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Preseason 2026

Fantasy Football Busts 2026

This is not an editorial hit list. Every bust candidate below is surfaced from a strict data filter: top-tier players at their position whose 2025 games-played total signals real 2026 availability risk. If you are drafting any of them in the early rounds, know what you are paying for and plan your handcuff strategy accordingly.

Methodology

We take the top 15 players at each position by 2025 PPG, then filter down to the ones who played fewer than 14 of 17 regular-season games. Missed games at top-tier draft slots are the single most predictive signal for future-year disappointment, because injury history compounds and the draft cost does not price in another partial season. We do not make claims about scheme fit, coaching changes, or age decline. Just availability risk, from the numbers.

Quarterbacks to Approach Carefully

QBMinnesota Vikings#20 at position
Kyler Murray

2025 GP

5/17

Kyler Murray finished the 2025 regular season with 16.2 PPG, but only logged 5 games — missing 12 games for the Minnesota Vikings. Players who miss that much time at quarterback carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

QBWashington Commanders#18 at position
Jayden Daniels

2025 GP

7/17

Jayden Daniels finished the 2025 regular season with 16.8 PPG, but only logged 7 games — missing 10 games for the Washington Commanders. Players who miss that much time at quarterback carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

QBSan Francisco 49ers#5 at position
Brock Purdy

2025 GP

9/17

Brock Purdy finished the 2025 regular season with 20.8 PPG, but only logged 9 games — missing 8 games for the San Francisco 49ers. Players who miss that much time at quarterback carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

QBIndianapolis Colts#12 at position
Daniel Jones

2025 GP

13/17

Daniel Jones finished the 2025 regular season with 18.0 PPG, but only logged 13 games — missing 4 games for the Indianapolis Colts. Players who miss that much time at quarterback carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

Running Backs to Approach Carefully

RBNew York Giants#10 at position
Cam Skattebo

2025 GP

8/17

Cam Skattebo finished the 2025 regular season with 14.5 PPG, but only logged 8 games — missing 9 games for the New York Giants. Players who miss that much time at running back carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

RBLos Angeles Chargers#15 at position
Omarion Hampton

2025 GP

9/17

Omarion Hampton finished the 2025 regular season with 13.3 PPG, but only logged 9 games — missing 8 games for the Los Angeles Chargers. Players who miss that much time at running back carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19 at position
Bucky Irving

2025 GP

10/17

Bucky Irving finished the 2025 regular season with 12.3 PPG, but only logged 10 games — missing 7 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Players who miss that much time at running back carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

Wide Receivers to Approach Carefully

WRNew York Giants#13 at position
Malik Nabers

2025 GP

4/17

Malik Nabers finished the 2025 regular season with 12.0 PPG, but only logged 4 games — missing 13 games for the New York Giants. Players who miss that much time at wide receiver carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

WRNew York Jets#16 at position
Garrett Wilson

2025 GP

7/17

Garrett Wilson finished the 2025 regular season with 11.6 PPG, but only logged 7 games — missing 10 games for the New York Jets. Players who miss that much time at wide receiver carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

WRKansas City Chiefs#5 at position
Rashee Rice

2025 GP

8/17

Rashee Rice finished the 2025 regular season with 15.5 PPG, but only logged 8 games — missing 9 games for the Kansas City Chiefs. Players who miss that much time at wide receiver carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

WRGreen Bay Packers#17 at position
Christian Watson

2025 GP

10/17

Christian Watson finished the 2025 regular season with 11.5 PPG, but only logged 10 games — missing 7 games for the Green Bay Packers. Players who miss that much time at wide receiver carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

WRAtlanta Falcons#7 at position
Drake London

2025 GP

12/17

Drake London finished the 2025 regular season with 14.0 PPG, but only logged 12 games — missing 5 games for the Atlanta Falcons. Players who miss that much time at wide receiver carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

Tight Ends to Approach Carefully

TEGreen Bay Packers#2 at position
Tucker Kraft

2025 GP

8/17

Tucker Kraft finished the 2025 regular season with 12.6 PPG, but only logged 8 games — missing 9 games for the Green Bay Packers. Players who miss that much time at tight end carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

TEDetroit Lions#7 at position
Sam LaPorta

2025 GP

9/17

Sam LaPorta finished the 2025 regular season with 9.7 PPG, but only logged 9 games — missing 8 games for the Detroit Lions. Players who miss that much time at tight end carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

TESan Francisco 49ers#3 at position
George Kittle

2025 GP

11/17

George Kittle finished the 2025 regular season with 12.1 PPG, but only logged 11 games — missing 6 games for the San Francisco 49ers. Players who miss that much time at tight end carry real 2026 draft risk because injury history compounds, and his current top-tier draft slot does not price in the possibility of another partial season. Monitor training camp reports closely before committing a premium pick.

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