enough to make a fantasy impact and hasn’t done much with the chances he’s gotten. Each passing week makes it harder to view Legette as a stash-worthy asset, as he’s rapidly trending toward first-round bust territory unless something dramatically changes in his role or the offense around him.
Week 10 Dynasty Fallers- Honorable Mentions
Cooper Kupp, WR (Seattle Seahawks)
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB (Washington Commanders)
Chuba Hubbard, RB (Carolina Panthers)
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