Boom or Bust: Which of These 10 Risky Players Should You Draft in 2024? (Ep. 1279)

Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown, and Andy Behrens (@andybehrens) of Yahoo Fantasy Sports offer detailed analysis on the risk-reward calculus of drafting players like Saquon Barkley and De'Von Achane. Whether you're aiming for a safe pick or a gamble with high rewards, tune in for expert insight on which players to target or avoid as you prepare for your fantasy drafts. 

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):

Intro - 0:00:00
Saquon Barkley - 0:02:48
Kyren Williams - 0:10:11
De’Von Achane - 0:19:44
Josh Jacobs - 0:28:43
DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:33:52
Austin Ekeler - 0:36:08
Stefon Diggs - 0:39:44
Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa - 0:48:45
Dalton Kincaid and Kyle Pitts - 0:55:52
Outro - 1:02:58

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