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Ep 646Who's this year's Eagles? (Team that makes leap from good to great)

This time last year we were still all hesitant to buy fully into the Eagles after they landed AJ Brown in the offseason. Then we all saw Philadelphia make the leap from good to great quickly in 2023. So who will be this year's Eagles?Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski continue our summer 'Flip the script' series by identifying who could be this year's Eagles: The team that makes the leap from good to great and becomes a legit Super Bowl contender. Before diving into the candidates for 'This year's Eagles' the two look into the potential fantasy implications of Raiders RB Josh Jacobs and Giants RB Saquon Barkley potentially holding out of training camp this summer. They also try to make sense of what's going on in Buffalo with Stefon Diggs.Harmon and Pianowski then identify seven candidates for 'This year's Eagles' before narrowing down the list to three finalist. Both finish with a different top team only for Producer Collin to break the tie in the end.1:08 - Minicamp holdout drama: Barkley, Jacobs and Stefon Diggs10:04 - Flip the script: This year's Eagles12:59 - Candidate: Miami Dolphins18:09 - Candidate: Los Angeles Chargers26:50 - Candidate: Baltimore Ravens34:25 - Candidate: Jacksonville Jaguars39:41 - Candidate: Dallas Cowboys45:38 - Candidate: Seattle Seahawks51:14 - Candidate: Detroit Lions55:55 - The finalists and the pick Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jun 14, 20231h 0m

Ep 645Who's this year's Geno Smith (Dark horse top 5 fantasy QB candidates ) + Josh Allen Interview

Remember all the hype for Geno Smith this time last year in Seattle? Yeah, me neither. Smith in 2022 would go on to revitalize his career, win Comeback Player of the Year, and most importantly finish as QB5 in fantasy rankings last season. So who is this year's Geno Smith?In our third installment of our 'Flip the script' series, Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens identify the best dark horse QB candidates to potentially finish in the top ten in fantasy rankings in 2023.But first, the two discuss the latest with Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins and best fantasy fits for both. The two then go through the list of candidates to be labeled 'This year's Geno Smith' with a few shocking options. Andy pushes hard for Baker Mayfield to bounce back in Tampa, while Matt loves the QB set up in Washington. Producer Collin jumps in to break the tie at the end of the discussion.From mediocre QB conversations to talking with one of the current great ones, Matt connects with Madden 24 cover athlete and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen to end the show. Allen shares what it means to be on the Madden cover, his expectations for Buffalo this season and his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers joining the Jets.2:05 - The latest fantasy implications for Dalvin Cook, DeAndre Hopkins5:51 - How should Dynasty owners treat Cook, Mattison situation?9:47 - Why the Titans make sense for DeAndre Hopkins15:46 - Flip the script: Who is this year's Geno Smith?18:17 - Revisiting Geno Smith's 2022 season24:33 - Candidates: Sam Howell/Jacoby Brissett28:47 - Candidate: Matthew Stafford31:19 - Candidate: Russell Wilson38:35 - Candidate: Jordan Love43:21 - Candidate: Geno Smith (again)47:05 - Candidates: Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold57:10 - The pick (and fun facts about Todd Collins)1:01:29 - Interview with Madden 24 cover athlete, Buffalo QB Josh Allen Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jun 8, 20231h 14m

Ep 644Who's this year's Broncos? (All hype, major disappointment)

Remember how much hype the Denver Broncos had going into the 2022 NFL season? Well, we all remember how much of a disaster it ended up being. So who will be 'This year's Broncos'? In our second installment of our summer 'Flip the script' series, Yahoo's Frank Schwab joins Matt Harmon to discuss the candidates for this year's title as the team that will be the biggest disappointment of the season. Harmon and Schwab identify eight teams as candidates for the title and discuss worst case scenarios for each of them before picking three finalists. Both end up with a different selection only for Producer Collin to break the tie and pick a team that's sure to stir up some controversy on Twitter. 2:10 - Flip the script series: Who's this year's Broncos?2:42 - Remembering the hype and disaster of the 2022 Broncos06:44 - Three warning signs of a disappointing season about to take place12:30 - Identifying the candidates for this year13:15 - Candidate: Jacksonville Jaguars19:37 - Candidate: New York Jets29:50 - Candidate: Baltimore Ravens36:14 - Candidate: Dallas Cowboys 42:52 - Candidate: Detroit Lions 47:21 - Candidate: San Francisco 49ers53:16 - Candidates: Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns 56:20 - The finalists 1:02:58 - The pick for 'This year's Broncos' Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jun 6, 20231h 7m

Ep 643Who's this year's Jaguars? Predicting the team that goes worst to first in 2023

Matt Harmon returns to the show after his cross country move to begin our new summer series titled Flip the Script: Where we look back at last year's biggest surprises and try and predict 2023's biggest team and fantasy player surprises.Dalton Del Don joins Harmon for the first installment of the series to try and identify this year's Jaguars- a team no one saw coming that went from worst to first. But first, the two discuss the fantasy and real life implications of DeAndre Hopkins being released by Arizona and what could be the best fit for him this season. The two also discuss the latest Jimmy G drama out of Vegas and the fantasy impact it could have on Josh Jacob and Davante Adams.When trying to determine 'this year's Jaguars' the two looked at the candidacy of all the teams that finished in last place last year and figured out a handful of finalists. At the end of the pod producer Collin steps in to break a tie to determine 'this year's Jaguars.' 3:40 - Fantasy implications and fits for DeAndre Hopkins after leaving Arizona10:12 - Dark horse fit for DeAndre Hopkins13:47 - Is Jimmy G injury news a fantasy scare for Adams, Jacobs?19:53 - Introducing our summer 'Flip the script' series20:35 - Who will be this year's Jaguars?22:33 - The candidates that can go worst to first26:50 - Candidate: New York Jets31:08 - Candidate: Cleveland Browns34:41 - Candidate: Denver Broncos43:21 - Candidate: Washington Commanders51:26 - Candidate: Chicago Bears55:31 - Candidates: Teams in NFC South not from Tampa Bay1:03:14 - Picking 'This year's Jaguars'1:04:07 - Why we couldn't pick the New York Jets Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jun 1, 20231h 8m

Ep 6422023 First-round mock draft 1.0

While our dear host Matt Harmon makes his cross country move to Virginia, Scott Pianowski and Dalton Del Don hold down the fort for this week's pod with the season's first re-draft mock draft. With the NFL Draft and free agency in the rear view mirror it's never too early to start mocking. And for this one we have the entire Yahoo Fantasy staff pitch in.Pianowski and Del Don go pick-by-pick in a first round 12-team half PPR league format to see if Yahoo's fantasy staff made the right selection or if there was a better option on the table.By going through the first round, Pianowski and Del Don touch on some of the hottest debates this upcoming fantasy season: When is it too early to take Bijan Robinson? Can we still trust Cooper Kupp? Is Travis Kelce still a first rounder? Who's WR3?The two end the show with guys who didn't make the top 12 but could be potential first round options or highly coveted picks in the early second round.1:31 - Who should go number one overall?1:55 - One surprising stat about Justin Jefferson5:00 - Biggest concerns with CMC this season in SF8:38 - The case for Ja'Marr Chase to go number one overall12:13 - Why Jonathan Taylor is a safe bounce back pick this year16:09 - How Austin Ekeler has become a sure thing in fantasy18:40 - The "Hero Running Back" draft strategy19:33 - Can we trust Cooper Kupp to return to form?23:11 - The case for Bijan Robinson early in the first round26:45 - Is Travis Kelce still a viable first round pick?29:54 - How Tua's health impacts Tyreek Hill's fantasy value32:39 - Why Nick Chubb is ready for a career year34:36 - Does Stefon Diggs have the safest floor in 1st round?36:56 - Expect an early run of QBs in second round Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

May 23, 202341 min

Ep 641Fantasy fresh starts and fascinating new beginnings this upcoming NFL season

It's a very sentimental episode of the podcast as our dear host Matt Harmon leads his very last one in Los Angeles before he makes the cross country move to Virginia. With Harmon set for a fresh start and new beginning we figured we could highlight the most interesting "fresh starts" this upcoming NFL season.Andy Behrens joins this special episode with Matt and to talk moving, marriage and Matt Ryan amongst other things. Harmon and Behrens discuss Ryan's transition to the CBS booth and if he could be considered a hall of fame candidate. The two also try to identify which young promising QBs in the AFC could end up having a Matt Ryan-like career.Andy and Matt then share their top 5 most fascinating fresh starts this year that could have major fantasy implications. While both kept their list secret ahead of time they each landed with the same team for the top pick.Producer Collin Brennan also makes his podcast debut to defend his beloved Dallas Cowboys and stirs a debate if there are any parallels between Matt Harmon's move and Aaron Rodgers' move to New York.1:37 - How Matt Harmon's cross country move is working out4:36 - Is Matt Ryan a hall of famer?9:43 - Which young AFC QB is this era's Matt Ryan, Philip Rivers?18:14 - Identifying favorite fantasy football 'fresh starts'19:44 - Does this new TE finally realize his potential in Cincy?24:46 - Why Nick Chubb has a truly fresh start in Cleveland28:54 - Another guy in Cleveland looking for a fresh start36:55 - Why a Dalvin Cook-Minnesota divorce is good thing for everyone43:23 - Why Sean Payton has the freshest of starts in Denver55:18 - The entire Ravens offense is hitting the refresh button58:18 - Calvin Ridley's new beginning in Jacksonville1:02:43 - Why Washington has a fresh start in more ways than one1:11:56 - Is Matt Harmon Aaron Rodgers?1:13:23 - Matt says goodbye to LA Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

