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PositiveProjectionNov 6, 2026
Harold Fannin is recommended as a start for Week 9 in the Saints vs. Browns matchup, which features outliers and ceiling plays.PositiveProjectionNov 5, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Harold Fannin Jr. as TE8 for Week 9, placing him in the Love category for the Alvin Kamara vs. Cleveland matchup.PositiveProjectionNov 5, 2026
Fannin projects to TE8 in Week 9 with potential upside if Deshaun Watson cannot clear concussion protocol and Shedeur Sanders starts. In Sanders' seven starts last season, Fannin posted a 28% target share, 50% of end zone targets, and averaged 12.3 0.5-PPR points per game (TE7 pace). Against the Saints, who have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends, Fannin is positioned as a Tier Two option in consensus rankings.PositiveMatchupNov 5, 2026
Fannin faces Saints Pass Defense in Week 9, which plays Cover 3 on 51% of dropbacks (most in NFL). Fannin has averaged 2.93 yards per route against Cover 3 on 88 routes this season. Saints have generated pressure on just 29% of dropbacks, lowest rate in league. Fannin scored 10+ PPR points in 5/6 games with Shedeur Sanders starting last season and accounted for 37.5% of Cleveland's first-read targets last week. Shedeur Sanders has him as TE1 again (TE10).PositiveRoleNov 5, 2026
Fannin Jr. is a secondary piece to start in Week 9 as part of the Browns' target-heavy trifecta (Concepcion, Boston, Fannin Jr.) that accounts for just under 61% of targets this season. Against New Orleans' weak pass defense, Fannin Jr. benefits from elevated dropback volume and limited defensive pressure.PositiveProjectionNov 4, 2026
Ranked No. 6 among tight ends for Week 9 by Matthew Freedman in his Favorites series, which highlights players being upgraded based on favorable betting factors, situational spots, and advantageous defensive matchups.PositiveUsageNov 2, 2026
Fannin posted a career-high 154 yards on 10-of-12 targets against the Steelers in Week 8, continuing a massive spike in usage over the past two weeks. During that two-week span, Fannin has been targeted 21 times, tied for the sixth most in all of football, and is sporting a strong 28% target share, operating as the focal point of Cleveland's passing attack. The source notes Fannin gets a plus matchup ahead with a Saints defense coughing up the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends on the season.NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026
The source recommends sitting Fannin in Week 8, citing a low shot of hitting this weekend against a Pittsburgh defense allowing the third-fewest TE receptions per game this season at 4.1.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Fannin's 9 Week 7 targets helped him bounce back after two quieter games, and he has run a route on 83% of Cleveland's dropbacks this season. Curls, hitches and outs account for 40% of his routes—third among qualified tight ends in the sample. Cleveland uses play-action on 15% of his routes. His 16.7% share of first-read targets trails both Concepcion and Boston in their games. Receiver Score has him as a back-end TE1.PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
Fannin is ranked No. 12 in the Week 8 TE rankings, indicating confidence in his performance this week.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Fannin is ranked No. 13 among tight ends for Week 8 in Freedman's rankings, facing the Steelers.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Fannin works in the same area of the field as KC Concepcion with a 7.0 average route depth, creating target competition for Concepcion in the Browns' receiving corps. He is one of two other viable receiving options competing with Concepcion in an offense that ranks 23rd in passing YPG (212).NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
Matthew Freedman is downgrading Harold Fannin in Week 7 tight end rankings; Fannin's projection drops from 7.4 PPG utilization to 6.6 PPG, indicating reduced expected fantasy output for the week.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
Fannin's fantasy potential has been hurt by the Browns' shift to using KC Concepcion as a short-area target in space. Fannin's target-play rate (TPRR) is 15% this season, well below the 22% mark he posted as a rookie, as nearly half of the underneath looks that previously went to him now go to Concepcion.NegativeBustOct 20, 2026
Fannin is listed among the other players to avoid bidding on in Week 7 with an 11.63% chop rate.NegativeProjectionOct 18, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Harold Fannin at No. 68 in Week 6 fantasy football rankings.PositiveRoleOct 17, 2026
