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4 days ago
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Who do you have more faith in reviving their team: Ben Johnson or Liam Coen?
Who do you have more faith in reviving their team: Ben Johnson or Liam Coen? Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski debate which first year head coach, Ben Johnson or Liam Coen, is more likely to revive their franchise and deliver a turnaround season. They break down each coach's strengths, team situation, and what it will take to bring winning football back. Hear the full conversation on the 'Yahoo Fantasy Forecast' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Who do you have more faith in reviving a really bad offensive ecosystem? Advertisement Ben Johnson in Chicago, or Liam Cohen in Jacksonville this season? Even though I'm in love with Thomas, and Hunter's going to be a great pro. I, I don't know how much will happen right away, because I think Hunter needs to be the alpha initially, and Hunter will play some on defense. But the overall pieces in Chicago are so much deeper, right? I mean, they have this, they have five really good, probably pass catchers and they've upgraded the offensive line. I mean, every team, what team says, Oh, you know, we kind of let the offensive line slip. I guess the Lions, because they had a retirement, you can point to them, but every team says, we've upgraded the offensive line. Advertisement Right? It's like 28 teams are claiming that right now, and we know that won't prove to be true, but Ben Johnson has a longer track record and he's just got more to work with. So I, I have to feel better about the situation in Chicago. I wish they were an indoor team, maybe, because the weather could be a factor in the second half of the year. But Caleb Williams just set up to fail last year with Waldron. We talked about it, even though he did have that moment in Seattle. He's not a coordinator that we trust a lot, with Levitan and Silva always calling him Shane Froudron, I think it's what they call Shane Waldron Waldron. Advertisement So, um, not, not bad as a compliment, of course, but, um, they gave, I, I, I make the joke that Caleb Williams got everything he wanted for Christmas, right? Cause what does every quarterback want? Hey, uh, a better line would be nice. How about another receiver? How about an impact tight end? Yeah, check, check, check. We got all those guys and everybody on the team who was good last year came back. DJ Moore's back, A Donze is back. You know, I don't know what they're going to do in the running back room, but maybe that means they'll throw the ball a little bit more. Uh, the Bears are a fascinating team to watch because, again, again, you talk about, you know, sometimes these coordinators, when they become head coaches. Advertisement I mentioned Josh McDaniels earlier, great coordinator. Horrible head coach; a lot of that had to do with his people skills. But, you know, Ben Johnson and Liam Cohen are now responsible for the entire roster and responsible for all the media demands, and they're the face of the franchise now. And for every Andy Reid or Sean McVay who can handle that, there are a lot of guys who can't. You know, Sean Payton, obviously another hit there. You know, we'll see what Kellen Moore does with the Saints, you know, who's a well-thought of designer and all that, but, um, some guys are meant to be coordinators; so we're gonna learn a lot about who Cohen and Johnson really are this season.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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Is Bills WR Keon Coleman ready to seize the WR1 role in Buffalo?
Is Bills WR Keon Coleman ready to seize the WR1 role in Buffalo? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast In our latest Yahoo Fantasy Forecast Matt Harmon and Destination Devy's Ray Garvin attempt to identify this year's breakout wide receiver in fantasy. The two analyze Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman breaking out in 2025. Hear the full conversation on the 'Yahoo Fantasy Forecast' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript I do think it's worth throwing Keyon Coleman out here, Ray, because I, look, all of that could be true. Advertisement You know, you can look at his deep red reception perception route tree and still think he's a good pick at wide receiver 51 or 52 just because look, you're attaching again, I know, I, I know he's got, look, nobody knows better than me that he's got problems as a separator. I, I don't think his best deployment is out there at ex-receiver. For every single snap, but based on last year, based on their comments so far this offseason, that's the role that they want Keyon Coleman to have, to be their ex-receiver. I think he'd be better maximized as the guy that you use off the line of scrimmage, a guy that's more of a power slot player. Advertisement He never gonna play in the slot because they got Khalil Shakir, and I think they've kind of ticketed Josh Palmer to be that outside guy that moves around a little bit more than Keyon Coleman. So I, I'm, I'm projecting him as their ex-receiver. Don't love him in that role long term being like a consistent high targeted player. That being said, he's not useless. He's really good on slant routes. He's, he's not great, but he's solid in contested situations, and he's actually really, really good in the same way that Gabe Davis was as a A guy, like, honestly, not a not a good separator, not an ideal fit at X, but just like Gabe Davis, Keon Coleman showed as a rookie. Advertisement He's really good at like getting free on these improv scramble drill plays, which is gonna put big plays in