As important is it to identify value picks in fantasy football, it is equally as important to identify busts. If you do not adequately factor in risk, you will quickly find yourself drafting a bust. These players will ruin your team as you now sit towards the bottom of your league standings. We have all seen the brutal last place punishments... eating for 24 hours in an iHop, holding up a sign on a street corner, playing a US Open qualifier as a 25 handicap. Please do not let this happen to you.
How to Identify a Bust
The process here is quite simple. Who carries the highest risk? Are they old? Are they hurt? Do they have tough competition? Is their team bad? These are all factors to consider when drafting a player. This year, I have found a long list of bust candidates. If you wish to w