Fantasy Football Busts: Mike Evans, Alvin Kamara, Kyle Pitts, Jonathon Brooks

Several factors go into building a winning fantasy football team. One of those factors is identifying which players will let your team down and bust. Another is knowing which players have league-winning upside, especially in the later rounds. To help you build an elite fantasy football roster, I will identify the most likely bust candidate and potential league winner for every NFL team.

Today, I give my fantasy football draft busts from the NFC South teams – the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Fantasy Football Draft Busts: NFC South

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Fantasy Football Bust Candidates

Kyle Pitts (ATL): ADP 59.8 | TE6

Many fantasy players have given up on Pitts. He joined Mike Ditka as the only tight ends to have over 1,000 receiving yards in their rookie season. Unfortunately, the former Florida star has been a massive bust over the past two years, averaging only 6.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. After totaling 1,026 receiving yards as a rookie, he had only 1,023 over the past two seasons. While the arrival of Kirk Cousins has given fantasy players hope, Pitts is still the most likely Falcon to bust.

Jonathon Brooks (CAR): ADP 87.7 | RB23

The Panthers don’t have a loaded offense, causing them to lack a clear-bust candidate. However, Brooks could turn into a significant bust as a rookie. He is coming off a torn ACL and might not be ready for the start of training camp later this month. While the former Texas star should play in Week 1, the team will likely limit his workload early in the year. Brooks could have an outstanding rookie year, but fantasy players should temper their expectations, especially if his ADP continues to rise.

Alvin Kamara (NO): ADP 76.9 | RB18

Over 17% of Kamara’s half-point PPR fantasy points the past two years were from receptions, while 47.4% came in the passing game. The veteran was once an explosive running back, averaging five yards per rushing attempt over the first four seasons of his career. Unfortunately, he has averaged four or fewer yards per rushing attempt in three consecutive years. More importantly, Kamara has lost his role at the goal line, totaling 11 rushing touchdowns over the past three seasons after having a career-high 16 in 2020.

Mike Evans (TB): ADP 23.3 | WR17

Evans was the WR5 last season, averaging 14.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, the veteran led the league with 13 receiving touchdowns, making it the third time in the past four years that he had 13 or more scores. However, Evans could regress this season. The Buccaneers improved their receiving core this offseason, spending a third-round pick on Jalen McMillan. He will push Chris Godwin back into his natural position in the slot. While Evans is a solid selection, he is slightly overpriced as a late second-round pick.

Busts & League Winners AFC: East | North | South | West
Busts & League Winners NFC: East | North