Jamey's do not draft list: 12 players to avoid in Fantasy Football

Key Points:

• Several players initially considered busts for the 2026 fantasy football season have seen their outlooks improve due to injuries to teammates or changes in average draft position, including Travis Etienne, Malik Nabers, Tetairoa McMillan, Davante Adams, Jameson Williams, Chris Olave, and Jaylen Waddle.
• Travis Etienne's value has increased due to Alvin Kamara's sprained MCL, suggesting Etienne could warrant a Round 3 pick, while Malik Nabers is on track to start the season after recovering from a major knee injury, making him a solid Round 3 pick as a high-end No. 2 receiver.
• Notable players still considered busts at their current CBS Sports average draft positions include Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, Ashton Jeanty, Jeremiyah Love, Cam Skattebo, TreVeyon Henderson, Mike Evans, Courtland Sutton, Alec Pierce, DK Metcalf, and Harold Fannin Jr., with concerns ranging from injuries and workload to team changes and competition for targets.
• Patrick Mahomes is expected to be less mobile post-ACL injury, reducing his fantasy upside despite being drafted around QB13; Christian McCaffrey carries injury risk after heavy usage in 2025; and De'Von Achane may see reduced receiving production due to a new quarterback with a lower target rate to running backs.
• The article advises fantasy managers to be cautious and consider alternative players with similar or better value at comparable draft positions, highlighting the importance of injury status, team dynamics, and projected workloads in draft decisions for the 2026 season.