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Fantasy Football 2019: Saquon Barkley and Safest Players to Draft No. 1

The elation of holding the No. 1 pick in your fantasy football can swiftly turn to apprehension and nervousness when the league's draft day is approaching.

What if I mess up this selection? That could ruin my entire season! Look at 2018 when Le'Veon Bell didn't play a single snap!

Sometimes, the best players aren't always the safest selection. Fortunately, though, that doesn't look like the case in a 2019 class led by New York Giants star Saquon Barkley.

If your league uses standard or full point-per-reception scoring, a pass-catching running back will always be the best choice at No.