Flyer
Gamble on a risky player
Example
I'm gonna take a flyer on the Dallas defense cuz they have a favorable matchup
Related Slang
| Flier | Gamble on a risky player |
| 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 flyer is a term for when you take a gamble on a person who has high potential. It is commonly used in sports, especially fantasy football (FFB). The term may also be spelled as flier.
In general use, the term often refers to a person who has questionable character traits but could still be redeemed and make a contribution. A flyer could be a troubled teenager, homeless adult, or and addict.
In fantasy sports, the term describes a risky player that has potential but has a downside. The player may be injury prone, lack experience, or be stuck behind a more talented player. A fantasy owner would take a flyer when he drafts someone higher than his ADP or picks up a player from the waiver wire or free agency.