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Fantasy Player Profile Zach Harrison

  • Zach Harrison
  • DL #96
  • Zach
    Harrison
  • IRInjured Reserve
  • Manager: FA
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@TB: #17 vs opposing DL - 14.50 FPA

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  • Lands on injured reserve

    The Falcons placed Harrison (knee) on IR on Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Harrison first hurt his knee in mid-October. He missed two games before returning to action in Week 10 against Indianapolis. However, Harrison sat again during Week 11 and had already been deemed out for this Sunday before being moved to IR. Atlanta coach Raheem Morris said Saturday that Harrison had a setback with his knee and will need to get the issue "fixed," which may mean the third-year pro is going to need surgery.

    Published: Sat, Nov 22 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Week 12

    Harrison (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Ohio State product didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and will now be sidelined for the fourth time in the Falcons' last five games on Sunday. Harrison has appeared in seven games this season, recording 22 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and one pass defensed. Expect Brandon Dorlus to have an expanded role on Atlanta's defense while Harrison remains sidelined in Week 12.

    Published: Fri, Nov 21 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • DNP to start week

    Harrison (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Harrison has sat out three of Atlanta's last four games, and now his knee injury is threatening his status for Week 12. Unless he's able to get back to practice Thursday or Friday, it's not likely he's going to play Sunday at New Orleans.

    Published: Wed, Nov 19 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Week 11

    Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Harrison was unable to practice Friday, and the third-year pro will be sidelined for the third time in four games due to a knee injury. His absence opens the door for LaCale London or Brandon Dorlus to move up into a starting role at defensive end opposite David Onyemata. Harrison's next opportunity to play is Week 12 against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 23.

    Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play Sunday

    Harrison (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Harrison downgraded from a limited practice session Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's matchup. The third-year pro from Ohio State has been productive when healthy, recording 22 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles over seven appearances this season. If he misses his third game of the season in Week 11, expect LaCale London to play an expanded role on the Falcons' defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited participant in practice

    Harrison (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.

    Analysis: Harrison upgraded to limited participation Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. The injury appears to be related to that which sidelined him for Weeks 8 and 9. However, Harrison's ability to play in Sunday's overtime loss to the Colts and his progression in practice this week implies Thursday's limited participation may be attributed to workload management. With limited participation or a full practice Friday, the 24-year-old should have a chance to play Sunday against the Panthers.

    Published: Thu, Nov 13 at 3:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back on injury report

    Harrison (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Harrison returned from a two-game absence caused by a knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Colts. His return to the injury report to begin the week is likely to manage his workload, though it will be worth monitoring his status in practice for the next two days.

    Published: Wed, Nov 12 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Productive in return

    Harrison logged five tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in Atlanta's loss to the Colts on Sunday.

    Analysis: Harrison missed the last two games with a knee injury but had a strong outing in his return, recording one of the team's seven sacks. The 24-year-old is having a strong start to the season, totaling 22 tackles (nine solo), including a career-high 4.5 sacks, across just seven games played.

    Published: Tue, Nov 11 at 7:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Sunday

    Harrison (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.

    Analysis: Harrison was able to log a full practice Friday, and his lack of an injury designation signals he is ready to go for Sunday's contest in Berlin. Harrison missed the past two games due to a knee injury, but he looks to be ready to rush the passer Sunday. The defensive end's Week 7 appearance against the 49ers led to four total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. His return to this Falcons defense will bolster an already strong pass rush for a tough matchup against a high AFC seed.

    Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Downgrades to limited practice

    Harrison (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Harrison has missed Atlanta's past two games due to a knee issue. He promisingly logged a full practice Wednesday but was a limited participant one day later. Harrison's participation level Friday should help clarify his odds of returning to action Sunday in Berlin, Germany against Indianapolis.

