Film Room Zeroes For 2026 & Luther Burden Injury

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.