• NFL schedule reaction: The 10 most important fantasy matchups of 2024
    May 16 2024

    The NFL schedule release, much to the chagrin of Andy Behrens, has become a thing. But here on the Yahoo Fantasy pod, we take the schedule release and turn it into a goldmine of fantasy content and conversation. Now that we know the when, Dalton Del Don and Behrens identify when we will know the answers to the most important fantasy questions of the 2024 NFL season.

    (1:05) - Andy calls NFL Schedule release day a marketing scam

    (3:55) - 10 burning fantasy questions we can now know WHEN they'll be answered

    (6:50) - When will Bears fans finally be able to confidently victory-lap the Caleb Williams pick

    (12:47) - When does JJ McCarthy make his Vikings debut?

    (16:25) - When we will definitively know that Kirk Cousins has fixed everything that was broken in Atlanta?

    (20:25) - When will we understand the Buffalo Bills WR depth chart post-Diggs era?

    (26:55) - What the hell are the Jets and when will we know it for sure?

    (33:00) - When will we know what exactly the Harbaugh Chargers look like?

    (37:45) - When will we know if Giants, Daniel Jones can make Malik Nabers fantasy viable?

    (40:15) - When will we know if Colts and Anthony Richardson take the leap?

    (46:05) - When will we know the Dolphins RB pecking order?

    (50:30) - When will we know which Chiefs WRs to play and if Xavier Worthy is going to work?

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  • 12 rookie fantasy ranking hot takes heat checked by Matt Harmon
    May 14 2024

    We put a bow on our draft season coverage on the pod with the one and only Dalton Del Don. It's been a minute since we've had our beloved 'Stat Nerd' co-host on the show and boy does he deliver in his glorious return. Del Don shares 12 rookie fantasy ranking hot takes that get heat checked by Matt Harmon. Some takes are thought provoking while others have Harmon's head spinning.

    (0:40) - Pod disclaimer: Matt Harmon is on vacation right now

    (2:15) - 12 draft hot takes from Dalton Del Don

    (2:35) - Hot take 1: Jayden Daniels is already a fantasy QB1

    (9:45) - Hot take 2: Dalton loved the Michael Penix pick

    (16:25) - Hot take 3: Make Blake Corum a mid round priority pick

    (24:30) - Hot take 4: Don't let JSN scare you off Odunze

    (30:00) - Hot take 5: Malik Nabers is a top 20 WR

    (35:20) - Hot take 6: Jonathon Brooks is a top 20 RB

    (38:45) - Hot take 7: Trey Benson will be a league winner down the stretch

    (42:18) - Hot take 8: Brock Bowers landed in worst possible spot

    (45:43) - Hot take 9: Ray Davis will be a TD vulture in Buffalo

    (49:07) - Hot take 10: Josh Jacobs fantasy value is a mess after Lloyd pick

    (53:20) - Hot take 11: JJ McCarthy will keep Justin Jefferson fantasy value elite

    (57:30) - Hot take 12: AD Mitchell helps make Anthony Richardson QB1 overall

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Yahoo Fantasy staff's Mock Draft 1.0: Shocking picks are plentiful
    May 9 2024

    Teams have made their big splashes in free agency and selected their draft picks, it's time for you to do the same. It's fantasy football mock draft time. Some call this time of year best ball season, others know it's an opportunity to get a leg up on your competition for when you have to draft in August.

    The staff at Yahoo Fantasy did their first mock draft of the 2024 season to help you with the latter. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens are here to break it all down by each round and crush some staff members in the process.

    3:20 - Yahoo Staff Mock Draft 1.0

    6:51 - 1st round observations: Breece Hall goes 1.02... Puka over Chase?

    21:30 - 2nd round observations: When should you take MHJ?

    34:00 - 3rd round observations: Was it a reach to take Malik Nabers here?

