Players to consider as potential first-round Fantasy Football busts this season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:19 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
As Fantasy Football drafts approach, experts highlight potential busts among expected first-round picks. Saquon Barkley, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Ashton Jeanty, and Malik Nabers performed below expectations last season, raising concerns for their future performance. New roles and changes in team dynamics may impact their prospects for the upcoming season. Analysts urge caution in selecting these players based on historical data and current trends.
- •Saquon Barkley finished as RB15 after being drafted No. 3 overall.
- •Justin Jefferson ended as WR32, impacted by quarterback play.
- •CeeDee Lamb suffered a high-ankle sprain, finishing as WR12.
- •Ashton Jeanty underperformed as a rookie, finishing as RB16.
- •Malik Nabers played only four games due to a torn ACL.
- 1:19 AMCBS Sports — The bust case for every first-round Fantasy Football draft pick: You may want to think twice about these picks
"Not every great player is going to have a great Fantasy season.
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