Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast

It's another edition of Data Dump on the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast as we make the pivot from Week 2 to Week 3 in the NFL. Ray Garvin joins Matt Harmon to share 10 data points you need to know for this upcoming week. The two share stats on the dismal start for rookie RBs, concerning trends for Patrick Mahomes and Travis Hunter, and two WRs that have taken the leap from good to great so far this year. Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Two weeks into the fantasy season and we have plenty of panic on the streets. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone fire up the ‘People's Panic Meter' to answer your email and social submissions. Boone also provides 12 players you need to target on the waiver wire including a few deep sleepers you may not have to fight for with your league mates.(1:00) - Matt's MNF solo recap: Buccaneers - Texans(11:20) - Matt's MNF solo recap: Chargers - Raiders(21:00) - Panic Meter: QB Injuries - Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels, JJ McCarthy(50:30) - Panic Meter: Jaguars WR duo, Eagles WR duo, Drake London, Mark Andrews, Arizona Cardinals, TreVeyon Henderson(1:18:30) - Panic Meter: Isiah Pacheco, Matthew Golden, DJ Moore, Ricky Pearsall(1:27:15) - Justin Boone's 12 targets for Waiver Wire adds for Week 3 Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Matt Harmon and Chris Allen recap a wild Week 2 in the NFL by providing their biggest instant fantasy takeaways from all the action on the Sunday slate. The two place games in three fantasy buckets: Games we care about the most, games we sort of care about and games that could have been an email. But first, Harmon recaps the Falcons-Vikings SNF game and provides the biggest fantasy storylines from the primetime affair. (1:00) - Matt's solo SNF recap of Falcons 22 - Vikings 6(14:30) Boom Player of the Week and Bust Player of the Week(20:00) - Games we care about most: Cowboys-Giants, Bengals-Jaguars, Patriots-Dolphins(48:00) - Games we sort of care about: 49ers-Saints, Seahawks-Steelers, Lions-Bears, Colts-Broncos, Eagles-Chiefs(1:17:00)- Games that could have been an email: Rams-Titans, Ravens-Browns, Bills-Jets, Cardinals-Panthers Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Week 2 is upon us as is our fantasy preview show for the weekend slate. Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon to breakdown every fantasy angle of Week 2. The two tackle Boone's 6-pack of questions and Harmons' 3 games of the week. The two then end the show with our wildly entertaining ‘hurry up offense' segment.(0:50) - TNF nightcap: Matt Harmon solo recaps Packers 28 - Commanders 17(21:50) - Justin Boone's 6 pack of questions for Week 2(22:15) - Which J.J. McCarthy will we see next? (31:40) - What will Ben Johnson do against Detroit? (41:30) - Worry level for Chiefs offense? (49:30) - Is the Jets offense for real? (57:30) - Is it DK Metcalf's turn for a revenge game? (1:02:50) - Who is coming to save the Texans' offense? (1:11:15) - Matt's 3 'Literally no one's games of the week' games(1:31:00) - Hurry Up Offense for Week 2   Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

It's another edition of ‘Fantasy Film Room' as Nate Tice joins Matt Harmon to breakdown some of the biggest findings from Week 1 in the NFL and look ahead to Week 2. Harmon and Tice dissect the Detroit Lions offense and determines if Week 1 was a bad game or a bad sign of things to come. Tice also shares what he's nerding out about this week and the two preview a massive TNF matchup between the Commanders and Packers.(3:20) - Are the 49ers falling apart? Fantasy impact of losing Brock Purdy and George Kittle (20:10) - Signs the Lions offense is a little broken without Ben Johnson (34:40) - Dissecting Cam Ward's debut: Stats vs. Film(50:10) - 4 rookie RBs worth stashing (1:07:25) - Why the Browns offense has sneaky fantasy value (1:14:15) - TNF preview and prop bets: Commanders @ Packers  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

It's another edition of Data Dump on the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast as we make the pivot from Week 1 to Week 2 in the NFL. Ray Garvin joins Matt Harmon to share 10 data points you need to know for this upcoming week. The two share stats on the Bears, Browns, Chiefs, Chargers and more.(2:45) - Fantasy Fallout: George Kittle placed on IR, to miss at least 4 weeks (7:50) - Fantasy Fallout: Tank Bigsby traded to Philly, impact on Etienne and Tuten in Jacksonville (12:00) - Data Dump (12:25) - Ray's 1st data point: Browns are slinging the ball around with Flacco (20:55) - Matt's 1st data point: Caleb Williams is becoming captain checkdown (28:30) - Ray's 2nd data point: Patriots passing game is kind of a mess(38:25) - Matt's 2nd data point: Chiefs run game is even more underwhelming than you think (44:35) - Ray's 3rd data point: The Texans pass protection is still a problem (49:30) - Matt's 3rd data point: Justin Herbert makes the Chargers offense a fantasy goldmine (58:40) - Ray's 4th data point: Daniel Jones is kind of perfect for the Colts (1:06:45) - Matt's 4th data point: Geno Smith is going to throw a ton this year (1:12:05) - Ray's 5th data point: Bryce Young was the worst QB in Week 1 (1:15:00) - Matt's 5h data point: The Saints offense is more fun than you think (1:19:30) - Coffin Corner: 5 most chopped players in Guillotine this week  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

