Five Safe Players For 2026

Five Safe Players For 2026

Author: HarrisFootball.com August 25, 2026 Duration: 1:02:10

Today's episode is about "safe players," but of course, there's really no such thing. What we're really discussing is roster construction, and the players we tend to use as safe harbor because of their unusually high floors, given when you can draft them. We might not be exactly *right* about the nature of these players' risk, but it's a fun conversation that can help you figure how to build your 2026 fantasy football team. Plus we'll report on the great Portland book event for Pound Foolish, and reflect on the NFL news of the day. Guest: Jeff Erickson of Rotowire.

 

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Jeff's Safe Players For 2026:

5. Derrick Henry

4. DeVonta Smith

3. D'Andre Swift

2. Harold Fannin

1. Dak Prescott

 

Chris's Safe Players For 2026:

5. Saquon Barkley

4. A.J. Brown

3. Travis Etienne

2. Ladd McConkey

1. Jaylen Warren


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