Fantasy football has taken the NFL by storm, and it's no longer possible to watch a game without a ticker that keeps you updated on how each player is performing.
There are many different types of leagues, but one that has recently become popular is the Dynasty League, which allows league managers to keep players and invest in them for their entire careers, not just for a single season.
For Dallas Cowboys fans, there are a few players in this league that are worth keeping an eye on.
Here we look at the five best options, starting with two prospects you can get in the later rounds, and working up to three established stars you can trust.
Ryan Flournoy has already earned a lot of respect within the Cowboys despite being a late draft pick, and he showed up to offseason workouts ready to prove himself, making one impressive play after another.
The 6-foot-1, 202-pound player from Southeast Missouri State University is considered a breakout recruit this season.
With the WR3 position open, it's not impossible that Flournoy could take over the role from the get-go, but even if that doesn't happen in 2024, the big wide receiver's future is bright enough that he's worth a late-round flier to save for the future.
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If Flournoy doesn't secure the third wide receiver spot, it will be because of Jalen Tolbert. The third-year receiver had a forgettable rookie season, hauling in just two receptions for 12 yards, but has improved dramatically in 2023 with 22 receptions for 268 yards and two touchdowns.
As the season has gone on, his confidence on the offensive end has grown, and the WR3 position is his to take. If he can take advantage of this opportunity, he could be in for a big season, and he's performed well in offseason training so far. Of course, there are no guarantees, so this pick is risky. Still, the potential rewards could be worth the gamble.
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Dak Prescott may not have as much playing time left in the league as other star quarterbacks, but that doesn't mean he's not worthy of being selected in dynasty leagues. Prescott will turn 31 this season and shows no signs of slowing down.
In fact, he's trending in the opposite direction: He's coming off the best season of his career and is ranked eighth in fantasy QB rankings, according to ESPN.
Prescott completed about 70% of his pass attempts for 4,516 yards with 36 touchdowns and nine interceptions, and while he hasn't rushed as much as he did earlier in his career, he still has two touchdowns in 2023. With fewer options on the ground this year, it wouldn't be surprising to see those numbers increase.
Their rushing attack issues are another reason to consider Prescott, who will likely be throwing the ball more than ever before. As for his future prospects, he could either continue to put up the numbers he put up in Dallas or go to a team in 2025 that is willing to spend money and throw some talent around him.
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In just his second year in the league, Jake Ferguson has cracked the top 10 fantasy football tight ends, as the Wisconsin native burst into the spotlight with 71 receptions for 761 yards and five touchdowns.
He probably won't be a bargain to acquire in the later rounds like he was in 2023, but there's no reason to think he wouldn't be worth selecting earlier.
Even with Luke Schoonmaker on the sidelines, Ferguson is likely to see increased targets in 2024. With Michael Gallup gone, the Cowboys' ground game is a concern, which will lead to more passing opportunities than ever before, and Ferguson will be one of the main beneficiaries.
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Entering the 2024 season, CeeDee Lamb will be the No. 1 wide receiver in fantasy, according to ESPN experts.
It's hard to argue with that when you consider the numbers he put up in 2023. Lamb led the league with 135 receptions and set a Dallas franchise record with 1,749 yards. He added 12 touchdowns as a receiver and two more on the ground.
Lamb is currently on a holdout, but he still deserves to be an early pick in dynasty leagues. Even if the holdout impacts him in 2024, he's still one of the best young wide receivers at just 25 years old, so his name should remain high on the leaderboard for years to come.
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