Fannin briefly looked like he could be the Browns' unquestioned top receiving target this week when Denzel Boston was limited at practice and KC Concepcion was in the concussion protocol. Boston and Concepcion rank first and second, respectively, in target share for Cleveland this season. However, both guys are good to go vs. the Ravens: Boston was officially removed from the injury report, and Concepcion has cleared the concussion protocol. This leaves Fannin in the exact same spot he's been for most of the year: a middling option for a mediocre passing attack. The source ranks him TE11 in projections and TE10 in consensus rankings as a potential low-end starting option.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Despite a non-ideal situation, Fannin has rivaled the top 10 at tight end in half-PPR; however, his targets have steadily declined over the past few weeks, which handicaps his ceiling going forward.PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Fannin is cited as a preferred trade target over T.J. Hockenson, indicating the source views him as offering better value than Hockenson's TE15 rating.NegativeProjectionOct 4, 2026
Harold Fannin is ranked 75th in Matthew Berry's Week 4 fantasy football rankings, placing him in the mid-tier range for tight end scoring projections.PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026
Harold Fannin ranked as a top-75 flex play in Week 4 rankings, positioned at TE76 overall in the flex tier.PositiveUsageOct 1, 2026
Harold Fannin Jr. is one of just three WR/TEs targeted by Watson (9 targets on Sunday); start him in PPR with some degree of confidence given the consolidation of targets in the Browns' passing game.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Ranked No. 10 among tight ends for Week 4 by Matthew Freedman, indicating solid projection and upgrade status for the week.PositiveMatchupSep 25, 2026
Carolina ruled out linebackers Devin Lloyd and Claudin Cherelus, along with safety Nick Scott on Friday, which should benefit Fannin in the pass game. Devin Lloyd is one of the better coverage linebackers in the NFL, so his absence for Fannin is key.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Ranked No. 13 tight end for Week 3 in Matthew Freedman's rankings.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
Matthew Berry hates Harold Fannin Jr. @ TB in Week 2; a 14% target share in Week 1 was his lowest in a completed game since Week 5 of last year, and his 3.3-yard aDOT ranked TE25 in utilization score. Cleveland also carries the third-lowest implied team total in Week 2.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Fannin's 14% target share in Week 1 was his lowest in a completed game since Week 5 of last season, and his 21 receiving yards were the second-fewest in a game in his career. Matthew Berry notes that while it won't always be this bad, KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston will present far more target competition than Fannin had to deal with last season, and Deshaun Watson under center isn't helping either.PositiveBustSep 17, 2026
Harold Fannin's target-hog days appear to be over. In Week 1 vs. the Jaguars, all three other Texans WRs—Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, and Jerry Jeudy—had a higher target share than Fannin, and he finished with only 4.1 fantasy points. The source notes this offense is impossible to evaluate until Deshaun Watson is replaced.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Fannin is ranked No. 13 in Matthew Freedman's Week 2 tight end rankings, placing him in the second tier of tight end plays for the week.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Fannin is a significant downgrade for Week 2 against the Buccaneers due to the ineptitude of Deshaun Watson at quarterback and the inability of the Browns offense to support a trio of fantasy-relevant pass catchers, projecting as a low-end TE1 at best.PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026
Despite playing 81.6% of snaps with a 77% route rate, Fannin only drew 3 targets in Week 1, something that only happened once in 17 games last season (2 targets in Week 17). Added target competition from Denzel Boston (4 targets) and KC Concepcion (5 targets) has significantly impacted his upside, leaving him with just a 14% target share.NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026
Cupps ranks Fannin TE11 (-2 vs. consensus TE9) in Week 1, despite being a big Fannin believer. Fantasy Life's DvP-adjusted projection is 9.6 points (TE8), but his Vegas base projection is weak at 6.8 points (TE14). His receiving yardage prop is set at 33.5, putting him around TEs like Brenton Strange, Isaiah Likely, and Dalton Schultz—not what you want after spending a relatively early pick on Fannin.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Fannin is ranked No. 7 in Freedman's Week 1 TE rankings.NegativeProjectionSep 5, 2026
Harold Fannin is listed with 9.4 PPG utilization and 7.5 projected PPG in the article's player mention table.PositiveBustSep 3, 2026
