Yahoo Sports’ world-class fantasy experts Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza & Scott Pianowski dish out top-notch fantasy and betting advice (plus a hefty dose of life advice) on America’s top fantasy football platform. We can't guarantee you'll win your league each fall, but with five different voices, personalities and philosophies, the Yahoo Fantasy crew offers everything you need to become a better and more informed fantasy manager.
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Listeners of Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast that love the show mention: liz and matt,Week 3 is upon us! Joining Matt Harmon for this week's fantasy viewer guide is Yahoo's very own Dan Titus. The two go through each game this weekend and identify the matchups you need to binge, stream and skip:1:29- Binge games1:37 - ATL VS. DET8:05 - LAC VS. MIN12:25 - BUF VS. WSH17:45 - PHI VS. TB26:20 - Stream games26:26 - TEN VS. CLE30:13 - NO VS. GB34:43 - DEN VS. MIA37:25 - HOU VS. JAX41:36 - IND VS. BAL43:10 - CAR VS. SEA46:25 - LAR VS. CIN49:38- Skip games49:54 - NE vs. NYJ52:17 - DAL VS. AZ55:23 - CHI VS. KC57:18 - PIT VS. LV59:30 - Smart Flex picks for Week 3See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
'Stat Nerd Thursday' is back for another episode! Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don give you one stat you need to know for all 32 NFL teams heading into Week 3. The two also react to the Browns signing Kareem Hunt and Harmon shares his analysis on the Cam Akers trade to Minnesota: 0:50 - Reaction to Browns signing Kareem Hunt 5:38 - Stat Nerd Thursday 6:03 - Denver Broncos8:21 - Chicago Bears 10;57 - L.A. Chargers 13:50 - Quick reaction to Cam Akers trade 14:49 - Minnesota Vikings17:03 - Houston Texans20:10 - Cincinatti Bengals 22:00 - New England Patriots23:21 - Arizona Cardinals25:05 - Carolina Panthers 28:15 - Las Vegas Raiders29:07 - Cleveland Browns29:53 - Tennessee Titans32:17 - Detroit Lions33:49 - Indianapolis Colts34:51 - Jacksonville Jaguars37:03 - Seattle Seahawks40:50 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers42:16 - Green Bay Packers43:26 - Pittsburgh Steelers45:27 - New York Jets46:24 - Buffalo Bills47:25 - Washington Commanders48:53 - Philadelphia Eagles50:31 - Kansas City Chiefs51:49 - New Orleans Saints53:18 - Atlanta Falcons54:32 - Baltimore Ravens56:02 - Miami Dolphins57:14 - Dallas Cowboys59:37 - TNF preview: NYG vs. SFSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It was a wild Week 2 in the NFL that displayed every spectrum of human emotion for the running back position: Great performances by stars, surprising performances by backups and devastating injuries. Austin Ekeler and Matt Harmon dive into all of it on this week's 'Ekeler's Edge.'To start the show, Ekeler provides an update and insight on his own injury what it will take for him to get back on the field. He also shares his thoughts on the Chargers loss to the Titans in Week 2.The two then react to Nick Chubb's season ending injury and where the Browns go from here. Harmon and Ekeler also break down the latest with the Giants and Lions and how fantasy managers can navigate those backfield injuries.Harmon and Ekeler provide an update on the Ekeler Invitational Fantasy league with a major reveal that leaves the Los Angeles RB speechless. The two then end the show providing their bold fantasy predictions for Week 3.1:30 - Austin Ekeler provides injury update5:05 - Austin reflects on Josh Kelly, Titans vs. Chargers game7:23 - Injuries + Chaos at RB position in Week 2 = New opportunities?13:30 - Austin shares how teams view the 'Injury Report'15:00 - How to best manage game-time decision injuries on your fantasy team17:22 - Are the Lions under utilizing Gibbs? Austin explains RB roles in NFL23:20 - Making sense of the Cam Akers situation in L.A.25:53 - Ekeler Invitational League update: Austin goes 2-0, Matt takes first L28:10 - Can you predict D'Andre Swift-like performances?35:20 - Major surprise reveal for Ekeler Invitational37:00 - Ask Austin Mailbag message37:30 - Bold Fantasy predictions for Week 3See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For a second straight Tuesday the pod unfortunately starts with yet another cold open from Matt Harmon reacting to another devastating injury on Monday Night Football. This time it's Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb. Harmon provides instant reaction and where the Browns and fantasy owners can go next. The 'People's Panic Meter' is back and boy there is quite a bit of panic after Week 2. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens do their best to react to everyone's submissions.Of course we start with maybe the worst team in the NFL: Andy Behren's Chicago Bears. The two debate if the franchise is beyond panic and if Justin Fields could be one of the biggest fantasy whiffs of the season.Behrens and Harmon then discuss if it's truly time to panic for the Bengals, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. The two also try to make sense of the wild state of the running back position through the first two weeks of the season.Behrens ends the show by sharing his top five waiver wire pickups for Week 3.0:10 - COLD OPEN: Matt reacts to Nick Chubb injury4:43 - People's Panic Meter6:21 - Are the Bears beyond panic?15:20 - Josh Jacobs + Dameon Pierce20:24 - Jahan Dotson + Antonio Gibson23:05 - Burrow, Chase and Bengals27:15 - Isiah Pacheco 30:05 - Rashod Bateman + Kyle Pitts36:22 - AJ Brown38:52 - Breece Hall41:53 - Alexander Mattison43:48. - Jahmyr Gibbs48:52 - Top 5 Waiver Wire pickups for Week 3See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Minus the MNF doubleheader, Week 2 is in the books! Yahoo Sports Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski go game-by-game and provide instant fantasy reactions and implications from all the action on Sunday:1:35 - MIA VS. NE10:32 - SEA VS. DET17:10 - BAL VS. CIN 23:23 - GB VS. ATL 29:55 - KC VS. JAX37:08 - SF VS. LAR43:42 - NYG VS. AZ49:24 - IND VS. HOU55:02 - NYJ VS. DAL 1:00:40 - LAC VS. TEN 1:03:40 - LV VS. BUF1:07:20 - CHI VS. TB1:11:24 - WSH VS. DENSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Week 2 has arrived! On the pod we continue our Football Friday tradition of providing a 'Fantasy Viewer's guide' to the action. 4 for 4's Jennifer Eakins joins Matt Harmon to identify the games you need to binge, stream and skip this weekend:1:10 - Week 2 Viewer's Guide: Binge, stream, skip3:40 - Binge games 3:59 - BAL VS. CIN10:36 - SEA VS. DET16:34 - KC VS. JAX22:24 - SF VS. LAR29:57 - LV VS. BUF33:30 - Stream games33:39 - GB VS. ATL37:50 - LAC VS. TEN40:15 - NYJ VS. DAL43:00 - MIA VS. NE46:15 - NO VS. CAR49:15 - CLE VS. PIT53:35 - Skip games1:00:50 - Smart Flex picks for Week 2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don dive into 'Stat Nerd Thursdays' by providing one stat you need to know for all 32 teams heading into Week 2. TNF's Ryan Fitzpatrick joins the pod to discuss his observations from Week 1: 3:52 - Dallas Cowboys6:51 - New York Jets8:59 - Atlanta Falcons 12:29 - Baltimore Ravens 15:30 - San Francisco 49ers18:50 - Detroit Lions 20:20- Jacksonville Jaguars 21:42 - Las Vegas Raiders25:33 - L.A. Rams 27:37 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28:55 - Miami Dolphins 30:05 - Cleveland Browns31:55 - Buffalo Bills33:08 - Washington Commanders 34:35 - New Orleans Saints39:16. - Green Bay Packers 40:30 - New York Giants 41:30 - Carolina Panthers 43:05 - Arizona Cardinals 44:26 - Seattle Seahawks 46:12 - Chicago Bears 48:42 - New England Patriots 52:43 - Indianapolis Colts 54:00 - Kansas City Chiefs 55:35 - Tennessee Titans 56:50 - Denver Broncos 57:43 - L.A. Chargers 59:35 - Houston