When it comes to dynasty fantasy football, knowing who not to invest in is just as important as finding the next breakout star. That’s especially true in Superflex formats, where value can shift quickly based on age, opportunity, and long-term outlook. In this article, our collection of Featured Pros experts tackles a critical question for dynasty fantasy football managers: Which running backs and wide receivers ranked inside the top 50 of our Dynasty Consensus Superflex Rankings are they avoiding or looking to trade away, and why?
Whether you’re building for the future or trying to win now, identifying potential dynasty busts can help you make smarter trades, avoid long-term roster cloggers, and capitalize on peak market value. Read on for expert insights into which big-name players may not live up to their current dynasty fantasy football price tag.
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Dynasty Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid
What WR inside of the 50 overall in our Dynasty Consensus Superflex Rankings are you avoiding or looking to trade away in dynasty fantasy football leagues and why?
Zay Flowers (WR – BAL)
“Zay Flowers is a player to avoid or trade away for value in Superflex dynasty leagues due to his uncertain long-term production and Baltimore’s evolving offensive philosophy. After a promising rookie season in 2023, he finished 2024 with 209.5 PPR points, ranking WR24, but his target share only slightly increased from 24.4% to 25.7%, despite Baltimore’s passing volume. His week-to-week inconsistency made him difficult to trust as a reliable WR2, and with the Ravens adding DeAndre Hopkins and Tez Walker emerging as a potential deep threat, his ability to command targets could become more volatile. Meanwhile, Isaiah Likely‘s increased production alongside Mark Andrews in Baltimore’s heavy 12-personnel sets may further limit his red-zone opportunities. Dynasty managers expecting long-term WR1 growth might find Flowers a better trade asset than a foundational piece.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
“I guess I’m in the minority, because I just don’t see the allure fantasy analysts have with Zay Flowers, at least when it comes to his current situation. The Ravens are a running team. That’s who they are and that’s what they do, which is great for the Ravens’ win totals, but not so great for fantasy owners who drafted Flowers. Since Zay is already valued pretty high, I doubt his trade value goes much higher even if his situation changes. Ice Ice Ringo would try to deal him before the consensus comes to their senses. That actually rhymes, don’t be hatin’. Haha!”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Tee Higgins (WR – CIN)
“Tee Higgins has just been paid, which has boosted his value, but the dynasty ECR of WR15 feels a little heavy. The Bengals should be pretty high-powered, but Higgins is the clear WR2 option on his own team. I’d much rather take the WR1 option on another team for the added upside. I’d try to trade him for another WR ranked below him and add in a rookie pick to make up the difference. Players like Zay Flowers (WR19), Rome Odunze (WR20), or Terry McLaurin (WR22) are the likely WR1 option on their team and could easily outscore Higgins weekly.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAC)
“I am a big fan of Brian Thomas Jr. after his rookie season. Yet, the former LSU star is slightly overvalued as the WR7 and 20th overall in the rankings. He finished his rookie year as the WR4, averaging 14.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, Thomas averaged 5.7 targets and 11.4 fantasy points per game over the first 11 weeks with a mostly healthy supporting cast. By comparison, he averaged 11.7 targets and 19.1 fantasy points per game from Week 13 through Week 18, with Christian Kirk missing every outing and Evan Engram only playing in two contests. While the veterans are gone, the Jaguars traded up in the NFL Draft for Travis Hunter, giving Thomas significant competition for targets and the No. 1 wide receiver role. I would rather have Nico Collins (WR8 in the rankings) and Ladd McConkey (WR11) over Thomas on my dynasty rosters.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Garrett Wilson (WR – NYJ)
“Garrett Wilson, ranked as WR13 in FantasyPros’ 2025 Dynasty Superflex Rankings, warrants caution in superflex dynasty leagues largely due to Justin Fields being the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. While Wilson’s elite talent and youth (25 in 2025) are undeniable, Fields’ inconsistent passing accuracy and tendency to rely on his legs could limit Wilson’s target volume and overall production. The Jets’ offense may still struggle to unlock Wilson as a true WR1, especially if Fields fails to develop chemistry with him in a new system. In superflex formats, where quarterbacks and stability are King, Wilson’s reliance on Fields’ unproven passing ability makes him a risky hold. Trading him for a player with more upside could be wise, balancing his long-term potential with the uncertainty of Fields’ impact.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
Rashee Rice (WR – KC)
“Is Rashee Rice going to be as productive as he was in 2023 and the first few weeks of 2024 now that Xavier Worthy has established himself as a prominent contributor to the Chiefs’ offense? I’d feel better about Rashee Rice as a fourth-rounder if Xavier Worthy hadn’t been so good down the stretch last year … or if Travis Kelce had retired in the offseason … or if Patrick Mahomes hadn’t stopped putting up fabulous passing numbers on a weekly basis. I just don’t know if we can still count on Rice for 9-10 targets a game. And we can’t discount the possibility that Rice will be less explosive after tearing the LCL in his right knee last year.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
“I’m lower on Rashee Rice compared to the consensus (WR17), and I’m not willing to go out of my way to acquire him. He is coming off a season-ending LCL/hamstring injury (similar timeline to ACL recoveries). He has pending legal issues that will result in a suspension at some point in the future (2025 or 2026). Rice, 25, has developed into a nice possession receiver for KC while healthy, but I have concerns about the off-field issues in the long term. Right now, I think many dynasty managers are still viewing Rice in a glass-half-full type of way, and I’d be willing to sell for a hefty haul or 1st-round rookie pick to wipe myself clean of a potential headache down the road.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Jordan Addison (WR – MIN)
“A classic example of loving the player, yet hating the situation. Jordan Addison comes into 2025 with tons of upside, but also plenty of risk. The Vikings will be led by J.J. McCarthy in 2025, barring a shocker. Will Addison get the same looks he received from Sam Darnold in 2024? Or, will McCarthy look towards more established targets Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson to get himself acclimated? Addison being stuck behind Jefferson and Hockenson limits his week-to-week upside, making him an unfortunate sell if dynasty managers can get anything close to a player who is the outright number one wideout for their ball clubs.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
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