Harris Fantasy Football Podcast on Luther Burden

PodcastMore Super-Deep Sleepers & Warp Zone Players For 2026August 28, 2026

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I actually think probably Luther Burden plays week one. I just think his price does not account for the possibility that he rushes back and hurts it again.

Mentioned at 8:53 – 9:53

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Negative signalInjury

Burden's draft price ignores the risk of re-aggravating his groin injury.

Burden is currently sidelined with a groin injury, creating uncertainty for Week 1. Harris believes Burden will likely play, but warns that his current draft price fails to account for the risk of him rushing back and re-aggravating the injury.

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