May 19, 20231h 15m

Ep 640Ranking the best rookie fantasy fits at QB, RB, WR, and TE

It's not just the prospect's talent that will matter on Sundays but their fits on their teams. Matt Harmon has the creator of the rookie scouting portfolio Matt Waldman join the show to rank the best rookie fantasy fits.Harmon and Waldman start with the top five running back fits and have a few surprises in the rankings. Both explain why the rookie running backs in Cincy and Tampa Bay could be steals in this year's draft.The two then rank the top five fantasy fits for receivers and why JSN could have Cooper Kupp like production in Seattle and why people shouldn't be afraid of what they hear Seahawks coaches say this offseason.Harmon and Waldman end the show with their top three tight ends and quarterbacks with one surprising dark horse TE in Miami.2:14 - Is this draft class good, very good (maybe even elite?)6:51 - What goes into making the Rookie Scouting Portfolio10:32 - Ranking the best rookie fantasy fits: RB15:16 - Darkhorse rookie fantasy fits at the RB position28:48 - Why Rams may have steal of the draft at RB34:19 - Ranking the best rookie fantasy fits: WR38:47 - Darkhorse rookie fantasy fits at the WR position47:34 - Why JSN can be Seattle's "Cooper Kupp"1:00:05 - Ranking the best rookie fantasy fits: TE1:02:02 - Why Miami may have the next Darren Waller1:05:47 - Ranking the best rookie fantasy fits: QB Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

May 17, 20231h 16m

Ep 639NFL Schedule release instant reactions: Time to officially buy the Detroit Lions hype?

The NFL schedule has finally arrived. While the release itself has taken on a life of its own, the offseason's final major event now provides not the 'what' but the 'when' of the season, as we can now visualize 'when' the season's defining moments will play out.Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don provide their instant reactions and identify which games will define the 2023 season and answer the most burning questions of the offseason.Are the Jets and Lions legit? Harmon and Del Don attempt to figure out which games will tell us if the darlings of the summer can match their offseason hype.Who's the biggest threats to the Chiefs and Eagles in their respective conferences? Harmon and Del Don pick the games that will tell us who the real contenders are in each conference.The two then wrap up the show with a rapid fire game to answer the other major questions of the season, including which game could decide who gets Caleb Williams next year.2:12 - First impressions of NFL schedule release5:42 - Here are the teams with at least 5 primetime games8:41 - Who's this year's Broncos (Nightmare on primetime team)?11:52 - Matt Harmon explains why the NFL hates your family18:08 - Who has hardest and weakest schedule?19:43 - How the schedule can answer biggest season's questions19:59 - When are we going to know the Lions are for real?24:28 - When will we know if the Jets are legit or not?30:27 - When we will know the biggest threats to Chiefs in AFC?40:44 - When will we know biggest threats to Eagles in NFC?42:17 - When will we know 49ers starting QB?46:17 - When are we going to know if Russell Wilson is broken or fixed?47:48 - When will Anthony Richardson be unleashed?56:11 - What game will decide who gets Caleb Williams?58:50 - Rapid fire takes on best revenge games Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

May 12, 20231h 4m

Ep 638Dynasty Mock Draft: Complicated decisions after Bijan Robinson

Now that the 2023 NFL draft is in the rear-view mirror and we know where this year's rookie prospects have all landed, it's a wonderful time to look at the class of '23 through the lens of a dynasty draft. When you're drafting in this longer-timeline format, it's good to weigh both the short-term and long-term prospects of each rookie.Joining Matt Harmon for this 24-pick mini-dynasty draft is Late Round's JJ Zachariason. Before diving into the picks themselves, the guys react to some reporting over the weekend that proposes that the Kansas City Chiefs may value Kadarius Toney as ther WR1 — a bold statement indeed.For the bulk of the show, however, the guys go turn-by-turn through a fake dynasty rookie draft. Now, the first pick is pretty easy with Atlanta's Bijan Robinson, but where do Matt & JJ value backs like Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs and Seattle's Zach Charbonnet? And at what point in the draft should QBs like Anthony Richardson, Bryce Young & CJ Stroud be selected?2:15 - Buying the Kadarius Toney WR1 hype in 2023?11:30 - Dynasty Mock Draft Round 1: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jordan Addison, Zay Flowers, Quentin Johnson, Anthony Richardson, Zach Charbonnet, Dalton Kincaid, Devon Achane, Jonathan Mingo, Bryce Young47:36 - Dynasty Mock Draft Round 2: Jayden Reed, Marvin Mims Jr., Kendre Miller, Sam LaPorta, Josh Downs, CJ Stroud, Michael Mayer, Jalin Hyatt, Cedric Tillman, Roschon Johnson, Rashee Rice, Tank BigsbyCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

May 9, 20231h 11m

Ep 637Post-draft Fantasy Football Team Power Rankings

With coaching changes, free agency and the draft in the rear view mirror most rosters are set heading into training camp. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski reveal Yahoo's Fantasy Football Team Power Rankings for all 32 teams. Harmon breaks the 32 rankings into 3 tiers: The bottom tier, middle tier, top tier. The bottom tier being offenses that look like a mess or are complete unknown based on changes made this offseason. The middle tier is teams with potentially high ceilings but also very low floors with likely a few reliable fantasy starters. The top tier being teams with the majority of their skill players being dependable fantasy starters. Harmon and Pianowski explain why the Jets are still not in the top tier and why the Chiefs are not a top five fantasy offense. They also share why there's no debate who the number one team is. 1:45 - Explaining the Fantasy Football team power rankings format4:31 - Breaking down the 3 tiers of the power rankings4:49 - The bottom tier: Teams with messy or questionable offenses11:34 - Is there a scenario Kyler Murray doesn't even play this year?15:45 - Can we trust Green Bay in fantasy with Jordan Love at QB?18:06 - The Rams are Cooper Kupp... and bust?21:35 - What's one team in the bottom tier that can make a jump up?24:03 - Why Sean Payton has more of a leash than Russell Wilson in Denver25:55 - Why Washington is a darkhorse fantasy offense30:15 - The middle tier: The high variance tier of offenses 30:45 - Is Desmond Ridder holding back Atlanta offense from greatness?39:29 - Why the Jets aren't a top tier offense yet45:21 - The Top Tier: The elite fantasy offenses in the NFL45:52 - Who's the third best fantasy option in Kansas City behind Mahomes, Kelce?57:59 - Why there's zero debate who No. 1 is Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

May 5, 20231h 1m

Ep 636NFL Draft recap: Identifying the 'day one' fantasy impact rookies

The NFL Draft is finally in the books which means our fantasy experts Matt Harmon, Dalton Del Don, and Andy Behrens can begin to dissect every angle of it.The three go over all the major skill position players (QB, RB, WR, TE) drafted and their fits and place the rookies into three categories: Major impact, maybe impactful, and least impactful.Harmon, Del Don and Behrens begin the show by trying to rationalize the 49ers decision to take a kicker in the third round and end the show by trying to make sense of the crowded WR rooms in Denver, Kansas City and the New York Giants.In between, the three discuss how Seattle's rookies could impact the fantasy implications for Kenny Walker, D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett and also debate if D'Andre Swift is even a good fit in Philadelphia.3:08 - Sorting these rookie picks into 3 fantasy categories4:59 - Least impactful fantasy rookies11:14 - Rationalizing the 49ers taking a kicker in the 3rd round13:07 - Identifying the most impactful fantasy rookies13:56 - The case for Bijan Robinson to be RB122:20 - Is Dalton Kincaid a starting fantasy TE?29:40 -How viable fantasy-wise are Gibbs and LaPorta in Detroit?35:46 - Could Jayden Reed be WR1 in Green Bay?39:55 - Did Texans make a mistake trading up to No. 3 pick?45:54 - Where does Indy's Anthony Richardson rank in redraft?51:10 - Is Jordan Addison rookie WR1 in fantasy?53:15 - Why the D'Andre Swift trade to Philly isn't a good one fantasy-wise56:33 - How will Seattle's rookies impact Walker, Metcalf and Lockett's fantasy value?1:02:40 - Rapid Fire: Identifying the "maybe Impactful" group of rookies Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

