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Updated October 25, 2026

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 2026 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.

Quarterbacks to Approach Carefully

QBWashington Commanders#5 at position
Jayden Daniels

2026 GP

4/17

Jayden Daniels finished the 2026 regular season with 21.4 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 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.

QBChicago Bears#6 at position
Caleb Williams

2026 GP

4/17

Caleb Williams finished the 2026 regular season with 20.9 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Chicago Bears. 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.

QBBaltimore Ravens#8 at position
Lamar Jackson

2026 GP

4/17

Lamar Jackson finished the 2026 regular season with 19.8 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Baltimore Ravens. 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.

QBAtlanta Falcons#19 at position
Michael Penix Jr.

2026 GP

4/17

Michael Penix Jr. finished the 2026 regular season with 16.1 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Atlanta Falcons. 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

RBChicago Bears#14 at position
Kyle Monangai

2026 GP

4/17

Kyle Monangai finished the 2026 regular season with 14.2 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Chicago Bears. 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.

RBMiami Dolphins#18 at position
Ollie Gordon II

2026 GP

4/17

Ollie Gordon II finished the 2026 regular season with 11.4 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Miami Dolphins. 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.

RBDetroit Lions#1 at position
Jahmyr Gibbs

2026 GP

5/17

Jahmyr Gibbs finished the 2026 regular season with 28.0 PPG, but only logged 5 games, missing 12 games for the Detroit Lions. 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.

RBKansas City Chiefs#2 at position
Kenneth Walker III

2026 GP

5/17

Kenneth Walker III finished the 2026 regular season with 26.2 PPG, but only logged 5 games, missing 12 games for the Kansas City Chiefs. 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.

RBCarolina Panthers#6 at position
Chuba Hubbard

2026 GP

5/17

Chuba Hubbard finished the 2026 regular season with 18.5 PPG, but only logged 5 games, missing 12 games for the Carolina Panthers. 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

WRLos Angeles Rams#2 at position
Puka Nacua

2026 GP

4/17

Puka Nacua finished the 2026 regular season with 18.3 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Los Angeles Rams. 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.

WRHouston Texans#7 at position
Nico Collins

2026 GP

4/17

Nico Collins finished the 2026 regular season with 15.6 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Houston Texans. 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.

WRPhiladelphia Eagles#12 at position
DeVonta Smith

2026 GP

4/17

DeVonta Smith finished the 2026 regular season with 14.0 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Philadelphia Eagles. 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.

WRCarolina Panthers#13 at position
Jalen Coker

2026 GP

4/17

Jalen Coker finished the 2026 regular season with 14.0 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Carolina Panthers. 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.

WRMinnesota Vikings#15 at position
Justin Jefferson

2026 GP

4/17

Justin Jefferson finished the 2026 regular season with 13.6 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Minnesota Vikings. 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

TELas Vegas Raiders#1 at position
Brock Bowers

2026 GP

4/17

Brock Bowers finished the 2026 regular season with 17.1 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Las Vegas Raiders. 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.

TECincinnati Bengals#6 at position
Mike Gesicki

2026 GP

4/17

Mike Gesicki finished the 2026 regular season with 11.5 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Cincinnati Bengals. 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.

TEPhiladelphia Eagles#9 at position
Dallas Goedert

2026 GP

4/17

Dallas Goedert finished the 2026 regular season with 9.6 PPG, but only logged 4 games, missing 13 games for the Philadelphia Eagles. 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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