Alright, fantasy fiends, listen up! Jamey Eisenberg, the CBS Sports guru, just came out and said what we all need to hear: sometimes you’re wrong, and you gotta own it. He’s been dropping bust lists all season, but things change in the NFL faster than a Kalen DeBoer hiring. Now, he’s pulled four players *off* his previous bust lists, and if you haven’t updated your draft strategy, you’re already behind.
The Running Back Shockwave You Missed
The biggest news hitting the fantasy wires involves Travis Etienne. Eisenberg’s initial worry? Etienne would be sharing too many touches with Alvin Kamara, plus Kellen Moore’s history of not throwing to his running backs. Well, toss that concern aside, at least for a bit. Kamara sprained his MCL on August 18th and could miss the start of the season, if not longer. That means Etienne is now staring down a **hefty workload**! His CBS Sports ADP sits at 40.4, but if Kamara’s out for the first half, Etienne could easily be a Round 3 pick. Yeah, the passing game still might be a question mark, but you can’t argue with volume like that.
Receivers On The Rebound
Two wideouts are also making a comeback from the “bust” conversation. First up is Malik Nabers. We were all concerned about him being ready for Week 1 after tearing his ACL and meniscus in his right knee last year. But guess what? He’s on track! He hasn’t done team drills yet heading into the third week of preseason, but it’s expected soon. As long as there are no setbacks, Nabers is a solid Round 3 pick, a high-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver, even if he’s not a top-tier No. 1 option. His ADP is right where it should be at 33.3.
Then there’s Tetairoa McMillan. Eisenberg still isn’t thrilled about him going in Round 3, but his 44.3 ADP is definitely hard to ignore. Preseason reports of him getting more time in the slot have been spot on, and that’s a huge boost to his fantasy value. Bryce Young might not be the ideal quarterback to truly elevate McMillan’s production, but as a great No. 2 Fantasy receiver, he’s absolutely worth grabbing in Round 4. And hey, if their offensive line can get healthy soon with left tackle Iken Ekwonu (knee) and right tackle Taylor Moton (blood clots) battling injuries, that offense could be a pleasant surprise.
The Veteran With Troubling Numbers (But Still Kicks!)
Finally, there’s the 33-year-old veteran, Davante Adams. Last season was a bit “troubling,” with him catching just 60 passes for 789 yards on 114 targets in 14 games. But don’t forget the man still put up **14 touchdowns**! And he’s scored at least 11 touchdowns in four of the past six seasons across Green Bay, Las Vegas, and the Rams. So while the yardage might be down, the guy still finds the end zone.
The takeaway here is massive: these four guys are off the dreaded bust list. Don’t let old fears blind you when you’re on the clock. Stay flexible, adapt to the news, and snag these players at their updated value.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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