Alright, folks, let’s dive into this whole Najee Harris fantasy football thing. I’ve been tinkering with my lineups, and like many of you, I was scratching my head about Harris. Is he the real deal, or is he gonna be a bust?
So, first thing I did was look at his stats from last year. Okay, he got a ton of touches. Like, a LOT. That’s usually good, right? Means the team trusts him. But, the yards per carry? Not so amazing. Made me a little nervous.
Digging Deeper
Then, I started watching some game footage. Didn’t just want numbers, wanted to see how he was running. He’s a big dude, no doubt. Seemed to run hard, break some tackles. But that offensive line… yikes. Looked like they were getting pushed around a lot.
I compared his situation to some other running backs. You know, the guys everyone’s saying are “must-haves.” Were their teams better? Did they have better blocking? The answer, for the most part, was yeah. Started to see why some folks were down on Harris.
The Online Chatter
Next, I hit up some fantasy football forums and message boards. Wanted to see what the “experts” (and the regular Joes like me) were saying. It was a mixed bag, for sure. Some people were all-in on Harris, saying the volume alone makes him valuable. Others were screaming “stay away!”
- Pros: Tons of carries, goal-line work, potential for improvement.
- Cons: Shaky offensive line, low yards per carry, lots of competition for touches in the passing game.
My Gut Feeling (and Final Decision)
After all that, I had to make a call. I actually ended up drafting him in one of my leagues, but it was a later round. I figured, for the price, the potential upside was worth the risk. In another league, I passed on him. Someone else snagged him, and honestly, I wasn’t too upset about it.
So, is Najee Harris a good fantasy pick? It’s… complicated. He’s not a slam dunk, that’s for sure. But if you can get him at the right value, he could pay off. Just don’t expect him to be a top-5 running back, at least not this year.
You have to consider the risk, and whether he’s really worth the trouble.