Matthew Berry is nervous about Harold Fannin Jr., noting nothing against the player, but same theory as LaPorta. He just usually either has already taken a TE or prefers to wait until later in the draft to do so. And he's going to face a lot more target competition than he had last season.PositiveSleeperSep 2, 2026
Jake Trowbridge identifies Harold Fannin (22) as a younger tight end option in dynasty startups with more question marks than the tier-one options but a similarly high ceiling to McBride, Bowers, Loveland, and Warren.NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026
Matt LaMarca identifies Fannin as an emerging youngster at tight end that represents a step down from the super-studs (Bowers, McBride) but offers a middle-tier option in 2026 drafts.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
Fannin had his most success with Shedeur Sanders at QB (14.6 PPG, 27.5% target share) but will now have to deal with Deshaun Watson starting at quarterback, representing a significant downgrade in QB play.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Fannin should still see enough volume to be a solid TE1 in PPR leagues, but the lack of efficiency (ranked outside top-15 in aDOT and yards per reception) could limit his upside in half-PPR formats.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
Fannin ranked top-12 in receiving yards per game last season due to a 21% target share (fifth-highest among TEs), but this was partially driven by Cleveland ranking 32nd in WR target share. With the Browns drafting KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston in their top three picks, the WR target share should improve, reducing Fannin's volume opportunity in 2026.PositiveBustAug 27, 2026
Fannin ranked outside the top 15 at TE in both aDOT and yards per reception despite a 21% target share (fifth-highest among TEs). His volume was partially due to Cleveland ranking 32nd in WR target share. With KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston drafted in the top three, Cleveland's WR target share should improve, reducing Fannin's volume. Additionally, he had his most success with Shedeur Sanders (14.6 PPG, 27.5% target share) but now faces Deshaun Watson at QB.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
Harold Fannin Jr. is ranked 74th overall (TE6) in PPR with an ESPN ADP of 75.7. The source has made proactive efforts to draft Fannin this summer. As a rookie last season, he played former TE1 David Njoku out of town, earning a 242% target share and 24% targets per route run (tied with Dalton Kincaid for TE1 among TEs with at least 12 games played). He's expected to be relied upon over the middle of the field again given his target-earning and YAC ability, and projects for the most catches on the team (65) on the second-most targets (97). At 10.4 projected points per game, Fannin is characterized as a strong mid-round TE option in drafts.PositiveProjectionAug 22, 2026
Coming off a rookie campaign with 731 yards, 6 TDs on 72 targets (TE6 finish), Fannin is positioned to top his rookie production with a strong early-season start despite questions around Cleveland's QB battle and increased target competition from two talented rookie receivers. His elite early schedule should drive volume and production early in the season.PositiveMatchupAug 22, 2026
All five of Fannin's early-season matchups rank bottom-13 in fantasy points allowed to tight ends, with two ranking bottom-five: Tampa Bay (week two) and the Jets (week five). Jacksonville, Carolina, and Tampa Bay (weeks one, three, and four) ranked significantly better against wide receivers, suggesting the Cleveland quarterback should target Fannin early and often regardless of the QB battle outcome.NegativeDepth ChartAug 21, 2026
Cleveland Browns tight end ranked 75th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 11.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Harold Fannin is ranked 75th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 11.PositiveDepth ChartAug 21, 2026
Harold Fannin is ranked above Sam LaPorta in tight end rankings following LaPorta's hip injury news.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Given LaPorta's hip injury and uncertain status, the source recommends considering Harold Fanin as a TE alternative to draft ahead of LaPorta.PositiveProjectionAug 17, 2026
