Harris Fantasy Football Podcast My Most Drafted Players & Week 1 Waivers
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Sep 2, 2025 As the NFL season kicks off, excitement runs high but predictions remain shaky. The discussion includes injury updates affecting key players and their fantasy implications. Strategies for drafting and navigating the waiver wire are unveiled, aiming to enhance roster strength. A focus on the evolving dynamics of NFL backfields paves the way for analyzing lesser-known players and rookies, promoting thoughtful evaluations. Tips for post-draft strategies and the unpredictability of early rankings round out the insights, making for a captivating start to the season.
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Preseason Observations Mislead
- Predicting NFL roles pre-season is very unreliable because practices and joint sessions don't replicate real tackling or game conditions.
- Christopher Harris plans to keep season ranks similar to week-one ranks to avoid overreacting to thin pre-season signals.
Don't Start Unclear Actives
- Avoid forcing players with uncertain Week 1 statuses into lineups just because they're active in dress runs and practices.
- Christopher Harris recommends ranking uncertain players lower and starting safer options until roles are clear.
Camp Moves Reshaped Backfields
- Training camp injuries and cuts reshaped several backfields, like the Dolphins where backups suddenly changed after injuries.
- Christopher Harris highlights Ollie Gordon and Jeff Wilson practice-squad status as key Week 1 storylines.