Andrew Erickson· Aug 23, 2026
Erickson argues Davante Adams is priced as a low-end WR2 but is likely to decline due to age, touchdown regression and falling efficiency.
“Adams is far more likely to fall off than to replicate what he did last year.”
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- Fantasy Bust CallsDavante AdamsLos Angeles RamsAug 23, 2026
Davante Adams to fall short of his draft cost (low-end fantasy football WR2)
“The FantasyPros ECR is pricing Davante Adams as a low-end fantasy football WR2... it's easy to recognize that Adams is far more likely to fall off than to replicate what he did last year.”
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