Flier
Gamble on a risky player
Example
I took a flier on Gordon and he ended up playing as my WR1 for most of the season
Related Slang
| Sleeper | A player drafted late but exceeds expectations |
| Bust | A player who does not perform well |
| ADP | Average draft position |
| IDP | Individual defensive player |
| Auction draft | A fantasy sports draft where owners bid on players |
| Snake draft | Draft where the last pick in one round is the first in the next |
| Waiver hawk | A fantasy sports owner who patrols the waiver wire |
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A flier is a term that refers to a gamble on a person who has high potential but comes with risks. It is commonly used in sports, especially fantasy football (FFB).
In general use, the term may be used on a person who has questionable character traits but could still be redeemed. It could be a troubled teenager, homeless adult, or and addict.
In fantasy sports, like FFB, it describes a player that has potential but comes with some faults, such as being injury prone, lacking experience, or behind a more talented player. A fantasy owner takes a flier when they draft someone higher than his ADP or picks up a risky player from the waiver wire or free agency.