Harris Fantasy Football Podcast

The host and Cousin Josh discuss the difficulty of drafting both George Pickens and CD Lamb as top-10 wide receivers. The host ranks Pickens 13th, citing concerns about his volatility and the team's target distribution, though he acknowledges the potential for a high-volume passing offense.

The host is lower on Justin Jefferson than the industry consensus, ranking him outside the top 10 wide receivers due to concerns about Kyler Murray's track record of elevating wide receiver performance. While acknowledging Jefferson's talent, the host views the quarterback situation as a significant hurdle to a top-tier finish.

Cousin Josh notes that Keaton Mitchell is significantly faster than O'Marion Hampton and could see more usage than drafters of Hampton would prefer, given Mike McDaniel's historical affinity for speed in his backfield.

The host highlights that Mike McDaniel has alluded to a three-headed backfield monster, suggesting Hampton may not be the featured bell cow that his top-10 ADP implies. The presence of Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal further complicates his path to a true workhorse role.

Cousin Josh and the host agree that O'Marion Hampton is a fade at his current top-10 running back ADP. The host questions his dynamic ability, noting his production was inflated by favorable matchups against the Giants and Cowboys and heavy passing game usage that may not persist with a better offensive line and a less check-down-reliant Justin Herbert.

Brandon identifies Omarion Hampton as a key 'swing player' for the season, noting he is receiving significant hype but questioning his overall dynamism outside of his passing game contributions.

Brandon and Cousin Josh identify Malik Nabers as a player with significant 'swing' potential in the Giants' offense, noting his high ceiling but acknowledging the volatility surrounding the team's situation.

Brandon identifies DJ Moore as a favorite target following his move to Buffalo, comparing his fit with Josh Allen to Stefon Diggs' successful tenure. He believes Moore is currently undervalued in drafts despite the potential for high-end production.

Brandon expresses a preference for Rome Odunze over Luther Burden as the summer progresses, suggesting Odunze could be the primary receiver to emerge in the Chicago offense.

Brandon and Cousin Josh discuss Luther Burden as a 'wish-casting' hype candidate whose value is significantly hampered by a groin injury that threatens his availability for Week 1. They note he struggled to win a starting job as a rookie and has questionable hands.

Cousin Josh expresses concern regarding Jayden Daniels' injury risk compared to Matthew Stafford, specifically citing his playing style as putting him in harm's way.

Cousin Josh views Matthew Stafford as a major value, noting he is being drafted around QB15 despite having top-five potential. He compares the situation to Aaron Rodgers' MVP years where the market doubted him, and argues that Stafford's pocket-passing style makes him safer than mobile quarterbacks like Jayden Daniels.

Cousin Josh mentions Chris Rodriguez as a potential threat to the backfield, though he notes Rodriguez has been mostly inactive during training camp.

Cousin Josh notes that Travis Etienne leaving Jacksonville is viewed by some as a positive for his fantasy outlook, but he remains skeptical of his role and overall standing, ranking him as RB28.

The Broncos drafted Jonah Coleman in the fourth round. Harris notes that he is part of the Denver running back mix, though he admits he does not have a strong read on the rookie's potential yet.

R.J. Harvey is part of the Denver backfield rotation. Harris notes that while Harvey received a 'distracting amount of red zone receiving work' last season, he looked poor as a runner compared to J.K. Dobbins. Harris expects a committee approach involving Harvey, Dobbins, and Jonah Coleman.

J.K. Dobbins limped off the field Monday with a soft tissue injury. While Sean Payton claims he will be fine, Harris remains skeptical given Dobbins' extensive injury history, which includes a ruptured foot ligament, ACL, and Achilles tears. Harris ranks Dobbins as the best player in the Denver backfield when healthy, but notes he is 'held together by orange, navy, and white duct tape' and expects a committee approach.

Christian McCaffrey sat out Monday's practice due to muscle tightness. Harris characterizes this as a 'nothing burger' for most players, but notes it warrants monitoring given McCaffrey's injury history to ensure it does not become a recurring issue.

Alec Pierce is dealing with a lingering ankle issue following March surgery, recently requiring a second platelet-rich plasma injection. Harris notes this creates a risk of him missing significant training camp time, which could impact his conditioning and game readiness. Consequently, Pierce has been downgraded to RB40 in standard and RB43 in PPR formats, making him an eighth-round pick who currently lacks the profile of a reliable fantasy starter.

Kyle Pitts is a 'film room zero' who is not a good player; he rounds off his routes, lacks suddenness, is a liability as a blocker, and had zero plays of 20+ yards after the catch last year. His fantasy production was heavily inflated by one three-touchdown game.

Khalil Herbert is viewed as a more reliable, 'honest' runner than D'Andre Swift because he is willing to run where the play is designed to go, which earned him more red zone touches in the latter half of last season.

