Herbert, Ward, Willis Slide in Week 4 Dynasty QB Rankings — SkimNews
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- Justin Herbert dropped to barely inside the top 10 dynasty quarterbacks after a slow September, with Cam Ward sliding to barely top 20 and Malik Willis flagged as a major concern partly because Miami looks likely to land a top-three pick, potentially making Willis a one-and-done fantasy starter.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. and Kyle Pitts are no longer strangers to the bust label and are now threatening to become "roster cloggers" — too talented to drop, too uninvolved to start — per the source's updated Week 4 dynasty rankings.
- Kenneth Gainwell and Tyrone Tracy lost dynasty value because their hoped-for roles never materialized, with the source noting a trade into a depth role is now the most realistic upside.
- Travis Hunter is still being held by the author, who argues Hunter hasn't failed in his role but isn't getting offensive opportunity because he's playing too much defense.
- Injury-related dynasty value drops hit De'Von Achane, Jayden Daniels, A.J. Brown, and Jonathon Brooks in September, though the source dismisses this as the "obvious" storyline compared to non-injury fallers.
- The rankings are formatted for full PPR leagues with quarterback rankings specifically for Superflex, and the author notes contenders should value older stars while rebuilders should prioritize young players a year away from contributing.
Why it matters: Dynasty managers face real roster decisions with Harrison and Pitts — too talented to drop but unproductive enough to bench — while Herbert owners must decide whether a borderline top-10 QB is worth holding in a Superflex league. The Willis angle carries the highest stakes: if Miami lands a top-three pick, his fantasy starting window likely closes after this season, forcing a trade-or-stash call now rather than later.
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