May 1, 20231h 19m

Ep 635NFL Draft Round 1 fantasy (and real life) winners and losers

Round one of the NFL Draft is in the books and Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald break down every angle from a crazy first night.Harmon and McDonald provide their winners and losers for fantasy (and real life) implications for all the QBs, RBs, WRs, and TE taken in the first round. Harmon expresses his love for all the QB and WR fits but can't make sense of the Detroit Lions picks. McDonald, a devoted Falcons fan, shares his perspective on Atlanta drafting Bijan Robinson. Both agree Lamar Jackson may have been the biggest winner of draft night one with the new contract and addition of Zay Flowers. While both also agree no one had a rougher night than Will Levis. 2:49 - Initial reactions to the 1st round6:28 - QB Winners and Losers21:28 - We need to have a come to Jesus moment on betting on the NFL Draft23:08 - RB winners and losers30:28 - Why you can't compare Lions and Falcons drafting RBs34:48 - WR winners and losers49:54 - TEs winner and losers52:58 - Rapid fire winners and losers for O-line picks Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Apr 28, 20231h 0m

Ep 634The Fantasy Football Players' Dream Mock Draft

Of course for our last pod leading up to round 1 on Thursday we are doing a mock draft, might have heard of them… right? Except this mock draft will be a “fantasy football players’ dream mock draft” where we wish-cast the top skill guys into their best fits so they can be fantasy studs on Sundays.Matt Harmon and TheUndroppables' Tommy Mo mock the top QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs to their perfect fantasy home.But first, Matt and Tommy dissect all the fantasy angles from the Aaron Rodgers trade and what's next for the Green Bay Packers and the Jordan Love era. Matt also shares why he was pissed at the timing of the Rodgers trade.Matt and Tommy begin their mock draft 'wish-casting' with the top 5 QBs then move on to the top 8 RBs. They then finish the show with rapid fire rounds for the top 9 WRs and 4 TEs.2:41 - Why Matt Harmon was pissed when the Rodgers trade went down4:44 - Who won the Aaron Rodgers trade?8:56 - How does Rodgers impact Garrett Wilson's fantasy stock?11:08 - First impressions of Jordan Love era beginning in Green Bay14:38 - Fantasy Football Players' Dream Mock Draft15:29 - QBs: Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, Hendon Hooker35:15 - RBs: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Zach Charbonnet, Tyjae Spears, Israel Abanikanda, Roschon Johnson, Zach Evans, Kendre Miller50:00 - WRs: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs, Jalin Hyatt, Cedric Tillman, Jonathan Mingo, Marvin Mims1:04:25 - TEs: Michael Mayer, Dalton Kincaid, Darnell Washington, Sam LaPorta Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Apr 26, 20231h 9m

Ep 6332023 NFL Draft Positional preview: Tight Ends (and yes, it's a loaded class)

Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald wrap up their pre-draft positional preview series with a deep dive on the loaded tight end class as well as a quick look at the top offensive line prospects in this year's draft.But to begin the show, McDonald breaks down the 2023 "All-Juice" team and how he and Charles Robinson crafted the squad in honor of Terez Paylor. And as a friendly reminder, to help keep his memory alive you can purchase All-Juice Team merch at Breaking T, with proceeds going to Howard University and the University of Missouri. Before diving into this year's class, Harmon and McDonald look back at the last decade of tight ends that were taken in the first round and if there are any lessons to be learned from that and debate if we could see as many as three tight ends go on day one this year.To end the show, McDonald reveals his favorite offensive line man in this year's class and why one prospect stands, and maybe tweets, above the rest.1:59 - Breaking down the "All-Juice" team7:40 - Putting this loaded TE class into perspective09:27 - Are NBA PFs becoming NFL TEs?11:46 - Looking back at recent history of 1sr round TEs12:17 - Why its way too early to give up on Kyle Pitts18:12 - Why it takes so long for TEs to develop20:12 - Who's TE1? Mayer, Kincaid or Washington?21:04 - TE1: Michael Mayer23:54 - Buyer beware with TE3 Dalton Kincaid?25:30 - TE2: Darnell Washington32:59 - TE4: Sam LaPorta37:28 - TE5: Luke Musgraves40:16 - TE6: Tuker Kraft42:57 - Sleeper TE prospect: Zach Kuntz44:45 - Top offensive line prospects this year51:14 - A social media reminder about today's NFL prospects Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Apr 21, 202359 min

Ep 632Teams that will shape the 2023 Draft: Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles

Matt Harmon and crew wrap up our “teams that will shape the draft” series with a deep dive into the best and worst team in the NFC from last year: The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears.Harmon and Dalton Del Don also react to the news of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin announcing his return to football. They also determine if there's any fantasy implications of WR Allen Robinson heading to Pittsburgh in a trade with the Rams.Del Don and Harmon discuss Jalen Hurts' historic contract and what it means for the Eagles long term and what potential weakness on the roster they can address with their two first round picks. They also discuss what, if anything, can derail the Eagles from repeating as NFC champs this year.To end the show Chicago's finest Andy Behrens joins Harmon to discuss the state of the Chicago Bears. They evaluate how the Bears can win or lose the blockbuster trade with the Carolina Panthers and if it's fair for people to compare Justin Fields to Jalen Hurts.1:48 - Damar Hamlin returns to football3:15 - Reaction to Allen Robinson trade to Steelers8:38 - Domino effect of Jalen Hurts new contract for Lamar, Herbert, Burrow15:41- Teams that will shape the draft: Eagles19:39 - What are the Eagles weaknesses, draft needs?21:47 - The Eagles will not win NFC again because...35:19 - Teams that will shape the draft: Bears36:21 - How do the Bears win their blockbuster trade with Carolina?38:28 - DJ Moore's instant impact on Bears offense43:05 - How the Bears can lose the blockbuster trade with Panthers45:57 - Are Bears fully sold on Justin Fields as franchise QB?59:21 - What's the dream pick for the Bears at No. 9?1:03:50 - How quickly can the Bears turn it around? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Apr 19, 20231h 12m

Ep 6312023 NFL Draft Positional preview: Wide Receivers (and why they are all so short)

We are officially two weeks away from the Carolina Panthers kicking off the 2023 NFL Draft. Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald dive into maybe the most perplexing and polarizing class of this draft season: The wide receivers.But before diving into the prospects, Matt and Charles look at what DeAndre Hopkins' trade market looks like postOdell Beckham Jr. signing with the Baltimore Ravens. Is Hopkins a good fit for the New York Jets? Should we expect Hopkins to be a draft day trade? Matt and Charles discuss both.While opinions are all over the place with this year's wide receiver draft class, Matt and Charles agree WR1 is Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The two detail what make him a legit prospect at the next level.And then there's the rest of them. Matt and Charles provide player comps for the top five in the class and share their favorite deep sleeper prospects for day two and three of the draft. 2:40 - What's next for DeAndre Hopkins after Odell signing?8:20 - 2023 WR Draft class a whole15:50 - WR1: Jaxon Smith-Njigba22:22 - WR2: Quentin Johnston29:53 - WR3: Jordan Addison36:36 - WR4: Zay Flowers41:21 - WR5: Jalin Hyatt47:00 - Favorite day 2-3 WR prospects1:01:25 - Deep WR sleeper prospects Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Apr 14, 20231h 9m

Ep 630Teams that will shape the 2023 Draft: Seattle Seahawks & Las Vegas Raiders

Of course the NFL had to make news over Easter weekend. Odell Beckham Jr. is officially a Baltimore Raven and we have our fantasy experts Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don break down all the real life and fantasy implications of the big move.With the Sacramento Kings set to break the longest playoff drought in the major four sports this weekend, Matt and Dalton also look at which NFL team is primed to break their postseason drought in 2023.Meanwhile, the NFL Draft is so close you can taste it. We continue our 'teams that will shape the 2023 draft series' as we dive into the state of the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders - two teams potentially going in opposite directions.Matt and Dalton look at how the Seahawks haven't rebuilt but retooled after the historic Russell Wilson trade a year ago. They also debate if it makes sense for Seattle to consider a QB in the top 10 or build a 'win-now' team around Geno Smith.To finish the show, Matt has NBC Sports' Lawrence Jackson Jr. on to discuss where exactly the Las Vegas Raiders franchise is headed this year and why their decision with the No. 7 pick will reveal what they really think of Jimmy Garoppolo as their quarterback.2:26 - Breaking down the Odell Beckham Jr. signing for Ravens and Lamar Jackson13:08 - Who's ending their long NFL playoff drought this year between the Jets, Broncos and Lions?16:14 - One year later: Is the Russell Wilson trade the most lopsided deal in NFL history?24:08 - Should Seattle draft a QB or go "all in" with Geno Smith?43:50 - Is Jimmy G an upgrade over Derek Carr in Vegas?58:30 - Are the Raiders serious about drafting a QB this year? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Apr 12, 20231h 11m

Ep 6292023 NFL Draft Positional Preview: Quarterbacks (and why we're having 2018 QB class flashbacks)

