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RB Najee Harris, PIT (1 Viewer)
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GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Najee Harris aggravated Lis Franc injury?
If so, that’s really not good. Seems like a pretty good chance he’ll be hobbled all year.
If so, that’s really not good. Seems like a pretty good chance he’ll be hobbled all year.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I feel so blessed to be in the presence of great doctorness.
LawFitz
Footballguy
Injuries I don't **** with come draft/trade/pickup time every year:
- Groin
- Turf Toe
- High Ankle
- Lis Franc
- Hamstring
Players regularly try to keep playing with these (and/or return too early). It rarely works out well unless the player sits out long and proper enough to fully heal - see Devante Adams a couple years ago with the TT. Avoided Najee - who I loved otherwise - on this thought alone. Super nervous right now about Kittle for the same reasons. Best of luck, Najee owners. I hope he sits for a while and you can survive long enough to get him back roaring for the stretch run. Better now than later is one positive here.
- Groin
- Turf Toe
- High Ankle
- Lis Franc
- Hamstring
Players regularly try to keep playing with these (and/or return too early). It rarely works out well unless the player sits out long and proper enough to fully heal - see Devante Adams a couple years ago with the TT. Avoided Najee - who I loved otherwise - on this thought alone. Super nervous right now about Kittle for the same reasons. Best of luck, Najee owners. I hope he sits for a while and you can survive long enough to get him back roaring for the stretch run. Better now than later is one positive here.
hamsterdam
Footballguy
I'm seeing that the LF was on his left foot, and the right foot / ankle / leg is the one he hurt yesterday.
Nothing is confirmed but I'm hoping it's the latter.
Amused to Death
Footballguy
Due to a scheduling conflict, my son had to help me draft one of my leagues as we were driving. He had my phone and the Yahoo app.
Son: OK, you're up
Me: who's my top rated remaining player?
Son: Najee Harris
Me: No, skip him. who's next?
Son: Um, Justin Jefferson
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Tests today on Steelers’ RB Najee Harris’ foot injury came back negative and there is a belief that, according to a source, he “should be good to go” Sunday vs. the Patriots.
zamboni
Footballguy
A belief according to a source - sounds definitive.
EBF
Footballguy
I don't mean to kick a man when he's down, but feels like people jumped the gun a bit with him. Modest rookie year and suddenly he's the RB2 in dynasty? The sophomore love affairs are always a perilous thing. Sometimes you get a Jonathan Taylor and sometimes you get a Kevin Jones. The prices are often skewed towards the most optimistic outcome. I liked, but didn't love Najee as a draft prospect. Felt he was basically the B+ version of Steven Jackson. The problem is that people have been valuing him as if he's exactly Steven Jackson. Even at 100% I feel he's closer to merely a good starter than exceptional.
Hoping he's not bothered by this injury though. Injuries are the worst part of FF hands down.
Hoping he's not bothered by this injury though. Injuries are the worst part of FF hands down.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
God himself couldn’t average 4.5-5 YPC with that line
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Could be back as soon as Sunday but it is rare for NFL RBs to stay healthy for the entire season.
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Harris could return as soon as Sunday
rschroeder1
Footballguy
I drafted him in one league of three, for transparency.
In his rookie year, he tied for the lead league in targets and was second in carries. For .5 PPR, he finished as RB4. Factoring in games lost to injury to other RBs, if you want to average out points/game, he's still in the top 8.
I don't think he's perfect, but volume-heavy RB who own a backfield are hard to come by. I might regret my choice in the end, but I am not going to fault the logic behind the decision at least.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
This. Anyone that has watched the Steelers over the past two years can see the offensive line is pitiful.
Not only can’t they open a hole they are routinely pushed backwards and the RB is getting hit almost as soon as they get the ball.
Tomlin and Colbert have done a good job assembling a pretty good defense and offensive skill players but it has come at the expense of the offensive line.
It has to be the top priority for next season but in the meantime Harris (and anyone else they put back there) are pretty much on their own.
crushedspirit
Footballguy
The warning signs were there. The line can't be masked by Ben anymore, and Trubisky will not target him 94 times.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Tomlin said that Harris is very optimistic for playing this week but he will have to prove in practice that he is ready. I know that doesn't add much clarity to the situation this week but it pretty much confirms the injury is not considered serious.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Official report from the Steelers regarding TJ Watt: partial torn pec, will require rehab but no surgery. He is expected to be out 4-6 weeks.
Sunday Gravy
Footballguy
Did I hear right that this wasn't a foot issue? Thought I saw the MRI was for his knee.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
I’m starting him with (no) confidence.
Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
When I saw it live, I thought high ankle sprain.
Me too. And I heard reports it's a mild high ankle sprain. But those reports aren't super credible.
