Matt Harmon Profile

Minnesota landed the offseason's biggest prize in Kirk Cousins -- what could sully this investment? Do the Eagles have a looming concern at a crucial position? Matt Harmon identifies one potentially fatal flaw for each NFC team.

Will the Patriots be able to overcome the loss of left tackle Nate Solder? Can the Jaguars rise above Blake Bortles' shortcomings in the downfield passing game? Matt Harmon identifies one potentially fatal flaw for each AFC team.

What about D.J. Moore is reminiscent of Golden Tate? Matt Harmon identifies NFL counterparts to some of the top receiver prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Is Alex Smith the right guy for the Redskins? Can the Dolphins replace Jarvis Landry's production? Will the Giants miss Jason Pierre-Paul's pass-rush ability? Matt Harmon grades all notable offseason trades.

No one can deny the attraction of the deep ball. So, which NFL quarterbacks executed it best in 2017? After crunching the Next Gen Stats, Matt Harmon spotlights 10 signal-callers – with a few names sure to surprise.

How can Sammy Watkins open up the Kansas City Chiefs' offense? Matt Harmon breaks down the best fits between free-agent wide receivers and their future teams.

Tyreek Hill's spot as the NFL's best deep-threat receiver is no surprise -- but the man at No. 2 might raise eyebrows. Matt Harmon digs into the Next Gen Stats behind the top 10 aerial game-breakers.

The 2018 free-agent market got some needed juice when the Jaguars opted against placing the franchise tag on Allen Robinson. Where will the receiver end up? Matt Harmon spotlights five potential landing spots.

How far can Ronald Darby take the Eagles' young CB crew? Are the Broncos parting ways with Aqib Talib? What do the Redskins have beyond Josh Norman? Matt Harmon examines the CB situations of all 32 NFL teams.

Will the Cowboys continue to roll with Dez Bryant? Are the Jags bringing back Allen Robinson? What does life after Larry Fitzgerald look like for Arizona? Matt Harmon examines the WR situations of all 32 NFL team.

Can the Texans do better than Lamar Miller? Will the Titans ride behind Derrick Henry? What is the Bills' post-LeSean McCoy plan? Matt Harmon eyes the running back situations of every NFL team.

If you're in the market for a receiver, should you try to sign Allen Robinson or draft Calvin Ridley? Matt Harmon ranks the top 10 receivers worth pursuing among free agents and prospects.

Who were the best covermen in the NFL this past season? Matt Harmon ranks the top 10 cornerbacks according to four crucial Next Gen Stats.

The Philadelphia Eagles were named the Offensive Line of the Year, yet Matt Harmon uses Next Gen Stats to illustrate why the Super Bowl champions don't make his list of top-10 O-lines in the NFL.

Matt Harmon ranks the 10 best QB-WR duos of 2017, including an underrated pairing on the Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford and Marvin Jones.

Philadelphia's ferocious pass rush keyed the Eagles' championship season. Was that the most disruptive unit in the NFL? Matt Harmon ranks the top 10 defensive fronts according to Next Gen Stats.

Which quarterbacks excel at throwing the ball into tight windows? Dak Prescott's placement in Matt Harmon's top 10 might surprise you -- along with the rest of the list.

Is anyone more difficult to tackle than Patriots RB Dion Lewis? Actually ... yes! Matt Harmon turns to Next Gen Stats to rank the 10 most elusive running backs in the NFL.

Is there anyone better than Vikings WR Stefon Diggs at coming down with tight-window throws? Matt Harmon uses Next Gen Stats to rank the 10 best tight-window receivers in the NFL.

Super Bowl LII is just a few days away. With the help of Pro Football Focus, Matt Harmon examines the top mismatches for the Eagles and Patriots that could decide the game.

The Kansas City Chiefs will send Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in a trade that will affect both teams and Kirk Cousins. Matt Harmon runs through the fantasy football implications.

Everyone knows the NFL's superstars, but Matt Harmon digs deep to find one unsung hero from this season for each NFC team.

Everyone knows the NFL's superstars, but Matt Harmon digs deep to find one unsung hero from this season for each AFC team.

Can the Patriots' pass rush get to Jaguars QB Blake Bortles? Do the Eagles have what it takes to slow Vikings WR Stefon Diggs? Matt Harmon identifies key Championship Sunday mismatches.

Several preseason narratives led fantasy football players astray in the 2017 football season. Matt Harmon revisits the fairytales of Adrian Peterson, Joe Williams, Terrelle Pryor and many more.

Matt Harmon presents an under-the-radar storyline for each of the eight teams that will compete in the Divisional Round -- including an eye-opening wrinkle to JuJu Smith-Schuster's dazzling season.