In this month-long lead up to the 2023 NFL draft at the end of April, it seems like all of the discussion has centered around the top four quarterbacks, who could all likely be selected with the top four picks. After discussing the 2023 class of running backs last week, Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald spend today's podcast finally diving into this year's blockbuster QB draft class in Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's CJ Stroud, Florida's Anthony Richardson & Kentucky's Will Levis.Before they talk about this year's class, the guys spend the first 20 minutes of the show looking back at the 2018 QB class and the odd similarities between this year's prospects and that year's group, which included Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen & Lamar Jackson.For the bulk of the episode however, they talk about how Young, Stroud, Richardson & Levis are being evaluated by NFL front offices, their green flags, their red flags and why it's very likely we could see all four be selected with the top four picks, but not in the order you might imagine.At the tail end of the pod, they discuss Tennessee's Hendon Hooker and other wild card QBs who may be of interest later in the draft.0:00 - Introduction & revisiting the 2018 QB class18:10 - Alabama QB Bryce Young27:50 - Ohio State QB CJ Stroud33:15 - Florida QB Anthony Richardson44:15 - Kentucky QB Will Levis52:05 - Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker59:15 - Any wild card QBs deeper in the draft?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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Apr 6, 20231h 3m

Ep 628Teams that will shape the 2023 Draft: Indianapolis Colts & Detroit Lions

Our teams that will shape the draft series rolls on this April with the Indianapolis Colts and the Detroit Lions. Matt Harmon is joined at the top of the show by our very own Scott Pianowski to report on the pulse of the Lions franchise, but before that they tackle a few pressing news stories.First, they talk about the Tennessee Titans reportedly being interested in trading up for the third overall pick, currently held by the Arizona Cardinals. Next, they talk about Dalvin Cook's recovery from a February shoulder surgery and whether he may be shopped by the Minnesota Vikings later this offseason. Closing out the news segment, Matt & Scott discuss reports that the New England Patriots may have tried to trade Mac Jones this offseason amid purported animosity between the former first round QB and Bill Belichick.Next, Matt & Scott dive into what the Detroit Lions could do in this year's draft, with both the 6th and 18th overall draft picks. With a strong roster that barely missed out on the playoffs, could they take a QB with their first pick in an attempt to find a long-term solution after the Jared Goff era? Or will they bolster their offensive and defensive lines and possibly add a tight end replacement to TJ Hockenson?Afterwards, Matt is joined by Yahoo Sports senior NFL writer Charles Robinson to get an insider's take on the Indianapolis Colts, who, with the 4th overall pick in the draft, certainly have their eyes on a QB. But could that QB be Lamar Jackson instead of one of the 4 top incoming rookies? Charles explains all of the different scenarios that could befall the Colts in what is shaping up to be a chaotic draft.0:00 - Introduction & a Star Wars tangent7:40 - Tennessee interested in trading up for 3rd overall pick?12:55 - Dalvin Cook's recovery from shoulder surgery & Minnesota's backfield15:45 - Are the Patriots shopping Mac Jones?23:50 - What will the Detroit Lions do with the 6th and 18th draft picks?42:35 - Colts want a QB, but will they get the one they want at 4th overall?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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Apr 5, 20231h 15m

Ep 6272023 NFL Draft Positional Preview: Running Backs

With the 2023 NFL Draft officially one month away, it's time to start breaking down the positions that matter most to fantasy managers, starting with the running backs. Matt Harmon is joined by Yahoo's own draft expert Charles McDonald to take an extended look at the running back position ahead of April's draft.Of course, if you've been paying attention, Bijan Robinson from Texas and Jahmyr Gibbs of Alabama may be the two names you're most familiar with, but the guys take the time to dive into some of the lesser-known names, likely day-three picks and lottery tickets that you might very well need to be aware of come this September when they're playing on NFL rosters.00:00 - Introduction & NFL uniforms to allow '0'8:00 - What to make of the 2023 draft class as a whole20:00 - Texas RB Bijan Robinson33:30 - Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs38:20 - UCLA RB Zach Charbonnet41:30 - Texas A&M RB Devon Achane, Texas RB Roschon Johnson, Tulane RB Tyjae Spears50:25 - TCU RB Kendre Miller, Georgia RB Kenny McIntosh, Pitt RB Israel Abanikanda & Ole Miss RB Zach EvansCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Mar 31, 20231h 2m

Ep 626Teams that will shape the 2023 Draft: Carolina Panthers & Houston Texans

It's (almost) April - which means it's absolutely time to dive fully in to the 2023 NFL Draft. All April (and we're including the last week of March in this), we'll be rolling out podcast episodes devoted to breaking down the draft from a team angle and from a positional angle.Today kicks off the team portion of that exercise, as Matt Harmon is joined by Underdog Fantasy's Josh Norris and Football Outsiders' Rivers McCown to look at the teams picking at the top of next month's draft: the Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans.Before they dive into that analysis, Matt & Josh talk about a pair of news items in Lamar Jackson's trade request from the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers top brass indicating that Brock Purdy will be the starter in 2023 (if he returns from an elbow injury in time).For the bulk of the podcast, Matt and Josh discuss the Carolina Panthers' offseason, whether they are more likely to pick CJ Stroud or Bryce Young with the first overall pick & how the new-look Panthers offense with key additions like Adam Thielen and Miles Sanders will undoubtedly be a friendly place for whatever QB is drafted in one month's time.At the back half of the show, Matt and Rivers dive into the Houston Texans' offseason, if they should be happy with the 2nd overall pick, the state of the offense & who the Texans should be targeting with the 12th overall pick and beyond.5:55 - Lamar Jackson wishes to be traded12:55 - San Francisco's QB situation in 202323:25 - Carolina's offseason & choice with the 1st overall pick50:30 - Houston's offseason & how they will pick at 2nd & 12th overall Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Mar 29, 20231h 17m

Ep 625Fantasy free agency losers & ranking this season's RB moves

Earlier in the week, we did free agency winners; today Matt Harmon is joined by Upper Hand Fantasy's Faraz Siddiqi to look at the other side of the coin: the big losers in the 2023 free agency period.Before diving into that, the guys take a look at some recent news and notes from the wire including the Cleveland Browns trading for former Jets WR Elijah Moore and those very same New York Jets signing Mecole Hardman. They also chat about possible DeAndre Hopkins trade locations and Ezekiel Elliott's reported preferred landing spots.For the bulk of the podcast, they talk about who they believe were the big on-field losers in free agency, including the Tampa Bay and Denver WR corps, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jakobi Meyers & more.Wrapping up the show, Matt ranks the entire offseason's RB carousel and talks about the backs whose positions have improved, stayed the same or worsened a little bit as a result of free agency.2:50 Browns trade for Elijah Moore; Jets add Mecole Hardman9:40 Ezekiel Elliott's preferred destinations14:05 Who should trade for DeAndre Hopkins?18:00 2023's biggest free agency losers43:05 Re-assessing the RB landscape Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Mar 24, 20231h 7m

Ep 624Fantasy free agency winners: why Justin Fields and Dak Prescott are set up for success in 2023

With the bulk of the 2023 NFL free agency season in the rear view mirror, Matt Harmon is joined by Yahoo's very own Scott Pianowski to chat about who they feel were the big winners coming out of this season of player movement.They kick off the podcast, however chatting about all sides of the recent trade between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, which sent WR Brandin Cooks to Dallas. The guys discuss how this shores up the Cowboys offense & why the recent spate of Houston Texans additions (TE Dalton Schultz, RB Devin Singetary, extending OT Laremy Tunsil) makes them an interesting team to keep an eye on in 2023.Then, after talking about the Carolina Panthers adding WR Adam Thielen and the Chicago Bears signing RB D'Onta Foreman, Matt & Scott break down their big winners in this month's free agency period, including Dak Prescott, Justin Fields, Rashaad Penny and more.4:45 Dallas Cowboys trade for Houston Texans WR Brandin Cooks; Texans follow up with Tunsil, Schultz, Singletary signings22:20 Panthers sign former Vikings WR Adam Thielen27:10 Chicago Bears sign RB D'Onta Foreman33:50 Free Agency Winners: Rashaad Penny, Justin Fields, Dak Prescott, Mike Gesicki, Rhamondre Stevenson & moreCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Mar 21, 20231h 8m

Ep 623Aaron Rodgers boards the Jets, could Patriots make a big WR trade, Cowboys part from Zeke & more free agency reactions

