Just because a player is listed as a “fade” doesn’t mean they are automatic sits. As the old adage goes, “Always start your studs.” What a “bust” designation does mean, however, is that you’ll want to consider higher upside options in the flex.
Heading into Week 3 with some big-time injuries to your fantasy football stars, it can feel like there’s no player you truly can afford to sit. However, identifying players who might have a down week (even if you do have to start them) can help inform the decisions you make elsewhere in your lineup.