Hue Jackson, Mike McCarthy, Marvin Lewis and many more coaches fed us a few fairytales in the form of coach speak last offseason. Matt Harmon recaps those that hurt fantasy football players the most.

Will Blake Bortles sink the Jacksonville Jaguars? Matt Harmon lists the strengths and weaknesses of each team in the AFC playoff field.

With the 2017 regular season nearly over, Matt Harmon looks back on the year that was from a targets and touches perspective, going team-by-team highlighting the top volume getters for each squad.

Matt Ryan welcomes a ferocious Carolina Panthers pass rush in Week 17 as he looks to vault his Atlanta Falcons into the NFC playoffs. Matt Harmon previews some of the matchups that could decide the Week 17 games.

Kenyan Drake owners may be worried that Damien Williams could siphon some touches but the Next Gen Stats show he's simply performed too well to turn away from. Matt Harmon previews the full Week 16 slate.

Jameis Winston has been disappointing this season, but his performance on Monday night against Atlanta showed signs of hope. Matt Harmon explains why with some Next Gen Stats.

Keelan Cole and Kendall Wright popped up for big games following strong volume signals over the last few weeks. Both wideouts make the list of deep waiver wire adds for fantasy championships.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and a red-hot Antonio Brown to try and earn victory over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in a battle for AFC supremacy. Matt Harmon uses Next Gen Stats to break down the top matchups to watch.

Jimmy Garopplo should continue to build on his momentum as the 49ers starting quarterback while A.J. Green takes on Xavier Rhodes in Week 15. Matt Harmon breaks down one key matchup from every game with Next Gen Stats.

The Miami Dolphins stunned the New England Patriots on Monday night behind Kenyan Drake and Xavien Howard. Matt Harmon examines some Next Gen Stats behind the win.

Rod Smith and Austin Ekeler are the perfect players to stash ahead of Week 15 if you're in the middle of a fantasy playoff run. Check out all the players Matt Harmon recommends for a deep dive waiver add.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara was off to another fast start against the Falcons on Thursday before an injury sidelined him in the first quarter. His absence was a big blow for New Orleans.

Cam Newton and Russell Wilson will play against the Vikings and Jaguars in two of the most difficult matchups of the Week 14 fantasy football slate. The Next Gen Stats show how they will perform.

With Rob Gronkowski suspended for Week 14, many fantasy football playoff teams will need a waiver-wire replacement such as David Njoku and Trey Burton, among others.

The Cowboys offense hadn't been the same without Ezekiel Elliott. Data shows Alfred Morris, who had a standout performance in Thursday's win against the Redskins, has been quietly superb all along.

Corey Coleman is amassing intriguing volume since returning to the lineup for the Cleveland Browns. Can he succeed in fantasy football despite Josh Gordon's presence? Matt Harmon investigates for Week 13.

The injury-ravaged Houston Texans are seeing their season slip away, but Jadeveon Clowney has developed into one of the NFL's best pass rushers, Matt Harmon writes.

Ricky Seals-Jones is making his presence felt as fantasy football playoffs are starting to get rolling. Matt Harmon leads off his list of Week 13 deep waiver adds with the Cardinals tight end.

Samaje Perine and Sammy Watkins are just two players who are set to see their fantasy football stocks soar in Week 12. Matt Harmon uses Next Gen Stats to assess their matchups and more.

After the Seahawks defense lost Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor for the season, we knew this wouldn't be the same unit. Matt Harmon looks at some Next Gen Stats to show why it's not.

Bruce Ellington and Russell Shepard are just two players seeing more opportunity in their respective offenses. Both are options for deep league fantasy football players to add before Week 12.

The Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots will square off in Mexico City for their Week 11 contest. Check out three matchups that could decide the game Sunday.

Ben Roethlisberger threw four touchdown passes -- three to wide receiver Antonio Brown -- and had a 105.8 passer rating when throwing into tight windows, according to Matt Harmon.

Carson Wentz and Dak Prescott continue to develop into NFL stars while Jared Goff is enjoying a bounce-back season few saw coming. Matt Harmon investigates their Week 11 fantasy outlooks.

It's time to add backup running back stashes for upside on your fantasy football roster, including players like Rod Smith and Charcandrick West as we head into Week 11.

The Seahawks lost several key players to injury during Thursday night's game against the Cardinals. Matt Harmon uses Next Gen Stats to show how Russell Wilson's efficiency led Seattle to a win anyway.

