Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry

NBC Sports, Matthew Berry
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Oct 12, 2022 • 54min

Week 6 Start/Sit: Ezekiel Elliott, Christian Kirk and others + Rhamondre Stevenson’s ceiling

October 12: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Julie Stewart-Binks (@JSB_TV) tackle top headlines around the league including the state of the Patriots and Steelers backfields before debating whether to start or sit Ezekiel Elliott, AJ Dillon, Drake London and others. Matthew then sits down with special guest and Second Gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff to discuss his fervor for fantasy football, why he embraces trash talk and his roster-building strategy. (3:28) – Top Headlines: Rhamondre Stevenson as a top-tier RB without Damien Harris, Jaylen Warren’s emergence in Pittsburgh, Taysom Hill’s run game usage, Panthers’ offense without an injured Baker Mayfield(17:22) – “Keep it Open or Close it Out”: To start or sit Ezekiel Elliott, AJ Dillon, Devin Singletary, James Robinson, Christian Kirk, Drake London, Diontae Johnson and Jaylen Waddle(32:08) – A conversation with Second Gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff: Why he’s a fan of Matthew’s content, his history playing fantasy football, why he embraces trash talk in his leagues, his roster-building strategy and more(51:21) – Last Call: Projecting yardage totals for CeeDee Lamb, A.J. Brown and Jaylen Hurts on Sunday Night Football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 11, 2022 • 54min

Week 6 Waiver Wire Targets: Kenneth Walker III, Alec Pierce and others + Raiders-Chiefs Reaction

October 11: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Julie Stewart-Binks (@JSB_TV) look back on a thrilling Raiders vs Chiefs game on Monday Night Football, then shift to a position-by-position breakdown of Matthew’s waiver wire targets for week 6 of the season. Among the players discussed: Rachaad White, Jakobi Meyers, Khalil Shakir, Carson Wentz and Taysom Hill.(1:04) – Monday Night Reaction: Huge nights from Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Jacobs, Chiefs WR target volume, Waller leaves early with injury(16:43) – RB Waiver Wire: Why Kenneth Walker III, Mike Boone, Rachaad White, Eno Benjamin and Tevin Coleman highlight Matthew’s list(36:36) – WR Waiver Wire: Jakobi Meyers, Alec Pierce, Rondale Moore, Khalil Shakir, Randall Cobb, Wan’Dale Robinson and Jameson Williams among the names discussed(48:54) – QB Waiver Wire: Analyzing Carson Wentz and Geno Smith this week(53:50) – TE Waiver Wire: Expectations for Taysom Hill and Hunter Henry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 10, 2022 • 54min

Week 5 Takeaways: RBs run wild + Gabe Davis and other breakouts

October 10: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Julie Stewart-Binks (@JSB_TV) start the week reflecting on great performances from multiple top running backs in top headlines before shifting to Jakobi Meyers, Taysom Hill and others who had memorable week 5 showings. The group also reflects on players who failed to live up to expectations before handing out their favorite prop bets on Monday Night Football between the Raiders and Chiefs. (1:25) – Top Headlines: Multiple highly-drafted RBs log big games, Breece Hall breaks out, Seahawks’ offense stays hot, Gabe Davis dominates vs Steelers, Panthers fire Matt Rhule(23:50) – Weekend Warriors: Raheem Mostert, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jakobi Meyers, Jeff Wilson and Taysom Hill highlight  players with huge outings (45:44) – Sunday Scaries: Najee Harris, James Robinson, Jaylen Waddle, A.J. Brown and Cam Akers among the players who struggled Sunday(52:36) – Last Call: Favorite Raiders vs Chiefs prop bets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 7, 2022 • 54min

Week 5 Preview: Rashaad Penny and more flex options + Breece Hall breakout looming?