Despite playing in the dysfunctional Browns offense, Fannin is ranked as Fantasy Life's consensus TE6 this season on talent and target share alone; the source explicitly states "Turnovers be damned!" suggesting his elite target share and talent overcome the offensive dysfunction, drawing a parallel to Malik Nabers 2024 and Trey McBride 2025 as examples of fantasy stars emerging from bleak offenses.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Fannin, a second-year TE for the Browns, has quickly become one of the more intriguing names to follow at the position in just one season. He will compete for red-zone opportunities alongside Quinshon Judkins, making red-zone projections difficult for the Browns offense.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Fannin is identified as part of an outstanding group of young TE options just a tier below the elite tier (Bowers and McBride), capable of putting up huge years.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Last year, among tight ends who ran at least 200 routes, Harold Fannin was targeted on more of his routes run than any other tight end; he earned 108 targets (eighth most by a rookie tight end) and posted a 21.4% team target share (fourth most among NFL tight ends, behind only Trey McBride, Brock Bowers and Kyle Pitts), yet he was outside the top 15 among tight ends in aDOT, yards per target and yards per reception, indicating inefficiency despite high volume.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Fannin was one of the most efficient TEs last season and is poised for a larger workload. He was targeted on 24% of his routes run, tied with Trey McBride for the best mark at the position among TEs with at least 250 routes. His average of 1.65 yards per route run ranked eighth among tight ends. With David Njoku now gone, Fannin should be a nearly-every-snap player. Matt LaMarca pitches him as a TE who, if he can combine increased volume with last year's efficiency, has the sky as the limit.NegativeValueAug 5, 2026
Harold Fannin remained available as a free agent in the middle rounds of Team 2's draft; the source noted his availability as a reason to defer early tight end investment, with confidence that mid-round tight end options would be available.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
The source identifies Fannin as one of the two favorite picks in Tier 2, highlighting exceptional value. Fannin has a $15 Fantasy Life suggested value but is priced at only $3.9 on Yahoo and $8 in NFFC auctions. The source notes Fannin was one of the most efficient tight ends in football as a rookie and should see an uptick in volume in his second year. While he may face subpar quarterback play, he won't have to compete with David Njoku for snaps. The source would be happy to have Fannin at current prices and would consider adding him if he goes for less than $10.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
The source likes Fannin but doesn't love him, especially early in the draft. While Fannin could once again be the focal point of the Browns offense, with a new coaching staff, interesting additions to the receiving corps, and a question mark at quarterback, Fannin is far from a slam dunk. He was selected in the fourth round as part of The Bit.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
The source likes but doesn't love Fannin, especially early in the draft. While Fannin could once again be the focal point of the Browns offense, he's far from a slam dunk given the new coaching staff, interesting additions to the receiving corps, and a significant question mark at quarterback. Selected in Round 4 of SFB16.PositiveValueJul 26, 2026
Fannin is projected for 100 targets with an Underdog ADP of 100.3, representing value after summer overcorrection. Matthew Berry notes that when Fannin was in a full-time role from Week 7 to Week 16 last season, he averaged 12.8 points per game and operated as the TE6. Despite increased target competition from KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, and suboptimal quarterback play, Fannin led the Browns in target share at 27% last season when the offense averaged just 179 passing yards per game. With Dwain McFarland projecting the Browns for 206 passing yards per game (30th) this season, Fannin should still see plenty of targets and represents a solid TE1 option.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Harold Fannin Jr. was a waiver wire pickup last year, exemplifying how in-season roster moves and free agency can deliver significant fantasy value independent of draft-day selections.NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry believes Harold Fannin will not reach the same production level he had last season, making him a less attractive option than other tight ends in the range despite being viewed as a safer choice by many.NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry does not believe Harold Fannin will reach the same production level he had last season, positioning him as a regression candidate despite being viewed by many as a safer option in the mid-tier tight end range.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Harold Fannin led the Browns with 107 targets as a rookie last season, with his projection in that department almost even with KC Concepcion (102-100); Jorge Martin selected him in Round 7 as his first TE, feeling confident that even if Fannin replicates his rookie year, it's a win.PositiveValueNo date
