The Fantasy Football Numbers Do Lie: We need to downsize our expectations for two young WRs

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A simple look at a box score or a study of fantasy football categories doesn’t always tell the whole story of how a player is performing. Dalton Del Don attempts to identify misleading numbers that are worth a closer look.Yes … The Numbers Do Lie.Marvin Harrison Jr.’s four touchdown catches are a lieHarrison Jr. ranks 59th in receptions and 38th in red-zone targets, but he’s tied for the second-most touchdown catches in the league. He has fewer receptions than Michael Wilson and has been incredibly touchdown-dependent, with 35% of his fantasy scoring coming from TDs. The rookie has erased any early concerns about his speed, but his role has been shaky in an Arizona offense that’s taken a step back this season. Harrison Jr. is one of only two receivers who have seen go routes or fades on 30%+ of their targets.Harrison Jr.’s 42.2% air yards share looks nice, but it comes with a 60% catchable target rate that ranks 74th in the league. He’s among the league leaders in…

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