    Published: Thu, Nov 6 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice Wednesday

    Harrison (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: A knee injury prevented Harrison from playing in the Falcons' last two games, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he is on track to return against the Colts on Sunday. Harrison's return would mean less defensive snaps available for the likes of Brandon Dorlus, LaCale London (shoulder) and Sam Roberts.

    Published: Wed, Nov 5 at 6:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Harrison (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Ohio State product downgraded from a limited practice Thursday to a DNP on Friday and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a knee injury. While Harrison remains out in Week 9, expect Brandon Dorlus to start opposite David Onyemata on the Falcons' defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice Wednesday

    Harrison (knee) didn't participate in Atlanta's practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Harrison is still dealing with the knee injury that forced him to sit out the Week 8 loss to Miami. If the 24-year-old ends up missing his second straight game, Brandon Dorlus will likely start at defensive end once again during Sunday's matchup versus the Patriots.

    Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 6:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Week 8

    Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: A knee injury sustained in Week 7 against the 49ers limited Harrison's practice participation all week, but he has been cleared to play against Miami after going through pregame warmups. The 2023 third-rounder has recorded at least 1.0 sacks in three of his last five games, and that pass-rushing ability will need to be made up by Brandon Dorlus and Ta'Quon Graham.

    Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Harrison (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Harrison practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after likely sustaining a knee injury in the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the 49ers. He's started all six of Atlanta's games this season, recording 17 total tackles, including a career-high 3.5 sacks, and one pass defended. If he's forced to miss the Week 8 contest, expect Brandon Dorlus to start opposite David Onyemata on the Falcons' defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Oct 24 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in Thursday's practice

    Harrison (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Harrison has opened the week with back-to-back limited practices, and he would likely avoid an injury designation for Week 8 against the Dolphins if he were to practice in full Friday. The 2023 third-rounder started in just one regular-season game across his first two years in the NFL, but he has started in each of the first six games of 2025 and has accumulated 17 tackles (eight solo), including 3.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble.

    Published: Thu, Oct 23 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with knee issue

    Harrison was estimated to be a limited participant Wednesday due to a knee injury, but the team did not hold and official practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Harrison recorded a sack and played his usual allotment of defensive snaps this past Sunday against San Francisco, but he appears to have picked up a knee injury in the contest. The issue may not be serious given that he was able to practice in a limited capacity to begin Week 8 prep. Still, Harrison could enter the weekend with an injury status if he isn't able to practice in full by the end of the week.

    Published: Wed, Oct 22 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs sack in win

    Harrison tallied one solo tackle, including 1.0 sacks, during Atlanta's win Sunday versus Washington.

    Analysis: Harrison recorded the team's only sack of Marcus Mariota in the win. The 24-year-old is now up to 2.5 sacks on the season, and he will look to keep up his high level of play during the Falcons' Week 6 matchup versus the Bills following their upcoming week off.

    Published: Tue, Sep 30 at 7:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Positive primetime performance

    Harrison posted five tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, and forced a fumble during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings.

    Analysis: After operating as a rotational option through his first two seasons, Harrison has carved out a more consistent role in 2025, playing at least 55 percent of Atlanta's defensive snaps in each of the first two weeks. He totaled only 4.0 sacks in 33 games over his first two seasons, so his splash plays Sunday were surprising. Harrison's strip-sack of Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy on the first play of the fourth quarter was the turning point for the Falcons.

    Published: Mon, Sep 15 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Role cut down in 2024

    In 17 games in 2024, Harrison recorded 26 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with two passes defensed.

    Analysis: Despite playing one more game, Harrison actually played fewer total defensive snaps in 2024 (263) than he did in his rookie season in 2023 (323). At least part of that difference could be explained by Atlanta's shift from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defensive scheme under new defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. If Lake retains the position, Harrison could be in line for a similar snap share in 2025.