October 7: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) analyze fallout from the Colts and Broncos on Thursday before highlighting notable injuries to key players around the league heading into the weekend. They also analyze Najee Harris, Gabe Davis, Chris Olave and others as flex options this week and discuss why they’re focused on the Bengals, Cardinals, Dolphins and Jets offenses Sunday.(3:14) – Colts-Broncos Reaction: Recapping Matthew and Jay’s prop bets, Russell Wilson struggles, Melvin Gordon as the RB1, Alec Pierce shines and more(16:58) – Top Headlines: Bad news for Kyle Pitts managers and good news for those rostering Amon-Ra St. Brown and Hunter Renfrow (23:31) – Flex Friday: Debating George Pickens, Devin Singletary, Rhamondre Stevenson, Rashaad Penny, Robert Woods, Terry McLaurin and other flex options(42:53) – Key Week 5 Questions: Expected fireworks in Bengals-Ravens, who to trust on the Cardinals offense, Teddy Bridgewater as the Dolphins starter and Breece Hall’s emergence(52:47) – Last Call: Predicting Monday morning headlines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 6, 2022 • 54min

Week 5 Love/Hate: Aaron Jones, Tee Higgins, Tom Brady and more

October 6: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) analyze Jonathan Taylor ruled out vs the Broncos and other injury updates before shifting their focus to a position-by-position break down of Matthew’s love/hate list this week. Players highlighted include: Jeff Wilson, Breece Hall, Chris Godwin, Chris Olave and Derek Carr.(3:15) – Top Headlines: Jonathan Taylor out vs Broncos, Jameis Winston injury update (7:54) – RB Love/Hate: Aaron Jones, Jeff Wilson, James Robinson, Kareem Hunt, Ezekiel Elliott, Antonio Gibson and Melvin Gordon among the players on Matthew’s list(25:42) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin, Chris Olave, Zach Ertz, Garrett Wilson, Michael Pittman, Dalton Schultz and more(41:03) – QB Love/Hate: Analyzing Tom Brady, Joe Burrow, Derek Carr, Teddy Bridgewater, Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford this week(51:42) – Last Call: Favorite Colts vs Broncos prop bets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 5, 2022 • 54min

Week 5 Start/Sit: Elijah Moore, Kyle Pitts and others + Ravens-Bengals headline fantasy rich games

October 5: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) kickoff Wednesday discussing top headlines around the league including Jonathan Taylor and Keenan Allen injury updates before welcoming Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose), who examines whether to start or sit Gabe Davis, Travis Etienne, James Conner and others this week. Patrick Kerrane (@PatKerrane) also joins Jay and Connor to detail why he believes targeting players in the Eagles-Cardinals game would be fruitful for mangers and cautions against Cowboys-Rams. (3:10) – Top Headlines: Jonathan Taylor and Keenan Allen injury updates, Melvin Gordon as the RB1 in Denver, odds to lead the league in receiving and passing yards(14:07) – “Keep it Open or Close it Out”: To start or sit Elijah Moore, Gabe Davis, Robert Woods, Travis Etienne, James Conner, Antonio Gibson and Kyle Pitts(34:25) – Early Week 5 Preview: Why Eagles-Cardinals, Ravens-Bengals and Falcons-Bucs are attractive games to target and Cowboys-Rams and Packers-Giants are ones to avoid(52:57) – Last Call: Predicting if Ja’Marr Chase or Mark Andrews will have more receiving yards Sunday Night Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 4, 2022 • 54min

Week 5 Waiver Wire Targets: Mike Boone, George Pickens and others + Rams-49ers Reaction

