Fantasy Football Do Not Draft List: 5 Busts to Avoid (2026)
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Key Points:
- Experts advise caution in drafting Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR) due to the improbability of repeating his exceptional 2025 passing touchdown rate and concerns over his aging, injury-prone receiving corps.
- Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE) shows potential volume but has underwhelming efficiency metrics and faces challenges from Cleveland’s offensive line and quarterback play, making him a risky pick despite his RB2 upside.
- Rashee Rice (WR – KC) carries significant off-field legal issues and recent suspension, alongside a rising draft price (ADP WR12), leading experts to avoid him despite decent recent production.
- Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAC) struggled with injuries and inconsistent performance in 2025, compounded by a poor fit with QB Trevor Lawrence and a tough early-season schedule, suggesting he should be targeted only cheaply or off waivers.
- Jerry Jeudy (WR – CLE) had a disappointing 2025 season with low efficiency and fantasy production, and with new coaching and added competition at receiver, experts warn against drafting him as a reliable fantasy asset in 2026.
