2026 Fantasy Football: Wide receivers to avoid in drafts - PFF

What the report says

PFF’s Nathan Jahnke published a 2026 fantasy football draft column on July 28 identifying wide receivers he believes could disappoint relative to their current draft cost. The piece is aimed at 12-team redraft leagues and says its average draft position references are based on a consensus from ESPN, Sleeper and Yahoo. Jahnke’s broader argument is that fantasy managers often pay for past production even when a player’s role, quarterback situation, target competition or age profile may be changing.

The article highlights Marvin Harrison Jr. as one risky selection. PFF says Harrison has not met expectations through two seasons and now faces a role change under new coach Mike LaFleur, who reportedly wants to use him in a Davante Adams-style role. Jahnke frames that shift as a wide range of outcomes: it could help Harrison’s value, but it could also leave him with limited targets and touchdown chances if the fit is poor.

Courtland Sutton is also presented as a potential fade because PFF views his fantasy value as heavily tied to touchdowns. The column says Denver’s receiver room has changed with Jaylen Waddle added, younger players competing for work and Sean Payton’s offense expected to rotate receivers, all of which could reduce Sutton’s playing time and volume.

PFF’s summary also points to Chris Godwin Jr. as a volatile pick. Jahnke notes Godwin’s track record and ability, but says Tampa Bay’s crowded receiving group, led by rising Emeka Egbuka, creates a scenario where Godwin could fall behind others in targets. For fantasy players, the importance of the piece is draft price: PFF is warning that familiar names may carry more risk than their average selection slot suggests.