October 4: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) reflect on the 49ers dominant win over the Rams on Monday Night Football before detailing position-by-position waiver wire targets for week 5 of the season. Players discussed include: Nyheim Hines, Tyler Allgeier, Michael Gallup, Josh Reynolds and Geno Smith.(2:00) – Monday Night Reaction: Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel thrive, Allen Robinson as a drop candidate, Tyler Higbee or George Kittle rest of season outlook and more(17:40) – RB Waiver Wire: Why Matthew has circled Nyheim Hines, Mike Boone, Raheem Mostert, Rachaad White, Tyler Allgeier, Mark Ingram and Isiah Pacheco(38:36) – WR Waiver Wire: Michael Gallup, George Pickens, Zay Jones, Josh Reynolds, Rondale Moore and Alec Pierce spotlighted(49:47) – QB Waiver Wire: Analyzing Geno Smith, Teddy Bridgewater and Zach Wilson(51:43) – TE Waiver Wire: Making the case for Mo Alie-Cox and Will Dissly (53:09) – Last Call: Would Matthew trade Kyle Pitts for Allen Robinson? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 3, 2022 • 54min

Week 4 Takeaways: Austin Ekeler + Josh Jacobs shine, Jonathan Taylor + Javonte Williams injured and more

October 3: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) kickoff the show with top headlines coming out of Week 4 including injuries to Jonathan Taylor and Javonte Williams before spotlighting huge days from Austin Ekeler, Miles Sanders and others. The duo also pivot to star players like Kyle Pitts and Darren Waller who underperformed relative to expectations and wrap up the show with their favorite bets between the Rams and 49ers on Monday Night Football. (1:42) – Top Headlines: Jonathan Taylor and Javonte Williams injuries, Chiefs and Bucs offenses get back on track, Kenny Pickett takes over in Pittsburgh and more(30:53) – Weekend Warriors: Spotlighting big Week 4 outings from Austin Ekeler, Josh Jacobs, Miles Sanders, Dameon Pierce and others(46:04) – Sunday Scaries: Kyle Pitts, Darren Waller, Michael Pittman, Terry McLaurin and Gabe Davis headline disappointing outings(52:02) – Last Call: Favorite bets for Rams vs 49ers  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 30, 2022 • 55min

Week 4 Preview: Tony Pollard, Rashod Bateman and other Flex Options + Dolphins-Bengals Reaction

September 30: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) break down fallout from the Dolphins and Bengals on Thursday before shifting to injury news tied to Jameis Winston, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Christian McCaffrey. The trio then discuss Tony Pollard, Devin Singletary, Rashod Bateman and others as viable flex options and highlight key questions they want answered with the Jets, Buccaneers, Chiefs and 49ers. (2:53) – Dolphins-Bengals Reaction: Tua Tagovailoa’s scary injury, Tyreek Hill breaks out again, Raheem Mostert usage, Ja’Marr Chase vs Tee Higgins target share and more(14:10) – Top Headlines: Jameis Winston, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Christian McCaffrey injury updates(23:47) – Flex Friday: Debating Tony Pollard, Antonio Gibson, Rashod Bateman, Dameon Pierce, Mike Williams and others as flex position options(43:40) – Key Week 4 Questions: Return of Zach Wilson and Mike Evans to their respective offenses, Chiefs offensive woes, 49ers without Trent Williams (51:54) – Last Call: Predicting Monday morning headlines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 29, 2022 • 54min

Week 4 Love/Hate: Alvin Kamara, CeeDee Lamb and others + Christian McCaffrey injured again

September 29: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) discuss Christian McCaffrey dealing with another ailment and other injury news around the league before shifting to a position-by-position analysis of Matthew’s love/hate list this week. Among the players discussed: Jamaal Williams, J.K. Dobbins, Michael Pittman, DeVonta Smith and Joe Burrow.(3:16) – Top Headlines: Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas availability in London, Christian McCaffrey’s quad injury, Seahawks RB room takes a hit and more(16:55) – RB Love/Hate: Alvin Kamara, Khalil Herbert, Breece Hall, Cam Akers and J.K.Dobbins among the names circled by Matthew(29:52) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Breaking down CeeDee Lamb, Michael Pittman, Gabe Davis, Tyler Conklin and others(43:07) – QB Love/Hate: Expectations for Joe Burrow, Russell Wilson, Jared Goff, Marcus Mariota, Zach Wilson, Trevor Lawrence and Carson Wentz(52:53) – Last Call: Favorite Dolphins vs Bengals prop bets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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