The Ringer Fantasy Football Show 9 Players We’re Not Drafting This Year
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Aug 28, 2025 The hosts dive deep into the players they're avoiding in fantasy drafts this year. They discuss the impact of Rashee Rice's suspension and debate the questionable rankings of Baker Mayfield and DK Metcalf. Concerns about Mark Andrews' injury history lead to a lively discussion about tight end drafting. They highlight the risks of picking Joe Mixon and Chris Olave, while veering into lighthearted anecdotes about handedness in sports. Packed with strategic insights, this lively conversation is both entertaining and insightful!
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Wait On Rashee Rice
- Avoid drafting Rashee Rice too early because he will miss the first six games of the season due to suspension.
- Target similar upside receivers who are fully available instead of reaching for Rice at his ADP.
Don't Pay For Baker's Efficiency
- Baker Mayfield is overpriced at QB7 because his touchdown rate last season was an outlier and likely to regress.
- Pick later quarterbacks with similar upside rather than pay multiple rounds for regression risk.
Fade DK Metcalf's Early ADP
- Avoid drafting DK Metcalf early due to an uncertain Steelers offense, Arthur Smith/ Aaron Rodgers fit questions, and volatility in targets.
- Use his current ADP only if you accept highly boom-or-bust outcomes tied to deep shots.