Dynasty Compass

Jeff Blaylock
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Dynasty Compass is your guide to building a fantasy football team that lasts. Hosted by Jeff Blaylock—fantasy analyst, Footballguys contributor, and dynasty strategist—this show helps you find direction in a noisy fantasy football world. Each episode delivers short, actionable advice for dynasty managers: trade strategy, rookie draft tactics, roster-building frameworks, and more. Whether you’re contending now or rebuilding for the future, Dynasty Compass helps you orient your team toward long-term success. 🎧 New episodes weekly during the NFL season 🧭 Because in dynasty, you don’t need a GPS—you need a compass.

  1. 23h ago

    Why Dynasty Managers Need to Be Using AI with Ronnie Evans

    AI expert Ronnie Evans, founder of Goodguy.ai, joins Jeff to talk about how dynasty managers can actually use AI without handing over the decisions that still belong to them. Knowing where AI saves real time, and where it doesn't, keeps you from wasting money on the wrong tools or falling behind managers who've already figured it out. They also cover what league commissioners can automate, how content creators should and shouldn't use AI, and where the industry is headed next. 💡 Key Takeaways Pay for AI tools. Free versions are outdated technology, but $20 a month buys real power.Prompt AI like a professional analyst, not a chatbot.Use AI for coding, busywork like building spreadsheets and research. Don't rely on it for final decisions.Non-coders can now build their own dynasty tools with AI.Vet the builder before trusting an AI-powered tool.Commissioners can automate league questions and engagement tracking.Responsible use means disclosing your sources. ⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & How AI Entered Fantasy Football 09:19 – How Fast Is AI Actually Moving? 15:23 – Building the Expo's AI Panel 18:45 – How Dynasty Managers Can Start Using AI 24:19 – Where AI Actually Saves You Time (and Where Credit Is Due) 30:10 – Building Your Own Tools With AI 35:38 – Inside the Scott Fish Bowl Tool Demo 43:18 – Evaluating the Flood of AI Tools 49:19 – AI for League Commissioners 56:16 – Defining Responsible Use of AI 1:02:12 – Where to Draw the Line (and the AI Arms Race) 1:08:13 – Wrap-Up: Takeaways, What's Next, Where to Find Ronnie 🔗 Links Mentioned Follow Ronnie on Twitter/X https://x.com/RonnieAEvansFollow Goodguy.ai on X https://x.com/goodguyaiGoodguy.ai https://www.goodguy.ai/Fantasy Football Expo https://thefantasyfootballexpo.com/Follow Jeff on Twitter/X https://x.com/jeffblaylockJeff's Dynasty Rankings https://www.footballguys.com/rankings/ranker/jeff-blaylock/duration/dynastyFootballguys https://www.footballguys.com👍 Support the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please consider subscribing, leaving a five-star rating, and sharing the show with another dynasty manager. Reviews on Apple Podcasts help more dynasty players discover the show and help the Dynasty Compass community grow. Visit dynastycompass.com to learn more about the show.

