Dynasty Busts to Avoid: Breece Hall, Zay Flowers, Tee Higgins

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.

Dynasty Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid

Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)

“Breece Hall is still being valued pretty high for an RB who is no longer a bell cow RB. In fact, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has hinted at an RBBC – possibly as large as three RBs comprising Hall, Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis. We’ll see if that turns out to be the case, but one thing is for certain: Breece Hall has had a difficult time staying healthy. Last season, Hall once again struggled with injuries last year which limited his effectiveness. In addition, it’s hard to imagine Hall’s reception total going up without Aaron Rodgers at QB. Justin Fields is younger and faster, and much more likely to take off and run when there is pressure rather than dumping off a pass to his RB in the flat. Bottom line- Ringo is dealing Breece Hall while his trade value is still relatively high.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

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)