Highly accurate fantasy analysts Pat Fitzmaurice and Billy Muzio discuss 15 players to avoid drafting in the upcoming fantasy football season. They analyze the risks of selecting players like Calvin Ridley and Amari Cooper, discuss concerns about Maricooper's chemistry with Deshaun Watson, and evaluate the potential disappointments of receivers such as DK Metcalf and Chris Godwin. They also express doubts about the value of JK Dobbins and Saquon Barkley, discuss Sequan Barkley's rankings and involvement in the passing game, and highlight reasons for avoiding George Kittle in the draft.
Calvin Ridley has potential risks that make him a player to approach with caution in fantasy drafts.
JuJu Smith-Schuster's move to the New England Patriots raises concerns about his fantasy production.
Jonathan Taylor's contract dispute and potential trade create uncertainty around his availability and production as a fantasy player.
Josh Jacobs' contract situation and potential regression from his workload last year make him a player to be cautious about in fantasy drafts.
Deep dives
Calvin Ridley and his ADP
Calvin Ridley is a wide receiver that many fantasy football players are targeting in their drafts. However, there are reasons to be cautious about drafting him too early.
JuJu Smith-Schuster and his situation in New England
JuJu Smith-Schuster has moved from the explosive Kansas City offense to the New England Patriots. This change in team and quarterback situation brings concerns about his fantasy production.
Jonathan Taylor's contract dispute and potential trade
Jonathan Taylor's contract dispute and the possibility of a trade are causing uncertainty around him as a fantasy player. These factors raise questions about his availability and production this season.
Josh Jacobs' contract dispute and regression concerns
Josh Jacobs' contract situation and potential regression from his exceptional workload last year are reasons to be cautious in drafting him for fantasy football.
Anthony Richardson's inaccuracies and reliance on legs
Anthony Richardson's struggles with accuracy as a quarterback and heavy reliance on his rushing ability present concerns in terms of his fantasy value.
Aaron Rodgers' potential limitations on the Jets
Aaron Rodgers' age, limited rushing ability, and potential offensive limitations on the New York Jets make him a player to be cautious about in fantasy drafts.
Kyle Pitts' utilization and concerns about the offense
Kyle Pitts' usage in the Atlanta Falcons offense and concerns about the team's overall performance raise questions about his fantasy production this season.
Avoiding potential busts is a crucial component of winning your fantasy football draft and league. That's why Ryan Wormeli asked two of the most accurate fantasy analysts on the planet, Pat Fitzmaurice and Billy Muzio (@FFMuzio) from PlayerProfiler.com, to analyze 15 players who could be potential pitfalls in your draft! Why is Calvin Ridley riskier than you might think? The Pros will tell you!
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