Rapid Fire Answering Fantasy Football Questions | September Edition

Matt Harmon characterizes Amon-Ra St. Brown as an elite player who serves as the focal point of the Lions' offense and should never have his target volume reduced.

Matt Harmon highlights Antonio Williams as an emerging player who is earning targets and deserves more opportunities, noting that his emergence is shaving targets off Terry McLaurin.

Matt Harmon is not worried about Chris Olave's target share, noting he is second in the NFL in targets and playing like a top-10 receiver with excellent chemistry with Tyler Shuck. Harmon emphasizes that the team is not pushing Jordan Tyson to take targets away from Olave.

Matt Harmon advises keeping expectations in check for the fifth-round rookie, noting he missed significant camp time due to injury. Harmon views him as a long-term dynasty stash who likely needs Xavier Worthy or Rasheed Rice to flop or move on to earn a starting role, emphasizing that fifth-round rookies rarely start immediately.

Matt Harmon confirms that Demario Douglas remains the primary slot receiver for the team despite other shifts in the receiving corps.

Matt Harmon recommends exploring a buy-low trade for Drake London, noting that while the quarterback play has been 'abominably bad,' London has shown better chemistry with Michael Penix Jr. in the past. However, Harmon expresses concern over London's usage, noting his slot rate is down significantly with him playing outside on 80% of snaps compared to his more effective slot role previously.

Matt Harmon notes that Jack Besh is an effective big slot receiver and a good blocker, but his lack of elite speed creates a ceiling for his usage and snap count, particularly in two-receiver sets. Harmon believes Besh would be a better outside Z receiver option than Jaylen Naylor.

Matt Harmon describes Jameson Williams as a volatile player who is not an elite route runner but possesses elite speed for big plays; he expects Williams to finish near his ADP despite a rocky, inconsistent path. Harmon notes he will never be highly consistent in targets due to his specific skill set, with production dependent on the health of teammates like Sam LaPorta and Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Matt Harmon warns against assuming Jordan Tyson will return as a fully operational player due to a persistent hamstring issue. The Saints are prioritizing his long-term career health for 2027 and beyond, meaning his return will likely impact secondary players like Juwan Johnson or Devon Vele rather than Chris Olave.

Matt Harmon suggests that Juwan Johnson is a candidate to lose target share once Jordan Tyson returns to the Saints' lineup.

Matt Harmon highlights Khalif Raymond as the primary beneficiary of short-route opportunities in the Bears' offense, noting his reliability when the quarterback is under pressure.

Matt Harmon notes that Kayshon Boutte is utilized as the movement Z receiver and currently leads the team in routes run.

Matt Harmon observes that Kyle Williams saw increased playing time in Week 2, though he remains primarily a reserve outside receiver for the team.

Matt Harmon notes that Marvin Harrison Jr. has struggled significantly with separation in his first two games, effectively acting as a 'sacrificial X' receiver. While Harmon rejects the 'lazy' narrative and believes the viral clips of poor route running are cherry-picked, he acknowledges the player is not currently integrated into the game plan and must earn better usage from the new coaching staff.

Matt Harmon uses Puka Nacua as a historical outlier to temper expectations for fifth-round rookies like Cyrus Allen, noting that immediate production is rare.

Matt Harmon identifies Rasheed Rice as a player whose potential failure or departure would be a prerequisite for Cyrus Allen to ascend to a starting role.

Matt Harmon notes that Rome Odunze looked good in week two, playing on nearly all packages and running routes on 93% of dropbacks, establishing himself as the lead receiver in heavy personnel.

Matt Harmon notes a significant positive shift in Romeo Doubs' role, as he earned a route on 74% of dropbacks in Week 2 and played 91% of his snaps on the outside. Harmon emphasizes that this is the correct usage for Doubs, who previously struggled in a slot-heavy role, and highlights his impressive 4.8 yards per route run and more confident, decisive play.

Matt Harmon notes that Sam LaPorta dominates targets in the Lions' offense, and his presence on the field correlates with target distribution shifts that impact Jameson Williams. Harmon suggests that LaPorta's target share would likely increase if Williams were removed from the field.

Matt Harmon believes Stefon Diggs is the favorite to lead the Commanders in receiving, noting he has shown no signs of decline despite his injury history and has outperformed Terry McLaurin in targets and production so far.

Matt Harmon is concerned about McLaurin due to Jayden Daniels' injury, the presence of Stefon Diggs, and the emergence of Antonio Williams, which collectively push McLaurin into a more volatile, X-heavy role.

Matt Harmon dismisses the idea that Tom Kennedy would see increased playing time or targets in the Lions' offense, even if other receivers were sidelined.

Matt Harmon describes Trey Tucker as 'very good' and notes that he is a pending free agent, suggesting the team might look to add more receiver talent in the upcoming draft.

Matt Harmon identifies Xavier Worthy as a player whose potential failure or departure would be a prerequisite for Cyrus Allen to ascend to a starting role.