Recency bias can derail a fantasy roster. Managers chase a player like Emeka Egbuka after a hot streak—his 102.4 points over five games—only to see 42 others outscore him. The same happens with Travis Etienne Jr., who fell in 2024 but rebounded when the Jaguars’ offense improved.

Position runs in the draft often lure managers into late‑round over‑picks. When Josh Allen is drafted, followed by Jayden Daniels, Lamar Jackson, and Drake Maye in quick succession, a team may choose a decent quarterback like a fine option but sacrifice a must‑have WR2 such as Tetairoa Mc Millan.

Insuring running backs is a costly habit. Drafting an Isiah Pacheco backup for Jahmyr Gibbs rarely pays off; only 10 of 34 insurance backs outscored their starters. Instead, target late‑round sleepers like Jonathon Brooks who could become a starter and offer better upside.

Bye weeks require balance. Drafting too many players with early byes, such as a Week 6 pair, forces you to play without a solid backup. Protect your lineup by keeping no more than five common‑bye players and stream defenses while prioritizing a kicker with long‑range potential, as seen with Ka'imi Fairbairn.