

Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry
NBC Sports, Matthew Berry
Matthew Berry is on the Mt. Rushmore of fantasy football analysts. His new daily show will continue what he does best: rankings, waiver wire advice, who to start, who to sit, and his popular love/hate analysis. Make sure to check out the video version on Peacock and on the NFL on NBC YouTube Channel.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 52min
Grading the 2025 Rotoworld Mock Draft
(3:50) – Round 1: Jahmyr Gibbs goes 1.01, Puka Nacua drafted 1.11(17:05) – Round 2: Brian Thomas Jr. picked 2.01, Jonathan Taylor selected 2.10, Chase Brown goes 2.08, Ladd McConkey drafted 2.11(27:55) – Round 3: Josh Allen picked 3.05, Lamar Jackson goes 3.07, Jayden Daniels drafted 3.08(35:15) – Round 4: Rashee Rice selected 4.03, Xavier Worthy picked 4.04(38:30) – Round 5: Rookies Tetairoa McMillan (5.07), RJ Harvey (5.08), TreVeyon Henderson (5.09) selected in succession(44:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Quinshon Judkins will not face formal charges from incident in July(50:40) – Last Call: Best bets for most regular season passing touchdowns

Aug 14, 2025 • 52min
Key notes from 100 Facts for the 2025 Season
(1:00) – The debate rages on about what to call the Happy Hour audience(5:30) – Key notes from 100 Facts, Pt. 1: Need-to-know information on James Conner, Alvin Kamara, George Pickens, and Jakobi Meyers(22:40) – Key notes from 100 Facts, Pt. 2: Intriguing stats for Calvin Ridley, Jauan Jennings, Darnell Mooney, Trey McBride, and David Njoku(42:45) – Rotoworld Player News: Caleb Williams’ reported struggles at camp, Chargers OC hints at RB timeshare, Nick Chubb and Dameon Pierce split first-team reps, James Cook signs 4-year extension, Rashee Rice hearing set for Sept. 30(50:30) – Last Call: Best bets for most regular season receiving yards

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Aug 13, 2025 • 52min
Sleepers + Deep Sleepers: Ricky Pearsall, Chris Olave, Emeka Egbuka highlight the list
Dive into the exciting world of fantasy football sleepers and deep sleepers! Discover potential breakout stars like Ricky Pearsall and Chris Olave, as well as hidden gems such as Brenton Strange and Hollywood Brown. The podcast also covers key player injuries that could shake up team dynamics, including Matthew Stafford's back troubles. Laugh along with humorous reflections on award nominations and the competition in the industry. Finally, gain insights into how to identify undervalued talents for a winning fantasy season!

Aug 12, 2025 • 52min
Breakouts + Busts: Drake London, Marvin Harrison Jr., Saquon Barkley lead the way
The discussion kicks off with Matthew's entertaining recap of his Tonight Show experience. Excitement brews around breakout prospects like Drake London and Marvin Harrison Jr., highlighting their promising potential. The hosts starkly contrast this with cautionary tales about established players like Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, exploring injury risks and future uncertainties. Strategies for identifying emerging stars and their impacts on drafting also take center stage, providing fantasy enthusiasts with invaluable insights.

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Aug 11, 2025 • 52min
Preseason Week 1 Takeaways: Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter + Jets, Steelers Backfields
Kick off the preseason with highlights of rookie sensations like Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, showcasing their impressive performances. Dive into the chaotic backfields of the Jets and Steelers, analyzing their potential impact on the fantasy landscape. Explore team dynamics and the significance of player depth charts, while considering key injuries that could shape the season. Finally, enjoy some light-hearted banter about sports and celebrity culture, making for an entertaining and insightful listen!

Aug 7, 2025 • 52min
Biggest Fantasy Questions: RBs and WRs
(1:00) – Matthew, Jay, and Lawrence debate the “dad bod tiers” amongst the show crew(3:45) – Biggest Fantasy Questions, RBs: Examining Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason(26:30) – Biggest Fantasy Questions, WRs: Breaking down Jameson Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, A.J. Brown, Garrett Wilson, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Chris Olave(40:40) – Rotoworld Player News: Jordan Love praises Matthew Golden, no timeline for Cam Skattebo injury, Isaac Guerendo sidelined multiple weeks, Shedeur Sanders to start preseason opener(50:30) – Last Call: Best bets for regular season rushing yards leader

Aug 6, 2025 • 52min
Biggest Fantasy Questions: QBs and TEs
(3:25) – Biggest Fantasy Questions, QBs: Examining Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, Bo Nix, Drake Maye, C.J. Stroud(32:20) – Biggest Fantasy Questions, TEs: Breaking down Brock Bowers, Sam LaPorta, Travis Kelce, Tyler Warren(44:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Kyren Williams signs extension, Matthew Stafford injury update, Jordan Addison suspended, Keenan Allen rejoins Chargers(50:00) – Last Call: Best bets for regular season passing yards leader

Aug 4, 2025 • 52min
Ride or Die Reaction + Most Drafted Players: Jayden Daniels, Chase Brown, Malik Nabers
(0:45) – Matthew details his process of naming Chargers rookie Omarion Hampton as his 2025 Ride or Die + Other Hall of Fame Game notes(21:55) – Most Drafted QBs: Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., Justin Fields(27:30) – Most Drafted RBs: Chase Brown, Christian McCaffrey, Bucky Irving(31:45) – Most Drafted WRs: Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison Jr., Drake London(35:10) – Most Drafted TEs: Colston Loveland, Dalton Kincaid, T.J. Hockenson(38:00) – Rotoworld Player News: Tyreek Hill shares frustration with Dolphins RBs, latest on Terry McLaurin’s contract negotiations, Khalil Shakir suffers high ankle sprain, James Cook continues absence from Bills practice, Sean Payton hints at RJ Harvey’s role in offense(49:40) – Last Call: Favorite Omarion Hampton season long prop bets

Jul 29, 2025 • 52min
2025 Ride or Die Candidates: Caleb Williams, Ashton Jeanty, Nico Collins headline the list
The discussion kicks off with the impressive skills of Caleb Williams as a must-have quarterback. Rookie running backs like Ashton Jeanty and De’Von Achane are analyzed for their breakout potential. Nico Collins emerges as a standout wide receiver despite concerns. Injury updates reveal Joe Mixon is sidelined, while various players face legal challenges. The hosts pitch exciting 'Ride or Die' candidates and provide bold predictions for the upcoming fantasy season, highlighting new talents poised for success.

Jun 24, 2025 • 47min
Fantasy Football Happy Hour @ Fanatics Fest with Special Guest Keegan-Michael Key
(02:15) – Where Keegan-Michael Key’s love of sports comes from, his outlook on the Lions season and how much he loves fantasy football(16:00) – Matthew reveals his sleepers with the help of Mr. Garvey (Drake Maye, Bhayshul Tuten, Christian Kirk, Brenton Strange, Kyle Monangai)(27:30) – Which of Key’s sketches that didn’t make air was his favorite, and where the idea of the East/West Bowl sketch came from(38:20) – Lawrence reveals his sleepers with the help of Luther the Anger Translator (Bryce Young, Rashod Bateman, Jaydon Blue(44:05) – Which celebrity would the guys most want to play in a league with?