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TE Harold Fannin Jr., CLE (19 Viewers)
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RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
I’d personally never bench Warren.
MCFootball123
Footballguy
Posting from a phone in a loud airport doesn't help anything
I believe Fannin is NOT a fluke. He looks like he has lead in his boots, but when you turn on the tape last week and look at his Bowling Green highlights every time he gets the ball it just works.
Warren is set and forget for me
Kittle owner here. Grabbed Fannin first and also was able to get H. Henry. Hoping this 1-2 punch can hold me over until Kittle returns.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I thought I spent a lot at 30% in a league where Kittle was my only TE.
zamboni
Footballguy
Not to throw cold water, but I think the Fannin optimism may be a bit overboard based on week 1. Not saying he doesn’t have talent, but he’s still a rookie, the second TE alongside a pretty good one in Njoku, and also competing for targets with Jeudy and Tillman. If Flacco is throwing the ball 40+ times a game, there should be enough for all to eat - but can’t bank on that.
pinkstapler
Footballguy
I got him 20% in two leagues and 30% in another league I had Kittle so I nervously spent up. I missed on him in a league outbid by someone who threw 40% at him (they also spent 40% on Boutte, so as much as I advocate spending hard early in the season to get your guys, leaving yourself with 20% budget after week 1 is a bold move).
pinkstapler
Footballguy
Despite my optimism on Fannin, I think this is a reasonable take. Part of my optimism though is baked in to the belief that after watching the Browns week 1, I believe they will happily start Flacco all season long if they can. Seems Stefanski had a plan in the draft and through his other roster moves for this season, and my guess is it was to tailor things to Flacco and his style/abilities. Especially after randomly drafting Sheduer, and then trading away Pickett. Of course if Flacco starts throwing picks and has 2-3 horrid games in a row that could change. But I'm less worried about him getting benched just so they can "see what they have" in Gabriel or Sheduer this year. Which IMO is a good thing for Fannin (probably all their receivers tbh)
Hartliner
Footballguy
The UnderdogGuys seemed to love him and project him at mid TE1 ROS.
I think inseason trades are rare but if Browns want they can offload D. Njoku and start getting this rebuild underway.
With Flacco as QB1 I think its just biding their time.
Underdog Talking points that led me to pull trigger are:
Weakest WR core in league? the slot receiver Isaiah Bond is a UDFA and immediately starts for them. The comp bar is low. Fannin beats this guy and basically is free to take these routes.
The usage of him being everywhere. Lined up in slot wr, te, hb,fb, even wildcat qb.
He did well and was there on 72% of snaps.
I think inseason trades are rare but if Browns want they can offload D. Njoku and start getting this rebuild underway.
With Flacco as QB1 I think its just biding their time.
Underdog Talking points that led me to pull trigger are:
Weakest WR core in league? the slot receiver Isaiah Bond is a UDFA and immediately starts for them. The comp bar is low. Fannin beats this guy and basically is free to take these routes.
The usage of him being everywhere. Lined up in slot wr, te, hb,fb, even wildcat qb.
He did well and was there on 72% of snaps.
Hartliner
Footballguy
I will counter pessimism.
Week 1 is the time to spend the faab.
No RBs, some so so WRs but this TE is loud and clear the standout.
Hunter Henry and Juwan Johnson been there done that, this rookie is a mystery box of untold upside.
I want to have whatever is in the box! <sfw simpsons clip>
Week 1 is the time to spend the faab.
No RBs, some so so WRs but this TE is loud and clear the standout.
Hunter Henry and Juwan Johnson been there done that, this rookie is a mystery box of untold upside.
I want to have whatever is in the box! <sfw simpsons clip>
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Totally. I always spend most of my FAAB weeks 1-3. That's when players we missed from all the off season chatter come up. With all the apps, videos and podcasts its really easy for an average fantasy player to do well. There are always a few Gems that "experts" miss because coaches keeps things hush hush and these guys can win you championships if you are able to steal them off waivers.I will counter pessimism.
Week 1 is the time to spend the faab.
No RBs, some so so WRs but this TE is loud and clear the standout.
Hunter Henry and Juwan Johnson been there done that, this rookie is a mystery box of untold upside.
I want to have whatever is in the box!
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These are a few examples of these types of players over the years that I can remember off the top of my head. It's worked for me !!
Jordan Mason 2024 (Won a championship)
Puka Nacua 2023
James Robinson 2021 (Made Finals)
Jordan Howard 2016 (Won 2 championships)
Keenan Allen 2013 (Made Finals)
Alred Morris 2012 (Won a Championship)
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RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
I feel like this thread is the new Bill thread lol. People are getting around Fannin like crazy in the fantasy community.
It’s not pessimism when and how much FAAB is spent but it’s knowing at the end of the year there is always a ton of new players due to injury, trying out the new guy, etc.
To each their own, but some dry powder is usually needed for an end of season run.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
These are the kind of guys I prefer bidding on this time of the year vs. old vets who are "reliable" yet unspectacular. I play to win and if Fannin builds off of last week's performance I rather gamble on him than the likes of Hunter Henry for example. To each their own.
Drake Hater
Footballguy
Can't believe I just got this guy for free on waivers. Happy that others are sleeping on him.
MCFootball123
Footballguy
Couldn't agree more with the upside takes. Is there a chance be busts? Sure.
But isn't it probably a better bet to be excited by a guy who set an all time NCAA record for most receiving yards by a tight end in his Junior season? And then kills it all camp. And in his first game in the NFL as a rookie he leads the team in targets and sets another all time record for most receptions by a rookie in his first game?
