LaFleur won't manufacture touches for Harrison
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Key Points:
- Cardinals receiver Harrison struggled to make an impact in Week 1, recording just one catch on three targets and playing 74% of snaps, raising concerns about his reliability in LaFleur’s offense.
- Harrison’s limited role continued as he was targeted on only 11% of his routes, overshadowed by teammates Michael Wilson and Trey McBride, though he remains a potential deep-league option against Seattle.
- Harrison dealt with injury concerns during practice, initially appearing to have back cramps but also showing signs of ankle discomfort; however, he returned to practice healthy and worked as the WR1 in the offense.
- A competition for the Cardinals’ WR1 spot may be emerging between Harrison and Wilson, with McBride’s presence complicating the receiving hierarchy and Wilson pushing for a contract extension.
- Despite past injuries and inconsistent production, Harrison’s size and LaFleur’s plans to feature him in the red zone suggest he could develop into a reliable WR3 with upside, though fantasy managers should monitor his progress closely.