Texans1:00:27 - Cincinnati Bengals 1:01:01 - TNF Preview: Vikings vs. Eagles 1:06:27 - Ryan Fitzpatrick interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ekeler's Edge is back in its regular season grind with Los Angeles RB Austin Ekeler joining Matt Harmon to recap a wild Week 1 in the NFL and look ahead to Week 2.Ekeler and Harmon start off the episode recapping the instant classic that took place between the Dolphins and Chargers and what lasting fantasy implications could be drawn from each of the high powered offense's performances in Week 1. Ekeler shares details on how the Chargers have vastly improved their running game and why his backup Joshua Kelly could become a viable fantasy starter. Harmon and Ekeler also highlighted the RBs that shined in Week 1.The two then provide an update on the 'Ekeler Invitational' fantasy football league where Harmon and Ekeler both started the year 1-0. Harmon got a stellar performance from Ekeler himself while the Chargers RB won off the big games from Brandon Aiyuk and the Cowboys defense.Harmon and Ekeler then dive into the "Ask Austin Mailbag" by reacting to people's Sunday set ups with one submission blowing their minds. The two then end the show by sharing their bold fantasy predictions for Week 2.1:25 - Recapping a WILD Dolphins-Chargers game5:05 - Has Joshua Kelly emerged as a fantasy starter?8:55 - RBs to highlight from Week 117:55 - Ekeler's Edge invitational update: Austin, Matt start the year 1-028:38 - Ask Austin Mailbag: Who has the best Sunday set up?34:50 - Matt shares weird thing he does while watching football38:53 - Future Snapshot: Bold fantasy predictions for Week 2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In an emergency addition to the pod, Matt Harmon opens the show by reacting to Aaron Rodgers' devastating injury on Monday Night Football and where the New York Jets (and your fantasy teams) go from here.Andy Behren joins Harmon for the rest of the podcast for his usual Tuesday appearance and the two kickoff the debut of the 'People's Panic Meter' for the regular season. Harmon and Behrens debate if it's too early to panic on Drake London and other top draft picks abysmal Week 1 performances.To end the pod, Behrens provides his top five waiver wire pickups of the week and if there's any one that will emerge out of the Ravens backfield as a viable fantasy option after the season-ending injury to JK Dobbins.0:23 - Special open: Reacting to Aaron Rodgers injury and wild MNF game7:58 - People's Panic Meter11:13 - Drake London19:10 - Alexander Mattison25:05 - Rachaad White31:31 - Christian Kirk36:47 - Bengals offense39:28 - Ravens offense45:34 - Bears offense52:50 - Seahawks offense56:17 - Jahmyr Gibbs1:01:57 - Andy's top 5 waiver wire pickups of the week See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NFL Sundays are officially back. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski breakdown all the action from the Week 1 slate: 1:53 - DAL VS. NYG: Is the Dallas defense really that good? Time to panic in New York?10:00 - MIA VS. LAC: Did we overthink Tua and this offense in the offseason? 17:45 - JAX VS. IND: Are the Colts and Anthony Richardson really going to throw it that much? 24:05 - CIN VS. CLE: Do Bengals, Burrow get a mulligan? Concern for Watson?28:30 - LAR VS. SEA: Can we buy stock in Rams' Puka Nacua? What happened to Seattle?35:25 - SF VS. PIT: Are the Niners that good or did we completely overhype Pittsburgh? 43:00 - TB VS. MIN: TIme to apologize to Baker Mayfield? Minnesota coming back to Earth? 46:43 - GB VS. CHI: Can we officially love Jordan Love? Will Justin Fields ever take the leap?52:15 - PHI VS. NE: Did Philly sleep walk through this game? Pats show signs of life on offense?56:10 - TEN VS. NO: Do the Titans have worse offensive line in NFL? Can Saints be a viable fantasy offense? 59:10 - HOU VS. BAL: Reaction JK Dobbins injury and potential replacements.... is Zay Flowers WR1?1:12:05 - LV VS. DEN: Are we buying into Jakobi Meyers Week 1 performance? 1:13:55 - AZ VS. WSH: Does Sam Howell's performance give us pause? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Congrats, you've made it to the end of the week. It's officially Friday and a whole slate of NFL action is set to kickoff this weekend. On the pod, we are happy to announce and kick off our 'Fantasy viewer guide' series where every Friday we will tell you the games you need to binge, stream, and skip.For this pod every Friday, Matt Harmon and company will identify the games you need to binge - must-watches with must-starts on your fantasy team - the games you need to stream - pay attention to but be mindful of who's starting in your lineup - and games you just want to skip - this one is self explanatory.Joining Harmon for the first 'Viewers Guide' of the year is 4 for 4's TJ Hernandez who helps breakdown each game and provides fantasy matchups you need to pay attention to.At the end of the pod, we debut our 'Smart decision, Smart Flex' segment as the two share two must-starts in your flex position on Sunday.1:10 - New segment alert4:40 - Games to 'Binge' to watch in Week 128:18 - Games to 'Stream' to watch in Week 149:30 - Games to 'Skip' to watch in Week 11:00:27 - Smart Flex decision of the WeekSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The NFL kicks off the regular season tonight and we kick off another season of the 'Stat Nerd' podcast with Yahoo Sports Dalton Del Don. Matt Harmon and Del Don share one stat you need to know about every team heading into Week 1.But first, the two dissect the latest with Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce and if his latest knee injury should provide any long-term worries. Harmon and Del Don debate if the Kelce injury has fantasy ramifications similar to Los Angeles WR Cooper Kupp's injury. They also debate what TE pickup options are best if Kelce can't go tonight.Harmon and Del Don then go through all 32 teams and provide one stat you need to know heading into kickoff weekend. The two then end the show with a full preview of Lions vs. Chiefs.1:20 - 'Stat Nerd' is back!1:46 - Any long term panic for Travis Kelce's knee injury?5:40 - What should Kelce owners do at TE this week?9:30 - What you need to know about Stat Nerd57:57 - TNF preview: Lions vs. ChiefsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The regular season of 'Ekeler's Edge' makes it debut with Matt Harmon and Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler. To start the show the two look ahead to their Week 1 matchups in the Ekeler Invitational Fantasy Football league. While Ekeler is projected to win his first game, Harmon stresses caution when looking at Week 1 fantasy projections. The duo then dive into this week's 'Ask Austin Mailbag' to select a team name for Ekeler's fantasy squad. The two also highlight some of the worst overreaction moves fantasy owners have made over the years in the early weeks of the season. Harmon stresses for everyone to not overreact to Week 1 in Fantasy Football. The two then end the show by revealing their favorite RB matchups of Week 1. Harmon focuses on his favorite mismatches while Ekeler shares his must watch head-to-head RB matchups on Sunday. 1:30 - Ekeler Invitational update: Will Austin, Matt start 1-0?6:36 - When is it the right time to start trading in Fantasy? 11:54 - Ask Austin Mailbag Part 1: Picking Austin's Fantasy Team Name16:05 - Ask Austin Mailbag part 2: Worst Week 1 overreaction trades35:55 - Under the hood: What's it like to prep for Week 1?42:15 - RB Matchups we are most excited for in Week 142:45 - Matt's top 5 RB mismatches of the week44:35 - Austin's favorite head-to-head RB matchups in Week 1See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Week 1 is finally here! After months of talking about football we get to finally watch it this weekend. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens discuss the exciting slate of games this weekend and which matchups they're already circling as much-watches for Sunday. Harmon also reveals our new weekly segment 'People's Panic Meter' that will solicit fantasy issues that people are having over their fantasy teams throughout the season. Every Tuesday during the season Harmon and Behrens will react to what has you panicked after a weekend of action. For the first installment of the 'People's Panic Meter' the two discuss how concerned they are for Cooper Kupp's latest issue with his hamstring and which players and teams may already have serious red flags entering Week 1. Behrens and Harmon then end the show by sharing their top ten biggest and boldest predictions for the 2023 NFL season. 0:25 - Week 1 is here!2:30 - New Segment alert! Welcome to the 'People's Panic Meter'6:10 - Panic Meter: Cooper Kupp hamstring14:05 - Panic Meter: CMC touches18:50 - Panic Meter: Are the Cardinals actually tanking?21:20 - Panic Meter: JK Dobbins25:35 - Panic Meter: Travis Etienne + Tank Bigsby 29:00 - Panic Meter: Denver Broncos 32:05 - Panic Meter: Too much hype for Pollard, Wilson? 34:10 - Panic Meter: Dallas run game 35:30 - Panic Meter: Tennessee Titans 39:00 - Bold predictions for 2023 NFL seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you listen to one pod before your drafts this weekend, this is the one.Chances are if you're listening to this special edition podcast you are potentially days, maybe hours, perhaps mere minutes away from your most important drafts of the year. Labor Day Weekend is when the majority of drafts do in fact take place (and we know this from internal numbers at Yahoo - 60% of leagues are drafting this weekend!).To conclude "Cram Week" and our draft season coverage we have everyone on the Yahoo Fantasy staff here to provide their one last piece of advice you need to know before heading into your drafts. Yahoo's Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Scott Pianowski, Dan Titus, Jorge Martin and Kate Magdziuk all share their final convictions of the draft season. To end the pod, Matt Harmon shares the two things he wants you to think about when drafting this year. So enjoy this jam packed, yet efficient, show that puts a bow on draft season. We promise after listening you will be ready for your draft. Good luck to everyone out there this holiday weekend!1:15 - Dalton Del Don's final piece of draft advice4:50 - Jorge Martin's final piece of draft advice8:25 - Scott Pianowski's final piece of draft advice14:22 - Dan Titus' final piece of draft advice16:57 - Andy Behren's final piece of draft advice19:56 - Kate Magdziuk's final piece of draft advice25:20 - Matt Harmon's final piece of draft adviceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With the ultimate draft weekend fast approaching we reveal and react to the last Yahoo staff mock draft of the season. Chris Harris of Harris Football joins Matt Harmon on the pod for 'Cram Week' to provide his thoughts on the mock draft.The two also share when they'd be comfortable drafting Colts RB Jonathan Taylor after all the drama that's taken place this week (and month). Both then debate if there are any non-Jonathan Taylor RBs worth drafting from the Colts and if we finally have clarity with the Miami Dolphins RB situation.Harmon reveals he got yet another C- grade in his Yahoo draft and Harris debates which guys he'd avoid in the first round and when it's okay to jump on the elite QBs.To end the show, the two converse on the players and strategies that are potentially misplaced this draft season when it comes to consensus ADP.0:25 - Chris Harris shares thoughts on Ekeler's Invitational Fantasy Football League3:12 - What's next for Colts and RB Jonathan Taylor?10:30 - Do we have a clear picture of Dolphins RBs now?17:30 - Recapping the final Yahoo staff mock draft24:38 - Where should you start to target elite QBs?38:30 - What has consensus ADP gotten wrong this draft seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Say you've been on a beach all summer. Say you haven't been paying close attention to football since the Super Bowl ended. Maybe you have something called... a life? Well now your fantasy football draft is fast approaching and you want to get caught up on everything you may have missed or need to know. Well my friend, this is the podcast for you (and if you've been following football all offseason long, it's still a great refresher!). Continuing 'Cram Week' on the pod, Dalton Del Don joins Matt Harmon to go over all the biggest fantasy headlines from this offseason and preseason for each of the 32 NFL teams. Consider them your fantasy FYIs: the biggest player, coaching and schematical changes that will have a major impact on each team's impact fantasy players. So sit back and enjoy a 72-minute cram session that will have you ready for whatever comes your way this weekend and beyond (in terms of fantasy football... in terms of actual life advice, we are not much help there). 1:00 - Cram Week: Recapping the fantasy offseason for all 32 teams2:05 - "Old reliables" tier of teams (aka teams we know will be good)20:34 - "Hyped up" teams (aka teams that can make the leap in 2023)37:56 - "Who are you" teams (aka teams where season could go either way)59:05 - "Rookie QBs, new coaches, new eras" teams1:02:45 - "Look out below" teams (aka teams that could have disaster years) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For the last preseason edition of "Ekeler's Edge" we are happy to reveal the Ekeler Invitational Fantasy Football League. Matt Harmon, Austin Ekeler and many of the biggest names in the fantasy football landscape will compete in a 14-team league for ultimate bragging rights in the industry. Harmon and Ekeler share their initial thoughts on the league and how it came together. The Chargers RB also shares his reaction and thoughts on Harmon drafting Ekeler with the fourth overall pick, thus not allowing the running back to draft himself in the first round. Harmon reacts to Ekeler taking two rival Raiders with his first two picks. For the 'Under the Hood' segment, Ekeler shares what it's like for players during cut day and making the 53 man roster. Ekeler shares a gripping story from his rookie year where he thought he wasn't going to make the team initially. To end the show, the two dive into the Ask Austin mailbag and react to some of the craziest league traditions people have across the country. 