  2. Jul 14

    Tiering Down Without Tearing Up with Mike "NerdBoi" Lamoureux

    JSN, Trey McBride, and De'Von Achane are locked in as first-round dynasty assets, primed to finish as a top producer at their position this year. Knowing when their value has actually peaked lets you sell before the market catches up. Dynasty Degens' Mike "NerdBoi" Lamoureux joins Jeff to discuss tiering down, a repeatable framework for building insulated trades where you send top-tier producers for rising assets plus draft capital. The strategy builds value whether you're rebuilding or trying to extend a championship window. The two also dig into specific tier-down targets at every position heading into the 2026 season. 💡 Key Takeaways Tiering down means trading a top-tier producer for a slightly lower-tier asset plus extra value.These draft picks or additional players on top of a lateral swap "insulate" the trade, reducing the risk that it doesn't work out.Selling a player right after his best season feels like giving up value, but that fear fades once you focus on what you're getting back rather than what you're giving up.Contract timelines are a key signal, since a player's second contract can mark the start of a decline in tradeable value.Wide receiver is the easiest position to tier down from, since production is more linear than at running back.A tiering-down strategy fits perennial contenders looking to extend their window, not just rebuilders trying to start over.Timing matters more than the asset itself, since waiting too long to sell can cost more value than the framework can recover.Specific 2026 targets span every position, from Emeka Egbuka and Zay Flowers at receiver to Tyler Warren and Kenyon Sadiq at tight end.⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 02:03 – What Is Tiering Down?  09:13 – Positional vs. Cross-Positional Trades  13:47 – Overcoming the Fear of Selling High  18:26 – Reading the Contract Clock  22:50 – A Strategy for Contenders, Not Just Rebuilders  29:55 – Timing Your Window and Learning From Misses  35:30 – Wide Receiver Targets  41:48 – Running Back Targets  48:52 – Tight End Targets  54:13 – Quarterback Targets  58:06 – Final Advice and Where to Find Mike 🔗 Links Mentioned Follow Mike on Twitter/X Follow Dynasty Degens on Twitter/X Dynasty Rewind YouTube Channel Jeff's Dynasty Rankings on Footballguys Follow Jeff on Twitter/X Footballguys👍 Support the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please consider subscribing, leaving a five-star rating, and sharing the show with another dynasty manager. Reviews on Apple Podcasts help more dynasty players discover the show and help the Dynasty Compass community grow. Visit dynastycompass.com to learn more about the show.

  3. Jul 7

    Adding Defensive Stars to Your Dynasty League with Matt Montgomery

    IDP ("individual defensive players") has always been the side of fantasy football most dynasty managers skip, and Footballguys' Matt Montgomery says that's exactly where an edge is hiding. Understanding which defensive players to draft, how IDP scoring works, and how to introduce it to your league without chaos is what separates managers who dabble from those who dominate. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Matt for an IDP 101 conversation covering everything from the basics of defensive positions to startup draft strategy to the IDP Stock Market framework Matt uses to find risers and fallers every week. 💡 Key Takeaways IDP changes how you watch football because it unlocks the half of the game you've been ignoring.Start with "oatmeal" IDP scoring, 3-2-1 (sacks, big plays, tackles), as a starting point.Snap counts are the single best IDP research tool: 80–90% snap share means the stats will come.Linebackers are the RBs of your defense: consistent volume with upside.Add IDP gradually and build from there to keep your league fun.Go big-game hunting early in drafts, then manage conservatively through trades and waivers.IDP rookie drafts run 3–4 rounds deeper, and NFL draft capital is a reliable early-round signal.The biggest mistake IDP managers make is focusing only on the players with the best PR.⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – What is IDP? 09:40 – How IDP scoring works (Matt's 3-2-1 explained) 16:14 – How IDP affects roster construction and pick value 24:02 – When to add IDP to an existing league vs. starting fresh 34:29 – Commissioner mistakes and how to avoid them 41:43 – Golden rules for IDP in an offense-first league 48:59 – Draft aggressive, manage conservative 54:09 – The IDP Stock Market series explained 01:00:20 – The biggest mistake IDP managers make & Matt's best advice 01:04:23 – Where to find Matt Montgomery 🔗 Links Mentioned Matt's articles on Footballguys Footballguys snap counts tool Footballguys Follow Matt on Twitter/X Dynasty Degens on YouTubeJeff's Dynasty Rankings on Footballguys: Follow Jeff on Twitter/X👍 Support the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please consider subscribing, leaving a five-star rating, and sharing the show with another dynasty manager. Reviews on Apple Podcasts help more dynasty players discover the show and help the Dynasty Compass community grow. Visit dynastycompass.com to learn more about the show.

