Discover the biggest first-round fantasy football busts from the past six seasons and why Christian McCaffrey headlines 2025’s top bust risk.

Is it worth picking Christian McCaffrey in the first round of your fantasy football draft? That's a question that many people are considering as Week 1 of the regular season approaches. McCaffrey was outstanding for the San Francisco 49ers in 2023,

McLaurin caught 13 of Daniels' 25 touchdown passes and was a frequent recipient of deep balls that became a signature of Daniels' rookie season. Now the pair can continue to operate as one of the most effective pass-and-catch tandems in football.

Running backs used to be the kings of fantasy football, and the first round of drafts was dominated by the position. That's no longer the case, but the position is still an essential part of building a winning roster.

Here’s where you can find all my preseason draft prep content, including sleepers, players to avoid and target at ADP, draft tips, a Giants fantasy preview, and more: Fantasy Football Hub. My RB rankings have undergone changes both large and small in the last month.

Where the likes of Christian McCaffrey and Jared Goff are going in drafts should be far too rich for your blood.

San Francisco boasts plenty of capable backups behind the four-time All-Pro and reigning Offensive Player of the Year.