One week into the fantasy season and we have plenty of panic on the streets. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone fire up the ‘People's Panic Meter' to answer your email and social submissions. Boone also provides 8 players you need to target on the waiver wire including a few deep sleepers you may not have to fight for with your league mates.(1:00) - Matt's solo recap of Vikings- Bears(19:00) - Panic Meter submissions: Miami Dolphins, Mark Andrews, A.J. Brown, Carolina Panthers, Bijan Robinson(45:45) - Panic Meter submissions: Tucker Kraft, Nico Collins, George Pickens/Tyrone Tracy Jr., Calvin Ridley, Bo Nix, Kenneth Walker III(1:07:20) - Panic Meter submissions: Detriot Lions, Drake London, Drake Maye, David Njoku, Trevor Lawrence, Kaleb Johnson, Josh Downs, Brock Bowers/Isiah Pacheco, Cincinnati Bengals(1:31:00) - Boone's Waiver Wire adds for Week 2 Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

The first NFL Sunday is in the books and Matt Harmon and Chris Allen are here to provide their instant fantasy takeaways from all the action. Harmon solo recaps a stunning SNF matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens. Then Allen joins Harmon to recap the rest of Sunday's slate by placing every game into three categories: Games we care most about, games we sort or care about and games that could have been an email. The two also pick their BOOM and BUST picks of the week. 1:00 - Matt's solo recap of Bills 41, Ravens 4019:50 - Boom Player of the Week: Emeka Egbuka21:40 - Bust Player of the Week: A.J. Brown24:15 - Packers 27, Lions 1332:30 - Steelers 34, Jets 3240:15 - Buccaneers 23, Falcons 2051:40 - 49ers 17, Seahawks 1358:35 - Colts 33, Dolphins 81:04:30 - Rams 14, Texans 91:09:00 - Bengals 17, Browns 161:13:15 - Cardinals 20, Saints 131:18:05 - Broncos 20, Titans 121:19:15 Raiders 20, Patriots 131:21:15 Commanders 21, Giants 61:22:20 Jaguars 26, Panthers 10 Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

We've finally made it. The NFL season and fantasy season has arrived. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone will preview the weekend's action every Thursday by providing 6 burning fantasy questions we want answered and highlight 3 games that are must watches. Then we end the show with a new segment called ‘Hurry Up Offense' that you don't want to miss.(1:00) -  Matt's Cowboys @ Eagles fantasy takeaways (14:00) - Week 1 fantasy preview show with Justin Boone: 6 Pack of Questions, 3 Games of the Week and Hurry Up Offense (16:45) - Boone's 1st question: Did we forget how good 49ers are for fantasy? (26:15) - Boone's 2nd question: Which day 2 rookie RB is going to take over first? (34:30) - Boone's 3rd question: Which Commanders RB leads the way first? (42:35) - Boone's 4th question: Rams outlook with Davante Adams as WR2(50:30) - Boone's 5th question: Can Xavier Worthy make the leap with Rashee Rice out? (56:30) - Boone's 6th question: Which offense will take off first on MNF - Vikings or Bears?(1:07:45) - Game to watch: Panthers @ Jaguars (1:16:40) - Game to watch: Buccaneers @ Falcons (1:20:50) - Game to watch: Raiders @ Patriots (1:27:50) - Hurry Up Offense  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Fantasy Film Room is back for another season as Nate Tice joins Matt Harmon every Wednesday to maximize film study for fantasy gains. The two identify four offenses they are excited about watching in Week 1 in hopes of figuring out clues to questions we've had all offseason for these teams. Nate then shares one thing he's nerding out about heading into Week 1. The two then preview Cowboys-Eagles and share their favorite prop bets for the game.(3:05) - Fantasy fallout: Jets lose OG Vera-Tucker for the season (9:30) - Fantasy Film Room: 4 offenses we are excited to watch in Week 1(10:25) - Minnesota Vikings: What if JJ McCarthy is good? (17:20) - Chicago Bears: How long will it take for Ben Johnson to get this rolling? (25:25) - Jacksonville Jaguars: What will this run game look like? (34:50) - Houston Texans: What will this O-line and running game look like? (46:20) - Nate is nerding out about this: Seattle's run game (58:50) - Nate is nerding out about this: Cam Ward and Calvin Ridley's chemistry (1:06:45) - Cowboys @ Eagles preview and favorite prop bets  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Week 1 is officially here and we are kicking off our in-season coverage with Data Dump with Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin. The two hosts provide 10 fantasy data points you need to know heading into kickoff weekend in the NFL.(2:30) - Data Dump: Week 1 (3:00) - Ray's 1st data point: Cowboys bad defense could equal fantasy fireworks for offense (17:10) - Matt's 1st data point: Xavier Worthy's usage late last season a sign of things to come? (25:10) - Ray's 2nd data point: Broncos RBs could feast in passing game (33:50) - Matt's 2nd data point: JJ McCarthy should be good under Kevin O'Connell (41:50) - Ray's 3rd data point: Bryce Young should make Tet McMillan a WR1(48:40) - Matt's 3rd data point: Aaron Rodgers and Arthur Smith should not work together (54:40) - Ray's 4th data point: Trust Tyreek Hill in Week 1 (1:02:15) - Matt's 5th data point: We forget how bad Joe Flacco was last year (1:08:15) - Ray's 5th data point: Caleb Williams should be more efficient this year(1:17:20) - Offenses we think you should avoid in Week 1  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