0:20 - Big congrats in order for Austin Ekeler1:22 - Austin's eyebrows might be in trouble5:45 - Introducing the Ekeler's Edge invitational league7:45 - Matt drafted who with his first pick?!14:10 -Austin drafted WHO with his first two picks?19:10 - Matt has a problem with his Yahoo draft grade 22:30 - Matt and Austin need help naming their teams24:50 - Under the hood: What is cut day like for NFL players?35:05 - Ask Austin Mailbag: Craziest league traditionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's 'Cram Week' on the pod as we get you ready for all your drafts this week and over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Scott Pianowski joins Matt Harmon to put a bow on the preseason and determine which guys they've changed their mind on since the start of the month.But first the two react to the shocking trade that sent QB Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 4th round pick. Both believe each side needed a fresh start but discuss if Kyle Shanahan and Jon Lynch's legacy in San Francisco now hinges on if Brock Purdy is legit or not. The two then react to Josh Jacobs officially ending his holdout in Vegas and Aaron Rodgers debut with the Jets.The two then reveal their list of guys they've either moved up or down the most in rankings since the start of the month.1:47 - Making sense of Trey Lance trade to Dallas9:05 - Josh Jacobs gets a modest pay raise, does he get an ADP raise as well?13:05 - Aaron Rodgers makes Jets debut... Garrett Wilson to the moon?19:40 - Browns make moves to keep an eye on23:10 - Cram week: Preseason recap24:10 - Preseason note to change: Jets RB rotation29:00 - Preseason note to change: Buffalo Bills RB James Cook33:55 - Preseason note to change: Washington Commanders WR Jahan Dotson39:40 - Preseason note to change: Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen44:20 - Preseason note to change: Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson49:35 - Preseason note to change: LA Chargers WR Quentin Johnston54:26 - Other preseason changes to noteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What better way to conclude 'Convictions Week' on the pod then the best bets for the 2023 NFL season. The Betting Bros make their 2023 season debut on the pod. While Matt Harmon does his best to reign in Scott Pianowksi and Frank Schwab, the two quickly takeover the episode with their sports bar banter.Before diving into the best bets, the trio reacts to the news that QB Trey Lance will be QB3 in San Francisco. They debate what went wrong for the first round pick and what his future could look like. Pianowski believes there's a possibility we could see Sam Darnold take over at QB in the Bay Area.The three then debate who really should go 1.01 in fantasy drafts for our Friday 'build your team' segment. Schwab believes without a doubt it should be Justin Jefferson. Pianowksi believes McCaffrey offers too much value to pass up. Harmon breaks the tie.The three end the pod with their favorite team, individual and Super Bowl bets for the season.0:23 - Convictions week conclude with the betting bros2:04 - The Trey Lance experiment in SF is over8:34 - Could Sam Darnold be the next Geno Smith?10:13 - Build your team: Who should go 1.01?13:52 - Convictions Week: Best bets for 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fantasy Life's Kendall Valenzuela joins Matt Harmon on the pod to continue 'Convictions Week' by identifying the candidates to breakout and become elite fantasy plays in 2023. But first the two react to the latest injury news out of Carolina where it feels like Bryce Young might have no one to throw to by Week 1. Valenzuela and Harmon debate if there is anyone remotely fantasy viable on the Panthers this year. The two then dive into the rumblings out of Jets camp that the offense will essentially be Aaron Rodgers' old buddies plus Garrett Wilson to start the year. The two then alternate between their breakout candidates at each position. Valenzeula and Harmon find consensus on some and complete disagreement on one particular WR. Harmon ends the show with advice on a gamble on position in fantasy this year that historically hasn't paid off. 2:04 - The Panthers WR room is falling apart10:07 - Lots of whispers about Jets offense....20:58 - Convictions Week: Identifying breakout candidatesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We continue 'Convictions Week' on the pod with one of the more polarizing debates of fantasy draft season: Identifying the biggest busts. Yahoo Sports Dan Titus makes his pod debut with Matt Harmon to help identify potential players to avoid in each round of the draft. But first the two react to the wild Monday Night Football preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders. Harmon and Titus share their thoughts on Sam Howell, Jahan Dotson and how much concern there should be with Terry McLaurin's toe injury. The two then react to the news of Baker Mayfield being named QB1 in Tampa and the Colts allowing RB Jonathan Taylor to seek a trade. After the break, Harmon and Titus go round by round with their players to avoid in the draft. The two find consensus in a few rounds on players that could be labeled 'busts' in 2023. 3:24 - Fantasy reactions to wild Commanders-Ravens preseason game12:15 - Baker Mayfield QB1 in Tampa.... yay?15:05 - Seattle JSN wrist injury... how concerned are you?16:55 - Jonathan Taylor drama continues to be dramatic17:35 - Convictions Week: Identifying busts in each roundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We continue 'Conviction Week' on the pod with the second preseason episode of Ekeler's Edge. Los Angeles Chargers RB joins Matt Harmon to dive into the Ask Austin Mailbag where we asked for your boldest fantasy predictions for the 2023 season. And boy did you deliver.But first, we get Harmon and Ekeler's reaction to the latest news that Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs is expected to end his training camp holdout. The two also discuss the biggest impressions from the latest Chargers preseason game and Ekeler provides an update on the RB2 position battle taking place between Josh Kelly and Isaiah Spiller.In the 'Under The Hood' segment, Harmon and Ekeler dive into what it takes for a rookie WRs to get acclimated to the NFL and how Chargers first round pick and rookie WR Quentin Johnston is adapting to the league.The two then react to the bold fantasy predictions from the Ask Austin Mailbag. While the takes touched on different positions, all of them were bold.0:36 - Hurricanes and earthquakes in LA... OH MY3:00 - Austin Ekeler reacts to Josh Jacobs potentially ending holdout7:45 - Any RB2 emerging for LA Chargers after second preseason game?15:38 - Under the hood: How long does it take rookie WRs to acclimate to NFL?23:38 - Ask Austin Mailbag: Your boldest fantasy predictions for 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chances are your most important drafts are fast approaching and happening the next two weeks. No better time to kick off 'Conviction Week' on the pod and provide our strongest and final takes heading into the 2023 fantasy season. Scott Pianowski joins Matt Harmon to identify the biggest sleepers in drafts this year.But first, the two recap a jam packed Week 2 of the preseason highlighted by Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy making their return to the field. The two then identify the rookie WRs, RBs and QBs that are showing an immediate impact for their teams.Pianowski and Harmon then share their secret list of draft sleepers at each position. In order to be a sleeper, no player identified is currently a consensus top 6th round selection. The two then end the show by sharing their favorite rookie sleepers and the 2023 Yahoo All-Boring team.0:50 - Kicking off 'Conviction Week' on the pod1:50 - Biggest fantasy headlines and observations from preseason week 22:05 - Denver RB Javonte Williams makes his return4:55 - Who could be Mr. September this year?7:30 - Brock Purdy and Tua make their 2023 debuts10:30 - We in love with Jordan Love yet?15:45 - Rookie WRs making a splash in the preseason to note24:20 - Rookie RBs to note that are flashing in the preseason27:45 - One rookie QB that's making waves this preseason32:10 - Our 2023 draft sleepers54:30 - Matt Harmon's favorite rookie sleepers58:30 - Yahoo's 2023 All-Boring teamSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We conclude strategy week on the pod with a deep dive into everything you need to know for salary cap drafts. Scott Pianowski, the ultimate expert in salary cap drafts, joins Matt Harmon on the pod to let you know the strategies you have to consider going into your draft.But first, the two react to all the latest injury news at the WR position including the top two targets in Detroit. The two then debate