5 Early-Round DRAFT TRAPS You Must AVOID | 2026 Fantasy Football Landmines: Nico Collins, Breece Hall, Bucky Irving & More (Ep. 2096)
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Jul 22, 2026
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Wed, July 22, 2026
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0:00Chris Welsh and Tera Roberts break down five early-round fantasy football draft traps that could derail your roster construction before your draft even gets rolling.
1:25The focus is not just on “busts,” but on players whose draft cost, role uncertainty, offensive environment, or opportunity cost could push fantasy managers down the wrong path.
3:01The crew discusses why several players may be risky picks at their current prices, plus which players and positions could offer better value in the same draft ranges.
4:36They also dig into how early-round wide receiver and running back decisions can affect the rest of your roster build, why pass
5:51volume matters, and how committees can cap upside. Timestamps (may be off due to ads): Intro - 0:00:00 Tera’s Trap #1 -
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