Fantasy Football: Players to avoid at ADP

Given their ADP, it’s worth taking caution with these players in fantasy football leagues.

The fantasy football season is slowly creeping its way back to us. It is almost that time to get research aligned and mock drafts starting; unless you are like me and never stopped! And based on their ADP, these players are worth avoiding in fantasy football leagues this season. All ADP comes from FantasyPros PPR data.

De’Von Achane, RB – Miami Dolphins (RB7 ADP)

De’Von Achane will be one of the biggest wildcards in fantasy football this season. He truly has the power to win you your league – or lose it. I am not questioning his talent, as we saw the explosive plays that he is capable of making. However, his ADP is far too high for such a small body of work. For a player that could not stay healthy last year, it’s confusing to say the least. It was not like Achane was on the field for a long time, either. In only three of the 11 games that he played in last year did Achane surpass 60 percent of snaps. And considering the Miami Dolphins running back room, his ADP lack further sense.

Yes, Raheem Mostert is another year older, but just finished as the overall RB2 last season. The team also selected Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright in the 2024 NFL draft. While Achane is still likely to see an increased workload, the question is will he be able to handle a bigger workload? Achane is 5 feet 9 inches weighing in at 188 pounds, and even he seems to know that his frame is an issue in the NFL.

Knowing all of this information and his draft price, Achane is being drafted way too high for me to even consider drafting him to my team.

Jordan Addison, WR – Minnesota Vikings (WR42 ADP)

If you were to look at Jordan Addison’s rookie year numbers you would say he had a great rookie year. And to be fair, he really did. Addison had four straight weeks where he scored at least one touchdown. However, a lot  went his way last season, and I cannot see it happening like that again. And while his WR42 ADP doesn’t seem too outlandish, it’s still something I’m shying away from. Let’s first discuss his first issue this year.

The QB position for the Minnesota Vikings is a total question mark. Addison will have either Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy throwing him the ball. These two are massive downgrades from pass happy Kirk Cousins.

On top of that, Justin Jefferson missed seven games last year. That gave Addison the opportunity to be the Vikings’ WR1. Before Jefferson was hurt, Addison had one game with over 69 percent of snaps played. Once Jefferson was hurt Addison saw 11 games over that 69 percent. While he’s likely to see an increase in those numbers this season, the offense is unlikely to be as pass-oriented.

Based on the quarterback situation, a healthy Jefferson, and the acquisition of Aaron Jones, Addison is a player I’m avoiding at his fantasy football redraft ADP. At his current value, I’d prefer to take the shot on Jayden Reed or Xavier Worthy.

Sam LaPorta, TE – Detroit Lions (TE2 ADP)

Let me make this clear – I love Sam LaPorta. However, I do not love him at his current ADP in redraft leagues.

LaPorta had 86 receptions for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns in his rookie season. He was the clear second option for the Lions. There is a lot to like about him going into his second year, but let’s get some things straight. I personally am always against taking a TE early, unless it was Travis Kelce in his prime. Paying an early third-round pick (at TE2 ADP) for a player that put up over 20 FTPS three times is a lot.

Evan Engram scored nine less points as LaPorta last season and is being drafted four rounds later. Wait on the TE position, and target other positions you need more depth in. Players going after LaPorta include: Travis Etienne (RB10), and George Pickens (WR29) are both options that can bolster your team. The talent is there with LaPorta, but at that price I am not interested.