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Fantasy Football Bust 2025: The Big Name Who Could Sink Your Season

We helped you dodge Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2024. Now it’s time to steer clear of 2025’s big-name bust.

By Jared Smola • Updated on Aug 21, 2025 01:45 AM

Fantasy Football Bust 2025: The Big Name Who Could Sink Your Season

The players going in the first couple rounds of fantasy drafts always feel safe.

But even among those so-called sure things, a few picks each year wind up returning less value than expected. That missed opportunity can quickly set your team back.

And it’s why we’re highlighting the one early-round pick you need to steer clear of in 2025 …

Multiple Risk Factors + Draft Price Make This Guy An Avoid

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