The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 1006: Players to Avoid
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Aug 12, 2025 Evan Silva, an analyst at Establish the Run, joins to discuss key players to avoid in fantasy football drafts this season. They assess high-risk choices like Tyreek Hill and Najee Harris, emphasizing their injury concerns. Brees Hall's prospects within the Jets' run game are explored, alongside potential competition from teammates. The conversation highlights the shifting landscape of quarterbacks and the impact on draft strategies, ensuring listeners are equipped to make informed decisions.
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Fade Tyreek Hill At Cost
- Evan Silva notes Hill shows clear decline in play and ongoing off-field volatility.
- Avoid drafting him at typical third-round cost and target younger receivers instead.
Don't Overpay For Baker Mayfield
- JJ Zachariason calls Mayfield's 2023 output an outlier likely to regress.
- Avoid paying a middle-round price; wait for quarterbacks with proven rushing upside.
Question Brees Hall's Receiving Upside
- Evan Silva warns the Jets will be run-heavy, limiting Hall's receiving upside.
- Avoid drafting Hall at cost because Braylon Allen and Isaiah Davis threaten his role.