"Upside" is defined as "the positive or favorable aspect of something." On the flip side, "risk" is defined as "a situation involving exposure to danger." Fantasy fans will encounter both in drafts, and deciding to go with the upside or take a risk can be the difference between a team that contends for a title or is a cellar dweller.
With that in mind, here’s my look at the players with the biggest risk or upside in each of the first 10 rounds based on the ADP from Fantasy Football Calculator.
ROUND 1
Biggest upside: Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings (1.04): If you're a projected first-round choice, you've already proven your worth in the stat sheets. But out of all the top picks, Jefferson might have the highest upside. Based on his amazing stats in his first two NFL seasons, that might be hard to understand, but playing in the Vikings' pass-heavy attack could push him past Cooper Kupp this season.
Biggest risk: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Panthers (1.02): McCaffrey is the biggest risk in fantasy football this season. He's played in just 10 combined games during the last two years due to injuries, yet he's still picked second overall in most fantasy drafts. That's because he's averaged nearly 26 fantasy points per game over the last four seasons (42 games). CMC is your main man if you're not afraid of risk.
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