Most of the NFL's juiciest player moves occurred during the early-week "legal tampering" period, but as free agency kicked off in earnest on Wednesday, there were still plenty of signings for fantasy managers to feast on. The biggest move wasn't even technically a transaction, as the endlessly introspective Aaron Rodgers announced his intention to be traded to the New York Jets, but nothing will be official until the Green Bay Packers sort out trade compensation with his team of the future.Matt Harmon is joined by Fantasy Life's Dwain McFarland to look at all of the biggest moves from Wednesday and Thursday, starting off with a deep-dive on the Jets offense with Rodgers at the helm. How high up should managers draft sophomore WR Garrett Wilson next year? What about third-year WR Elijah Moore who had an intriguing first season in New York, but found himself in the doghouse for much of 2022?Later, Matt and Dwain talk about the New England Patriots signing JuJu Smith-Schuster and whether they could be in the market to trade for a Cardinals or Broncos wideout. They also react to the week's news that the Dallas Cowboys would be releasing RB Ezekiel Elliott and they talk about their favorite potential Zeke landing spots.Wrapping up the show, they discuss moves made by the Carolina Panthers & run through a number of other free agency additions, including a trio of lesser QB moves in Baker Mayfield, Jacoby Brissett & Gardner Minshew & three RBs who signed new deals in David Montgomery, Jamaal Williams & Alexander Mattison.3:55 Aaron Rodgers' fantasy fit with the New York Jets offense14:55 New England Patriots sign JuJu Smith-Schuster, could be in the market for a WR trade30:30 Ezekiel Elliot to be cut by Dallas Cowboys40:00 New homes for Baker Mayfield, Jacoby Brissett & Gardner Minshew48:00 Carolina Panthers sign Miles Sanders, could add another WR53:50 David Montgomery goes to Detroit, Jamaal Williams to New Orleans & Alexander Mattison stays in Minnesota61:30 Grab bag moves: Giants sign two WRs; Robert Tonyan; Braxton Berrios; Orlando Brown;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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Mar 17, 20231h 10m

Ep 622Bears/Panthers trade, Ekeler requests out of LA, offensive linemen galore & more takeaways from free agency's first 48 hours

Though free agency only technically begins on Wednesday afternoon, Monday and Tuesday's "legal tampering period" gives football fans much to discuss in terms of player movement ahead of the 2023 NFL season.Matt Harmon is joined by 4for4's John Daigle to recap all of the biggest transactions from this early-week period, but first kick things off with Friday night's news that the Carolina Panthers traded for the Chicago Bears' first overall pick in exchange for four future picks and WR DJ Moore. The guys talk about why it's a great trade for both teams, how Carolina can get their QB of the future and Chicago can bolster a weak WR room with one of the best wideouts available this offseason.Next, they talk about Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler requesting a trade and why it's potentially a tough market for free-agent RBs at the moment. For the rest of the show, Matt and John run through a boatload of teams and their bigg offseason moves: the Las Vegas Raiders signing Jimmy Garoppolo and trading away Darren Waller, the Houston Texans beginning to put a "not embarrassing" roster together, the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons spending money on offensive line, the Miami Dolphins trading for CB Jalen Ramsey and more.2:30 Latest on the status of Aaron Rodgers7:20 Bears trade 1st overall pick to Carolina Panthers for four picks, DJ Moore17:10 LA Chargers RB Austin Ekeler explores a trade21:00 Las Vegas Raiders add Jimmy Garoppolo, trade Darren Waller to NYG33:10 Houston Texans inching towards respectability with FA signings so far37:30 Denver Broncos moves show they are going run-first43:41 49ers make a splash with...Sam Darnold?46:15 Atlanta Falcons go heavy on OL and defense50:10 Miami Dolphins trade for Jalen Ramsey, add QB Taylor Heineke53:40 Is retaining Michael Thomas a move that will benefit the New Orleans Saints?56:00 Minnesota Vikings add a blocking TE to beef up run game, support Hockenson59:40 Kansas City Chiefs make an offensive line move62:20 Philadelphia Eagles add RB Rashaad Penny & lose key defensive piecesCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Mar 15, 20231h 11m

Ep 621Playing QB matchmaker with 17 teams that could ride the QB carousel

What happens next with Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson will absolutely be the focus at the start of the NFL's free agency period next week, despite the fact that neither are technically free agents. Since quarterback is the most important position, Matt Harmon and his guest, the NFL Network's Patrick Claybon, take a look at a whopping seventeen teams who could be making some sort of QB move in the coming months and play a massive game of QB matchmaker.Lamar to the Buccaneers? Baker Mayfield to the Falcons? Ryan Tannehill to the Commanders? Yes, all the most bizarre choices have made it into the show. Listen as Matt and Patrick spin the QB carousel and place new quarterbacks in just about half of the league's franchises.1:55 Update on Lamar Jackson's non-exclusive franchise tag7:10 Veteran-needy teams: New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers24:10 Eyes on a rookie QB: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons & Carolina Panthers39:25 Looking at a radically different future: Green Bay Packers & Baltimore Ravens43:45 The Lurkers: Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans & Los Angeles RamsCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Mar 9, 20231h 0m

Ep 6202023 scouting combine standouts, Carr to Saints, Lamar's non-exclusive franchise tag & Giants keep Jones & Barkley

The 2023 NFL scouting combine is only a couple days in the rear view mirror, yet with this weeks news stories as the franchise tag deadline hit on Tuesday afternoon, it feels like it may have been three months ago. Nevertheless, Matt Harmon is joined by NFL.com draft expert, our old friend Eric Edholm!Matt opens the show discussing the New York Giants signing QB Daniel Jones to a long-term extension while placing the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley. Then Matt & Eric discuss former Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr signing with the New Orleans Saints, the Seattle Seahawks extending QB Geno Smith, Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley's reinstatement & a pair of RBs receiving the franchise tag in Dallas' Tony Pollard and Las Vegas' Josh Jacobs.Later in the show, Eric delivers all of his thoughts from last week's scouting combine, including breakdowns of the four top QBs (Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson & Will Levis), and two most coveted RBs (Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs).In the middle of their combine discussion, the guys react live to the news that Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has received the non-exclusive franchise tag and now may seek a deal with any of the other franchises in the league.Closing out the episode, Matt and Eric discuss a trio of WRs (Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Jordan Addison and Quentin Johnson) and Eric shouts out all of the TEs who could be of value to fantasy managers down the line coming out of this year's rookie class.0:25 New York Giants extend Daniel Jones and place franchise tag on Saquon Barkley7:15 Derek Carr signs with New Orleans Saints12:50 Geno Smith stays in Seattle for three more years17:10 Calvin Ridley reinstated with Jacksonville Jaguars20:30 Cowboys Tony Pollard & Raiders Josh Jacobs receive franchise tag24:40 Combine QBs: Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson & Will Levis53:35 Combine RBs: Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs1:04:25 Lamar Jackson receives non-exclusive franchise tag from Baltimore Ravens1:10:05 Combine WRs & TEs: Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Jordan Addison and Quentin JohnsonCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Mar 8, 20231h 27m

Ep 6194 tiers of NFL coaching changes this offseason

Matt Harmon and Frank Schwab go through each head coach and offensive coordinator change that has happened during this NFL offseason and rank them according to which ones should have the largest fantasy impact.Before they dive into that, the guys go through all of the news coming out of the GM and head coach press conferences at the NFL Scouting Combine. What will the 49ers do at QB? Will the Cardinals trade DeAndre Hopkins? Where will Leonard Fournette land after being released by the Bucs? The guys talk through it all before spending the second half of the episode talking about coaches in new places.02:40 Jaguars to place franchise tag on TE Evan Engram05:15 49ers considering signing veteran QB09:30 Cardinals not sure if DeAndre Hopkins will be traded14:45 Buccaneers release Leonard Fournette17:30 Bengals not sure if Joe Mixon will be back20:20 Giants release Kenny Golladay24:30 Carolina Panthers31:40 Baltimore Ravens36:20 Denver Broncos40:35 Indianapolis Colts43:25 Washington Commanders45:40 Los Angeles Chargers47:55 Los Angeles Rams / Kansas City Chiefs / New England Patriots52:20 Dallas Cowboys / Philadelphia Eagles / Tennessee Titans / Tampa Bay Buccaneers56:50 Houston Texans / New York Jets / Arizona CardinalsCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Mar 3, 20231h 10m

Ep 618Fantasy Football Lessons Learned: WRs & TEs

Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don get to enjoy themselves, for a while, and talk about lessons learned at the WR position from the 2021-22 NFL season before having to talk about what happened to the TE position.They start at the top, with Justin Jefferson as WR1 and the lessons we can take away from his awesome season before wondering if he’d be the #1 WR picked next year or if Ja’Marr Chase is ready to pass him.After working their way through the top 12 WRs with lessons for each one of them, mostly that we should trust the talent and ignore everything else when it comes to elite WRs, the guys move on to trying to solve the TE position.Matt believes that this last season was an aberration for TEs and that they’ll come back to reality next year, while Dalton is more concerned about whether it’s (again) time for him to fade Travis Kielce.02:15 Lessons Learned: Wide Receiver06:40 Rookie WRs08:00 WR1 Justin Jefferson11:10 WR12 Ja’Marr Chase12:40 WR2 Tyreek Hill14:35 WR3 Davante Adams19:40 WR4 Stefon Diggs23:40 WR5 A.J. Brown27:25 WR6 CeeDee Lamb33:40 WR7 Jaylen Waddle39:10 WR8 Amon-Ra St. Brown41:45 WR9 Amari Cooper45:10 WR10 DeVonta Smith48:40 WR11 Christian Kirk53:15 Lessons Learned: Tight End60:15 TE1 Travis KelceCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Feb 28, 20231h 3m