The season is finally upon us and we are ready to share our hottest takes yet. Matt Harmon, Scott Pianowski, Justin Boone and Dan Titus provide their boldest fantasy takes for the 2025 season. Strap in folks, there's some takes that will leave you jaw dropping.The four provide 12 predictions that could shape the 2025 fantasy season. 3:00 - Boone's 1st BOLD prediction: Nico Collins finishes as the WR1 overall8:45 - Piaowski's 1st BOLD PredictionL Tyreek Hill is a disaster 16:45 - TItus' 1st BOLD Take: Jameson Williams out scores St. Brown in Fantasy 27:25 - Harmon's 1st BOLD Prediction: Drake London finishes as WR1 overall32:45 - Boone's 2nd BOLD Prediction: JJ McCarthy is a top-5 fantasy QB 40:30 -Pianowski's 2nd BOLD Prediction: Kraft and Ferguson are top-5 TEs 47:50 - Titus' 2nd BOLD Prediction: Jordan Mason & Zach Charbonnet top 15 RBs 55:15 - Harmon's 2nd BOLD Prediction: Bryce Young is a QB1 in fantasy 1:01:25 - Boone's 3rd BOLD Prediction: Coleman & Kincaid lead Bills to Super Bowl1:15:40 - Pianowski's 3rd BOLD Prediction: The Patriots win 10+ games 1:23:15 - Titus' 3rd BOLD Prediction: Travis Hunter wins both DROY and OROY1:26:05 - Harmon's 3rd BOLD Prediction: Pollard and Ridley combine for 3K yards Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

This is it, we have reached the biggest and busiest fantasy draft weekend of the year. To put a bow on our draft season coverage we have all four of our Yahoo Fantasy experts share their final pieces of draft advice. Matt Harmon, Ray Garvin, Justin Boone and Scott Pianowski join the show to give you the final tips and tools you need heading into your most important drafts of the year. If you listen to one pod before your drafts this is the one to tune into.(3:00) - Ray Garvin's final pieces of draft advice (18:45) - Scott Pianowski's final pieces of draft advice (33:05) - Justin Boone's final pieces of draft advice (44:50) - Matt Harmon's final pieces of draft advice Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

'Cram week' rolls on as we take one final look at the ADPs heading into the busiest draft weekend of the year. Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon to identify 10 ADPs they are most against consensus on. The two debate if they should be worried about these players and being far off consensus ADP or if they should have conviction in their contrarian takes. At the end of the day, fading bad ADPs and landing guys who out kick their ADPs is one of the best roads to fantasy glory.(2:45) - Fantasy fallout: Adam Thielen traded to the Vikings(10:30) - Fantasy fallout: Rashee Rice to face 6-game suspension(18:00) - Harmon's 1st guy against ADP: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes(22:45) - Boone's 1st guy against ADP: Lions WR Jameson Williams(29:10) - Boone's 2nd guy against ADP: Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill(35:40) - Harmon's 2nd guy against ADP: Broncos WR Courtland Sutton(40:45) - Boone's 3rd guy against ADP: Bears WR DJ Moore(46:30) - Harmon's 3rd guy against ADP: Colts TE Tyler Warren(56:30) - Boone's 4th guy against ADP: Cowboys RB Javonte Williams(1:05:30) - Harmon's 4th guy against ADP: Giants RB Cam Skattebo(1:15:40) - Boone's 5th guy against ADP: Ravens RB Derrick Henry(1:20:15) - Harmon's 5th guy against ADP: Bills WR Keon Coleman Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Cram Week' rolls along on the pod as the biggest weekend of fantasy drafting is fast approaching. Scott Pianowski joins Matt Harmon to share their most important fantasy takeaways from the preseason. If you missed any important fantasy news during the preseason, this is essentially the perfect recap for you. If you're tired of the outrageous overreactions and hot takes from the preseason, this pod is also for you.(5:15) - Fantasy fallout: Spencer Rattler named QB1 for Saints(8:20) - Fantasy fallout: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift get engaged(16:15) - The 8 biggest fantasy takeaways from the preseason(17:10) - Preseason takeaway: Matthew Golden up, Jayden Reed down(23:00) - Preseason takeaway: Broncos shake up their skill position players(31:50) - Preseason takeaway: Chargers shake up their skill position players(42:20) - Preseason takeaway: Commanders RB room is one to watch(48:30) - Preseason takeaway: Jaxson Dart mania(57:40) - Preseason takeaway: Daniel Jones named QB1 in Indy(1:08:20) - Preseason takeaway: 49ers WR room is a mess(1:17:10) - Preseason takeaway: Stafford's back is a serious concern for Rams Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

We kick off 'Cram Week' on the pod as the biggest weekend of fantasy drafting is fast approaching with a special preseason edition of the People's Panic Meter. Ray Garvin joins Matt Harmon to go over your panic meter submissions to determine if we should have any panic from what we've learned from the preseason. The two address concerns for the Dolphins, Steelers, Falcons, Rams offense and more.(2:30) - Fantasy fallout: Terry McLaurin finally signs new deal with Commanders (9:20) - Fantasy fallout: Jakobi Meyers requests trade (this was prior to Amari Cooper news) (18:00) - Fantasy fallout: Joe Mixon placed on NFI list and will mist at least first four games (24:55) - People's Panic Meter: Preseason edition (25:45) - Panic Meter: Drake Maye and Patriots offense (28:40) - Panic Meter: Falcons offense (33:40) - Breaking news on the pod: Amari Cooper signs with Raiders (43:40) - Panic Meter: Dolphins offense (50:45) - Panic Meter: Malik Nabers (54:40) - Panic Meter: Steelers offense (1:03:55) - Panic Meter: Matthew Stafford(1:10:45) - Panic Meter: DJ Moore(1:14:00) - Panic Meter: Buccaneers offense (1:16:30) - Panic Meter: Breece Hall (1:19:50) - Panic Meter: Colts offense  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Live from the Venetian in Las Vegas, we have a very special edition of the pod with Matt Harmon and crew going all in on identifying 12 risky players worth gambling on this fantasy season. Scott Pianowski, Justin Boone and Charles McDonald join Harmon in trying to make the 'boom' case for the most polarizing fantasy players this draft season. If these players hit they could lead you to fantasy championships in 2025. (3:00) - 1st risky player to gamble on: Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III(10:55) - 2nd risky player to gamble on: Jets QB Justin Fields(18:55) - 3rd risky player to gamble on: Saints skill players(27:00) - 4th risky player to gamble on: Bears QB Caleb Williams(36:35) - 5th risky player to gamble on: Chiefs WR Rashee Rice(44:55) - 6th risky player to gamble on: 49ers WR Jauan Jennings(50:20) - 7th risky player to gamble on: Patriots WR Stefon Diggs(57:10) - 8th risky player to gamble on: Packers TE Tucker Kraft(1:01:40) - 9th risky player to gamble on: Jaguars WR Travis Hunter(1:09:10) - 10th risky player to gamble on: Vikings RB Aaron Jones(1:13:05) - 11th risky player to gamble on: Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr.(1:16:50) - 12th risky player to gamble on: Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

