The shortlist
A contender should buy points that fit into a starting lineup. Age and contract risk can help because rebuilding managers often discount productive veterans before their scoring disappears.
These five undervalued dynasty assets combine usable weekly output with a large gap between projected production and current market rank. The order favors Superflex scarcity and lineup impact. KTC supplies the public market rank, RosterAudit provides a second price check, and current contracts and depth-chart news keep the model honest.
Jared Goff
The strongest price-to-points deal in Superflex
Goff ranks second in our quarterback projection with 912 points and a 16.9 weekly average. KTC prices him at QB19. You can buy a top-end starter without paying for the rushing ceiling attached to younger quarterbacks.
Detroit has him under contract through the full 2028 season, with the deal expiring in March 2029. He enters 2026 after 4,564 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, so the projection rests on current production and job security.
His projected scoring declines from 368 points in 2026 to 253 in 2028 as age and future team opportunity enter the model. That curve still gives a contender three useful seasons.
Buy at QB19 cost and continue bidding through QB14. Prefer Goff over Baker Mayfield when both managers ask for the same package.
Baker Mayfield
A title-window quarterback with contract fear in the price
Mayfield projects at QB3 and trades at QB20. The model applies a contract discount after 2026 and still expects 790 points over the full horizon.
Tampa Bay failed to reach an extension before camp, which explains much of the market gap. A contender can accept that uncertainty in exchange for 328 projected points this season.
Mayfield’s 2027 team remains unknown, and a poor 2026 season would hit his dynasty value before it hurts a locked-in starter such as Goff.
A contender can pay QB15 to QB16 prices. A short-window team should use the contract concern during negotiations instead of demanding certainty that the market does not offer.
Jaylen Warren
The model’s favorite RB value, with a real timeshare warning
Warren creates the largest contender rank gap: RB2 projected scoring at an RB32 price. He posted 1,291 yards from scrimmage in 2025 and now projects for 13.6 PPR points per week.
Running backs can win leagues without gaining dynasty value. Warren’s price lets a contender buy that scoring while younger backs absorb the market premium.
Pittsburgh plans to use Warren and Rico Dowdle together. The coaching staff has discussed ample work for both backs, so RB3 should serve as an upside outcome rather than the price you pay.
Treat him as an RB2 during negotiations. Buy through the RB20 to RB24 range and keep future first-round picks out of the offer.
Jake Ferguson
Stable TE1 points without an elite tight-end bill
Ferguson projects at TE4 and costs TE14 value. His 2026 projection reaches 177 points, followed by 149 and 146 as future opportunity becomes less certain.
Dallas gave him a long-term extension that established him as the team’s clear TE1. That role security separates Ferguson from cheap tight ends who need an injury or depth-chart change.
Standard PPR reduces the advantage of paying up at tight end. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens also limit Ferguson’s path to leading the team in targets.
Pay through TE8 to TE10 in standard PPR. Tight-end premium managers can move him ahead of Warren on this list.
Aaron Jones
Cheap 2026 points for a roster that can absorb the age cliff
Jones projects at RB27 and trades at RB56. His full 346-point total correctly prices an age-and-workload cliff, but a contender should focus on the 182 points still available in 2026.
Few players let you buy a plausible weekly starter this far down the market. Jones can fill an RB2 or flex spot while you keep premium picks available for a larger deadline move.
Age 31, negative tread, and an expiring contract create a steep decline. The model falls from 182 points in 2026 to 69 in 2028, and the real decline could arrive sooner.
Buy as a one-season rental. Keep the price below RB35 and avoid counting on resale value after your title run.
Rules for using this buy list
Rank gaps identify a negotiation. Your roster and league market decide whether you should close it.
Buy lineup points
A rank gap only helps when the player can enter your weekly lineup. Bench production does not win a title.
Accept the correct risk
Age, contracts, and timeshares lower the price. A contender can absorb those risks when the current scoring remains useful.
Protect the next move
Keep premium picks available when possible. Injuries and changing depth charts will create another buying window during the season.
How we found the values
We compared each player’s three-year scoring rank at his position with his current KTC position rank.
RosterAudit served as an independent check so one crowd-sourced price could not determine the list.
A large total needed enough points per week to help a lineup or create future trade demand.
Age, contract runway, depth competition, recent scoring, health, and current team reporting shaped the final rank.
Market values reflect cached Superflex PPR snapshots available on August 1, 2026. Projections estimate expected scoring and do not guarantee games played, depth-chart position, or future contracts.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best undervalued dynasty asset for a contender in 2026?
Jared Goff is our top contender target in Superflex PPR. He ranks first in the three-year quarterback projection, averages 16.6 points per week, and carries a QB19 KTC price with a Detroit contract through 2028.
Should a dynasty contender buy older running backs?
Yes, when the current-year scoring fits the lineup and the trade price assumes little resale value. Jaylen Warren offers a wider multi-year window, while Aaron Jones works best as a one-season rental bought below RB35 cost.
How should contenders use three-year dynasty projections?
Contenders should review the full horizon for downside while placing extra weight on the current season. Contract and age risk can create a fair discount, but the player still needs enough 2026 scoring to enter the starting lineup.
Check the target against your roster, picks, and league window.
Dynasty Dealmaker can compare the package with your exact Sleeper league instead of stopping at a public market number.