Here are some players that I don’t like in 2026. Some could be busts, while others seem overvalued with their current price tag (consensus ranking being too high).

Let it rain, haha!

Jalen Hurts
A.J. Brown got his wish so he’s gone. And without Brown, the Eagles’ entire offense takes a hit, including Hurts. Philly brought in Hollywood Brown and Dontayvian Wicks. They also jumped in front of the Steelers to draft Maikai Lemon, but no one has the ability to replace Brown. I think Hurts has a down year. I’m probably fading him unless I get him dirt cheap, which I doubt will happen.

Jaxson Dart
I was shocked when I saw Jaxson Dart’s consensus ranking at QB 8. He’s a good young player, but that’s quite the leap from last year. And there’s a good chance he’ll be without his top WR, Malik Nabers to start the season. In fact, I doubt Nabers will be at 100% all season. While the Giants upgraded their o-line with first round pick Francis Mauigoa, even he has a back issue which eventually needs to be addressed with surgery. There’s also been some rumors that the Giants are expected to focus their offense around the running game. Throw in a brand new offense and it’s hard to see Dart coming out of the gates on fire. Given these concerns, Jaxson is too risky for me in 2026.

Bo Nix
Nix is probably fairly priced at QB 15, but this comes down to his ankle. If he’s 100% then he could do well. The Broncos added some firepower when they got Jaylen Waddle from Miami. However, if Nix’s ankle is an issue, that could means less rushing yards. Keep an eye on the medical reports this summer and revisit this in August.

Bryce Young
Quick, (without looking it up) how many games did Bryce Young throw for over 300 yards last year? If you guessed two, you’re right. It’s hard to win fantasy football championships when your QB can’t eclipse the 300 yard mark in what’s considered a passing league.

Daniel Jones (UPDATE- NO LONGER A BUST CANDIDATE - SEE BELOW)
(8/09) UPDATE - Jones seems to be recovering well from his Achilles injury. He had a forty yard run in practice. I’m cautiously optimistic he can return to form quicker than I thought. If he can continue to run without any setbacks, that’s a boon not just for him but the entire Colts’ offense. Keep an eye on this as August progresses.

Indiana Jones is coming off a torn Achilles injury. He might not be ready for the start of the season. And when he does come back, will he have the confidence and the ability to be the same player? Will he be able to gain valuable rushing yards like he did prior to the injury? Jones needs to rush to have value in fantasy, in my humble opinion. If he can’t or isn’t able to, then I think it’s best to look elsewhere for QB depth for your fantasy team.

Remember when it comes to your fantasy draft, never bring a knife to a gun fight, haha!