  4. Jun 30

    Buying Breakouts Before They Break Out with JJ Zachariason

    JJ Zachariason of Late Round QB joins Dynasty Compass to break down how he identifies Year 2 and Year 3 breakout candidates before the market catches on. Knowing which players are undervalued by the market is one of the most reliable edges you can have in dynasty, whether you're contending, rebuilding, or somewhere in between. JJ covers his ZAP Model, his new Market Score metric, and the specific players he's targeting right now heading into 2026. He also highlights that "too late" is earlier than we think. 💡 Key Takeaways How JJ defines a breakout analytically using ADP expectation, not just raw productionWhat the ZAP Model predicts and why it's built around a player's first three NFL seasonsHow his new Market Score works and how dynasty managers can use it to find undervalued playersWhy dynasty managers are often too impatient with rookies, and when impatience is actually correctThe signals JJ looks for at each position: mobility at QB, pass-catching at RB, per-route efficiency at WR and athleticism at TEHow injuries factor into breakout evaluation, and why cost is the real variableJJ's 2026 breakout candidates at RB, WR, and TE, and when the buying window closesWhy "too late" arrives earlier than most managers thinkThe two pillars of dynasty success: production and market value⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and Introduction 04:23 – The A-ha Moment in a Target Parking Lot 10:07 – Defining a Breakout 17:13 – Archetypes, Comps, and What the Market Misses 20:58 – Market Score: JJ's New Tool 28:17 – Cost Is Everything: Buying for Value, Not Ceiling 36:29 – Breakout Signals by Position 46:59 – Talent vs. Situation: What JJ Weighs More 54:58 – 2026 Breakout Candidates 01:09:04 – When to Buy, When to Sell 01:13:23 – The Most Common Mistake  🔗 Links Mentioned Late Round QBFollow JJ on Twitter/X Late Round QB on YouTube Jeff's Dynasty Rankings Follow Jeff on Twitter/X Footballguys  👍 Support the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please consider subscribing, leaving a five-star rating, and sharing the show with another dynasty manager. Reviews on Apple Podcasts help more dynasty players discover the show and help the Dynasty Compass community grow Visit dynastycompass.com to learn more about the show.

  5. Jun 25

    Win Your Startup Draft with Pat Fitzmaurice

    Pat Fitzmaurice from FantasyPros joins Jeff Blaylock to break down how to approach a dynasty startup draft. First of all, have a real strategic plan before you go on the clock, and then stick to it. Jeff and Fitz cover positional priority, Superflex quarterback timing, TE premium math, and how to use in-draft trading to get your guys and avoid players you don't believe in. 💡 Key Takeaways Three strategic paths — Win now, year two, productive struggle — and how they shape every pick.Why dynasty-optimal value drives the first four to five rounds regardless of strategy.TE premium: the actual math on how much (or little) it boosts tight end value (hint: it's not 1.5x).Superflex QB timing: when to take your first and second quarterback and what happens when you wait too long.How to structure an in-draft trade, both moving up for a target and moving down when the board is flat.Why the biggest startup mistake is an incoherent roster.Fitz's Golden Rule: draft players you believe in.  ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 03:52 – Startup draft mindset & prep 06:24 – The three strategic paths explained 10:03 – How strategy changes your picks by round 15:33 – Positional priorities in early rounds 22:08 – League settings' impacts on roster construction 28:28 – When to take quarterbacks, 1QB & Superflex 30:26 – TE premium: the math behind the myth 38:05 – Running backs: talent vs. opportunity 47:32 – In-draft trading: moving up, down, and why 01:00:03 – Golden rule: draft players you believe in 🔗 Links Mentioned FantasyPros Dynasty Football podcast Follow Pat Fitzmaurice on Twitter/X FantasyPros Jeff's Dynasty Rankings on Footballguys Follow Jeff on Twitter/X Footballguys 👍 Support the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please consider subscribing, leaving a five-star rating, and sharing the show with another dynasty manager. Reviews on Apple Podcasts help more dynasty players discover the show and help the Dynasty Compass community grow. Visit dynastycompass.com to learn more about the show.

