Props & Hops

Christopher Harris on Fantasy Football, Wentz to the Colts, and Life After ESPN

Episode Summary

ESPN veteran Christopher Harris hosts the world's biggest independent fantasy football podcast. He joins Props & Hops for a wide-ranging discussion including:His unconventional career path, from real MBA and MFAs to a fantasy PhDWatching game film...

Episode Notes

ESPN veteran Christopher Harris hosts the world's biggest independent fantasy football podcast. He joins Props & Hops for a wide-ranging discussion including:

• His unconventional career path, from real MBA and MFAs to a fantasy PhD
• Watching game film as a competitive edge
• Exercising "click discipline" when consuming information
• Optimal league settings in 2021 - and why leagues that only start one QB, roster defenses or kickers, and/or assign a full point per reception should think again

Players discussed:

• Carson Wentz as a Colt
• Jalen Hurts as the Eagles' presumptive starter
• Tom Brady as the GOAT
• Justin Herbert as a franchise cornerstone
• RBs Jonathan Taylor and David Montgomery - and which one to avoid
• WRs Calvin Ridley and Justin Jefferson
• TE Robert Tonyan
• Deshaun Watson and the impact of landing spot on fantasy value

In addition to fantasy football talk, Chris describes his philosophy as a bettor, his "pretentious" writing style as the author of four novels, and his favorite rock concert experience.

Follow Chris:

• Harris Football Podcast
• Twitter.com/HarrisFootball
• YouTube.com/HarrisFootball
• Novels by Harris
• Goodreads

Follow Matt:

• Twitter.com/MLandes18
• Instagram.com/PropsAndHops

Audio intro: Bird Creek, "Hooky with Sloane"
Audio outro: Barnyard Surprise, “The Whole Other”

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