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WRBUF40 insightsLatest Sep 17, 2026
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NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz
Ranked WR20 for Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. In Week 1, he was moved all around the formation with 33 snaps out wide, 14 in the slot, and 3 in the backfield. He couldn't quite connect with Baker Mayfield on a deep shot early in the game. Denzel Ward typically doesn't shadow individual receivers (85% left corner snaps last season, 81% in Week 1), so Hardman should avoid direct coverage from Ward, but the scattered usage pattern raises concerns about role clarity.
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Released by the Bills as the franchise finalized its 53-man roster ahead of Week 1. Hardman, 28, spent last season in Buffalo but failed to get much traction, appearing in just three games across the regular season and playoffs. The Bills made Hardman expendable after acquiring DJ Moore from the Bears, joining a wide receiver room that already included Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, and fourth-round pick Skyler Bell.
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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Hardman Jr. saw extra offensive reps due to receiver injuries but failed to capitalize on opportunities, dropping two passes on third downs that would have resulted in first-down yardage. While he had a solid kickoff return for 30 yards and made a first-down grab plus a nine-yard catch-and-run screen in the two-minute drill before halftime, he needs to show consistency as a wideout to make the team, especially with Ray Davis as the reigning All-Pro kickoff returner also looking to add punt-return duties. Hardman Jr. has the juice for multiple roles but consistency has been hard for him throughout his career.
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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Buffalo Rumblings
Hardman Jr. did not make the most of his extra offensive reps despite the receiver injuries; he dropped two passes on third downs that would have resulted in first-down yardage. While he had a solid kickoff return for 30 yards and made a first-down grab plus a nine-yard catch-and-run screen in the two-minute drill before halftime, he needs to show consistency as a wideout to make the team, especially with Ray Davis as the reigning All-Pro kickoff returner. Hardman Jr. has the juice for multiple roles but consistency has been hard for him throughout his career.
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