But isn't it probably a better bet to be excited by a guy who set an all time NCAA record for most receiving yards by a tight end in his Junior season? And then kills it all camp. And in his first game in the NFL as a rookie he leads the team in targets and sets another all time record for most receptions by a rookie in his first game?
Right .. and than took snaps at RB, played in the slot, and at TE. 72% snap with a team leading 21.4% target share. Hard not to be excited. Hope it continues. Either way it's totally worth a flier
While I agree he is dealing with those guys and the Browns aren't going to run that many plays each week, I disagree with throwing cold water on the optimism because of how he was used. It wasn't just that he got target it was the way he got the targets. He was a focus on many of those plays. They have schemed him to get touches from game 1. I don't see that necessarily changing and that is the value he brings. He should have a high floor and at the TE position that means he is top 10 at a minumum. It doesn't take much more to get into the top 5. A few TD's sprinkled in to his high floor and he is there.
Insein
Footballguy
I thought that was family guy.
"Sure a boats good but the mystery box could be anything. It could even be a boat!"
And clicking the link I now remember the original.
massraider
Footballguy
The one thing you any pessimism cannot get around was the usage. They schemed touches for him, a 3rd round rookie TE. He ran the ball from wildcat formation in his first game! It was kind of wild how much they used him.
Leaving the player aside, and what anyone thought about him before the season, fantasy owners needed to sit up and pay attention when ANY player gets that kind of action right off the bat
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
Got him for 18%. Next closest were 9% and 8%. Dropped Andrews for him (Andrews might be cooked, Likely coming back). Fannin seems to have a decent floor for a TE if he's lining up everywhere, with the potential for big boom weeks. That's what I'm looking for at TE.
Statorama
Footballguy
He was the darling of our waiver week - highest bid - I missed him by a few bucks.
That said, I'm also trying to get Njoku as a buy low.
massraider
Footballguy
Highest target shares for a rookie TE in Week 1 over the past 20 years...
Tyler Warren 2025 (31%)
Brock Bowers 2024 (25%)
Kyle Pitts 2021 (24.2%)
TJ Hockenson 2019 (22%)
Vernon Davis 2006 (21.7%)
Harold Fannin 2025 (21.4%)
George Kittle 2017 (17.1%)
Sam LaPorta 2023 (15.6%)
This is what I call A Good Sign
Tyler Warren 2025 (31%)
Brock Bowers 2024 (25%)
Kyle Pitts 2021 (24.2%)
TJ Hockenson 2019 (22%)
Vernon Davis 2006 (21.7%)
Harold Fannin 2025 (21.4%)
George Kittle 2017 (17.1%)
Sam LaPorta 2023 (15.6%)
This is what I call A Good Sign
Hartliner
Footballguy
This is great combo. I got Pitts and Fannin, trying to figure a way to get Juwan too for trade bait.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Pretty great group and especially interesting if you look at their draft slots as well.
I got Fannin in leagues where I have Warren. Which is almost every one. I really hope it’s not an Isaiah Likely (one hit wonder) thing. If not, I’ll unload that wallet and try again next week lol.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
The plan was that this guy would be used a ton.
Rookie TEs typically don’t get the sort of usage Fannin is getting.
I can see why he’s a fantasy phenomena.
I don’t think this is a fluke.
Can he keep it up?
He was an Ironman in college and looked like a man amongst boys.
The QB situation is another variable.
Have no idea how that plays out.
He might be able to be high production rookie TE even factoring in uncertainty at quarterback.
Rookie TEs typically don’t get the sort of usage Fannin is getting.
I can see why he’s a fantasy phenomena.
I don’t think this is a fluke.
Can he keep it up?
He was an Ironman in college and looked like a man amongst boys.
The QB situation is another variable.
Have no idea how that plays out.
He might be able to be high production rookie TE even factoring in uncertainty at quarterback.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Starting him this weekend and my opponent is starting Njoku. This will be fun lol.
It's worth anyone taking a shot here.
Worst case, this week he disappears and Njoku goes for 9-110-2 while he does zippo.
Best case, he's a cheat code for the TE position and this year's B. Bowers.
I'm in until I'm not.
Everywhere.
barackdhouse
Footballguy
and Sampson who snagged 8 catches week 1
barackdhouse
Footballguy
The thing is that between the fact that they schemed him all over the place week 1 and the fact that Flacco is the king of checkdowns, it would seem he is going to continue to be heavily involved.
Gamescripts where the Browns are running out a lead in the 2nd half of games and not throwing as much isn't something I'm overly concerned about. Ha.
Gamescripts where the Browns are running out a lead in the 2nd half of games and not throwing as much isn't something I'm overly concerned about. Ha.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
I have Ferguson and Godirt.
I could cut a defense, Chubb, the giants RB, Tracey.
Drop any of them for this dudes upside? In CLEVELAND?
I could cut a defense, Chubb, the giants RB, Tracey.
Drop any of them for this dudes upside? In CLEVELAND?
I would drop a defense for sure.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Take your pick. I would get one of them. They all have reasons to be above the others. Coin Flip. Either way I wouldn't carry two defenses.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I spent $175 of my $1,000 on him in my best ball auction league. I already have Ferguson and H. Henry, and I like having a 3rd option especially since Henry never seems to stay healthy.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Fannin. I mean nothing is for sure, especially at TE. Fannin could have a good week and Njoku catches 2 passes for 2 yards and 2 TDs and he's a top 3 TE on the week. That is just how it goes sometimes but I definitely rank Fannin higher though it's a pretty rough match-up for both guys with Kyle Hamiton roaming around.
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