Biggest Risks in 2009 Fantasy Football

Do you like to gamble? If so, here are the NFL players who represent the biggest risks in the 2009 fantasy football season. These are players you should definitely avoid if you don’t like walking on the wild side.

QB Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals
He’s coming back from an elbow injury that knocked him out last season. While he’s reportedly healthy, it’s not too difficult to imagine him getting re-injured. On top of that, the top wide receiver on his team is the wideout formerly known as Chad Johnson — enough said.

RB LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
When you think of LaDainian Tomlinson, you don’t think of risk. However, this year, he’s definitely a risk in fantasy football. Even though he looks like he’s lost a step and his health is a question more and more, you would still need to invest a high draft pick to add him to your fantasy team. Are you taking the plunge?

WR Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos
His fantasy stats the last two seasons have been great. But now he’s suspended and there’s no guarantee that he’ll play this year. Is he worth the risk? That’s a question only your nerves can answer.

TE Kellen Winslow, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Last year, Kellen Winslow was highly regarded. But after a bad season and a trade to a run-first squad, he’s a gamble at this point. If you draft Winslow, be sure to draft another decent fantasy football tight end as insurance.