Ep 617Fantasy Football Lessons Learned: Quarterbacks

Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski go through the top 10 fantasy QBs for the 2022 NFL season and the lessons they learned along the way that will guide their fantasy football drafts in 2023.The guys talk about the steep cliff there was between the top 4 fantasy QBs this season and everyone else, making the argument against the popular “Late Round QB” strategy. They also discuss rushing QBs and whether they’re worth the injury risk to get the fantasy value from them.The top fantasy QB for the season was Patrick Mahomes, and most of the lessons learned are about how no other QB can justifiably be compared to him. However, there was plenty to learn from guys like Josh Allen (high floor), Jalen Hurts (influx in talent helps), Geno Smith (we should’ve seen it coming), Trevor Lawrence (coaching matters) and more.02:15 Late round QB?04:20 Steep cliff at QB in 202210:40 Rushing QBs15:10 Patrick Mahomes23:00 Josh Allen26:50 Jalen Hurts32:00 QB aging curve44:00 Joe Burrow46:15 Geno Smith50:45 Justin Fields54:15 Kirk Cousins55:45 Trevor Lawrence58:40 Daniel Jones61:10 Jared Goff63:25 Who should be the QB in SF?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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Feb 22, 20231h 8m

Ep 6168 Fantasy Football Lessons Learned: Running Backs

Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens get together to discuss what they learned, as fantasy football experts, about the running back position this past season and how they’ll use that knowledge to adjust how they handle it next season.The guys figured that the best way to talk themselves through the top RB lessons learned was to attach one lesson to each of the top 8 RBs in fantasy football last season, with a couple of overachievers added to the end.Find out why you shouldn’t talk about injuries when preparing for your fantasy football draft, why we should’ve seen Saquon Barkley’s big season coming, why Derrick Henry is just different than other RBs and why Andy Behrens might be the GOAT.05:45 Austin Ekeler11:50 Christian McCaffrey19:00 Josh Jacobs26:00 Derrick Henry32:00 Nick Chubb36:00 Saquon Barkley39:15 Tony Pollard43:25 Jamaal Williams49:05 2022 RB OverachieversCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Feb 21, 202356 min

Ep 61532 NFL offseason fantasy questions

Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don go through all 32 NFL teams in this podcast, with a fantasy football-relevant question for each one of them.This podcast is a riot, between Dalton’s aggravations over how the 49ers playoff run ended (and how fans are treating Trey Lance this offseason) and Matt going through the pros and cons of Aaron Rodgers’ darkness retreat, there are plenty of moments that will make you laugh out loud.Find out why Matt thinks the Falcons will be great for fantasy managers next season, who Dalton has picked for the Super Bowl (you won’t be able to guess either team), where the guys think Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr will be in 2023, whether Mike McDaniel was smoking weed on the sidelines of a playoff game and a lot more.03:10 Chicago Bears05:40 Houston Texans07:05 Arizona Cardinals09:15 Indianapolis Colts11:40 Denver Broncos14:35 Los Angeles Rams17:05 Las Vegas Raiders19:45 Atlanta Falcons24:20 Carolina Panthers25:30 Cleveland Browns27:10 New Orleans Saints29:00 New York Jets32:20 Tennessee Titans33:45 Green Bay Packers36:25 New England Patriots37:25 Tampa Bay Buccaneers38:50 Washington Commanders41:15 Detroit Lions43:55 Jacksonville Jaguars45:55 Miami Dolphins49:00 Pittsburgh Steelers51:30 Seattle Seahawks52:40 New York Giants54:30 Baltimore Ravens57:15 Los Angeles Chargers58:40 Dallas Cowboys59:50 Cincinnati Bengals62:30 Minnesota Vikings63:30 San Francisco 49ers69:30 Buffalo Bills70:30 Philadelphia Eagles74:00 Kansas City ChiefsCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Feb 15, 20231h 18m

Ep 614Super Bowl LVII Recap: Mahomes or Hurts in fantasy next year?

Matt Harmon is joined by Scott Pianowski to recap the Kansas City Chiefs’ exciting 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, but the conversation pretty quickly turns to next year’s fantasy value for Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Travis Kielce, Isiah Pacheco, Miles Sanders and just about everyone else who played in this game.The guys start off by talking about the late-game penalty that kept the Eagles from being able to make a game-winning (or overtime-forcing) drive at the end of regulation, and the Eagles classy response to the flag, before turning their attention to the game and the talent on both of these rosters.Patrick Mahomes is on his way to becoming the best QB in the history of the league, the AFC is absolutely loaded, and the Eagles are still probably the most talented roster in the entire NFL. This may not be the last time we see either of these teams, or both of these teams, in the Super Bowl over the next few years.The guys have some fun conversations on if they’d rather have Mahomes or Hurts on their fantasy team next year, what the Eagles’ backfield could look like, how Ryan Tannehill must’ve felt watching A.J. Brown in the Super Bowl, and what lessons the rest of the NFL can take away in terms of drafting and developing QBs.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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Feb 13, 202349 min

Ep 613Ekeler's Edge at Super Bowl LVII: Stefon Diggs, Justin Fields & Myles Garrett

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler joins Matt Harmon from Radio Row in Phoenix, Arizona leading up to Super Bowl 57 for the season finale of Ekeler’s Edge.The guys spend some time catching up, including Austin talking about the Chargers’ heartbreaking playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and getting a new offensive coordinator in Kellen Moore, and discussing their plans for the offseason.After that, the guys sit down with Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs to talk about maybe the most QB talent we’ve ever seen at one time in the NFL before they chat with Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields about improvements his team is trying to make in the offseason.The show closes out with Matt and Austin talking with Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett about his dog and his thoughts on more potential rule changes coming to the NFL.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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Feb 10, 202352 min

Ep 612Super Bowl preview, Pro Bowl recap & an early NFL Draft preview

Matt Harmon returns, along with Charles McDonald, to talk about everything that is going on and has gone on over the last week.The guys kick things off by discussing the news, starting with a couple of NFL legends retiring (A.J. Green & Tom Brady) and ending with a bunch of new head coaches around the league (Frank Reich to the Panthers, Sean Payton to the Broncos, DeMeco Ryans to the Texans, etc.). They also dig in on some new coordinators, including Kellen Moore taking over the Chargers’ offense.Charles talks about what he liked and didn’t like while on the ground in Las Vegas for the Pro Bowl festivities before telling the story of why he wasn’t able to get into this year’s Shrine Bowl, but he’s not too high on this year’s draft class anyway.Matt and Charles then discuss some offseason and preseason takes on the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, and how both teams have made those takes look stupid in hindsight.Finally, we end with Charles reintroducing himself to Andy Reid and talking about Mac & cheese.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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Feb 8, 202351 min

Ep 611Conference Championship Recap: Chiefs & Eagles win with defense

Scott Pianowski and Frank Schwab break down both the AFC and NFC Championship games from over the weekend, talking about Brock Purdy’s injury in the 49ers loss and Patrick Mahomes playing through a high ankle sprain to lead the Chiefs to victory.The guys start by talking about the Philadelphia Eagles, who cruised to another easy win after their outstanding pass rush knocked both Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson out of the game, leaving the San Francisco 49ers without any options at QB.What are the Eagles’ offseason plans at RB? And is Brock Purdy a shoe-in to be the 49ers starting QB next season or could Tom Brady join this franchise?After that discussion, the guys talk about the officiating that ended the Cincinnati Bengals’ hopes against the Kansas City Chiefs and marvel at just how good Patrick Mahomes is.Finally, Scott and Frank give their very early Super Bowl picks against the spread and explain why they’re picking the teams they are.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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 30, 202357 min

Ep 610Conference Championship Preview: Burrow flying under the radar & Purdy’s biggest test yet

Matt Harmon is joined by his Fantasy Football Live co-hosts Andy Behrens and Tank Williams to preview both the AFC and NFC Championship games this weekend.First, the guys tackle a bit of news. They talk about the Carolina Panthers hiring Frank Reich to be their head coach and whether or not it will pull Matt back into being a Panthers fan.They they discuss the New York Jets hiring former Broncos head coach Nathanial Hackett to be their offensive coordinator and debate if it’s simply a move to recruit Aaron Rodgers to New York.Finally, they get to the games. First up is 49ers at Eagles, a matchup of arguably the two best defenses and two of the best offenses in the NFL this season. This is the biggest test of rookie QB Brock Purdy, on the road against a great defense in the playoffs, and they’re all eager to see how he does.The guys finish off the episode by talking about Bengals at Chiefs, a surprisingly even matchup that centers around the health of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Don’t count out the defending AFC Champion Bengals, though, and star QB Joe Burrow.02:00 Panthers hire Frank Reich to be their new head coach10:00 Jets hire Nathaniel Hackett to be their new OC17:20 49ers at Eagles40:00 Bengals at ChiefsCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 27, 20231h 6m

Ep 609Divisional Round Recap: Mahomes on one leg, the Eagles are loaded & Dak’s performance was unacceptable

Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens recap the first 3 games of the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round, but not before having a debate over whether it is still considered the best weekend for football each year.They start off by talking about Patrick Mahomes, who fought his way through a high ankle sprain to lead the Chiefs to a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. There’s a bigger challenge waiting for him in the Bengals next week, but maybe he just needed a good night of sleep?Andy and Matt agree that Jaguars fans should be happy with their team’s season and excited for what the next few years holds with this young, talented group.The Eagles absolutely overwhelmed the Giants, as many probably expected, but the Giants had a good season and now have some decisions to make about Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley.Joe Burrow and the (underrated) Cincinnati Bengals played a near perfect game in the snow of Buffalo, while Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs struggled to carry the rest of the Bills further in the playoffs.Finally, Dalton Del Don takes Andy’s spot to give us a boots on the ground report from the 49ers’ win over the Dallas Cowboys.04:00 Chiefs 27, Jaguars 2017:55 Eagles 38, Giants 730:05 Bengals 27, Bills 1049:25 49ers 19, Cowboys 12Check 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 24, 20231h 11m

Ep 608Divisional Round Preview: Cowboys are underrated, Jags look like the 2021 Bengals & America’s teaser picks

Matt Harmon, Scott Pianowski and Frank Schwab go over all four of the NFL playoff games coming up this weekend and preview each one in great detail, including where they would put their own money if they were betting on them.Frank is reminded of the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals that went to the Super Bowl when he looks at the 2022 Jacksonville Jaguars, and he wouldn’t be surprised to see an upset in Kansas City.Scott is worried about Jalen Hurts, who hasn’t played a great game in about a month, and wonders if the Giants can find a way to slow that Eagles offense down.Matt is begging Josh Allen to calm down and stop making stupid mistakes. He could get away with it against the Dolphins, but it’ll be a very different challenge against the defending AFC Champion Cincinnati Bengals.Finally, the guys agree that the Dallas Cowboys are underrated and could win the Super Bowl this year. They face what might be their toughest challenge this week, in San Francisco against the 49ers.02:55 Jaguars at Chiefs20:55 Giants at Eagles35:00 Bengals at Bills50:15 Cowboys at 49ersCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 20, 20231h 12m

Ep 607Wild Card Recap: The end of Brady in TB, historic Charger-ing & Daniel Jones sinks the Vikings

Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens recap all six of the games from a wildly entertaining NFL Wild Card weekend and look ahead to the offseason plans for the teams that were eliminated.Dak Prescott and Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore really shined on Monday night, effectively ending Tom Brady’s time with the Buccaneers. He likely won’t find a home with the 49ers, who continue to get impressive performances from rookie QB Brock Purdy and an offense filled with playmakers.The Chargers blew a 27-0 lead to lose to the Jaguars, and it’s mostly the fault of their run game that has struggled all season. The Bills put up a terrible performance against the Dolphins, who fought against the play clock just as much as they battled against the Bills.In “The Fraud Bowl”, the Vikings lived up to (bad) expectations but the Giants (and QB Daniel Jones) might have something special brewing. If nothing else, they’ve built an ecosystem that free agents will be eager to join this offseason.Finally, the Bengals squeaked by Tyler Huntley and the Ravens, who have to figure out what’s going on with Lamar Jackson and then figure out their offensive identity going forward.01:50 Cowboys 31, Buccaneers 1412:05 49ers 41, Seahawks 2324:25 Jaguars 31, Chargers 3038:20 Bills 34, Dolphins 3147:20 Giants 31, Vikings 2458:15 Bengals 24, Ravens 1767:00 Last Treviso Babes UpdateCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 17, 20231h 10m

Ep 606Wild Card Preview: The Fraud Bowl, Brock Purdy as a young Tom Brady & great surfer hair

Matt Harmon is joined by Scott Pianowski and Frank Schwab to preview all six of this weekend’s NFL playoff games for Wild Card weekend in great detail.The guys tackle the games in order, starting with the Seahawks-49ers game and a conversation about rookie QB Brock Purdy (with lots of comparisons to 2001 Tom Brady). The group is split on who will be the winner of Chargers-Jaguars, but they might be aligned when it comes to which QB has the better head of hair.The Dolphins have no hope against the Bills, so the preview of that game inevitably leads to talk about Justin Fields’ sack rate. The Giants-Vikings game is referred to as “The Fraud Bowl” because nobody believes in either team, although Daniel Jones is awesome and K.J. Osborn might have some interesting props this weekend.The Ravens can barely field an offense but their defense should be enough to make the first half against the Bengals interesting. Meanwhile, which version of Dak Prescott will show up in Tampa on Monday night?01:40 Seahawks at 49ers18:20 Chargers at Jaguars33:20 Dolphins at Bills44:55 Giants at Vikings57:15 Ravens at Bengals67:20 Cowboys at BuccaneersCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 13, 20231h 23m

Ep 6052022 Year-End Fantasy Football Awards

Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski close the book on the 2022 regular season by coming up with their own year-end fantasy football awards and handing them out to the lucky winners.Find out who was the fantasy MVP, the fantasy rookie of the year, which team had the most variety of scapegoats, who we wasted the most oxygen on and a lot more, including a few minutes where Matt and Scott discuss their favorite books.Before wrapping things up, the guys also crown the best waiver wire pickup of the season and the most disappointing season-ending injury for fantasy football in 2022.02:50 2022 Fantasy MVP09:55 2022 Fantasy Rookie of the Year19:30 The Touchdown Allergy award22:40 “Extra Glass” in the film room award26:30 The “Island of Hell” award27:30 “Moving is an Adventure” award29:15 Best fantasy ecosystem31:55 The Polaroid award (slow-developing rookie WR)34:10 2nd year WR most likely to end up in the dog house next season38:00 Unlikeliest Buddy Cop Show Award40:55 Worst Narrative award44:00 The Scapegoat Variety award46:50 The Wasted Oxygen award50:20 The Waiting for Godot Award / Book Chat56:00 The most disappointing season-ending injury of the fantasy season57:00 The best waiver wire pickup of the season60:35 The “This League Moves Fast” award62:20 The Al Capone’s Vault Award65:00 The “there’s zero chance that I would be able to convince you this was real if I had a time machine and traveled back to the summer to tell you this one specific thing” awardCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 12, 20231h 6m

Ep 604Ekeler’s Edge: Recapping the 2022 season & Chargers/Jaguars playoff preview

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler is back with Matt Harmon for the final episode of Ekeler’s Edge of the season. Together, the guys look back at the amazing year Austin had as fantasy football’s RB1 before looking ahead to the Chargers’ playoff game against the Jaguars this weekend.The show kicks off with some positive news on Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before recapping the season that was for Austin. As per usual, he’s already put his great performance behind him and is wondering how high he’s going to go in fantasy drafts next year.The guys also talk about the slow start to the season that Austin had, which is where he was when the Chargers faced the Jaguars in week 3 of this season. Things are quite a bit different now for both the Chargers and Jaguars, but Austin explains that there is still a lot to learn from their early-season matchup that can be used on Saturday.One more time, the guys play a round of ‘Fantasy Toss-Up’, this time including DFS prices to help fantasy players determine which guy to take when building their lineups for Wild Card weekend.Finally, we end the show with the final installment of the Ask Austin mailbag. Find out the difference between DI and DII college football budgets (and transportation), Austin’s thoughts on NFL expansion, and his takeaway from Coach Staley leaving in the starters during the week 18 loss to the team’s Broncos.01:00 Damar Hamlin positive updates07:15 Austin’s fantasy season23:00 Chargers/Jaguars Wild Card preview31:30 Justin Herbert’s 1st playoff game34:10 Fantasy Toss-Ups!35:00 Geno Smith vs. Tom Brady36:55 Daniel Jones vs. Brock Purdy38:50 Christian McCaffrey vs. Austin Ekeler41:45 Travis Etienne vs. Kenneth Walker43:15 Brandon Aiyuk vs. Christian Kirk44:40 Josh Palmer vs. Tyler Boyd46:00 Ask Austin mailbag46:15 Austin making money for fantasy players49:00 Experience playing football for a small school52:20 Staley leaving in the starters in week 1856:00 Thoughts on international NFL expansionCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 11, 20231h 2m

Ep 603Week 18 Recap: Cardinals fire Kingsbury, Lions bury the Packers, Seahawks & Jaguars are playoff-bound

Matt Harmon is joined by Dalton Del Don to recap all of the craziness from week 18, which featured a lot of teams resting their starters or with nothing to play for. That didn’t stop the Detroit Lions, though, who played for pride and kept the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs.The guys talk through all of the games, paying special attention to the teams that missed out on the playoffs and what questions they will face in the offseason. The Arizona Cardinals kicked off their offseason by opening up their head coach and GM positions, leading Matt and Dalton to wonder who would want that job.After marveling at the one-year turnaround of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Matt and Dalton also marvel at what Pete Carroll and Geno Smith were able to do wtih the Seattle Seahawks in the post-Russ era. Also, what would a Sean McVay-led rebuild look like for the Rams?Love Smith gave the Texans two middle fingers on his way out the door and we loved it, the Panthers players did everything they could to win Steve Walks a job, a Ronald Jones sighting, a Kenny Golladay TD, and singing Happy Birthday to George Kittle’s grandmother are all included on this very fun episode!02:55 Lions 20, Packers 1609:10 Bills 35, Patriots 2314:15 Bengals 27, Ravens 1615:30 Jaguars 20, Titans 1622:45 Seahawks 19, Rams 1629:20 Dolphins 11, Jets 632:35 Texans 32, Colts 3136:55 Vikings 29, Bears 1339:35 Panthers 10, Saints 741:20 Chiefs 31, Raiders 1344:00 Eagles 22, Giants 1646:20 Commanders 26, Cowboys 649:30 Steelers 28, Browns 1454:30 49ers 38, Cardinals 1358:35 Broncos 31, Chargers 2861:30 Falcons 30, Buccaneers 17Check 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 10, 20231h 4m

Ep 602Week 18 Fantasy Preview: Who will play and who will rest?