    41:45 - 4th round observations: Boring WRs dominate this round, Producer Collin gets ROASTEd for taking Amari Cooper

    47:25 - 5th round observations: The QB run happens here

    51:30 - 6th round observations: Harmon takes Richardson, RB cliff is close

    56:30 - 7th round observations: 2nd year WRs fly off the board

    1:00:50 - 8th round observations: Value WRs are plentiful

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Post-draft NFL fantasy power rankings: Offenses we love, like and want to stay away from
    May 8 2024

    With free agency and the draft behind us, what 32 teams look like today will likely be what they look like Week 1 and beyond for the 2024 season. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski reveal the post-draft fantasy power rankings. The duo break down the rankings in six tiers: Elite offensive ecosystems, teams on the cusp of being complete mixed bag ecosystems, offensive ecosystems with something to prove, offenses that could go either way, and offenses that are best to stay away from in fantasy.

    The two start out by identifying the top ten offenses in the league and what makes each an ecosystem worth investing in. Harmon and Pianowski dive into what the Lions and Texans have for an encore in 2024 and what they're true ceiling is after breakout seasons in 2023.

    The duo then identifies the next tier of offenses: Ones we like but have major questions about them. Harmon can't contain his enthusiasm for the Colts offense but knows we still need to see Anthony Richardson for a full healthy season. Harmon and Pianowski also try to make sense of the Cowboys RB room and Packers WR room.

    The two end the show listing the offenses that have something to prove but could be diamonds in the rough this season in terms of fantasy value. They also list the six offenses you likely want to avoid this season given they are under major rebuilds or reconstructions.

    2:00 - The post-draft NFL fantasy power rankings show

    6:15 - Teams 1-5: Will you have to overpay for Lions players this year?

    17:55 - Teams 6-10: Are the Rams the most fragile ecosystem in the league?

    30:55 - Teams 11-15: Time to be all in on Indy?

    42:50 - Teams 16-20: What is JSN in Seattle?

    53:30 - Teams 21-26: Can we trust anyone on the Browns?

    1:01:05 - Teams 26-32: Can Harbaugh elevate Chargers and Herbert from bottom

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Dynasty Rookie Superflex Mock Draft with Matt Waldman
    May 2 2024

    With the draft in the rear view there is no better time to do a dynasty rookie mock draft. Football Guy's Matt Waldman joins Matt Harmon for a two round Superflex format dynasty draft. The two debate the biggest topics of rookie mock drafts and when Marvin Harrison Jr. should come off the board. The two also identify deep dynasty sleepers to consider in later rounds.

    To start the pod, Waldman shares his thoughts on Caleb Williams and what makes him a truly special prospect at the QB position. Harmon also struggles to identify when to take Jayden Daniels over the elite three WRs. The two also discuss the production ceiling for WR Ladd McConkey in his rookie year as he will likely be the top passing threat for Justin Herbert.

    The biggest debate, by far in the pod, was when to take Bills WR Keon Coleman. Waldman thinks he could be special at the next level while Harmon shares his doubts. The two discuss if Josh Allen can maximize his potential in the NFL and if Coleman has what it takes to be a true WR1 in the NFL.

    After the break, the two dive into the second round which includes Waldman defending the Atlanta Falcons for taking Michael Penix Jr. The two also identify deep dynasty sleepers that could be steals in the second and third round.

    2:00 - Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft - Superflex format

    3:10 - 1st round rookie Mock Draft - 12 team format

    56:20 - 2nd round rookie Mock Draft - 12 team format

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • NFL Draft fantasy winners and losers + Biggest debates in dynasty rookie rankings
    Apr 30 2024

    Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens go where no pod has gone before after the NFL Draft. They identify the biggest winners and losers in the fantasy world. This is totally an original idea so don't fact check us. Behrens also reveals the four biggest debates he had when putting together his rookie dynasty rankings.

    To start the show, Behrens shares his thoughts on the Bears dynamic draft that saw them snag Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze in the first and the Iowa punter in the fourth round. Being a Hawkeye alum, Behrens is over the moon with the Bears selections and is counting down the days to a Super Bowl parade.

