About this episode

The episode discusses the riskiest players to draft in 2026 fantasy football, analyzing their potential upside and downside.

Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela break down the riskiest players you can draft in 2026 fantasy football. These aren't necessarily bad players. Some of them are actually "my guys" and upside plays for the same analysts who flagged them as risky at their current ADPs. That's what makes them so dangerous: massive ceiling, massive floor, and at prices that give us pause.We go player by player through the names keeping our analysts up at night. De'Von Achane on a terrible Miami Dolphins offense. Malik Nabers' injury history. Rashee Rice dealing with off-the-field issues. Cam Skattebo as both a risk AND a "my guy" for Dwain. Bucky Irving's workload questions. And several more who could win you a league or blow up your roster.If you want to know which players to proceed with caution on — or lean all the way in on — before your 2026 fantasy drafts, this is the episode. Riskiest Players Covered: De'Von Achane (RB, Dolphins) Malik Nabers (WR, Giants) Rashee Rice (WR, Chiefs) Cam Skattebo (RB, Giants) Mike Evans (WR, 49ers) Bucky Irving (RB, Buccaneers) TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Patriots) Bhayshul Tuten (RB, Jaguars) Harold Fannin (TE, Browns) Alec Pierce (WR, Colts)…

People in this episode

Host: Ian Hartitz

Guests: Dwain McFarland, Kendall Valenzuela

Topics covered

• Fantasy football risky players
• 2026 fantasy football
• ADP risks
• draft strategy
• boom or bust

Keywords

• De'Von Achane fantasy
• Malik Nabers fantasy
• Rashee Rice fantasy
• Cam Skattebo fantasy
• Bucky Irving fantasy
• Bhayshul Tuten fantasy
• fantasy football draft strategy
• best ball
• dynasty fantasy football

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts

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