Early season schedules you need to take advantage of
Early season schedules you need to take advantage of

Matt HarmonTue, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM UTC
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Matt Harmon and Justin Boone break down how to use early season strength of schedule to gain an edge over your leaguemates. The two identify the players poised for hot starts, the ones facing brutal opening stretches and how savvy managers can use early season matchups to get ahead.
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(14:10) How to take advantage of fantasy schedules
(17:00) Easy QB schedules: Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray
(24:40) Hard QB schedules: Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence
(33:15) Easy RB schedules: David Montgomery, Omarion Hampton
(41:10) Hard RB schedules: James Cook III, Patriots RBs, Chase Brown
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(49:40) Easy WR schedules: Eagles WRs, Zay Flowers, Saints WRs, Garrett Wilson
(1:06:00) Hard WR schedules: Bucs WRs, Bears WRs, Jags WRs, Steelers WRs
(1:15:00) Easy TE schedules: Harold Fannin Jr, George Kittle
(1:18:55) Hard TE schedules: Chargers TEs, Juwan Johnson
(1:21:50) Easy Defense schedules: Chargers, Ravens, Jaguars
(1:29:55) Hard Defense schedules: Commanders, Broncos

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone break down how to use early season strength of schedule to gain an edge over your leaguemates. The two identify the players poised for hot starts, the ones facing brutal opening stretches and how savvy managers can use early season matchups to get ahead.
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