Contender vs Rebuilder: The First Decision

Before you make a single trade, claim a single waiver wire player, or draft a single rookie, you must answer the most important question in dynasty fantasy football: Am I a contender or a rebuilder? Every decision you make from this point forward flows from the answer to this question. Get it right, and your moves will compound into a championship. Get it wrong, and you will find yourself trapped in the most dangerous place in dynasty: the middle of the pack.

This article is designed to be one of the most-used pages in your dynasty toolkit. It provides a clear, honest framework for evaluating your team, identifying your archetype, and committing to the correct strategic path. Bookmark it. Return to it every offseason. It is the first decision that makes all other decisions possible.

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