Scott Pianowski identifies 16 fantasy football draft targets and fades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Scott Pianowski lists his top fantasy football draft targets and players to avoid for the 2026 season. Key targets include quarterbacks Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, and Jared Goff. Top running backs highlighted are Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor, and Chase Brown. Pianowski recommends avoiding quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes II, as well as running backs such as Christian McCaffrey. The draft, which features extensive advice, aims to help participants strategize effectively as the new NFL season approaches.
- •Pianowski identifies 16 players to target and avoid this draft season.
- •Targets include QBs Justin Herbert and Dak Prescott, and RB Bijan Robinson.
- •Fades include QBs Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes II, and RB Christian McCaffrey.
- •The draft playbook offers comprehensive strategies for managers.
- •The fantasy football draft takes place ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football Draft Targets and Fades: Scott Pianowski reveals his top picks and players to avoid at each position
"Scott Pianowski reveals 16 players he likes and 16 he's avoiding this draft season.
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