The 15 Most Controversial Players in Fantasy and Why You Should Take a Closer Look at These 45 Options

Shawn Siegele
July 1, 2025

Shawn Siegele breaks down the 15 most controversial players in fantasy football, talks about his favorite selections, and explains his own picks, all within the context of one of his favorite annual drafts.

Pat Thorman’s MFL10 of Death is into its 12th year, and while the cast has subtly changed over the years, one thing stays the same. Pat assembles 11 of the best analysts in fantasy, and I also get to participate.

Today’s exercise will use this event as the framework for three articles in one:

The 15 Most Controversial Players in Fantasy
Why These 15 Players Make Up the Best Picks in Every Round
15 Harebrained Selections To Beat Even the Toughest Rooms

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Shawn Siegele

Author of the original Zero RB article and 2013 NFFC Primetime Grand Champion. 11-time main event league winner. 2015, 2017, 2018 titles in MFL10 of Death.

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