Hayden Winks identifies top fantasy football fades for 2026
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 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.
- •Winks lists James Cook and Justin Jefferson as Round 1 fades.
- •Ashton Jeanty and Josh Allen are cautioned against in Round 2.
- •Trey McBride faces uncertainty with new team dynamics.
- •Rashee Rice's injury recovery raises concerns for his performance.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — The 16 fantasy picks to avoid before the 10th round
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football Fades: Here are Hayden Winks' least favorite picks by round for 2026
"Hayden Winks reveals the players he's actively avoiding in nearly every fantasy draft.
"Fantasy football analyst Hayden Winks takes you through players he's fading by round.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:50 PMThe 16 fantasy picks to avoid before the 10th round
Hayden Winks reveals the players he's actively avoiding in nearly every fantasy draft.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:27 PMFantasy Football Fades: Here are Hayden Winks' least favorite picks by round for 2026
Fantasy football analyst Hayden Winks takes you through players he's fading by round.
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