The offseason is almost over and the season is just about here. For those dynasty managers putting the finishing touches on your roster and gearing up for another championship run, here are four players to consider trading for before Week 1.

Bo Nix, QB - Broncos

The 12th overall pick from last spring is set to join legendary company this fall.

Having been named the Week 1 starter, Bo Nix will become the first Broncos rookie QB to start the regular season since John Elway. Let's see if Nix can live up to any added pressure that might come about as a result of the inevitable comparison.

He always appeared to be the natural fit in Denver from a scheme, coaching and draft cost perspective. Now paired with Sean Payton, Nix has impressed this preseason and dynasty managers should take notice.

In preseason Week 2, Nix got the start and played two drives. He went 8-of-9 for 80 yards and a TD while adding three rushes for 12 yards. He might not be as flashy as Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels, but he played in 61 college games, and that in-game experience cannot be emphasized enough.

In fact, Nix scored more total TDs (94) than any other Power 5 QB over the past two seasons.

His skill set should translate well to Payton's scheme, and the Broncos should have enough offensive playmakers to make Nix a viable QB in deeper leagues like 2QB/SF formats.

Dynasty managers, especially those in Superflex leagues, should be willing to see what it would take to acquire Nix. With so much attention focused on Williams and Daniels, and with Denver not having a ton of hype, the opportunity to acquire a young, talented, well-coached QB is something every dynasty manager should always be willing to consider.

Will Levis, QB - Titans

I've often talked about how important it is for NFL teams to intentionally surround their young QBs with talent. Not only does it send a clear message that the team wants to support the development of their franchise-hopeful, but, believe it or not, it's actually good for winning football games.

Take a look at what the Bears have done with Williams. If he struggles in Year 1, it won't be because he lacked support on offense.

Heading into his second season, and first as the full-time starter, Will Levis should enjoy a much stronger supporting cast compared to last year.

The Titans brought back DeAndre Hopkins and acquired Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd and Tony Pollard. Each brings veteran experience and pass-catching upside with a history of excellent production.

Levis' range of outcomes feels pretty wide, to be honest. He balled out a few times last season but also flamed out at about the same rate. I'm willing to bet on a full offseason of getting the first team reps, another year of natural growth and development, and the additional weapons.

Early this summer, Ian Hartitz mentioned how the entire Titans offense seems to be embracing more of an up-tempo, pass-heavy approach. This could enable Levis to put up better fantasy numbers than real-life numbers if the Titans find themselves in negative game scripts.

The AFC South feels like one of the more exciting divisions this season. Dynasty managers should be willing to take a swing on Levis before he inevitably strings together some monster performances this fall.

Cooper Kupp, WR - Rams

I'm willing to bet on (and trade for) a 31-year old WR who has missed 13 games over the last two seasons.

In fact, Kendall Valenzuela just dropped this hot take on us: Cooper Kupp finishes ahead of Puka Nacua, despite being drafted 30 picks apart.

She highlights her argument with a pretty interesting comparison. Last season, Nacua and Kupp played 12 full games together — here's how usage was split up:

  • Nacua: 66 receptions, 1,055 yards, four touchdowns on 100 targets
  • Kupp: 63 receptions, 753 yards, five touchdowns on 99 targets

Kupp also held down a 27% target share in those games. Here's how they compared during the games they played together (Weeks 5-17).

Kupp was never truly, fully healthy last season, but it sounds like this is as healthy as Kupp has been in several years. His connection with Matthew Stafford hasn't just vanished, and Nacua (knee) is currently dealing with his own injury.

The Rams' passing attack should, once again, be tightly concentrated on its top two playmakers. As Kupp's career begins to sunset, it's not unreasonable to expect another top-12 finish for the fantasy superstar.

Despite the age and injury concerns, the underlying metrics and offseason training camp news make me optimistic enough to warrant a trade offer for Kupp on a competing dynasty team. If your team needs some added punch, don't forget about Kupp in 2024.

Mike Evans, WR - Buccaneers

I'm just done fading Mike Evans at this point. There's no point. All he does is put up 1,000-yard seasons and the occasional monster performance that reminds you that he's one of the best WRs of this generation.

He has scored 13-plus TDs in three of his last four seasons and appears to have a solid, consistent connection with Baker Mayfield.

Looking to this season, we project Evans to have the fourth-most receiving TDs among all wideouts. Here are the WRs projected to score at least eight TDs.

The receptions might not be up there with some of the other elite players in the league, but Evans still offers plenty of floor/upside for your team. Similar to Kupp, if your dynasty league needs that extra piece to make it a true contender, look no further than Evans.