if Titan's WR Treylon Burks is still draftable after his knee injury. The two then debate if the Dolphins are the most fragile team in the league after the injury scare to LT Terron Armstead. The two also try to make sense of the on going drama taking place in Indy with RB Jonathan Taylor.Pianowski and Harmon then explain everything you need to know about salary cap drafts and what makes them fundamentally different from snake drafts. Pianowski then shares the top strategies and hacks that one can use to maximize their budget and player pool during salary cap drafts.The two end the show with our 'Build your team' segment by debating if you should prioritize decent players on good offenses over star players on bad offenses in the draft.1:28 - Lions WR Jameson Williams injured... time to jump ship?10:05 - Titans WR Treylon Burks injury enough to take him off the board?12:55 - Russell Gage out for year, what to think of Evans/Godwin in TB?17:45 - Are the Dolphins a jenga set this season?22:55 - Carolina's RB Miles Sanders' groin injury a lingering concern24:50 - As the Jonathan Taylor world turns31:52 - What you need to know about salary cap drafts38:40 - What makes salary caps different from snake41:10 - How to maximize your nominations in salary cap drafts49:20 - Why size of league impacts salary cap draft strategy52:30 - What is the end game for salary cap drafts?57:30 - Build your team segment: decent players in great offenses vs. star players on bad offenseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ekeler's Edge is back and better than ever before. Los Angeles RB Austin Ekeler joins Matt Harmon to kick off the show's third season with a mission to provide the best real, and of course fantasy, football conversations and content this fall.Ekeler and Harmon start off the pod by recapping a rather tumultuous season for Ekeler and the RB position in the NFL. The seven-year veteran explains how the narrative around the running back's value to a team has gotten out of control and why the franchise tag is hurt, not helping, players try to maximize their earning potential.The two then breakdown Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliott's landing spots and why both will help, not hinder, the RB1s in place in New York and New England. Ekeler then reveals the RB he's most intrigued to watch this year and then takes us 'Under the Hood' of training camp to explain how fast he's learning Kellen Moore's new offense in LA.The two end the show by providing their boldest fantasy prediction for 2023.2:15 - Ekeler's Edge 3.0 is bigger, literally, than ever9:15 - Ekeler's explains how tumultuous offseason has messed up RB's values17:30 - Is the Franchise Tag to blame for RB's current value?23:15 - New faces in new place: Ekeler reacts to Dalvin Cook going to Jets30:30 - Ekeler reacts to Zeke joining the Patriots34:05 - Which RB is Austin Ekeler most intrigued by in 202338:20 - Under the hood: How long does it take to learn a new offense?44:55 - Ask Austin Mailbag is back! We want your bold fantasy predictionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We continue strategy week on the pod by doing the impossible: Constructing the perfect roster. While fantasy drafts can feel like a zero sum game, Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don tell you the best strategy for each position to create the perfect complimentary roster.But first, the two react to the big RB news with Dalvin Cook officially joining the New York Jets and Ezekiel Elliott joining the New England Patriots. They debate how each impacts their team's backfield and the additions should devalue Breece Hall and Rhamondre Stevenson's ADP.On a show devoted to constructing the perfect roster who better to guest appear than Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson. The fantasy, and real life, superstar joins Harmon at the end of the show. The two discuss if he should go number one in drafts, who are his top five route runners in the league, and if he thinks he can eclipse 2,000 receiving yards in a single season.1:52 - Dalvin Cook joins Jets... what is the fantasy impact for him and Breece Hall?11:15 - How does Zeke impact Stevenson's fantasy value in New England?15:27 - The RB position in fantasy is chaos 17:31 - Ravens RB JK Dobbins 100% healthy = 100% buying in?21:20 - Cowboys Tony Pollard is having the best week ever25:00 - Praise be, Colts name Anthony Richards QB128:41 - Constructing the perfect fantasy roster55:00 - Justin Jefferson InterviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Yahoo Sports' Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski join forces to recap preseason week one and give their takeaways and biggest surprises before diving into quarterback draft strategy and how to approach quarterback in a Superflex league.2:00 - Preseason week one headlines: Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor will return to practice soon according to head coach Shane Steichen, but Matt and Scott aren't convinced the contract dispute will be resolved any time soon. Meanwhile, Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz has been cleared for week one, but he is likely not a player you should be targeting in your drafts.10:10 - Matt and Scott give their takeaways from playing time of various players in preseason action, including Tank Bigsby, Greg Dulcich, Khalil Herbert, Alexander Mattison and Kenneth Gainwell.29:55 - The quarterback position is evolving. The top quarterbacks have more value than they have in previous years, so how should you best approach the decision of whether or not to draft one early? Both hosts discuss their process for finding the next quarterback who could break into that group of elite QBs. Players like Justin Herbert and Justin Fields have a chance to join the group, or you could wait until later in the draft and chase the ceiling of guys like Anthony Richardson or Geno Smith.54:50 - Superflex has emerged as an improvement upon two-quarterback leagues, and Matt and Scott give their ideal strategy for drafting in a Superflex league. Scott thinks it's best to take three starting QBs: two who are at least solid starters, and one sleeper with a ceiling. Scott points out Mac Jones, Brock Purdy and Kenny Pickett as good sleeper options.Check out all the episodes of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From Canton, Ohio at the Fantasy Football Expo, Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens connect in person to kick off our draft strategy week by hitting on all the biggest pre-draft strategy talkings points this month. But first, the two react, and try to not overreact, to the biggest storylines from this weekend's preseason action. Harmon and Behrens discuss if preseason games actually matter and what, if anything, can be extrapolated for fantasy drafts later this month. For strategy week the two debate the difference between pre-draft strategies and letting the board come to you. Harmon ponders if your draft position actually matters. Behrens recaps his salary cap draft from the Fantasy Football Expo and explains how he's treating the RB position in drafts this year. The two then debate the evolution of the QB position in drafts and the importance of grabbing top WRs early and often. Harmon and Behrens end the pod detailing their experience at the Fantasy Football Expo amidst a torrential downpour outside.0:14 - ON-LOCATION at the Fantasy Football Expo3:05 - Does Preseason football matter?4:30 - Can we trust Bucs QBs to keep offense fantasy viable?7:53 - Can the Steelers be this year's Seahawks?11:20 - Here's what really matters in the preseason17:05 - Bears = Super Bowl contenders? 22:20 - We kick off draft strategy week! At the... Fantasy Football Expo?25:10 - Does your draft position matter?29:35 - Zero RB or Hero RB... or something else?31:30 - Pre-draft vs. in-draft strategy35:34 - Surviving the Ohio storm and your league38:15 - WR-WR-WR?41:40 - What people should know about the Fantasy Football ExpoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
