John breaks downs five wide receivers to avoid in fantasy football drafts for 2025. Some of his busts include Zay Flowers, DJ Moore, DK Metcalf, and more.
The wide receiver position is arguably the most important of all in PPR fantasy football leagues. While the highest tier of workhorse running backs who get significant usage in the passing game can be the single most important players in fantasy, there is a larger volume of receivers with scoring bolstered by catches.
So, whiffing on your draft picks and selecting WRs that struggle to consistently put up big numbers isn't something you want to do. Invariably, drafting in fantasy is like walking through a minefield to pick up bundles of cash -- things can pay off if you draft the right player, but some players can be a massive detriment