The NFC South is one of the toughest divisions to judge each year, but from a fantasy football perspective, there are some intriguing names.
Within the division, there are plenty of potential dynasty stars, but who are the deeper options that fantasy managers should be considering? Let’s take a look at the top dynasty stashes for each of the four NFC South teams.
Who Are the Top Fantasy Dynasty Stashes for the NFC South Teams in 2024?
Atlanta Falcons: QB Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons’ rookie QB is the epitome of a dynasty stash. With Kirk Cousins entrenched as the starter, there’s no way Michael Penix Jr. will get a chance to start without an injury. That makes him much more affordable in dynasty, though.
Given that the Falcons, a team clearly positioned to win now, spent their first-round selection on Penix shows how much they believe in him. Penix is their quarterback of the future. He’s positioned to inherit a very good offense featuring Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson when he does inevitably take over.
The nature of Cousins’ contract makes it difficult to get out of until 2027. However, Cousins is still 36 years old coming off a torn Achilles. Despite how much money he’s making, if he gets hurt again and Penix steps in and plays well, Cousins is probably not getting his job back.
Penix is worth stashing in Superflex formats based on the likelihood that he will take over in 2027 and the possibility that he could step in as soon as this year.
Carolina Panthers: QB Bryce Young
Calling last year’s No. 1 overall pick a dynasty stash is admittedly a stretch. But looking at this roster, there just aren’t any players worthy of being called a top dynasty stash. I don’t believe in Jonathan Mingo. Jonathon Brooks and Xavier Legette are more than stashes. Diontae Johnson is an established fantasy asset. That leaves us with the quarterback.
Some are already writing off Young as a bust. There’s no denying his rookie year was awful but look at the circumstances. His top receiving option was 33-year-old Adam Thielen. This year, Young has Johnson, his clear WR1, and Legette, who should start on the opposite side. That allows Thielen to move into the slot exclusively.
Additionally, the Panthers hired Dave Canales as head coach. He was a key factor in Baker Mayfield’s revival last season.
Young may not be the dynasty asset he was a year ago, but he’s not worth giving up on just yet.
New Orleans Saints: RB Kendre Miller
The reports out of the Saints training camp regarding Kendre Miller have not been good. It does not sound like he’s a threat to Alvin Kamara or even to Jamaal Williams as the RB2. Yet, he remains the best choice to stash on the Saints.
Miller is still just 22 years old. He was productive in college and has a three-down skill set. His problem is he can’t stay healthy.
Well, Kamara and Williams are both 29 years old. The Saints want Miller to be their lead runner. He just needs to prove he can do it. Right now, it doesn’t seem likely. But that also makes the cost to acquire Miller low. He’s still worth stashing to see what happens.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: WR Jalen McMillan
It’s easy to fall into the trap of training camp hype, but it’s a lot better that the reports are glowing about Jalen McMillan than the alternative.
The rookie is an above-average athlete who earned a 21.2% target share during his junior year at Washington. The Bucs are not going to deviate from Mike Evans and Chris Godwin as their top two receivers.
However, McMillan is certainly talented enough to earn the WR3 role. That would put him one injury away from possibly being fantasy-relevant.