‘Boom or bust week' rolls on this week with Scott Pianowski joining Matt Harmon to go full BOOM. The two identify 12 players with massive contingent value of players who are “one injury away” from being instant fantasy contributors. Nailing these picks late in your draft could make or break your entire roster.(2:15) - Yahoo Sports Network has launched! (4:25) - 12 players with massive contingent value aka "One injury away" guys (5:00) - New York Jets RB Braelon Allen (10:30) - Buffalo Bills RB Ray Davis (22:30) - Minnesota Vikings 49ers RB Jordan Mason(29:30) - Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (39:25) - Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier (47:30) - Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III (53:10) - San Francisco 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo (1:01:00) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (1:07:40) - Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle (1:13:25)  - Chicago Bears RB Roschon Johnson (1:18:40) - Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr.  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Boom or bust week' rolls on this week with Ray Garvin joining Matt Harmon to go full BOOM. Every year rookies burst on to the scene and help fantasy managers win their titles. Harmon and Garvin are here to identify 12 rookies you need to target in your drafts that can help win you a title in 2025. To be clear, this show doesn't tell you the obvious like ‘draft Ashton Jeanty or Omarion Hampton'. We are here to help you find those guys at an ADP value they will only ever be as rookies.(4:35) - Ray's No. 1 target: Jacory Croskey-Merritt(12:15) - Harmon's No. 1 target: Travis Hunter(18:20) - Ray's No. 2 target: RJ Harvey(22:50) - Harmon's No. 2 target: Emeka Egbuka(31:40) - Ray's No. 3 target: Colston Loveland(36:45) - Harmon's No. 3 target: Matthew Golden(43:45) - Ray's No. 4 target: Tyler Warren(48:30) - Harmon's No. 4 target: Cam Ward(53:40) - Ray's No. 5 target: Jaxson Dart(1:00:55) - Harmon's No. 5 target: Texans rookie WRs(1:09:20) - Ray's No. 6 target: Ollie Gordon II(1:12:30) - Harmon's No. 6 target: Kyle Williams Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

‘Boom or bust week' rolls on this week with Nate Tice joining Matt Harmon to get a little negative. The two identify six offenses they think could bust this season and explain how it could all go wrong for their most important skill players we rely heavily on in fantasy. You will be shocked to see some of the teams these two discuss as many of these players on these teams are going very high in drafts right now.(2:55) - Matt's methodology for picking these teams: ADP vs. 'Wisdom of Crowd' projections (8:20) - No. 1 offense that can BUST: Las Vegas Raiders (22:25) - No. 2 offense that can BUST: Arizona Cardinals(35:10) - No. 3 offense that can BUST: Minnesota Vikings + Atlanta Falcons(48:00) - No. 4 offense that can BUST: Seattle Seahawks (1:00:00) - No. 5 offense that can BUST: Miami Dolphins (1:12:15) - No. 6 offense that can BUST: New York Jets Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

