Dynasty Compass

Dynasty Compass is your guide to building a fantasy football team that lasts. Hosted by Jeff Blaylock—fantasy analyst, Footballguys contributor, and dynasty strategist—this show helps you find direction in a noisy fantasy football world.

Each episode delivers short, actionable advice for dynasty managers: trade strategy, rookie draft tactics, roster-building frameworks, and more. Whether you’re contending now or rebuilding for the future, Dynasty Compass helps you orient your team toward long-term success.

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Dynasty Compass | Navigating Bye Weeks

October 02, 2025 • Jeff Blaylock • Season 1 • Episode 9

Death, taxes, and bye weeks — three certainties, but only one we can actually plan for. This week on Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock (The Other Jeff B) tackles the challenge of bye-week management.

In this episode, you'll learn

How to apply the Five Kinds of Players and Startability Ladder to navigate bye weeks
The four kinds of "bye week crunches"
The difference between critical and risk tolerance roster situations
How to apply the FAAB Four to bye week pickups
Why sometimes it's smarter to take the zero

Bye weeks don’t have to derail your season. Think ahead, act early, and let the Compass guide your roster decisions.

Next week: “Bye-Byes” — knowing when it’s finally time to cut a player loose.