D'Andre Swift is a 'film room zero' who is frustrating to roster because he constantly seeks to bounce runs outside rather than taking what is there, making him susceptible to losing his role to more disciplined backs like Khalil Herbert.

Bucky Irving is a sub-200 pound running back who prefers to run inside and make cuts in traffic, which is a dangerous playing style that leads to him getting 'smushed' by defenders.

The source describes Gainwell as a 'faded photocopy' of Bucky Irving, noting that he is currently part of a crowded, split backfield in Tampa Bay that limits the fantasy upside for all involved.

The source classifies Irving as a 'film room zero' due to a loss of his 'home run gear' and a significant decline in yards after contact. Despite his lightning-quick lateral agility, his small frame makes him vulnerable to contact in traffic, and he struggles to escape trouble behind a poor offensive line. The source notes that his injury history (foot/shoulder) is a concern and expects his draft value to decrease in his third season.

The source is skeptical of Harrison, arguing that his tape has not shown the separation or route-running prowess expected of a high-pedigree prospect. While he is a capable contested-catch and jump-ball receiver, the source compares his lack of separation to Quentin Johnston and suggests that current optimism is driven more by draft capital and 'wish-casting' than actual on-field performance. The source prefers Michael Wilson in rankings.

The source ranks Adams as WR17, noting that his previous high-end finish was heavily touchdown-dependent. Adams shows a clear decline in speed and struggles to generate separation on deeper routes, relying almost exclusively on his elite short-area quickness. The source warns of high variance and potential regression, suggesting he is a risky fantasy asset who may struggle to produce without a high touchdown rate.

The source notes that Stowers failed to make significant inroads during his rookie training camp, which retrospectively made the decision to retain Dallas Goedert necessary for the Eagles, despite the team being prepared to move on from the veteran.

The source views Goedert as a 'film room zero' due to a noticeable decline in speed and separation ability. While he finished as a top-five tight end last year, that production was heavily reliant on 11 touchdowns and a high volume of schemed red-zone touches rather than high-volume receiving work. The source notes he is no longer the dangerous seam-stretcher he once was and compares his current trajectory to Brent Celek, suggesting he is unlikely to repeat his high-end fantasy finish.

Harris identifies Cordarrelle Patterson as a 'Film Room Zero,' noting that he is outside his top 50 receivers. Harris argues that Patterson's recent production has been 'donezo' and that his role is gadget-based, random, and not scary at any level, despite the potential for a high-target game.

Jimmy McCormick identifies T.J. Hockenson as a 'Film Room Zero' for 2026, citing a statistical decline and a 'plotting' appearance on film. McCormick argues that Hockenson struggles to separate and that players like Jauan Jennings could be more effective. Harris ranks him 24th among tight ends, noting his speed grade has dropped to a 'C' and that he failed to look like a high-value asset last year.

Reports suggest the Browns may be leaning toward starting Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders, a move Harris views as potentially poor given Watson's contract situation, but he is reporting the current buzz from beat reporters.

Harris explicitly states he will not be drafting Rashad Bateman, dismissing the hype surrounding him despite Matt Harmon's support.

Ty Johnson, the Bills' primary third-down back, suffered an injury that 'didn't sound great.' Harris notes this could open an opportunity for Ray Davis, who has been a deep sleeper for him in the past.

Josh Downs suffered a groin injury, but initial reports indicate it is not a significant concern.

Michael Pittman suffered a leg injury in Steelers camp, but early reports suggest it is minor and precautionary. Harris is monitoring the situation to confirm it remains a non-issue.

Luther Burden suffered a groin injury in camp that is expected to sideline him for about a month, leading Harris to lower his ranking by about a round (WR29 standard, WR27 PPR). Harris dismisses the 'wish casting' of those suggesting he will be fine for Week 1, noting that this injury lowers his range of outcomes and could be a recurring issue during the season.

Harris is increasingly optimistic about Malik Nabers being ready for Week 1, noting that despite missing 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 work, camp observers report he looks excellent. Harris moved him into his top 20 receivers (16 standard, 17 PPR) and top 40 overall, suggesting a third-round draft pick is a strong value for a player with first-round talent, though he cautions against over-drafting him due to the inherent injury risk of his knee.

The source compares James Cook to Breece Hall, noting that while Hall is arguably the better NFL player in terms of pure ability, Cook is currently being drafted higher in fantasy football, making him a more prominent target in current drafts.

The source ranks Breece Hall as the RB13, acknowledging his elite talent as a fast, strong, and elusive 220-pound back who is also a good receiver. While the source admits to being nervous about drafting him in the second round due to last year's frustration, they believe he could easily return value if he reaches 80 targets and 55-60 receptions in a more functional Jets offense with Geno Smith.