Building a winning dynasty fantasy football roster means identifying long-term value and avoiding potential landmines. To help you dominate your dynasty drafts, we asked our Featured Pros to weigh in on two critical questions: Who is one overvalued player based on consensus dynasty rankings that you’re avoiding based on their average dynasty draft position (ADP)? And who is one undervalued player you’re targeting? Their expert analysis highlights which players may be set up for long-term success – and which ones could be dynasty traps. Whether you’re rebuilding or contending, this expert-driven guide will help you make smarter dynasty fantasy football decisions.
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Dynasty Fantasy Football Players Experts Avoid
Who is one overvalued player based on consensus dynasty fantasy football rankings that you’ll be avoiding in dynasty drafts and why?
Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)
“I’m probably avoiding Marvin Harrison Jr. at his current ECR of 21st overall and WR14 ranking. I get why he’s given that kind of value, but that feels a little rich for me. The Cardinals are an offense in transition, and we don’t know if Kyler Murray will be the guy we expect him to be. Murray finished as QB10 in PPR last year while Harrison finished as WR30. Unlike a lot of other WRs in the top 20 at their position, Harrison’s WR teammates aren’t top-tier in talent. Instead, he’s got Zay Jones and Michael Wilson. Trey McBride will warrant coverage, but after him, it’s all Harrison. I’m out at the 21st overall ECR in dynasty.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Kyren Williams (RB – LAR)
“Kyren Williams, ranked as the RB9 in FantasyPros’ dynasty rankings, is one player I’d avoid due to his overvaluation. His RB10 finish in 2024 relied heavily on high snap and opportunity shares, but his efficiency metrics, like explosive run rate and yards after contact, were among the league’s worst. The Rams may also involve Blake Corum more, threatening Williams’ volume. Entering the final year of his contract, his long-term outlook is shaky. I’d rather target backs with better efficiency or clearer roles lower in the rankings.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
James Cook (RB – BUF)
“James Cook (RB10 and 35th overall in the rankings) finished last season as the RB8, averaging 15.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, the former Georgia star won’t be on any of my dynasty rosters in 2025. He had four rushing touchdowns and five receiving scores over his first two years in the NFL. By comparison, Cook had 16 rushing touchdowns and two receiving scores last season, leading the league in rushing touchdowns. More importantly, he saw 30 fewer rushing attempts than the season before and had 43.1% of his fantasy production come from reaching the end zone. Cook’s a clear-cut touchdown regression candidate. Furthermore, the star running back and the Bills are in the middle of messy contract talks, which could lead to a holdout. I would rather have Kenneth Walker III (RB14 in the rankings) and TreVeyon Henderson (RB14) over Cook.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“James Cook is the consensus RB10 in the rankings, but the ambiguity about his future in Buffalo makes him a tough click in dynasty start-ups. Cook has been disconnected from the team, according to Adam Schefter, and he is at risk of holding out into training camp. Based on Cook’s 2024 RB10 finish in PPG fueled by 19 TDs, the Bills’ disgruntled RB isn’t worth targeting at the top-12 price tag with his current contract situation. He will be 26 this year, entering his fourth season.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
“Chris Olave is an elite talent when healthy, but his dynasty value is inflated due to severe quarterback uncertainty in New Orleans. With Derek Carr retiring, the Saints are left with one of the weakest QB rooms in the NFL, headlined by rookie Tyler Shough, who faces a steep learning curve. Despite Olave’s route-running mastery and separation ability, inconsistent quarterback play has limited his ceiling, preventing him from reaching true WR1 production. His injury history, including concussions that sidelined him in 2024, adds further risk to his dynasty outlook. Given his current dynasty ADP, he’s still a risky investment compared to receivers in more stable offensive environments.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL)
“To say I was shocked that Kyle Pitts remains a TE1 in dynasty after last year is an understatement. Last year, he was the TE20 in fantasy points per game. Among 47 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 24th in target share, 19th in receiving yards per game, 26th in yards per route run, and 39th in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). There’s nothing statistically I can point to that gives me hope for 2025 and beyond. I’m out and will be avoiding him in dynasty drafts.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)
“Jonathan Taylor should be avoided at all costs in dynasty startups. Even though he is only 26, Taylor played his first complete season since 2021 and had his first double-digit touchdown season in three years. The Colts are also a mess, with zero clarity as to who will be starting at QB in 2025. Taylor also lacks significant, if any at all, PPR upside with three straight seasons of 30 catches or less. As the RB6 in the consensus, it is better to let Taylor slide by and settle for RBs with more short and long-term upside, such as Omarion Hampton and Bucky Irving.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Jalen McMillan (WR – TB)
“Jalen McMillan had a nice little rookie season, but it was largely fueled by good fortune with touchdowns, and now his path to targets is littered with obstacles. McMillan had 37 catches for 461 yards and 8 TDs last year. Seven of those touchdowns came in the Buccaneers’ last five games, after WR Chris Godwin had been lost to a season-ending injury. The TD total is eye-catching, but McMillan averaged a very ordinary 1.22 yards per route run, which pales in comparison to the YPRR numbers posted by teammates Godwin (2.36) and Mike Evans last year (2.52). Godwin will be back this season, Evans is still around, and the Buccaneers spent a first-round draft pick on WR Emeka Egbuka. It’s hard to see McMillan having any fantasy impact this year, and he might not be worth holding longer-term.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
C.J. Stroud (QB – HOU)
“I love C.J. Stroud, so it pains me to say he’s overvalued right now. I just don’t think he should be an early 2nd-rounder in dynasty superflex startups. He was QB11 and QB18 in his first two years, which is great. However, I fear that could just be the norm for him in fantasy football. And again, that’s not bad, but you can get similar production from players like Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, and Brock Purdy and wait a round or two later to draft one of them.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)
Travis Hunter (WR, CB – JAC)
“Is Travis Hunter talented? Yes. Is he the Jags WR1? No. Is he worth the 30th overall ranking in dynasty? No… unless your league incorporates IDP and you can use him interchangeably, in which case his value skyrockets. However, assuming you’re only getting 50% of his positions, then you’re only getting 50% of his value. I suspect that as time goes on, he plays primarily defense and is used as a gadget guy occasionally on offense, which makes his 30th overall much too expensive. That said, I love him as trade bait. Someone is bound to pay 30th overall value, or even overpay to have him on their team, and I will be looking to exploit that situation.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)
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