They said it couldn't be done. They said our positions week already covered the four major categories in quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers & tight ends. But they have underestimated us once again, because this is indeed, our kickers & defensive position preview episode.Yes, that's right; Matt Harmon & Andy Behrens devote a bulk of this episode to preparing fantasy managers for the two most overlooked and eye-rolled positions on the roster.Before diving into Ks & DSTs, the guys react to recent comments from Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor about the health of QB Joe Burrow's calf and some indications that the Bengals passer might not be ready to start off the season. They also chat about Kareem Hunt passing up a deal with the Indianapolis Colts & New Orleans Saints, and how a few key running back injuries are making the current free agent pool of RBs is presenting some interesting scenarios in the fantasy landscape.For the bulk of the episode, Andy & Matt discuss why kickers & defenses matter, how to draft and manage the positions through the year and why the scoring for these oft-overlooked positions can certainly be described as volatile, but never random.In the second half of the show, the guys talk about a recent dynasty startup mock draft they participated in, what they learned from the results & some counter-intuitive strategies for nailing your dynasty roster both in the short- and long-terms.3:10 - Joe Burrow's calf injury update7:35 - Sneaky RB injuries13:15 - Why you shouldn't think of kickers as random25:55 - Why defensive scoring is so volatile44:00 - Strategy for dynasty draftsCheck out all the episodes of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Some want to morph the position with the WRs. Some want to get rid of the position all together in Fantasy. We at the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show are proudly pro-TE and happy to continue our positional preview week by diving deep into the much maligned position.Scott Pianowski joins Matt Harmon on the pod to take a wide angle view of the TE position to see if anyone other than Chiefs TE Travis Kelce will make a championship-level impact for fantasy teams in 2023.The two then look at the intriguing rookie TEs to see if any of them can make an immediate fantasy impact. Pianowski and Harmon than go head-to-head on TE rankings and debate the fantasy value of players like Darren Waller, Tyler Hibgee, David Njoku and Jake Ferguson.Harmon and Pianowski end the show by identifying the TEs that can make the leap in 2023 and picking "Their Guy" this season at the position.2:25 - Preseason depth chart season is upon us and it's wild9:40 - Positional Preview: TEs10:35 - TE draft strategy: Kelce and what else?22:25 - Consensus top 12 TEs: Who's got top 5 upside?29:50 - Which rookie TE should you target late in drafts?35:10 - Biggest player disagreements at TE47:15 - TEs that can make the leap in 202355:00 - "Our Guy" in 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We continue positional preview week on the pod by taking a look at Matt Harmon's claim to fame and favorite position: The wide receivers. Joining Harmon on the pod is Fantasy Life's Dwain McFarland to dissect arguably the single most important (and polarizing) position in fantasy football.While the two mostly agree on the top 13 WRs heading into 2023, that's where most of the agreement ends. Harmon and McFarland go head to head on their WR rankings and debate where the likes of Christian Watson, Jerry Jeudy, Keenan Allen, and Terry McLaurin should land in drafts.The two then discuss WRs that can make the leap in 2023 which include the likes of Drake London, Skyy Moore, George Pickens and the top guys from the 2023 rookie class.To end the show, both reveal 'their guy' at the WR position in 2023 with Matt explaining how it's not one player but a whole team he wants to invest in this year at the receiver position.3:10 - Positional Preview: WRs6:50 - WR draft strategy: Does it get late early?11:11 - Top 12 consensus WRs... any out of place?18:28 - One WR Matt and Dwain are really high on in 202322:05 - Biggest player disagreements: WRs Dwain is higher on than Matt32:15 - Matt and Dwain have the Jerry Jeudy debate45:00 - Player disagreement: WRs Matt is higher on than Dwain1:01:30 - "Our Guy'" in 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's a position in flux but it may be the position that makes or breaks your team this year: The running backs. We continue our positional preview week by taking a look at all fantasy angles of the RB position in 2023.For positional preview week we break up the position into four conversations: Wide angle view, identify candidates that can make the leap, biggest players we disagree on and then we end the show with Matt and his co-host picking ‘their guy' for 2023.Making his podcast debut, Yahoo Fantasy contributor Jorge Martin joins Matt on the show to discuss all things RB. The two begin the show debating which of the high profile free agent RBs (not named Dalvin Cook) will have fantasy relevancy this season.The two then discuss the hottest debates at the RB position this draft season: What to make of the Josh Jacobs and Jonathan Taylor situations, how to manage Breece Hall and Javonte Williams injuries, and how to get clarity out of the most convoluted committees in the league.Harmon and Martin end the show discussing their biggest disagreements at the position then reveal 'their guy' at RB in 2023.1:58 - Hunt visits Saints... which FA RB will have most fantasy value?6:27 - Positional Preview: RBs6:54 - Defining the RB dead zone in drafts13:20 - Biggest observations around consensus top 10 RBs17:35 - How much concern around Josh Jacobs, Jonathan Taylor situations21:30 - Big injuries to note and committees to clarify34:00 - Biggest disagreements at the RB position48:13 - RBs that can make the leap in 202355:55 - "Our Guy" at RB in 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's positional preview week on the pod so of course we start by previewing the QB position in 2023. But first, we have a very special guest make a surprise appearance at the beginning of the show to share an important message and tease what's ahead for the pod during football season.Dalton Del Don joins Matt Harmon for the QB preview but before diving into the signal-callers, the two react to the three-game suspension handed down by the league to Saints RB Alvin Kamara. The two discuss all fantasy angles of the decision and what to make of the Saints RB room.For positional preview week we break up the position into four conversations: Wide angle view, identify candidates that can make the leap, biggest players we disagree on and then we end the show with Matt and his co-host picking ‘their guy' for 2023.While Harmon and Del Don agree on most QBs ADPs and rankings a serious divide takes place between a handful of polarizing QBs in 2023.0:15 - A special surprise and guest :)9:00 - Positional Preview week is here!10:00 - Fantasy implications of Alvin Kamara's 3-game suspension14:40 - Return of the Mack? Cards sign vet RB16:05 - 2023 QB fantasy positional preview16:15 - Wide angle view of the QB position in 202322:20 - To wait or not wait on drafting a QB...25:40 - Biggest observations about the consensus top 10 QBs31:25 - QB candidates to make the leap in 202344:20 - Matt and