Several factors go into building a winning best ball team. One of those factors is identifying which players will let your team down and bust. Another is knowing which players have league-winning upside, especially in the later rounds. To help you build an elite best ball roster, I will identify the most likely bust candidate and potential league winner for every NFL team.
Today I break down the AFC East teams: the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New York Jets.
The ADP used for this article comes from Underdog Fantasy.
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Best Ball Bust & League Winner Candidates: AFC East
Bust Candidates
JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR – NE): ADP 110.9 | WR52
After starting his career as an elite fantasy receiver, Smith-Schuster has seen his production regress over the past few years. Last season he was the WR29, averaging 9.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game with the Kansas City Chiefs. The good news with the veteran receiver is that he will replace Jakobi Meyers‘ 22% target share from last year. However, Smith-Schuster is reportedly still dealing with an injury from last season. Furthermore, the Patriots are in the mix for DeAndre Hopkins. While he isn’t an awful value as the WR52, I would rather draft Skyy Moore (WR54) and Romeo Doubs (WR56) over the veteran.
Breece Hall (RB – NYJ): ADP 30.8 | RB11
While his ADP has rightfully slipped the past few weeks, Hall is still a risky pick. The former Iowa State star was excellent as a rookie, averaging 15.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per contest. He was the RB6 before a torn ACL ended his rookie season. Meanwhile, Hall was outstanding before the injury, averaging 5.8 yards per rushing attempt and 4.13 yards after contact per attempt. Unfortunately, the Jets have flirted with Dalvin Cook and other running backs this offseason, suggesting the second-year star isn’t 100% healthy. If he isn’t healthy and the Jets limit his workload early in the year, Hall will be a bust for fantasy players.
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