Alvin Kamara continues to establish himself as a star for the red-hot New Orleans Saints in his rookie season. Matt Harmon uses the Next Gen Stats to show why he is primed for fantasy football success.

The Green Bay Packers' offense under Brett Hundley is a much different beast than it is with Aaron Rodgers at the helm. Matt Harmon uses Next Gen Stats to determine what's going on.

With the fantasy season inching closer to the end of the line, now is the time to stash backup running backs like Malcolm Brown and James Conner just in case something happens to a starter.

LeSean McCoy's struggles played a big role in the Buffalo Bills' inability to generate offense for much of their 34-21 loss to the Jets. Matt Harmon uses Next Gen Stats to break down what happened.

Deshaun Watson is out for the remainder of the Houston Texans season with a torn ACL. Matt Harmon examines how this will affect the fantasy football stock of DeAndre Hopkins, Lamar Miller and more.

Kelvin Benjamin, Jimmy Garoppolo and Jay Ajayi being moved at the trade deadline shook up the fantasy football landscape. Matt Harmon looks at how it could affect them starting in Week 9.

Mack Hollins' fantasy football stock is on the rise in the Carson Wentz-led Eagles offense as he keeps making big plays. Matt Harmon includes Hollins on his list of deep waiver-wire adds ahead of Week 9.

With the Ravens' running game in need of a lift, Alex Collins, used as a feature back for the first time this season, churned out 143 all-purpose yards as Baltimore blew out the Dolphins.

Josh Doctson's stock is rising in the Washington Redskins offense and is in a sleeper fantasy football matchup against the Cowboys. Matt Harmon breaks down Week 8 with Next Gen Stats.

Carson Wentz showed a national audience on Monday night what a fully fledged star he's become. The second-year Eagles QB made several dazzling plays in the win over the Redskins.

Matt Moore might take over as the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins and deserves immediate consideration as a deep fantasy football add for Week 8 matchups.

Deshaun Watson, Kareem Hunt and Leonard Fournette are taking the league by storm as rookies in 2017. The Next Gen Stats help show that they're performing at a Pro Bowl level already.

Derek Carr and Alex Smith went toe-to-toe in a high-scoring affair on Thursday, but it was the Raiders quarterback who got the last laugh. Matt Harmon delves deeper into some Next Gen Stats.

Dion Lewis and LeSean McCoy should see their stocks soar in Week 7 with great matchups on the ground. Matt Harmon digs into the Next Gen Stats to break down Week 7.

With the New England Patriots backfield in a state of flux, Rex Burkhead is working his way back from injury and makes for a perfect deep stash on fantasy football waiver wires heading into Week 7.

Carolina Panthers running backs Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Stewart managed just a single yard on 13 carries in Thursday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jerick McKinnon and Aaron Jones are two of the running backs fantasy football owners are most curious about heading into Week 6. Matt Harmon uses Next Gen Stats to assess their play.

With Jalen Richard looking more explosive on his touches than Marshawn Lynch, he makes for a perfect deep stash on fantasy football waiver wires heading into Week 6.

Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin, making his 2017 debut after serving a suspension, looked like his 2012 and 2015 self. It wasn't enough for a Bucs win but it gives them something to build on.

Antonio Brown squares off with the Jacksonville Jaguars elite cornerback tandem of Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye in week 5. Next Gen Stats look at whether his fantasy owners should worry.

Kareem Hunt, Jalen Ramsey, Todd Gurley and Stefon Diggs are some of the young stars joining stalwarts like Tom Brady on Matt Harmon's Next Gen Stats quarter season NFL All-Pro team.

Four games into his career, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is eclipsing the production of 2016 offensive rookie of the year Ezekiel Elliott. Matt Harmon breaks it down.

Jerick McKinnon and Wayne Gallman are just two of the backs who have a new path to fantasy football upside now that starters are injured. Both make the waiver-wire deep dive list for Week 5.

In light of the Bears' change at starting quarterback from Mike Glennon to rookie Mitchell Trubisky, Matt Harmon uses Next Gen Stats to take a close look at Mike Glennon's struggles.

Terrelle Pryor and Jamison Crowder have been disappointments for the Washington Redskins and their fantasy football owners. However, they're among several players poised to bounce back in Week 4.

It appears the Cowboys have an emerging star on their hands in Demarcus Lawrence, who had three sacks against the Cardinals on Monday night.

Bruce Ellington returned from an injury to play 99 percent of the Houston Texans' snaps in a loss to the New England Patriots. Find out why he's worth a look on the waiver-wire deep dive.

A year after struggling to find traction all season in their passing in running games, the Los Angeles Rams proved Thursday night they're a much different team, Matt Harmon writes.