Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on Mecole Hardman

Scattered usage (33 out wide, 14 slot, 3 backfield) limits consistency despite favorable coverage.

Ranked WR20 for Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. In Week 1, he was moved all around the formation with 33 snaps out wide, 14 in the slot, and 3 in the backfield. He couldn't quite connect with Baker Mayfield on a deep shot early in the game. Denzel Ward typically doesn't shadow individual receivers (85% left corner snaps last season, 81% in Week 1), so Hardman should avoid direct coverage from Ward, but the scattered usage pattern raises concerns about role clarity.

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