  6. Jun 9

    Which One Is the 1? Finding Value When Nobody Can Read the Room

    The murkiest running back, wide receiver, and tight end rooms offer big dynasty value, if you know how to read them. Knowing how to evaluate a room instead of just a player lets you find value where others see noise, and avoid the moves that dynasty managers regret every season. Brian Hartman of Too Much Fantasy Football joins Jeff Blaylock to walk through his framework for murky situations and then get into the rooms themselves, from Pittsburgh's backfield to the Rams' TE depth chart to Chicago's WR room, where nobody is sure who is The One. 💡 Key Takeaways Evaluating a room, not just an individual player, can change which dynasty assets look cheap and which look like traps.The Pittsburgh backfield is one of the murkiest in the league. Brian gives Rico Dowdle a slight edge over Jaylen Warren in dynasty because of his ceiling.The Seattle situation with Jadarian Price is a cautionary tale about spending first-round picks on short-term situations, not the player's long-term value.The Washington Commanders have five running backs. None of them are must-owns, but Rachaad White may be the most interesting piece to acquire cheaply.Looking at the Bears' WR room, Brian would rather sell whichever of Luther Burden or Rome Odunze he can get the most value for, but not keep both.If he misses out on the elite TE options, Brian's spending his startup capital elsewhere and taking advantage of rookie values later.Terrance Ferguson is a dynasty buy right now despite the crowded Rams' TE room. His path to volume is clearer than his ADP suggests.Know your league before anything else: the murky situations that hurt you in a vacuum might be exactly the bet your specific league rewards. ⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Rooms, Not Players 06:16 – Pittsburgh: Warren vs. Dowdle 13:13 – Cleveland: Judkins, Sampson and the QB Problem 22:28 – Seattle: Should You Pay for Jadarian Price? 26:59 – Houston: The Texans' Run Game Doesn't Excite Anyone 29:58 – Washington: Five Running Backs, No Clear Answer 34:36 – Wide Receivers: The Tier 2.5 Problem 40:26 – Chicago: Burden vs. Odunze 49:01 – Buffalo: DJ Moore's Value with Josh Allen 53:53 – Tight Ends: Punt the Position or Pay Up? 01:03:37 – The Rams' TE Room: Buy Terrance Ferguson 01:18:28 – Quarterbacks: Cleveland's Unsolvable Problem 01:27:51 – Overarching Advice for Murky Situations 🔗 Links Mentioned on the Show Too Much Fantasy Football on YouTubeToo Much Movie Night on YouTube Follow Brian on Twitter/X Jeff's Dynasty Rankings, exclusively on Footballguys Follow Jeff on Twitter/X Footballguys 👍 Support the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please consider subscribing, leaving a five-star rating, and sharing the show with another dynasty manager. Reviews on Apple Podcasts help more dynasty players discover the show and help the Dynasty Compass community grow. Visit dynastycompass.com to learn more about the show.

  7. Jun 2

    The Rookies We Got Wrong with Addison Hayes

    Fantasy analysts don't love admitting they got it wrong, but owning your misses is how you get better. Addison Hayes from Dynasty League Football walks through the players who scored highly in his Marker System but still busted in the NFL, breaking down what his model caught, what it missed, and what he's still learning. Jeff adds a few of his own misses, including that one trade he still regrets. 💡 Key Takeaways How the Marker System uses production, athleticism, and draft capital checkboxes to grade college prospectsCorey Davis is the archetype for why small school production remains a persistent source of model errorThe N'Keal Harry List: what it is, why it exists, and who's on it in 2026The Ladd McConkey List: the positive flip side, and why Makai Lemon is the only 2026 wide receiver on itWhy Cam Akers and J.K. Dobbins are injury misses, not model failuresJeff's personal misses: Jalen Reagor, Zach Wilson, Henry Ruggs, and that Puka Nacua tradeWhat the 2026 class's historically low average grade should tell dynasty managers heading into rookie drafts⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 – Why we need to talk about our misses 07:33 – Markers: production, athleticism & draft capital 16:41 – Adjustments to raw production that tell the real story 24:11 – Corey Davis and the small school problem 26:34 – N'Keal Harry and the advanced marker gap 28:55 – Cam Akers, J.K. Dobbins, and the injury caveat 33:23 – Jadarian Price and the CEH comparison 44:11 – Small school patterns and the zone-coverage signal 47:07 – Analytics vs. film: where each approach has blind spots 51:49 – Jeff's misses: Reagor, Darnold, Wilson, Ruggs, and Puka Nacua 57:51 – Lessons for dynasty managers and a warning for 2026 1:13:17 – Where to find Addison's work 🔗 Links Mentioned themarkersystem.com Dynasty League Football DLF YouTube Channel Follow Addison on Twitter/X Jeff's Dynasty Rankings on FootballguysFootballguys Follow Jeff on Twitter/X Dynasty Compass website 👍 Support the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please consider subscribing, leaving a five-star rating, and sharing the show with another dynasty manager. Reviews on Apple Podcasts help more dynasty players discover the show and help the Dynasty Compass community grow. Visit dynastycompass.com to learn more about the show.