    Published: Wed, Jan 8 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to play against Bolts

    Harrison (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Analysis: Harrison suffered a knee injury in the second half of the Falcons' Week 11 loss to the Broncos. Harrison took advantage of the additional rest courtesy of Atlanta's Week 12 bye, opening the week with consecutive limited practices before finishing strong with a full session Friday. Harrison has cracked 20 defensive snaps just once across 11 regular-season games, though he should see an increased snap count Sunday due to Ta'Quon Graham (pectoral) and Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle) both being on injured…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Done early Sunday with knee injury

    Harrison (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.

    Analysis: Harrison picked up a knee injury in the second half Sunday, bringing his day to a premature end. The defensive lineman recorded two tackles before exiting the game. With Atlanta off in Week 12, Harrison will have two weeks to be ready to go for Atlanta's matchup with the Chargers on Dec. 1.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy off knee injury

    Harrison (knee) is participating in Falcons camp this week, Sports Illustrated's Daniel Flick reports.

    Analysis: Harrison was inactive for the Week 18 season finale last season with the knee issue, but he's over it now and is looking to build off a 2023 that saw him record 33 tackles (18 solo)l, including three sacks, as a reserve lineman. With Calais Campbell now with the Dolphins, it opens up a chance for Harrison to become a starter.

    Published: Thu, Jul 25 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes impact as rookie

    Harrison (knee) finished 2023 with 33 tackles, 3.0 sacks and one pass defense in 16 appearances.

    Analysis: A rookie third-round pick, Harrison immediately carved out a rotational role, but he didn't make an impact as a pass rusher until later in the season, recording 3.0 total sacks in Weeks 15 and 16. The youngster missed Week 18 due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 17. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but he returned and finished the Week 17 loss to the Bears and was a limited participant during Week 18 prep, suggesting the knee injury won't impact his offseason. Given the flashes he…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 17 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing Week 18

    Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: Harrison will miss the Falcons' regular-season finale after sustaining a knee injury during the team's Week 17 loss to the Bears. Expect Albert Huggins to see increased opportunities on Atlanta's defensive line with Harrison missing Week 18.

    Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play Week 18

    Harrison (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: The rookie out of Ohio State was able to return to the Falcons' Week 17 contest after exiting the game with a knee injury early on, and after a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a shot at suiting up Sunday. If Harrison is unable to go in Week 18, expect Albert Huggins to shoulder more work on Atlanta's defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Jan 5 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to Week 17 contest

    Harrison has returned to action against Chicago on Sunday after previously exiting with a knee issue, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Harrison exited the contest early in the second quarter and was originally deemed questionable to return. However, he's since been able to re-enter the matchup.

    Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits with knee injury

    Harrison (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Chicago, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Harrison recorded one tackle (one solo) before being forced out of Sunday's contest early in the second quarter. LaCale London will likely see an uptick in snaps as long as Harrison remains out.

    Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Produces two sacks Sunday

    Harrison recorded three tackles (three solo), including two sacks, and a pass reflection in Atlanta's 29-10 win Sunday versus Indianapolis.

    Analysis: Harrison had his best game of the season, as he managed to sack Gardner Minshew a career-best two times. Through 15 games played this season, the rookie third-round pick has racked up 29 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and will look to add to his totals next week versus the Bears.

    Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1TB,
L 20-23
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2@MIN,
W 22-6
21.5-1-8.50
3@CAR,
L 0-30
2----2.50
4WAS,
W 34-27
11---3.00
5Bye-----0.00
6BUF,
W 24-14
-----2.00
7@SF,
L 10-20
31---5.50
8MIA,
L 10-34
-----0.00
9@NE,
L 23-24
-----0.00
10@IND,
L 25-31
11-1-7.00
11CAR,
L 27-30
-----0.00
12@NO,
W 24-10
-----0.00
13@NYJ,
L 24-27
-----0.00
14SEA,
L 9-37
-----0.00
15@TB,
Thu 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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16@ARI,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
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17LAR,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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18NO,
TBDGet Tickets
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