Hayden Winks identifies top fantasy football fades for 2026

Fantasy football analyst Hayden Winks highlights players to avoid in the 2026 NFL season. He lists James Cook of the Buffalo Bills and Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings in Round 1 due to concerns about their pass-catching abilities. Ashton Jeanty of the Las Vegas Raiders and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills appear in Round 2, with potential injury risks and draft price issues respectively. Winks also advises caution with Trey McBride of the Arizona Cardinals and Rashee Rice of the Kansas City Chiefs in Round 3, pointing to uncertain target contexts and injury recovery setbacks. This compilation draws from Winks' extensive drafting experiences for the upcoming season.

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