Hosted by Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner, the Fantasy Flex Podcast stands as a premier destination for serious NFL fantasy football enthusiasts. Combining analytical rigor with actionable strategies, the show caters to players across all formats—season-long redraft, Best Ball, and DFS.
Action Network’s Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner are back to reveal which players to avoid in fantasy football.
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Fantasy Flex Podcast: Fantasy Football Busts
This episode of the Fantasy Flex podcast from Action Network and Fantasy Labs, hosted by Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner, centers on identifying potential busts for the upcoming fantasy football season. The discussion kicks off by acknowledging the wide range of draft outcomes and how understanding tiers, ADP, and positional value is crucial for managers who want to dodge risky roster moves.
The hosts begin with the quarterback position, spotlighting Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff as risky picks due to situational factors like offensive coordinator changes and regression potential. Koerner argues that Mayfield’s ADP places him close to his ceiling, making it tough to justify his draft capital, especially compared to deeper quarterback options who provide better value. Goff is considered a streaming option rather than a reliable starter, given Detroit’s offensive changes and lack of upside.
Moving to running backs, Koerner is wary of Breece Hall, largely due to coaching changes in Chicago and the likelihood of a committee backfield with Braylon Allen. The hosts also discuss Kaleb Johnson, Joe Mixon, Brian Robinson Jr., and Tank Bigsby, highlighting the risks posed by injury history, workload uncertainties, and crowded depth charts. They agree that opportunity cost and a player’s situational context outweigh name value alone.
To hear the rest of their takes, watch the video below!
Wide receiver analysis features concerns about Garrett Wilson, who may struggle to reach his ceiling with Justin Fields under center and limited support on offense. Concerns also surface for established players like Tyreek Hill, Cooper Kupp, and Chris Godwin, mainly due to age, injury, and shifting team situations.
The tight end discussion spotlights Evan Engram and Travis Kelce as risky mid-round picks. Koerner warns that managers often chase floor and name recognition over actual upside, noting how even reliable tight ends can lose value if their role and workload change. The hosts advocate punting the position once the top tier is gone, preferring the chance to hit on breakout rookies or high-upside options later on.
Throughout the episode, Raybon and Koerner emphasize game theory, ADP trends, and the importance of recency bias, urging listeners to avoid drafting players at or near their ceiling and to remain agile when building lineups. This thorough breakdown equips fantasy managers with the insight needed to sidestep high-risk players and succeed in their 2025 drafts.