Dalton's biggest disagreements at QB position56:30 - "Our Guy" in 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Concluding 'Rankings Week' on the podcast we attempt to identify the hardest players to rank this draft season. To help Matt Harmon with the assignment Fantasy Points Scott Barrett joins the pod.Before diving into the meat of the show, Harmon and Barrett discuss the latest drama with Baltimore Ravens RB JK Dobbins and if it's time to avoid the running back early in drafts this month. The two then debate what draft strategy is best for building the optimal team. Barrett makes the case for upside winning champions and provides examples of potential deep sleepers that can win your league.The two then go back and forth debating which players this season are the hardest to project and rank. Both agree the Green Bay Packers offense without Jordan Love could be the biggest 'boom or bust' fantasy ecosystems in the league.The two then end the podcast agreeing on one WR and TE that could be league winners that you can get later in drafts.4:31 - What is going on with JK Dobbins in Baltimore?7:49 - One bell cow RB you're probably not thinking of this draft season9:39 - Build your perfect team: Does drafting upside win championships?17:27 - Identifying the hardest players to rank this draft seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Believe it or not there is a NFL game being played tonight. Yes, we all know it's the Hall of Fame game and a lot of Zach Wilson tonight. But that does mean we are that much closer to the height of fantasy draft season. Continuing our 'Rankings week' theme on the pod, Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens compile the list of the top 5 best and worst ADPs this draft season. But first, the two dive into some of the biggest fantasy news out of training camps this week including injury updates on Rams WR Cooper Kupp and Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley. The two then discuss if we should buy the hype coming out of Bills camp about RB James Cook and TE Dalton Kincaid. The two then end the first half of the show trying to make sense of what to do with Lions WR Jameson Williams this year in fantasy. When attempting to create the top 5 list of the best ADPs (essentially the best value picks in the draft), Harmon and Behrens share their individual lists before debating who goes on the ultimate list. Shockingly, they begin with zero consensus. The two end the show with the same format to craft the 5 worst ADPs in this year's fantasy drafts. 2:19 - Cooper Kupp is hurt... uh oh7:27 - Calvin Ridley toe injury of concern?10:15 - Are we buying James Cook, Dalton Kincaid hype out of Bills camp?21:12 - What to make of Jameson Williams right now?25:15 - 5 Best ADPs (best value picks) this draft season48:12 - 5 worst ADPs (worst value picks) this draft seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This month, more than any other month on the calendar, you will be bombarded with fantasy football rankings, projections and hot takes. Essentially a lot of noise. On today's Yahoo Fantasy Football Show Matt Harmon and Sharp Football analyst Rich Hribar attempt to sort through that very noise. Kicking off our 'Rankings Week' on the pod, the two breakdown the key differences between fantasy rankings and player projections.But before diving into the meat of the show, Harmon and Hribar discuss if Twitter training camp highlight videos have gone too far in hyping up mediocre plays and players. The two then discuss what to make of the RB2 position in Dallas after Ronald Jones was given a two game suspension.With the pod kicking off 'Rankings Week', the two discuss the dangers and pitfalls of relying too much on player positional rankings and why rigid lists do not lead to a sound fantasy draft strategy. The two then discuss the common mistakes people in the fantasy community make when discussing rankings and projections.The two end the show by providing their advice on the mindset you should have heading into your fantasy drafts this month and how to fully take advantage of projections and rankings the right way.2:56 - New look, new show, new Matt Harmon?3:56 - What to expect from the pod this August/Draft season5:08 - Have training camp highlight videos jumped the shark?9:33 - Ronald Jones suspension got us thinking... Who's RB2 in Dallas?14:14 - Could Cowboys, Jets defenses slow their offensive fantasy production?18:13 - What is the difference between fantasy projections and rankings?23:02 - Tiers and Archetypes > Lists and Rankings31:58 - One of the biggest mistakes we make with projections and rankings48:43 - Can we fix the way we talk about rankings?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
August 1st is finally here and it's time to finally kick off the 2023 fantasy football season in earnest! Matt Harmon kicks off the month with Dalton Del Don, announcing a couple big changes to the podcast, starting with the most important: we're now the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show. Matt starts off the episode explaining the reason for the big changes and how we'll see some familiar faces later on in the summer.Moving onto news, Matt & Dalton dive into a bevy of huge stories that have been dominating the wires since the start of training camps: the curious case of Jonathan Taylor's trade request out of Indianapolis, Dalvin Cook's interest in joining the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers stepping into defend Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett after Broncos HC Sean Payton's inflammatory comments, Joe Burrow's calf injury, a key injury in the Dolphins secondary & double trouble for the Seattle Seahawks backfield.In the second half of the episode, Matt explains his drafting blueprint for the upcoming fantasy season. He and Dalton discuss sticking to a plan with either drafting your QB early, in middle rounds or late, the five different team "ecosystems" they love, whether to build your team for a hot start or a strong finish, why 2023 is the year of rookies & they each list off a set of their guys.4:30 - Colts RB Jonathan Taylor's trade request12:40 - Jets host a visit for Dalvin Cook17:00 - Jets QB Aaron Rodgers claps back at Broncos HC Sean Payton21:55 - Worried about Joe Burrow & Bengals pass-catchers after calf strain?24:20 - Jalen Ramsey's injury & are Dolphins primed for a let-down season?26:55 - Seahawks RBs Kenneth Walker & Zach Charbonnet in injury trouble29:10 - Quick hit news: Tim Patrick & Zack Moss injuries, Sony Michel retires & no Kyler Murray timetable33:45 - Matt Harmon's 2023 draft blueprintSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski say goodbye to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast as we know it with a recap of Yahoo's own fantasy mock draft as well as news and notes from around the league.02:20 Bryce Young named Panthers QB107:45 49ers QB Brock Purdy cleared to play10:15 Aaron Rodgers takes pay cut to stay with NYJ17:50 Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins injury situation is “complicated”20:15 Colts RB Jonathan Taylor's agent vs. Jim Irsay27:00 Broncos HC Sean Payton rips Nathaniel Hackett36:50 Yahoo fantasy experts' 10-team, half-PPR mock draftIn the final episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast (new show name & artwork coming next week!), Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski go through the news of the day as NFL teams prepare for training camp.They start by talking about #1 overall pick Bryce Young, who has already been named the starting QB of the Carolina Panthers. This isn't a normal team for a #1 pick, and the Panthers might be ready to win the division this