Matt Harmon is joined by Dalton Del Don and former NFL safety Tank Williams to preview all of the NFL games from week 18 with an eye towards betting and DFS.Obviously, the health of Damar Hamlin and the mental health of all NFL players and coaches hangs over this final week of football, and the guys take time to discuss some positive updates and some stories from Tank’s playing career that provide a bit more context about what comes next.However, with playoff berths on the line, eventually the focus switches to the games and the motivations of each team heading into them. There are some teams that will use this week to rest their starters (Bucs, Giants, Chargers), some that need a win to play again next week (Packers, Jaguars, Titans), and others that are just looking to protect their seeding or potentially move up.It’s a difficult week to navigate, but the guys have you covered with plenty of suggestions and opinions that you can follow or fade as you prepare for the football weekend.06:15 Chiefs at Raiders12:35 Vikings at Bears15:50 Giants at Eagles19:00 Patriots at Bills28:00 Ravens at Bengals35:45 Panthers at Saints41:50 Rams at Seahawks45:50 Cowboys at Commanders49:45 Browns at Steelers53:15 Buccaneers at Falcons56:45 Cardinals at 49ers61:20 Titans at Jaguars65:15 Chargers at Broncos67:25 Jets at Dolphins70:25 Texans at Colts72:20 Lions at PackersCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 5, 20231h 21m

Ep 601Update on the status of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin

Following a very scary situation on Monday Night Football, Matt Harmon gives an update on the health of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and explains why we're not publishing an episode of Ekeler's Edge this week.Click here to donate to Damar Hamlin's toy drive fundraiser Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 4, 20235 min

Ep 600Week 17 Recap: Mike Evans is back, Cam Akers is fixed & Davante Adams is QB-proof

Matt Harmon is joined by Andy Behrens to recap week 17 in the NFL, also typically known as fantasy football championship week. The guys discuss some big performances, a few duds, and look ahead for a couple of teams who are already out of playoff contention.We kick the show off with a recap of the very fun “backup QB bowl” between Jarrett Stidham (and the Raiders) and Brock Purdy (and the 49ers), but very quickly work our way towards the outstanding offensive performances by Tom Brady, Mike Evans and the rest of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…who are a team nobody wants to play in the playoffs.Noted Bears fan Andy implores the team to protect Justin Fields at all costs before the guys try and figure out what to make of the current four-game winning streak from the Green Bay Packers.The Dolphins season looks like it’s slipping away due to Tua’s concussion issues, Damien Harris ate into most of Rhamondre Stevenson’s fantasy value, we still don’t trust anyone on the Chiefs besides Mahomes & Kelce, and the Jaguars didn’t have to play hard (or for very long) to put away the Texans.This is a fun episode as the guys go through all of the games played on Sunday, including another 2-TD performance by our guy Austin Ekeler!03:50 49ers 37, Raiders 34 (OT)10:45 Buccaneers 30, Panthers 2419:50 Lions 41, Bears 1026:55 Packers 41, Vikings 1734:45 Patriots 23, Dolphins 2139:35 Chiefs 27, Broncos 2444:20 Jaguars 31, Texans 346:05 Chargers 31, Rams 1050:30 Seahawks 23, Jets 653:30 Giants 38, Colts 1058:50 Saints 20, Eagles 1061:40 Falcons 20, Cardinals 1963:40 Browns 24, Commanders 1066:35 Steelers 16, Ravens 13Check 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Jan 2, 20231h 16m

Ep 599Week 17 Fantasy Preview: Championship week is a disaster!

Matt Harmon is joined by Marvin Elequin and Dalton Del Don to preview all of the week 17 NFL games from a fantasy angle during championship week (in most fantasy football leagues).Unfortunately, for the teams that are still alive in fantasy, this week is a mess. Or a disaster. However you want to describe it, it’s probably bad for the players on your team.Many teams have no motivation to win this week, so there are plenty of questions about who will play and for how long. Will Christian McCaffrey play past halftime? What about Travis Etienne and Trevor Lawrence? Will Austin Ekeler play or rest?The guys do their best to sort it all out, and end up talking quite a bit about Stefon Diggs’ diet, rooting against Tom Brady, curses upon George Kittle, and combining Greg Dortch and Rondale Moore into a single player.02:20 Bears at Lions08:40 Vikings at Packers12:40 Broncos at Chiefs17:20 Jaguars at Texans20:00 Rams at Chargers24:00 Jets at Seahawks26:50 Saints at Eagles32:30 Cardinals at Falcons38:20 49ers at Raiders43:35 Dolphins at Patriots45:45 Panthers at Buccaneers50:45 Browns at Commanders53:15 Colts at Giants56:25 Steelers at Ravens59:00 Bills at BengalsCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Dec 30, 20221h 6m

Ep 598Stat Nerd Thursday: Raiders bench Carr, Lamb makes the leap & Lions/Bears shootout coming

Matt Harmon is joined by fellow stat nerd Dalton Del Don for another episode of Stat Nerd Thursday. Together, the guys come up with one stat for all 32 teams and also preview the Thursday night game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans.The guys talk a lot about this weekend’s game between the Bears and Lions in Detroit, and what a great setup that is for fantasy players in championship weekend. They also talk a bit about Russell Wilson losing his athleticism seemingly overnight and if he can be fixed with a new Broncos coach.Cam Akers and D’Onta Foreman both showed last week that an Achilles injury is not a career-ender for running backs anymore, but how much can we believe in them this week? Also, how dark will things get for the Raiders against the 49ers now that they’ve benched Derek Carr in favor of Jarrett Stidham?Dalton has one, and only one, reason for maybe not starting Trevor Lawrence this week. Matt wants to see what the Dolphins offense looks like with Teddy Bridgewater in place of Tua, who is back in the concussion protocol. Neither guy can figure out which Chiefs RB to play. This is a must-listen podcast if you’re trying to set your lineup to win the league this week.01:50 Houston Texans03:50 Chicago Bears06:20 Arizona Cardinals08:25 Denver Broncos10:20 Indianapolis Colts13:25 Atlanta Falcons15:00 Los Angeles Rams16:45 Carolina Panthers21:00 Cleveland Browns23:00 Las Vegas Raiders28:45 New Orleans Saints30:25 Detroit Lions33:10 Green Bay Packers36:15 Jacksonville Jaguars37:20 New England Patriots38:55 New York Jets39:45 Seattle Seahawks41:30 Pittsburgh Steelers42:30 Tampa Bay Buccaneers45:45 Washington Commanders48:50 Miami Dolphins50:35 New York Giants52:05 Los Angeles Chargers54:00 Baltimore Ravens54:50 Cincinnati Bengals55:35 San Francisco 49ers58:00 Buffalo Bills59:05 Kansas City Chiefs61:30 Minnesota Vikings64:10 Philadelphia Eagles66:00 TNF: Cowboys at TitansCheck 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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Dec 29, 20221h 15m

Ep 597Ekeler’s Edge: J.J. Watt announces retirement, Chargers clinch playoff berth & more ‘Fantasy This-or-That’

Fresh off a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football, Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler sits down with Matt Harmon to talk about returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2018 and discusses the news of J.J. Watt retiring at the end of this season.The guys also do another round of “Fantasy This-or-That” where they debate two players that are similarly ranked for the upcoming week and tell managers in the fantasy championship which one they would recommend starting.We close out the show by catching up on the Ask Austin mailbag, where the guys talk about Austin’s first time in the Wildcat, what goes into benching a player for a mistake and whether Austin being an NFL player helps him in fantasy football.04:15 NEWS / J.J. Watt will retire after this season07:40 Chargers 20, Colts 318:35 Chargers resting starters in final weeks?21:20 Fantasy This or That: Week 16 recap23:45 Trevor Lawrence vs. Jared Goff26:20 Brock Purdy vs. Tom Brady27:35 Cam Akers vs. Brian Robinson30:25 D’Onta Foreman vs. A.J. Dillon32:55 Michael Pittman vs. Mike Evans34:40 Drake London vs. Jahan Dotson36:50 Ask Austin - Austin in the wildcat vs. MIA39:30 Ask Austin - Players getting benched for mistakes43:10 Ask Austin - Does playing give you fantasy insight?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 Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Dec 28, 202247 min