Author doesn't buy that Fannin should go 40 picks behind Colston Loveland, as while Loveland flashed upside as a rookie in a better environment, author cannot confidently say who the better football player is.PositiveRoleNo date
With Myles Garrett gone, the Browns defense looks closer to average than elite, which should force the offense to throw more and funnel additional targets to Fannin.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Fannin proved he belongs in the NFL despite questions about his prospect profile from playing at a smaller school, and any improvement in coaching or QB play should lead to better output with Fannin as the primary beneficiary.PositiveRoleNo date
The Browns added pass-catching talent in KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, but author is not convinced either are good enough to be target-dominant rookie WRs, positioning Fannin as the primary beneficiary.PositiveRoleNo date
Fannin will now play in a Todd Monken system known for featuring TEs, and with David Njoku no longer on the roster, Fannin is expected to lead the Browns in targets again in 2026.PositiveProjectionNo date
As a 21-year-old rookie TE playing in the 31st-ranked passing yards offense, Fannin finished as TE7 in half-PPR scoring and led the Browns in targets.PositiveValueNo date
Fannin offers excellent value at $4.10-$8 in auctions despite a Fantasy Life value of $16, providing significant savings compared to premium tight ends while maintaining top-10 upside.PositiveValueNo date
Fannin is projected for 100 targets with an ADP of 105.1, surprisingly late for a tight end given his strong rookie season (72 catches, 731 yards, 6 TDs on 107 targets). The source attributes the late ADP to QB competition uncertainty in Cleveland, but notes Fannin excelled even with an unsettled QB situation. In Weeks 6-16 when he was the clear lead TE, he turned 77 targets into 49 catches for 528 yards and 4 TDs. New HC Todd Monken has a history of scheming targets for TEs—Mark Andrews saw 20% targets per route run and 23% end-zone targets under Monken in 2024. Fannin could approach those numbers despite the QB situation.PositiveValueNo date
Harold Fannin, valued as TE6 in dynasty, offers unique upside due to relative weakness at wide receiver in Cleveland. As a rookie, Fannin finished TE6 with 100+ targets, 70+ receptions, 730+ receiving yards, and six TDs after a Day 2 (Round 3) selection from Bowling Green. In 2024 college, Fannin had one of the most productive seasons ever for a collegiate TE with 117 receptions, 1,555 receiving yards, and 10 TDs. The source projects Fannin to finish as Cleveland's top-scoring pass catcher this season, ahead of Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, and Denzel Boston, and to emerge as the 'veteran' go-to option in his second season if KC Concepcion takes time to acclimate to the NFL. At his current price, Fannin won't cost as much as Colston Loveland or Tyler Warren but offers comparable floor/ceiling and longevity in PPR formats.PositiveProjectionNo date
As a 21-year-old rookie in 2025, Fannin hauled in 72 passes for 731 yards and 7 touchdowns while being targeted 107 times (sixth most by a rookie TE since 2000), finishing with a top-5 PPG fantasy finish (11.7) despite poor QB play and starting second on the depth chart.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Harold Fannin was a late-round pick who sat on the bench for part of the season before delivering huge performances in the late stages to help deliver fantasy championships.PositiveProjectionNo date
Fantasy Life's expert rankers have Fannin as TE5 in their 2026 rankings, placing him in the same tier as elite tight ends like Sam LaPorta, Kyle Pitts, and Tucker Kraft.PositiveValueNo date
Fannin's current 100 ADP feels like a great price point, with only 13 QBs, 34 RBs, and 45 WRs off the board at that point, making him too good of a talent in too wide open of an offense to not draft.PositiveRoleNo date
Todd Monken, now the Browns OC, was a big fan of getting tight ends involved during his time in Baltimore, where Ravens TEs ranked 1st in touchdowns (38) and 2nd in PPR points (1,088) from 2023-2025.PositiveInjuryNo date
Fannin has missed offseason workouts and OTAs seemingly due to a groin injury, though the author cautions against getting too concerned about injuries in June.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Fannin joins an elite group of rookie tight ends to catch at least 70 passes for 700 yards and 5+ touchdowns, alongside Brock Bowers, Sam LaPorta, and three-time All-Pro Keith Jackson.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Fannin broke a position-best 29 tackles avoided in 2025 as a rookie and displayed elite per-route efficiency, not just relative to rookies but across the position.PositiveUsageNo date
As a rookie, Fannin led the Browns in targets, receptions, and receiving yards, demonstrating immediate elite involvement in the offense.