Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Emmanuel Wilson is profiled as a potential short-yardage and goal-line back in Seattle's backfield. Ian Hartitz notes Wilson's physical profile ("big, big dude") as fitting for goal-line duties, though the team did not invest heavily in him financially. Hartitz frames this as the "overthinking guy" perspective—acknowledging the role possibility while expressing skepticism about whether Seattle will actually deploy him in high-value situations.

George Holani is positioned as a pass-down specialist in Seattle's backfield. The Seahawks retained him in the pass-down role even after Zach Charbonnet's injury, though his playoff usage was minimal (10 combined carries and targets in the NFC Championship and Super Bowl). With Kenneth Walker gone and another year of organizational trust, Holani could maintain his pass-down role, though Ian Hartitz frames this as the "overthinking guy" perspective—implying skepticism about his fantasy relevance despite the role clarity.

Ian Hartitz identifies Jadarian Price as a draft target with workhorse potential in Seattle's backfield following Kenneth Walker's departure and Zach Charbonnet's injury. Price played behind Jeremiah Love at Notre Dame with limited pass-catching experience at the collegiate level. Hartitz frames him as a first-round pick in an offense without its top two running backs from the prior season, noting he could "scream up draft boards" if Seattle confirms him as the primary running back.

Ian Hartitz projects DeVonta Smith for a career year following AJ Brown's departure; Smith will transition from overqualified #2 receiver to true #1 in the Eagles offense, paralleling JSN's breakout when DK Metcalf left Seattle. Smith has already proven as a strong fantasy asset in the #2 role; the Eagles have the easiest fantasy schedule for receivers this season across all positions.

Ian Hartitz is fading Davante Adams in 2024 due to age cliff concerns; Adams is 33 now and turns 34 in December, a threshold where receivers historically don't produce big seasons. Despite acknowledging Adams' elite red zone production and overall talent, Hartitz has reduced draft priority on Adams and is holding dynasty bags while waiting to see what the Rams can get out of them. The Rams' reported pursuit of other receivers (A.J. Brown, Stefon Diggs) adds uncertainty to Adams' role.

Zachariah Branch was a former number one wide receiver in his class who showed elite athleticism early at USC with a punt return touchdown, though the Lincoln Riley offense couldn't quite figure out how to utilize him.

McKechnie believes the Bengals might throw for 5,000 yards this year if Joe Burrow is healthy.

Mitchell Tinsley is jokingly referenced as having ruined the host's Thanksgiving last year with a performance against the Ravens.

AJ Barner was drafted to round out the roster.

Fernando Mendoza was drafted in round 14 as part of filling out the quarterback room.

Trey Tucker was drafted in round 13 as part of filling out the quarterback room.

CJ Stroud was drafted in round 12 and stacked with Jaden Higgins, described as a good move to complete a Houston stack.

Jaden Higgins was drafted in round 11 and stacked with CJ Stroud, described as a good move to complete a Houston stack.

Cam Ward was stacked with Juan Dale Robinson as part of the draft strategy.

Bryce Young was stacked with Jaylen Coker as part of the draft strategy.

Jaylen Coker was used as part of a stacking strategy with Bryce Young in the draft.

The host had hopes that Brock Purdy would fall in the draft, but he did not fall as expected.

Pat Freiermuth was drafted to round out the roster.

A.J. Barner was drafted to round out the roster.

Fernando Mendoza was drafted in round 14 to fill out the quarterback room.

Trey Tucker was drafted in round 13 to fill out the quarterback room.

C.J. Stroud was drafted in round 12 to stack with Jaden Higgins, described as a good move.

Jaden Higgins was drafted in round 11 to stack with CJ Stroud, described as a good move.

Brock Purdy was hoped to fall to the team but was taken before their pick.

Bo Nix was hoped to fall to the team but was taken before their pick.

Jordan Mason was selected in round 10 at a price tag that both analysts really like.

Tucker Kraft is the preferred tight end option, though Harold Fannon offers better value with a two-round discount.

Harold Fannon is liked as a value tight end, offering a full two-round discount versus Tucker Kraft.

Romeo Doubs is a player the analyst is neutral on and won't draft unless already having Drake Maye, describing the profile as not exciting.

Travis Hunter is mentioned as a dart option after round nine, but the analyst prefers having at least four wide receivers before round nine.

Ricky Pearsall was selected in round eight as part of loading out the wide receiver room.

DK Metcalf was selected in round seven as part of loading out the wide receiver room.

Jaylen Hurts was drafted in round six as a stacking buddy with DeVonta Smith.

Jaylen Waddle was drafted in round four as one of the Bama teammates alongside DeVonta Smith.

DeVonta Smith was drafted in round three as one of the Bama teammates, and the analyst loves being able to stack him with Jaylen Hurts.

Kenneth Walker was selected in round two as part of a superhero RB build strategy.

CMC was selected in round one as part of a superhero RB build strategy.

If Mahomes figures out the passing game again after his rushing upside last year, the Chiefs' wide receivers like Worthy and Thornton will look like missed opportunities.

The speaker has drafted too much Darnell Washington, suggesting he's been overvalued or overused in their draft strategy.

Rashad Bateman has been the speaker's favorite round 18 pick, indicating strong value at that draft position.