the box score when you got number 17, Josh Allen, as your quarterback. So, um, he might be like a Best ball only guy, but for all my problems with the way the Bills use Keyon Coleman and sort of his player profile, I absolutely don't mind taking a shot on him outside the top 50 receivers. He probably needs a role change or to really, really take a step as a player to be the next JSN, but he's somebody again at that 80P that I don't mind drafting. I, I, I'll just say this, I too, despite some things that concern me when watching Keyon Coleman play, I, I'm a little excited for year two, Keyon Coleman, and I'll just say this, when I'm looking at a result of percent of targets that result in a first down or a touchdown, when I'm lined on the outside, I've got all the receiver names that we talked about today. Advertisement Now all the receiver names on there, uh. Keon Coleman, 40.8%. The only people higher than him was Ricky Piersall, Chris Olave, and Jackson Smith and Jigba. So, I, I mean a better target conversion percentage when aligned on the outside than Downs or Doomsday, R Reed, Pickens, and DeMario. Douglas. So if he can be a more consistent, that's the thing, right? The consistency, the, the talent is there. He absolutely has the talent and the ability to win in the NFL and therefore return fantasy points for us. Can he develop that consistency? The environment should be there. Uh, his role seems to be pretty solidified. Advertisement He wants some more consistency out of Keyon Coleman, but I too, despite a very red, very red tree, Matt, I'm still a little bit in on Keyon Coleman. Reluctantly, because you're just what you're trying to project is him just ascending, right? Natural progression of somebody that we hope works hard, goes out there and he gets a little bit better, right? And I think that is OK to project for Keon Coleman.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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2025 fantasy predictions: Who is this year's JSN? (Breakout WR)
Our summer 'Flip the script' series rolls on with Destination Devy's Ray Garvin joining Matt Harmon to identify who 'This year's JSN' is and pick the best candidate to be the breakout WR of the 2025 fantasy season. The two look back at Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 2024 breakout campaign to see what themes they can pull from it for this year's candidates. Harmon and Garvin identify eight young WRs ranked outside the top 30 this draft season that have the potential to finish as a top 12 WR in 2025 and ultimately pick the winner of 'This year's JSN'. Advertisement To start the show, Harmon shares a quick update on Yahoo Fantasy Forecast and Andy Behrens and Dalton Del Don. (0:50) - Matt Harmon shares host update on Yahoo Fantasy Forecast (5:50) - Ray Garvin joins the show for 'Flip the script: Who is this year's JSN' (6:30) - What constitutes a breakout season for a WR? (11:20) - Looking back at JSN"s 2024 breakout season and his 2025 outlook (22:10) - Candidate: Bears WR Rome Odunze (29:55) - Candidate: Saints WR Chris Olave (34:55) - Candidate: Colts WR Josh Downs (40:45) - Candidate: 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (47:10) - Candidate: Cowboys WR George Pickens Advertisement (53:55) - Candidate: Packers WR Jayden Reed (59:15) - Candidate: Patriots WR DeMario 'Pop' Douglas (1:03:20) - Candidate: Bills WR Keon Coleman (1:08:30) - Who is this year's JSN? Our summer 'Flip the script' series rolls on with Destination Devy's Ray Garvin joining Matt Harmon to identify who 'This year's JSN' is and pick the best candidate to be the breakout WR of the 2025 fantasy season. The two look back at Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 2024 breakout campaign to see what themes they can pull from it for this year's candidates. Harmon and Garvin identify eight young WRs ranked outside the top 30 this draft season that have the potential to finish as a top 12 WR in 2025 and ultimately pick the winner of 'This year's JSN'. (Credit: Jason Jung) (Jason Jung) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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10-06-2025
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Why Jameson Williams is no longer a boom-or-bust fantasy football option in 2025
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) If you're looking for contenders who could break through another glass ceiling in fantasy football this coming season, Jameson Williams' name is likely floating around your draft board. But does the buzz match the reality for 2025? To answer that, let's turn to the keen insights from Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski on the latest edition of the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast, where they dove into Williams' outlook with the kind of nuance and reality check this wideout deserves. Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. Advertisement Matt and Scott wasted no time calling out a key fantasy football narrative — the idea that Williams "might break out" in 2025 is already a little backward. In Matt's words: 'They're talking about [Williams] again this year like they were last year ... People are being like, 'Oh, yeah, they're hyping up Jameson Williams for a breakout year.' He had a breakout year last year. What are we talking about?" That's the crux of it: While many fantasy players and analysts are looking for Williams' leap this season, Harmon's view is that the leap already happened in 2024. After a slow start to his NFL career, Williams' growth last season was more than just flashes — he became a genuine threat in Detroit's offense. Advertisement That said, both Harmon and Pianowski do agree Williams is 'a maddening player' — not because he's unreliable, but because his multi-layered skill set gives Detroit so many options. He can 'take the top off the defense' but also house any short throw. That level of weaponry means opposing defenses have to account for him at all times, as Scott said: 'He could also catch any pass behind the line of scrimmage or any short little dig and take it to the house ... Just to have a guy like that, it changes how teams have to defend you because they're just petrified of him all the time.' The Lions are clearly aware of this. They've been vocal about Williams again this offseason, not as a hope-for breakout, but as a key piece they need playing at his best. It's about keeping him 'engaged,' as Matt put it. One of the overlooked angles from the Forecast's discussion was a potential shift in the Lions' playstyle in 2025. Frank Ragnow's retirement signals trouble for their previously dominant O-line, meaning Detroit might need to pass more simply to move the ball as efficiently as before. Advertisement Translation? More volume for Detroit's pass-catchers, and that includes Williams. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Williams isn't just a deep threat or a boom-bust flex. He's morphing into a true every-week piece, especially with the likely changes to Detroit's offense after the departure of their All-Pro center. So, if you're looking for upside, don't think of Williams as a guy with more to prove. He's already proved it — now, he's stepping into a bigger opportunity with a potentially higher target floor and established big-play upside. That's a compelling package for a receiver currently being drafted as WR24. Draft him for what he is, not what you hope he'll become — because Jameson Williams is already living his breakout. 2025 might just be where the rest of the world catches up.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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The fantasy football stars are aligning for Jayden Daniels in 2025
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) If you're a fantasy football manager searching for some upside excitement in 2025, Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are impossible to ignore. On the latest Yahoo Fantasy Forecast, Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski dived into potential 'carnival offenses' for next season — teams with explosive, bankable playmakers and questionable defenses that force their QBs into shootout scenarios every week. In that landscape, Daniels' fantasy profile has never looked brighter. Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. Advertisement Both Harmon and Pianowski are bullish on the Commanders' ability to rack up points. As Matt says, Washington's offense is 'too big to fail' — a top-five or top-six unit is well within reach, especially given the creative influence of OC Kliff Kingsbury and the arrival of Daniels' dual-threat abilities. Daniels' rookie campaign in 2024 already teased fantasy stardom thanks to his dynamic rushing — Pianowski even predicted Daniels could run for 1,000 yards. For fantasy, that's a solid floor, especially when you consider how well Kingsbury managed to scheme up success for him late last season. While Harmon wishes they'd added one more pass catcher alongside Terry McLaurin (who is entering his age-30 season) and Deebo Samuel Sr. (age-29, with many miles already run), he's still buying the overall Washington package thanks to Daniels' talent. The backfield could use another playmaker, but the existing setup — combined with Daniels' rushing upside — still projects a ton of weekly fantasy value. Advertisement [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] There's some question about the pass-catcher depth for Daniels, but with Kingsbury's ability to manufacture offense and a narrow concentration of targets, the Commanders should keep finding the end zone. Pianowski remarked, 'They're going to try to outscore everybody ... there are going to be a lot of 30-27 games. Or they're going to be 40-37. I don't know. But there's going to be a lot of fun in D.C.' What makes Daniels especially appealing for fantasy isn't just the offensive weapons or scheme — it's the Washington defense. Both Harmon and Pianowski agree the Commanders' defense doesn't offer much resistance. Harmon notes there's 'not nearly enough juice up front from a pass-rushing standpoint' and 'the secondary is questionable.' In other words, shootouts and high-volume scenarios will be the norm. This is exactly what you want for a fantasy QB: forced volume, plenty of chances to rack up both passing and rushing stats and consistent comeback or high-scoring game scripts. Advertisement While there's plenty to love, both analysts wish the Commanders had added another playmaking receiver or running back to boost the ceiling further. They also note that while continuity at quarterback and coordinator helps, the receiver group's age and durability raise some long-term questions. Still, this doesn't really threaten Daniels' weekly upside in 2025. Based on Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski's discussion, Jayden Daniels is shaping up as a premier fantasy asset for 2025. He offers elite weekly upside, a packed schedule of shootouts and clear trust from his play-callers. If you're looking for a quarterback who can vault into the very top tiers, especially outside of the Allen/Jackson tier, Jayden Daniels should absolutely be on your shortlist. If you want fun, volume and fantasy gold at quarterback for 2025, target Jayden Daniels and enjoy the ride. Just be ready for the fireworks (and keep one eye on that Washington defense, praying it stays as leaky as ever).
