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ArticleRanking the 10 riskiest picks in fantasy football for 2026
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Christian McCaffrey is the poster child for risk every year. He either wins the league for you or gets hurt in Week 2 and destroys any hope you had for a 'chip. Throw in the fact that McCaffrey commanded over 370 touches last season, a number that often indicates regression the following season, and there's even reason to be concerned for McCaffrey's production when healthy.
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McCaffrey's 370+ touches and injury history make him the riskiest pick at No. 6 overall.

The source ranks McCaffrey as the #1 riskiest pick heading into the season, citing his 370+ touches last year as a regression indicator and his injury history as a major concern. While acknowledging his talent and PPR dominance when healthy, the source questions whether he's worth the No. 6 overall pick given the risk of injury early in the season or production decline from workload.

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