We kick off ‘Boom or bust week' on the pod with Upper Hand Fantasy's Faraz SIddiqi joining Matt Harmon to identify 12 breakout candidates in 2025 you need to target in your fantasy drafts. The two alternate their picks and stand on the table for guys they think will have career years this season.(3:25) - NFL news to note: Stafford returns to practice and Brian Robinson Jr. sits out of MNF(11:50) - Faraz's breakout player #1: Drake Maye(17:35) - Matt's breakout player #1: Bryce Young(23:30) - Faraz's breakout player #2: RJ Harvey(30:15) - Matt's breakout player #2: Braelon Allen(35:55) - Faraz's breakout player #3: Tucker Kraft(41:20) - Harmon's breakout player #3: Jordan Mason(46:30) - Faraz's breakout player #4: George Pickens(53:15) - Matt's  breakout player #4:  Ricky Pearsall(1:01:08) - Faraz's breakout player #5: Rome Odunze(1:06:40) - Matt's breakout player #5: Colston Loveland(1:11:25) - Faraz's breakout player #6: Josh Downs(1:17:30) - Matt's breakout player #6: Rashod Bateman Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone provide their biggest fantasy takeaways from Week 2 of the preseason. The two look at the rookie performances that caught their eye this weekend, including a few standout moments from rookie RBs. The two also look at offenses that are surprising them so far in preseason, including the Seahawks run game. The two also look at all the QB battles and playing time notes for skill position players around the league.(1:55) - Week 2 preseason injury headlines: Malik Nabers, Matthew Stafford, De'Von Achane, Justin Jefferson(18:55) - Week 2 preseason takeaway No. 1: Rookie RBs are BALLING out(38:10) - Week 2 preseason takeaway No. 2: Seahawks run game looks incredible(48:20) - Week 2 preseason takeaway No. 3: Jets offense looks brutal(58:15) - Week 2 preseason takeaway No. 4: RB battles and playing time to note(1:13:55) - Week 2 preseason takeaway No. 5: QB battles and rookie QB performances Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Position preview week on the pod concludes with Nate Tice joining Matt Harmon to preview the Tight Ends. The two discuss what makes the TE position so hard to get right in fantasy and what to make of this year's options. Harmon and Tice identify the elite TEs and guys you need to target before the TE cliff in your drafts. They discuss if it's a make or break year for Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid, share their deep sleepers at the position and yes, they talk a little Kyle Pitts too. (3:15) - Big picture TE conversation: Why is TE so hard to figure out in fantasy (10:30) - The Elite 3: Brock Bowers, Trey McBride and George Kittle (20:05) - The 'boring' TE1s and why you might want to skip them in your drafts (39:30) -  Fringe TE1s you need to grab before the last TE run in your draft  (1:00:45) - Sleeper TEs and Kyle Pitts  (1:18:20) - Sicko deep Sleeper TEs to know Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Position preview week on the pod rolls on with Justin Boone joining Matt Harmon to preview the running backs. The two dive into the most crucial position in fantasy football and debate if this season is the deepest we've ever seen the position in fantasy. Harmon and Boone identify potential league winners at RB, which rookies you need to target and the late draft gems you need to steal in the later rounds.(2:45) - Elite RB tier(18:35) - RB1 ceiling guys(29:15) - Ideal RB2 targets and the potential drop off and RB cliff (50:45) - Boone's backup RB rankings (1:03:05) -Late round RB gems you need to target that are going outside Yahoo ADP 120(1:18:40) - Fantasy Film Room segment - ONE RB you need to come away with in your drafts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

It's maybe the biggest sports podcast of this century. No it's not Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, it's Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin talking WRs. Continuing our position preview week on the pod, the two WR aficionados breakdown the most important position in fantasy football. From the elite guys you need to grab in the early rounds to the late round gems you can steal later in drafts, this pod will help you dominate the WR position this year in fantasy.(4:10) - The Elite Tier(10:15) - Ideal WR1s(23:25) - The curious WR range for draft (Rounds 3-4) (34:20) - The area to strike twice at WR, if not three times (Rounds 5-8) (48:05) - Volatile WRs but still appealing(1:06:20) - WR gems out top 120 ADP  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

It's position preview week on the pod and we start with the glamour position: The Quarterbacks. John Daigle joins Matt Harmon to identify this year's league winners, sleepers and fades at the QB position. The two also discuss the growing evolution of SuperFlex (and 2QB) league formats and the best QB strategies in drafts for that format.(2:05) - Yahoo Fantasy Draft Weekend is in Las Vegas August 22-24!(3:20) - 2025 Position Preview - QBs(4:25) - The Elite QBs: Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Jayden Daniels, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow(20:30) - The Safe QBs: Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy, Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, Jared Goff(37:50) - The Mobile QBs: Kyler Murray, Justin Fields, Bo Nix(46:45) - The Sleeper QBs: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, CJ Stroud, JJ McCarthy, Bryce Young, Michael Penix(59:15) - The Fades: Matthew Stafford, Geno Smith, Tua Tagovailoa, Cam Ward, Sam Darnold (1:09:45) - SuperFlex strategies: Best way to build your QB room in drafts  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

While the preseason scores and results don't count, what we takeaway from the games does matter. Matt Harmon provides his 16 biggest fantasy takeaways from Week 1 preseason action, including his thoughts on key injuries, playing time for certain rookies and his overall thoughts on young QBs like Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart. After the break, Scott Pianowski joins the show with Harmon to share his 8 best draft strategies to construct the ideal roster this month.(2:00) - Yahoo Fantasy Draft Weekend is in Las Vegas August 22-24!(3:35) - Preseason Week 1 fantasy recap: Headlines that matter, playing time notes and sicko stuff(3:50) - Headlines that matter: Slater out for year, Travis Hunter's debut, Tyjae Spears' ankle injury, Jayden Reed in a boot, Anthony Richardson leaves game with finger injury, Stafford starts to throw, Rachaad White's groin injury(13:30) - Playing time to note: Texans put WR Jayden Higgins in X role, Jaguars RB usage, Tyler Warren's usage in Indy's offense, Chase Brown is in the clear RB1 role, Carolina WRs, RJ Harvey and Marvin Mims' roles in Denver, Jets rotate RBs, Will Shipley clear RB2 in Phlly(25:55) - Sicko stuff: Deep sleeper rookie WRs to watch + Thoughts on Dart and Sanders' debuts at QB(31:30) - Scott Pianowski joins the show(32:45) - 8 draft strategies to construct the ideal roster(32:50) - RB strategies: Robust RB, Hero RB and Zero RB(52:40) - WR and TE strategies: Robust WR and Vanity TE(1:12:45) - QB strategies: Vanity QBs, Late-round QBs and mobile QBs Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Justin Boone fills in for Matt Harmon in the host chair and has an absolutely electric idea for the show. Boone and Scott Pianowski reveal their favorite player to pick in each round of the first 12 rounds of a fantasy draft. Using Fantasy Pro's consensus ADPs, the two offer up realistic targets you need to try and grab in each round of your fantasy draft this August.(2:00) - Pod is on new YouTube Channel and LIVE everyday Sundays-Thursdays at 5 pm ET(2:45) - Our favorite pick for each round of the draft(4:25) - Round 1: Bijan Robinson(7:15) - Round 2: Drake London(11:55) - Round 3: Ladd McConkey + George Kittle(19:55) - Round 4: Kenneth Walker(26:05) - Round 5: DeVonta Smith(33:50) - Round 6: George Pickens(40:50) - Round 7: Jaylen Waddle(43:45) - Round 8: Jauan Jennings + Ricky Pearsall(48:45) - Round 9: Jordan Mason + Tucker Kraft(56:30) - Round 10: J.K. Dobbins(1:03:50) - Round 11: Drake Maye(1:11:20) - Round 12: Keon Coleman Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

