Dynasty League Stashes: Luther Burden III, Brian Robinson, and More

The walls are closing in on redraft season, folks. Because we’re nearing the fantasy playoffs, it doesn’t make much sense to talk about stashes in redraft any longer. So let’s instead pivot over to dynasty, where there’s no such thing as a bad time to stash underperforming players with long-term upside.

Stashing players in dynasty is a little like buying your summer wardrobe in autumn. Sure, you could wait to purchase those new shorts and sandals in June at top dollar, but what are you, a Rockefeller?? Smart shoppers know that buying your bathing suit in October means massive discounts (and a lot of horrified looks if you wear it to the pumpkin patch).

I wrote about some “deeper” stashes last month, which still apply here. And if you’re contending in your dynasty league, Sam Wallace has some veteran trade targets to help ensure that championship.

All right. Let’s do it…

Brian Robinson, RB - SF

Plucked from his cozy lead role in Washington and plopped into a backfield behind one of the greatest running backs in recent history, Robinson’s value obviously took a hit. But there’s good news just around the corner.

Since the 49ers have not extended him beyond his rookie contract, Robinson will test free agency this offseason. Worst case scenario? He re-signs with San Francisco and remains one (very realistic) injury away from the starting gig in a top notch offense. Best case scenario? Robinson finds his way to one of many teams in need of a starting caliber running back.

I’m not saying Robinson will become this offseason’s Javonte Williams, but there is room for a dramatic value increase if the landing spot gives off good vibes.

Sean Tucker, RB - TB

Tucker just had to go and have an amazing performance last week, making him harder to acquire for peanuts in dynasty, huh? I mean, uh… Great job, Sean! We love that for you, buddy! Regardless, whenever Bucky Irving finally makes his way back onto an NFL field, it will likely end this Cinderella story and turn Tucker back into a pumpkin. 

At least until next year.

Because not only is Tucker soon to be a restricted free agent, but Rachaad White also has an expiring contract. So there are essentially two paths for Tucker. Path #1: He sticks around Tampa Bay as the RB2 while White finds a new home. (Unrelated, but White seems almost destined for the Commanders, doesn’t he?) Path #2: He goes to a team in need of an explosive back that will allow him to stretch his legs a bit. Both options make him worth stashing once his value presumably deflates over the next couple of weeks.

Tory Horton, WR - SEA

It may seem like a distant memory now, but earlier this season Horton flashed brighter than early-2000s paparazzi who caught a random celebrity doing any mundane task in public. (OMG is that Avril Lavigne eating an egg salad sandwich? GET HER!)

Then the promising rookie was sidelined with an injury and Seattle subsequently traded for Rashid Shaheed, dimming Horton’s light for the time being. Even in dynasty, that series of events splashed a little cold water on his value.

But a rookie gobbling up five touchdowns in the span of seven games is nothing to sneeze at. Up until his injury in Week 9, Horton was entrusted with 50% of the Seahawks’ end zone targets and turned them into fantasy gold. That’s a big deal! (Not Sean William Scott buying flowers from a street vendor big, but still.)

It’s possible Shaheed was just a cheap insurance policy for Horton, who still hasn’t returned to action. If that’s the case, they could let the former Saint walk in free agency, setting the table for a big Year 2 from Horton.

Luther Burden III, WR - CHI

Burden has been wildly inconsistent and rarely usable in fantasy thus far, so I’ll probably have to work harder to earn your trust here. The Burden of Proof is on me, as it were. (I promise that’s the last bad pun you’ll find in this article, by the way.)

Consider the facts:

• Among qualified wide receivers, Burden is tied for 6th in Yards After Catch Per Reception. That type of player rarely fails in fantasy over the long haul.
• Per Dwain McFarland, Burden notched season highs in route participation (61%) and target share (18%) in Week 11. His role is growing. Fast!
• Even at his best, DJ Moore hasn’t come close to a 100-yard day and has just one touchdown to his name. Moore is on borrowed time as the Bears’ undisputed WR2.

Of anyone on Chicago’s roster, Burden seems to have the widest gap between his current value and his potential value. So he’s the one I’m targeting in dynasty. In other words, I’ll happily consider him my [looks to camera] Burden to Bear. (BOOM! 2nd bad pun! I lied before! PEW PEW PEW!)

Tre Harris, WR - LAC

The season-long rollercoaster for Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston has been a bumpy ride. During drafts, they were considered background actors in the Ladd McConkey Show (starring Ladd McConkey as WR1). A couple weeks into the season, they looked like late-round steals. Now they’ve rebranded as occasionally useful flex players in only the most pristine matchups.

For statistical context, through the first four weeks, Allen and Johnston accounted for 49% of the team’s targets and 62% of the air yards. In their last four games, those numbers dropped to 33% and 40%, respectively. That’s what we in the biz call a “big yikes.”

Watching this all unfold from the wings has been rookie Tre Harris.

It’s not that Harris has become some awakened dynamo in fantasy. Far from it. But we’ve also come a long way since the preseason argument about whether Harris vs Keandre Lambert-Smith was the Chargers rookie to watch. Harris is undoubtedly the WR4 in that offense right now and I’d be shocked if he doesn’t move up the pecking order in 2026.

Elic Ayomanor, WR - TEN

I was higher than most on Ayomanor leading up to the NFL Draft. And then he landed on a team with a big-armed rookie QB and a wide open runway to targets. Suffice to say, my expectations for the 4th-round pick may have gotten a little out of hand by the time my fantasy drafts rolled around.

Still, I wanted more for Ayomanor than to simply lead the Titans in targets and receiving touchdowns, which he has. I wanted him to consistently deliver flex-worthy performances — which he hasn’t. But that’s exactly what makes him the perfect dynasty pickup! Anyone just looking at fantasy points is going to overlook his excellent peripherals. And with Calvin Ridley now done for the season, those two categories should start to overlap in extremely pleasing ways.