All articles tagged with #draft advice
FantasyPros’ Lawrence Iacona highlights four safe, high‑floor options for 2026: Jalen Hurts as a dependable top‑10 QB with rushing upside; Kyren Williams as a reliable RB1 with steady two‑way involvement; Davante Adams as a steady WR in a high‑volume offense; and Tyler Warren as a high‑floor TE with solid target share, making them dependable anchors for a weekly lineup.
FantasyPros’ 2026 draft piece flags six players experts avoid: Matthew Stafford may not repeat last year’s peak; Alec Pierce’s ankle issues threaten workload; Rashee Rice’s off-field history and Chiefs’ depth dim his value; Brian Thomas Jr.’s sophomore year raises questions about production; Jake Ferguson’s value is inflated by teammates; and Mark Andrews shows potential decline, making them risky picks at current ADP.
FantasyPros presents five players their experts are aiming to draft in 2026 fantasy football by comparing consensus expert rankings to ADP. The picks include Malik Willis (QB), Javonte Williams (RB), Trevor Lawrence (QB), Kyle Pitts (TE), and Chase Brown (RB), with reasoning on upside and positional value to help managers make strategic early targets.
FantasyPros argues that 2026 drafts are QB-deep enough to justify waiting, prioritizing depth at running back and wide receiver while targeting three late-round quarterbacks for upside: Jordan Love, who could reclaim QB1 upside if Green Bay raises its pass rate; Tyler Shough, who impressed down the stretch as the Saints’ starter; and Malik Willis, whose rushing ability gives him ceiling potential in a favorable Miami offense. The piece emphasizes using premium picks on other positions and still landing a weekly-upside QB later in the draft.
FantasyPros experts spotlight Malik Willis (QB), Jaylen Waddle (WR), Blake Corum (RB), Brock Bowers (TE), and Chase Brown (RB) as must-targets for 2026 fantasy drafts, arguing Willis' rushing upside, Waddle's expected volume in a Denver passing attack, Corum's potential in a run‑heavy scheme, Bowers' elite prospect status, and Brown's breakout potential, especially when weighed against ADP in 12‑team leagues.
FantasyPros’ Mike Fanelli lists eight players to avoid in 2026 fantasy drafts: Christian McCaffrey faces age and injury risk after heavy usage; De’Von Achane relies heavily on the receiving game and could struggle if QB play falters; Justin Jefferson’s production cooled last season amid target competition; Bucky Irving’s health issues and a new co-starter in TB temper upside; Jameson Williams remains volatile despite strong ceiling; Harold Fannin Jr. faces heavy competition for targets in Cleveland; Courtland Sutton’s targets appear to be shrinking after a Denver trade; Jake Ferguson’s upside is limited with Lamb healthy, despite moments of upside when Lamb was out.
Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanors and an NFL investigation that could trigger a suspension in 2026, making his fantasy outlook murky with a potential 6–8 game ban. If Jacobs misses time, Packers backup MarShawn Lloyd is a must-own handcuff with standalone upside, prompting experts to target Lloyd early and treat Jacobs as a discount option in drafts. Even if Jacobs avoids suspension, wear-and-tear and Green Bay’s offensive concerns temper his ceiling, while Lloyd’s burst and camp buzz suggest a significant 2026 role if his opportunity arises.
FantasyPros’ Evan Tarracciano highlights Rashee Rice, Davante Adams, Christian Watson, and Carnell Tate as wide receiver busts for 2026. Rice carries injury and off‑field risk with an expensive Chiefs offense; Adams faces TD regression and aging concerns in a more balanced L.A. attack; Watson’s history of injuries and durability questions temper his upside despite a big contract; Tate is a rookie with uncertain quarterback play in Tennessee, making him a high-risk price. managers should avoid paying premium ADP for these WRs this season.
FantasyPros compares expert consensus rankings to current ADP to identify 10 players experts are avoiding in 2026 fantasy drafts, citing concerns like Oronde Gadsden II in a tight-end committee, RJ Harvey’s uncertain Denver role, Dalton Kincaid’s injury history and limited snaps, and uncertainty around Zach Charbonnet, TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, Jeremiyah Love, Josh Jacobs, and Jake Ferguson, advising managers to fade these players relative to ADP and target safer or higher-upside options.
FantasyPros’ expert consensus rankings highlight three players to fade in 2026 drafts: Jalen Hurts at a midrange QB1 price due to limited passing upside and declining rushing TDs; DeVon Achane facing a challenging setup with a weak Dolphins line and Malik Willis at QB; and Brian Thomas Jr. showing a sophomore slump with reduced targets and stiffer competition, illustrating how experts’ guidance can diverge from ADP when drafting.
Pat Fitzmaurice discusses nine fantasy football players to avoid or draft around in 2025, highlighting concerns about their value and outlook, and providing strategic advice for fantasy football drafts.
Pat Fitzmaurice discusses nine fantasy football players he prefers to avoid in 2025 drafts, highlighting the importance of strategic drafting and letting others pick certain players due to concerns about their outlooks or overvaluation.
The article discusses which running backs to avoid in the 2025 fantasy football drafts, emphasizing the importance of expert consensus rankings versus average draft positions to identify players to target or avoid, with insights from FantasyPros analyst Derek Brown.
A fantasy baseball veteran shares seven draft strategies for success in 2024 Yahoo leagues, including prioritizing five-category contributors, selecting two closers early, focusing on quantity over quality for starting pitchers, prioritizing superstar hitters in the early rounds, devaluing catchers due to a deep pool, targeting players in their prime, and identifying and drafting personal favorites.