In a season in which Jayden Daniels has stood out, the rookie put up his biggest fantasy output of the season in Week 16.

Buying as a contender is all about winning the title now, whilst leaving the window open to compete again year upon year. Buying as a rebuilder is all about making the right trades to maximize roster value next season and become a contender for a dynasty championship.

You have to play the long game here, but if you do, it’s almost guaranteeing you can get a top-10 dynasty receiver when healthy. As a rookie, Rice had 13.3 PPG, and through three games in 2024, he had 21.6 PPG. I’m not concerned about Rice not returning value in the slightest; the only question is how long it will take.

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens discuss why Jayden Daniels deserves the offensive rookie of the year over Bo Nix. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

Welcome to the Cornerstone Report, where we will check in on the young players in football (2025 eligible, rookies, and second year) each week! As the hottest commodities in dynasty and devy, these players can make or break your teams in the future. Here are some of the top headlines and reports for the future of the league.