  8. May 26

    Buy, Sell, or Hold? Navigating the Dynasty Trade Market with Theo Gremminger

    Rookie drafts aren't the only way to improve your dynasty roster this offseason. Theo Gremminger from Fantasy Points joins Jeff to survey the dynasty trade landscape right now: who to target, what to pay, who to move, and which players are worth holding a little longer. Knowing where the value gaps are lets you trade with conviction and avoid the traps the market hasn't priced in, yet. Theo covers rookie landing spot winners and losers, veteran buy targets for contenders, the rebuild playbook, players he'd be selling today, and why the biggest mistake managers make in May has nothing to do with individual players. 💡 Key Takeaways Carnell Tate's landing spot is better than the market appreciates — Brian Daboll's track record with first-season receivers is a real edge.David Montgomery and Terry McLaurin are win-now targets available at an age discount that won't last.Year-two players are being overpriced; the Garrett Wilson and Ladd McConkey cautionary tales apply to some big names right now.Bucky Irving is a sell: injuries, the Kenneth Gainwell signing, and off-field concerns combine for a souring outlook.For rebuilders, 2027 seconds may be more valuable than many managers realize given the projected class and easier to obtain than first-rounders.Tight end upside at a deep discount is offered by Eli Raridon, Oscar Delp, Max Klare and Terrance Ferguson.Don't feel pressure to fill out your roster in May. You're not setting a lineup until September Acquire value and make the right moves in July and August. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:49 – Rookie landing spot winners: Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Jadarian Price, Kenyon Sadiq 04:33 – Rookie landing spot losers: Omar Cooper, Day 2 & 3 running backs 06:59 – The buy side: David Montgomery, Terry McLaurin, Christian Watson, Zay Flowers 12:00 – What to pay: going rates and trade philosophy 15:05 – The rebuild side: handcuffs, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck, 2027 picks 19:15 – The sell side: Bucky Irving, George Kittle, and the "no untouchables" rule 21:33 – Contenders: tiering up, two-for-ones, and year-two traps 30:43 – Depth targets: Jordan Addison, Parker Washington, rookie stashes 33:34 – The tight end evolution: Rams TE room, Eli Raridon, Oscar Delp 41:09 – The hold side: A.J. Brown, Jayden Reed, Chris Godwin, Jonathan Brooks 46:00 – Biggest mistake dynasty managers make this time of year 🔗 Links Mentioned Fantasy Points Fantasy Points Fantasy Football YouTube Fantasy Points Dynasty YouTube Follow Theo on Twitter/X Jeff's Dynasty Rankings Follow Jeff on Twitter/X Footballguys  👍 Support the Show If you enjoy Dynasty Compass, please consider subscribing, leaving a five-star rating, and sharing the show with another dynasty manager. Reviews on Apple Podcasts help more dynasty players discover the show and help the Dynasty Compass community grow. Visit dynastycompass.com to learn more about the show.

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Dynasty Compass is your guide to building a fantasy football team that lasts. Hosted by Jeff Blaylock—fantasy analyst, Footballguys contributor, and dynasty strategist—this show helps you find direction in a noisy fantasy football world. Each episode delivers short, actionable advice for dynasty managers: trade strategy, rookie draft tactics, roster-building frameworks, and more. Whether you’re contending now or rebuilding for the future, Dynasty Compass helps you orient your team toward long-term success. 🎧 New episodes weekly during the NFL season 🧭 Because in dynasty, you don’t need a GPS—you need a compass.

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  • Creator
    Jeff Blaylock
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dynasty Compass
  • Show Website
    Dynasty Compass

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