TZMarkie
Footballguy
I'm surprised that the majority of the board seems to be discounting Jaylen Warren. (Not that he will take over Najee's role, I'm leaning more towards a handcuff)
I had a high ankle sprain several years ago, and it bothered me for literally months.
That combined with Harris supposedly suffering a Lisfranc in training camp............. That was "hushed up" for weeks.
Any RB can get hurt at any time, but when multiple things start to be a concern, then I lean towards handcuffing in these scenarios.
I really don't see much value to Warren currently, but if Harris starts missing time or is shut down, then he is definitely a back I want on my bench.
The volume should be there, and he has several decent matchups near the end of the fantasy season too.
I only have him stashed in 1/3 redraft leagues, but I'm looking for ways to add him in the others.
I had a high ankle sprain several years ago, and it bothered me for literally months.
That combined with Harris supposedly suffering a Lisfranc in training camp............. That was "hushed up" for weeks.
Any RB can get hurt at any time, but when multiple things start to be a concern, then I lean towards handcuffing in these scenarios.
I really don't see much value to Warren currently, but if Harris starts missing time or is shut down, then he is definitely a back I want on my bench.
The volume should be there, and he has several decent matchups near the end of the fantasy season too.
I only have him stashed in 1/3 redraft leagues, but I'm looking for ways to add him in the others.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Brooke Pryor
@bepryor
Najee Harris has some pretty extensive tape on the outside of his left cleat
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@bepryor
Najee Harris has some pretty extensive tape on the outside of his left cleat
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fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
So he was not worth his ADP…
He stinks? Trubisky? Combo?
He stinks? Trubisky? Combo?
Sunday Gravy
Footballguy
This might be the worst o line I've ever seen. Maybe worse than last year. I'm almost positive they know and that's why Pickett isn't playing.
Has to be. Trubisky is beyond terrible.
Najee missing holes(some his fault, some not)
Sunday Gravy
Footballguy
That's hard to watch. So indecisive. Looks like Trent Richardson.Najee missing holes(some his fault, some not)
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Alex Kozora
@Alex_Kozora
One note from Steelers' final play last night. Not only did the Browns pad the scoreboard with a fumble recovery TD, it goes down as the first fumble of Najee Harris' regular season career. Went 430 touches without fumbling. His lateral is an odd way to end the streak. #Steelers
@Alex_Kozora
One note from Steelers' final play last night. Not only did the Browns pad the scoreboard with a fumble recovery TD, it goes down as the first fumble of Najee Harris' regular season career. Went 430 touches without fumbling. His lateral is an odd way to end the streak. #Steelers
Wigglytuff's Gruff
Footballguy
People are done with this cat it seems.
Was offered him for Jeff Wilson and Khalil Herbert in a redraft just now. He was on my avoid list but hard to turn down that offer.
Was offered him for Jeff Wilson and Khalil Herbert in a redraft just now. He was on my avoid list but hard to turn down that offer.
Galileo
Footballguy
Now imagine partnering him with Kamara and Montgomery in your fantasy backfield and feel my pain.
Sunday Gravy
Footballguy
He's not startable anymore. ReDraft he's probably a borderline drop.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
…..and he’s not getting any younger. He was old for a rookie when he was drafted. Glad only 1 share.
dipandglide
Footballguy
Najee didn't pass the eyeball test last year, is an older prospect, and was being valued by some as the RB1. Feeling good about flipping him for Hall+ in one league and two '23 1st's in another before the season.
HW_53
Footballguy
Have to imagine the Steelers will draft one, or seven, O-linemen in the upcoming draft which might help Najee's prospects. That is, unless they go typical Steelers and draft a LB and a WR ,1-2. Najee seems like a good dude, and will grind out these ugly games. In dynasty, the sunk cost requires a hold, and to hope for better days.
Statorama
gangster
His trade value right now is obviously ice cold. I waited a week too long, could have probably gotten 50 cents on the dollar before all those "We're gonna use Jaylen Warren more and more" quotes came out. If you're a believer, I can't imagine it would take much to get him.
On the positive side (*knock on wood*) his floor each week is ok. He's not going to give you one of those 2 point stinkers.
I'm holding for now, with the hope that as Pickett gets more comfortable he might see some late season value.
I'd push him as a buy-low candidate. Check in with your Najee owner, maybe he'll take a Josh Reynolds. Maybe your backup TE is better than his starter. Lots of Kickers are injured right now. Buy low.
On the positive side (*knock on wood*) his floor each week is ok. He's not going to give you one of those 2 point stinkers.
I'm holding for now, with the hope that as Pickett gets more comfortable he might see some late season value.
I'd push him as a buy-low candidate. Check in with your Najee owner, maybe he'll take a Josh Reynolds. Maybe your backup TE is better than his starter. Lots of Kickers are injured right now. Buy low.