    The two then share, secret list style, their three biggest winners and losers from this year's NFL Draft with a focus on players that will now have to face competition from rookie teammates and those are look like they are in the clear for tons of volume. Both agree Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White might be the biggest winner of the draft while his new teammate Brock Bowers might be the biggest loser.

    To end the show, Behrens shares the four biggest debates he had with himself when putting together his rookie dynasty rankings. Harmon and Behrens discuss the biggest hot button debates that will dominate dynasty rookie drafts this summer.

    5:30 - NFL Draft fantasy winners and losers (Andy Behren's secret list style)

    49:50 - Dynasty Rookie Ranking's four biggest debates

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • NFL Draft Rounds 2-7 recap: Rookie fantasy fits we love and question
    Apr 28 2024

    The NFL Draft is officially in the books. We no longer need to speculate on where guys will go. Now it's time to see how they fit. Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald look at the rookie fantasy fits they love, the ones they question and the group of picks that are great real life picks but rather 'meh' for fantasy purposes.

    To start the show the duo highlight fantasy fits that they love. Harmon and McDonald agree that WR Ladd McConkey going to the Chargers is a match made in heaven with Justin Herbert. Harmon speculates if McConkey can have a more productive rookie season that Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze with his opportunity for targets. Harmon is also bullish on RB Trey Benson going to Arizona and thinks he could be a potential late season 'league winner' in 2024. McDonald and Harmon disagree on the Dolphins selection of RB Jaylen Wright.

    After the break, the two identify picks that they didn't love but questioned how they'd fit for fantasy purposes. Harmon is still very skeptical of how WR Keon Coleman will work in Buffalo. McDonald is willing trust the talent of Josh Allen to make it work. The two also wonder how WR Malachi Corley will be used in New York and if Nathanial Hackett will be able to maximize him in the slot.

    The two end the show with four picks that they thought were great in real life but very 'meh' for fantasy purposes. No pick caused more anguish in the fantasy community than the L.A. Rams taking RB Blake Corum. The two were also confused by the Green Bay Packers taking RB Marshawn Lloyd after signing Josh Jacobs this offseason.

    2:20 - Fantasy Fits we love

    40:15 - Fantasy Fits we are questioning

    52:00 - Good real life picks, 'meh' Fantasy Fits

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: 5 biggest fantasy storylines + instant draft grades
    Apr 26 2024

    Night one of the NFL Draft is in the books and it was filled with tons of surprises. None bigger than Charles McDonald's beloved Atlanta Falcons taking QB Michael Penix with the eighth overall pick. Matt Harmon and McDonald breakdown the five biggest fantasy storylines from night one of the draft and provide instant draft grades and dynasty rookie rankings.

    To start the podcast, Harmon gets McDonald's raw reaction to the shocking pick by the Falcons. McDonald gives Atlanta an 'F' for their pick of Penix and tries to make sense of the selection. The two then provide their reactions to the other five QBs that went in the first round. Both also couldn't believe that Denver actually took Bo Nix with their first round pick.

    After the break, Harmon and McDonald share their reactions to the big three WRs finding homes. The two love Marvin Harrison Jr.'s fit with Arizona. While both love Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze, they preach patience on them becoming potential viable fantasy players from the start. Harmon and McDonald then share how they stack up in rookie dynasty rankings now that they have their NFL teams.

    The two also share their reaction to TE Brock Bowers going to Las Vegas and the four WRs going off the board late in round one. Harmon and McDonald realize they are on different sides of the ledger when it comes to the 49ers taking Ricky Pearsall with their 1st round pick. The two end the show by picking the offensive lineman in the first round they think will have the biggest impact on their teams in year one.

    2:45 - Six QBs go in the first 12 picks

    29:55 - Big three WRs find their new homes

    44:15 - Brock Bowers shockingly goes to Las Vegas

    48:55 - Four other WRs find interesting homes late in round one

    59:35 - Nine offensive lineman go in the first round

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    1 hr and 5 mins