It's an annual tradition of fantasy draft season: Matt Harmon's “Draft blueprint to winning your draft” has arrived. Yahoo Fantasy contributor Chris Allen joins Harmon for this very special LIVE edition of the pod to go over the 5 biggest takeaways from Harmon's 2025 blueprint. The two also reveal ‘their guys' for the 2025 fantasy season and one player you have to come away with in your drafts this August.(2:00) - Pod is on new YouTube Channel and LIVE everyday Sundays-Thursdays at 5 pm ET(2:25) - Matt's 2025 Draft blueprint for success: 5 MUST DOs to dominate your draft (2:55) - Draft blueprint No. 1: Invest in great offensive ecosystems(20:45) - Draft blueprint No. 2: Win September and start fast (31:05) - Draft blueprint No. 3: Provide context to rebound candidates (48:00) - Draft blueprint No. 4: These are 'My Guys' for 2025 (56:20) - Draft blueprint No. 5: The ONE guy you can't leave your draft without    Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Everyone in fantasy knows if your first round pick busts, your season is likely doomed. Strategy week rolls on with Scott Pianowski joining Matt Harmon to ask “how can each of the top 12 first round picks go wrong?”. The two look at Yahoo's consensus top 12 ADP players and determine how the season could potentially go wrong for each of them. Harmon and Pianowski end the show by offering guys they think should be first rounders in your draft that you could take over guys you're worried about.(1:30) - Pod is on new YouTube Channel and LIVE everyday Sundays-Thursdays at 5 pm ET(2:45) - Fantasy impact of Jordan Addison's 3 game suspension (7:45) - How can each of the first round picks go wrong this year?(8:05) - Yahoo ADP picks 1-3: Ja'Marr Chase, Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson(22:45) - Yahoo ADP picks 4-6: Jahmyr Gibbs, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb(37:45) - Yahoo ADP picks 7-9: Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, Amon-Ra St. Brown(53:05) - Yahoo ADP picks 9-12: Nico Collins, Puka Nacua, Ashton Jeanty(1:06:35) - Matt and Scott's top 12: Who are guys outside of consensus ADP worth taking in first round? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

In our very first LIVE show of draft season, Ray Garvin joins Matt Harmon to identify 10 sleepers you CANNOT sleep on this draft season. From rookie RBs to potential breakout WRs, the two analyst tell you the guys you need to target later in your drafts that could help you win your league.(1:45) - POD is now LIVE on YouTube Sundays-Thursdays at 5 pm ET(2:40) - 10 Sleepers to know this draft season (4:20) - Sleeper to know: Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. (13:20) - Sleeper to know: 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (18:30) - Sleeper to know: Patriots WR DeMario "Pop" Douglas (29:10) - Sleeper to know: Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby (41:25)- Sleeper to know: Texans RB Woody Marks (49:45) - Sleeper to know: Browns WR Cedric Tillman (56:55) - Sleeper to know: Bears RB Kyle Monangai (1:02:45) - Sleeper to know: Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue (1:09:50) - Sleeper to know: Bengals RB Tahj Brooks (1:14:40) - Sleeper to know: Giants TE Theo Johnson Subscribe to the NEW Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Channel:  http://bit.ly/4kMNRee Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Today is a very special day at Yahoo Fantasy. Not only do we debut our first episode on our brand new YouTube channel, we reveal the big news that Yahoo Fantasy Guillotine Leagues presented by Liquid Death are now available on the Yahoo Fantasy app. Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon for a very special edition of the pod to discuss 8 guys who could get off to HOT and COLD starts to the season. Whether you play Guillotine or not, you don't want to miss out on who the two identify as guys who could sink or swim your September in fantasy.(3:00) - We are officially on our new YouTube Channel(4:00) - Yahoo Fantasy Guillotine Leagues presented by Liquid Death are now LIVE(4:50) - 8 guys we think could start HOT and COLD this season: QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs(7:40) - QB who could start HOT: C.J. Stroud(16:40) - QB who could start COLD: Caleb Williams(23:10) - RB who could start HOT: Chuba Hubbard(28:50) - RB who could start COLD: D'Andre Swift(33:40) - WR who could start HOT: Emeka Egbuka(41:05) - WR who could start COLD: Calvin Ridley(45:35) - TE who could start HOT: Evan Engram(51:00) - TE who could start COLD: Tucker Kraft(55:30) - How to play in Guillotine Leagues + Takeaways from our Guillotine League Mock Draft Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