season.Brock Purdy has been cleared to play football, although he is on a “pitch count”, and the guys discuss whether this changes anything about how they have San Francisco 49ers WRs and TEs ranked heading into draft season.Aaron Rodgers re-worked his contract with the New York Jets to free up some money, and Scott is starting to get excited at the prospect of drafting Rodgers in fantasy this year.J.K. Dobbins has a “complicated” injury situation, per Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, and Jonathan Taylor's agent got into a fight on twitter with Colts owner Jim Irsay. Things are still tough for NFL running backs.Sean Payton didn't hold back when talking about what went wrong with the Denver Broncos last season, putting the blame squarely on Nathaniel Hackett. Are we underrating just how big of a coaching upgrade Denver is getting?Finally, after doing an internal mock draft with all of the Yahoo fantasy experts, Matt and Scott talk about what they learned and what pieces of information they'll be taking with them as they head into their own fantasy drafts.Check out all the episodes of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Harmon is joined by Kate Magdziuk to go through all of the mini camp storylines and determine if they're worth following up on in training camp or simply a mirage. Later, he talks with Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews about the team's new offense and their group of WRs.03:00 Giants sign RB Saquon Barkley to new 1-year contract09:20 Ravens sign RB Melvin Gordon to 1-year contract12:55 Enigmatic WR roundup22:00 TE Jimmy Graham signs 1-year deal with Saints24:35 Mini camp mirage or Training camp tea leaf?66:45 BAL TE Mark Andrews interviewMatt Harmon and Kate Magdziuk kick off this episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast by going through the news of the day, mostly having to do with running backs signing 1-year contracts that have a lot of “up to” in the total amount.They also talk about a few enigmatic young WRs that are exciting on the field but maybe can't avoid getting into some sort of trouble off of it before discussing the odd 1-year deal that will bring TE Jimmy Graham back to the New Orleans Saints.As a way of preparing for training camp, Matt and Kate play a game of “Mini-camp mirage or Training camp tea leaf?” They go through some of the stories we heard at mini-camp to decide which ones, if any, are worth keeping an eye on in August.Finally, Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews joins Matt to talk about his experience as a professional athlete with type-1 diabetes and also discusses how excited he is to be playing in a new offense in Baltimore, and with so many talented WRs.Check out all the episodes of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With training camps getting started across the league, Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens wrap up our countdown to camp mini series by posing their biggest fantasy questions at the WR and TE position heading into August. But first, the two had to react to the big NFL news of the week: Denzel Mims getting traded to the Lions. Yes, of course they also touched on the Washington organization getting rid of Dan Snyder as well, but the two also conduct a deep dive to see if Mims could be fantasy relevant with his new team in Detroit. Harmon and Behrens then share their three biggest questions at the WR and TE position before providing some 'honorable mention' questions as well. Harmon then ends the show with one of the most intriguing TEs in fantasy football and in real life: Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts. Harmon and Pitts touch on Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson and what the expectations are for this young Falcons team heading into 2023. 4:12 - Care or don't care: Denzel Mims trade to Lions9:28 - Congrats DC fans: Dan Snyder is officially gone13:20 - Countdown to camp: Fantasy WR, TE questions we want answered in August14:20 - Can we trust these rookie 1st round WRs in fantasy?21:51 - Can Garrett Wilson live up to lofty ADP?29:03 - Making sense of the Broncos skill players34:52 - What does Odell have left?41:22 - Any fantasy viable weapons in Carolina (outside of Miles Sanders)?46:22 - Will any Chiefs WR emerge as a legit 1?53:45 - Honorable mentions59:37 - Kyle Pitts interviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What a week to have a dedicated podcast for running backs. Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don continue our mini countdown to camp series by looking at the biggest fantasy questions we want answered at the RB position this August.Of course the two start the pod by debating the real life and fantasy implications of Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard not receiving long-term deals before the franchise tag deadline. Both agree we could see some serious hold outs from Barkley and Jacobs this summer.The two then alternate between each of their three biggest questions they want answered during the training camp and preseason at the RB position.And who better to end our RB-centric show then the newly minted RB1 in Minnesota join the pod. Alexander Mattison connects with Matt Harmon to discuss his increased role with the Vikings, the debate around the value of RBs in the NFL and his thoughts on Kirk Cousins in the new Netflix show 'Quarterbacks'.2:00 - Reaction and fantasy implications of Barkley, Jacobs, Pollard not getting long term deals12:34 - Countdown to camp: Fantasy RB questions we want answered in August13:39 - Where does Dalvin Cook sign?18:45 - Does Bijan Robinson's 'offensive weapon' role actually help Tyler Allgeier?23:45 - How far along is Breece Hall's ACL recovery?26:14 - Initial thoughts on Netflix's 'Quarterback' show28:39 - Does Damien Harris have a major role in Buffalo?32:36 - Who is Tony Pollard's backup in Dallas?39:38 - What does Saints backfield behind Kamara look like?42:38 - Rapid Fire other RB fantasy questions46:25 - Interview: Alexander Mattison46:45 - Mattison on assuming the RB1 role in Minnesota52:37 - Mattison on Vikings being disrespected54:00 - Mattison on the state of RB position in the league58:45 - Mattison's reaction to Kirk Coustin on Netflix's 'Quarterback' showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Believe it or not, we are less than two weeks away from all 32 NFL training camps getting underway. Some teams even have rookies reporting as early as next week.To get you ready for all the action, Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens begin our 'Countdown to camp' mini-series where we look at the biggest fantasy questions we want answered in August. Essentially a fantasy football training camp viewer guide to what you need to be on the look out for in the preseason.First up, the six burning questions we want answered at the QB position. Harmon and Behrens take turns picking what they'll be focused on the most in July and August. Harmon and Behrens alternate between their top three biggest questions before finishing the pod with a rapid fire section of 'honorable mention' questions they have going into Training Camp and the preseason. 3:57 - Intro to countdown to camp series5:36 - Can Anthony Richardson keep other Colts skill players fantasy viable?16:49 - What is Jordan Love?25:22 - What does 'leveling up' look like for Justin Fields?32:05 - Does Kenny Pickett make Pittsburgh a valuable fantasy offense in year two?40:30 - Will Deshaun Watson ever be an elite fantasy QB again?47:30 - How does Kellen Moore unlock Justin Herbert and Chargers offense?54:05 - Rapid fire: QB questions we want answered in AugustSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.