Fantasy football rankings 2026: Busts by the model that called Terry McLaurin's down season

SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy football busts 2026 to fade during your Fantasy football draft prep

The top 3

  1. Top 3 QB Busts by Draft Position vs. Output: Kurt Warner in 2002 struggled with injuries and posted only three passing touchdowns to 11 interceptions, despite being an early draft pick. Anthony Richardson in 2024 was a significant bust, drafted as QB6 but finishing QB26, scoring half the fantasy points of other rookies due to injury and inconsistent play. Patrick Mahomes in 2025, despite being QB6 in ADP, finished as QB10 overall and QB11 in points per game, failing to meet high expectations.
  2. Top 3 RB Busts Who Crumbled After High Hype: Le'Veon Bell in 2018 is widely considered one of the biggest busts due to his season-long holdout, despite an average draft position of No. 2 overall. Peyton Hillis in 2011, after a breakout 2010 season, failed to replicate his success, experiencing a significant decline in production. Kyren Williams in 2025, after a breakout 2023 season, faced increased competition from Blake Corum and potential workload reduction, making him a bust candidate.
  3. Top 3 WR Busts Despite Elite Talent: Calvin Ridley in 2021, after a career year in 2020, played only five games before taking a leave of absence for mental health and then being suspended for gambling, disappointing fantasy managers who drafted him as the fifth wide receiver. Justin Jefferson in 2025 was considered a major bust, drafted as the sixth pick but averaging significantly fewer points per game and having zero touchdowns in a six-week span, despite his elite talent. Puka Nacua in 2024, after a record-breaking rookie season, was a bust candidate due to Cooper Kupp's return and potential target regression.

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