With the calendar turning to August this weekend, Matt Harmon and John Daigle officially kick into high gear for fantasy draft season. The two share their 12 do's and don'ts when drafting this draft season. From strategies in draft to players and teams to buy into, the two get you ready for any drafts you have for the month of August.(2:00) - IMPORTANT POD NOTE: Episodes move to new YouTube channel starting Aug. 4!(3:30) - Daigle's 1st DO: Do draft 49ers (all of them) (12:10) - Harmon's 1st DON'T: Don't go TOO crazy for training camp clips (16:30) - Daigle's 2nd DO: Do wait for Drake Maye (23:30) - Harmon 2nd DON'T: Don't forget prior year efficiency metrics can be impacted by environment (32:15) - Daigle's 3rd DO: Dd throw your draft lottery to select in picks 9-12 (35:50) - Harmon's 3rd DON'T: Don't over think it with Chase Brown (40:35) - Daigle's 1st DON'T: Don't panic for a TE(44:05) - Harmon's 1st DO: Do put a premium on teams with good offensive lines (54:05) - Harmon's 2nd DO: Do figure out the 2-3 huge letdown offenses (59:45) - Daigle's 2nd DON'T: Don't draft injured players (1:04:50) - Harmon's 3rd DO: Do take rookie WRs or keep them on waiver wire speed dial (1:07:05) - Daigle's 3rd DON'T: Don't fall for recency bias  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Dynasty leagues have become a staple of the fantasy community and there's plenty of debates on how to craft the perfect dynasty roster. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone identify and debate the six biggest dynasty topics this draft season and reveal our latest staff mock draft, which of course is a dynasty start up league format. The duo also identify and debate the biggest questions for dynasty rookie drafts this season.(2:15) - IMPORTANT POD NOTE: Episodes move to new YouTube channel starting Aug. 4!(4:30) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 1: What's the best approach in early rounds of a dynasty start up?(27:30) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 2: Which sophomore QB do you want to build around?(38:45) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 3: Better dynasty asset- Trey McBride or Marvin Harrison Jr.?(52:20) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 4: Which WR has the best value in the draft?(1:09:30) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 5: Which player has the best path to becoming a 1st-round dynasty pick in 2026?(1:17:30) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 6: Rookie drafts - Which rookie are fantasy managers undervaluing? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski break down 12 must-watch fantasy football storylines heading into training camp. From whether Travis Hunter can give fantasy managers enough juice on offense while splitting time on defense, to whether Cam Ward is primed to be the next Jayden Daniels, the guys dive deep into the biggest questions that could make or break your draft. Plus, they debate if Tyreek Hill and De'Von Achane are worth their current ADPs and share insider insight to help you stay ahead of your league. Don't miss it! (1:40) - IMPORTANT POD NOTE: Episodes move over to new YouTube channel on Aug. 4(3:10) - Storyline No. 1: Liam Coen effect in Jacksonville(10:40) - Storyline No. 2: Cam Ward's progress(16:35) -  Storyline No. 3: Lions in the post-Ben Johnson era(22:10) - Storyline No. 4: Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland's involvement(27:55) - Storyline No. 5: Can Miami rediscover the long ball?(35:25) - Storyline No. 6: Omarion Hampton's rise in Chargers camp(38:40) - Storyline No. 7: Drake Maye in Year 2(44:20) -  Storyline No. 8: Kyren Williams vs. younger RBs in Rams camp(50:45) - Storyline No. 9: Bryce Young after good finish to 2024(57:55) - Storyline No. 10: Kenneth Walker vs. Zach Charbonnet(1:02:35) - Storyline No. 11: Browns QB room(1:06:55) - Storyline No. 12: Ricky Pearsall's health Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Justin Boone break down 6 key takeaways from the Yahoo Staff Mock Draft 1.0. From surprising draft trends to picks they already wish they could take back, the guys share insider lessons to help you crush your own draft. Plus, they reveal the best value steals you should be targeting. Don't draft blind, take notes and get ahead of your league: (2:00) - IMPORTANT POD NOTE: Episodes move over to new YouTube channel on Aug. 4(5:15) - Draft takeaway #1: Multiple RBs is the way to go(15:55) - Draft takeaway #2: Prioritize WRs in the middle rounds(30:30) - Draft takeaway #3: Beware of the gap after the elite QBs(42:50) - Draft takeaway #4: Beware of the gap after the top 3 TEs(58:30) - Draft takeaway #5: Best value picks(1:06:55) - Draft takeaway #6: Picks you might regret Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

What if the 2025 rookie running back class isn't as elite as everyone thinks? Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Justin Boone dig into why these rookie RBs could disappoint fantasy managers this season. From Ashton Jeanty's boom-or-bust risk to J.K. Dobbins potentially blocking RJ Harvey's upside, and whether the Chargers' coaches will trust veteran Najee Harris over rookie Omarion Hampton, they break down every red flag you need to know before you draft: (2:30) - Contrarian corner: What if the second year QBs don't take the leap in 2025?(4:40) - Deep Dive: Ashton Jeanty's fantasy outlook in 2025(20:45) -  Deep Dive: Omarion Hampton's fantasy outlook in 2025(31:30) - Deep Dive: TreVeyon Henderson's fantasy outlook in 2025(39:30) -  Deep Dive: RJ Harvey's fantasy outlook in 2025(47:45) -  Deep Dive: Quinshon Judkins' fantasy outlook in 2025(54:30) -  Deep Dive: Kaleb Johnson's fantasy outlook in 2025(1:03:30) -  Deep Dive: Day 3 rookie RBs fantasy outlook in 2025(1:12:00) - Dynasty Debate: Ranking the rookie RBs Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

What if the second-year QB leap doesn't happen in 2025? Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon teams up with Underdog Fantasy's Josh Norris to break down six sophomore quarterbacks who could either carry your fantasy team or completely tank it.Using 2024 C.J. Stroud as the prime example, they debate which young QBs are ready to explode and who's about to slam face-first into the dreaded sophomore slump. From future stars to total traps, this episode will tell you exactly who's worth the risk before you're on the clock: (2:00) - Contrarian corner: What if the second year QBs don't take the leap in 2025? (7:30) - Deep Dive: Jayden Daniels' fantasy outlook in 2025 (22:15) - Deep Dive: Bo Nix's fantasy outlook in 2025 (34:10) - Deep Dive: Caleb Williams' fantasy outlook in 2025 (47:45) - Deep Dive: Drake Maye's fantasy outlook in 2025(57:45) - Deep Dive: JJ McCarthy's fantasy outlook in 2025(1:05:25) - Deep Dive: Michael Penix's fantasy outlook in 2025(1:14:35) - Dynasty Debate: Would you take Jayden Daniels at 1.01 in a startup draft? (1:16:15) - Dynasty Debate: Ranking the second year QBs  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Are these 12 WR rankings wrong?! Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon and Sharp Football's Rich Hribar break down which wide receivers are overhyped in fantasy drafts and reveal the best value picks for 2025. Plus, Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze joins the show with exclusive insight on what fantasy managers should expect from him and Ben Johnson's new-look Chicago offense this season.(2:00) - Contrarian corner: What if we are wrong about our WR rankings in 2025? (13:30) - Garrett Wilson(20:00) - George Pickens(25:15) - Chris Olave (30:20) - Jameson Williams (33:30) - Josh Downs (38:45) - Juauan Jennings (41:50) - Calvin Ridley (47:50) - Xavier Worthy (55:05) - Rome Odunze (1:00:00) - Keon Coleman (1:07:50) - Drake London (1:09:45) - Ladd McConkey (1:16:05) - Matt's one-on-one interview with Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

We are back and better than ever on the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast and now back in your feeds twice a week for the month of July. Making his Yahoo fantasy pod debut, Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon on today's episode to help launch 'Contrarian Corner' - A mini summer series where we poke holes at the consensus and fantasy group think heading into the 2025 season. Today's pod dives into the 'too big to fail' fantasy offenses and asks 'what if they do fail?'. Harmon and Boone conduct a deep dive on what could potentially go wrong for the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles offenses in 2025. (1:15) - An introduction: Justin Boone makes his Yahoo Fantasy Forecast debut (7:30) - Introducing 'Contrarian Corner' and a deep dive on 'too big to fail offenses' (9:10) - Deep Dive: How can the Detroit Lions offense fail in 2025? (33:25) - Deep Dive: How can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense fail in 2025? (50:05) - Deep Dive: How can the Philadelphia Eagles offense fail in 2025?  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Our summer ‘Flip the Script' series concludes as Yahoo Fantasy analyst Scott Pianowski joins Matt Harmon to determine who will be this year's Sam Darnold and identify the top breakout quarterback candidates for the 2025 fantasy season. The duo revisit recent QB revival stories from Geno Smith to Baker Mayfield to Sam Darnold to uncover which struggling passer might be next in line for a surprise turnaround.Harmon and Pianowski spotlight five quarterbacks who have underwhelmed so far but still have the tools to bounce back, along with three uncertain QB situations worth monitoring. After a deep dive into each case, they make their final pick for who could follow in Darnold's footsteps. Don't miss this episode if you're looking to stay ahead in your draft prep and uncover the next late-round QB gem.(1:00) - Programming note: Pods hit feeds Tuesday and Thursday starting next week(2:15) - Who is this year's Sam Darnold? The QB that resurrects his career(3:00) - What do Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold all have in common?(11:20) - How did Darnold breakout in 2024? What is his fantasy outlook in 2025?(25:15) - Qualifications to be this year's Sam Darnold(27:00) - Candidate: Justin Fields(35:05) - Candidate: Daniel Jones(44:15) - Candidate: Bryce Young(52:50) - Candidates: Caleb Williams and Trevor Lawrence(1:04:15) - Candidates: Giants, Saints, Browns QB rooms(1:14:00) - This year's winner Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Our summer ‘Flip the Script' series continues as Yahoo Fantasy analyst Scott Pianowski joins Matt Harmon to figure out who will be this year's Bucky Irving and pinpoint the best bets to break out at running back in the 2025 fantasy season. The duo revisit Bucky Irving's surprise 2024 campaign and break down the traits that helped him deliver league-winning value.Harmon and Pianowski spotlight eleven young RBs ranked outside the top 40 who have the talent and situation to crash the top 10 next year. After a deep dive on each candidate, they make their final pick for who will wear the Bucky Irving crown in 2025. Don't miss this episode if you're looking to stay ahead in your draft prep and find the next hidden gem at running back.(2:45) - Flip the script: Who is this year's Bucky Irving? (8:50) - Breaking out: Looking at Bucky Irving's 2024 season (15:20) - 2025 fantasy outlook for Bucky Irving (21:55) - Qualifications to be this year's Bucky Irving (24:00) - Candidate: Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (30:10) - Candidate: Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue (37:18) - Candidates: Rams RB Jarquez Hunter + Saints RB Devin Neal (41:00) - Candidates: Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby, Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright, Bears RB Roschon Johnson(49:05) - Candidates: Cardinals RB Trey Benson, Panthers RB Rico Dowdle, 49ers RB Isaac Gurrendo, Bills RB Ray Davis (56:00) - Winner Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app: