Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry

NBC Sports, Matthew Berry
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Feb 8, 2024 • 52min

Matt Ryan, Maxx Crosby, Emmitt Smith headline star-studded guests

February 8: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) discuss a mix up when the crew was out on the town Thursday night with former QB Matt Ryan to start the show before digging into his impressions of the 49ers offense. Maxx Crosby follows to discuss playing the Chiefs and Antonio Pierce’s leadership as Head Coach. Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith also stops by and examines Christian McCaffrey and Isiah Pacheco as well as the lack of bell-cow RBs in today's game, then gives way for K.J. Osborn who tells the group what he expects Sunday night before Matthew, Jay and Connor highlight Taylor Swift and other novelty prop bets.(1:00) – Matt Ryan Interview: Why the trenches will be key Sunday, what makes Kyle Shanahan unique, impressions of Brock Purdy and Bijan Robinson(16:00) – Maxx Crosby Interview: Gaining an edge through trash talk, his efforts off the field, keys to his success and his excitement playing for Antonio Pierce(27:15) – Emmitt Smith Interview: Analyzing Christian McCaffrey and Isiah Pacheco, lack of bell-cow RBs in today’s game and his Mt. Rushmore of skill position players(37:30) – K.J. Osborn Interview: Predictions of the Super Bowl, expectations entering Free Agency reflecting on playing this season with four different QBs(45:00) – Last Call: Odds of the color of Gatorade poured on the winning coach Sunday night and other novelty props
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Feb 7, 2024 • 52min

Puka Nacua, Jalin Hyatt join the show + Andy Reid retirement?

February 7: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) discuss Patrick Mahomes’ support of Kliff Kingsbury and the Chargers locking up their coaching staff before Puka Nacua stops by the set to break down his record-breaking rookie season. Nacua gives way to Giants rookie Jalin Hyatt, who breaks down his first season in the NFL and is followed by Kendrick Bourne, who tells Matthew and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) about the impact Bill Belichick had on him in New England. The show wraps up with group debating top-priced DFS options on Super Bowl Sunday and intriguing prop bets for Isiah Pacheco and Brock Purdy.(1:45) – Rotoworld Headlines: Andy Reid addresses retirement, Patrick Mahomes credits Kliff Kingsbury for his development, Chargers hire Greg Roman as OC and Jesse Minter as DC(13:00) – Puka Nacua Interview: Reflecting on his record-setting season, his relationship with Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp and his love for anime (22:40) – Jalin Hyatt Interview: Lessons learned from his rookie year, Saquon Barkley as good company in Las Vegas and defeating Nick Saban in college(30:30) – Kendrick Bourne Interview: How Bill Belichick impacted him in New England, expectations for Jerod Mayo as Head Coach and playing with Cooper Kupp at Eastern Washington(41:20) – Who’s Eating Good: Top-priced DFS options on Super Bowl Sunday(46:30) – Pickup Lines: Isiah Pacheco 2+ TDs and Brock Purdy’s rushing prop
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Feb 6, 2024 • 51min

Super Bowl Prop-A-Shot + Jakobi Meyers, Aidan O’Connell stop by the set!

February 6: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) highlight the 49ers issue with their practice facility and other key news around the league before being joined by Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat) for a Super Bowl edition of “Prop-A-Shot”. Matthew and Jay follow be sitting down with Raiders Jakobi Meyers and Aidan O’Connell to discuss their outlook under new coach Antonio Pierce before Matthew and Connor break down the Chiefs’ Super Bowl experience and Brock Purdy’s poise with former QB Rich Gannon. The show concludes with the best soundbites from players on Opening Night in Las Vegas.(4:30) – Rotoworld Headlines: 49ers unhappy with practice facility in Las Vegas, key Chiefs OL injury, Nick Sirianni’s glowing support of Kellen Moore, Brad Holmes paints optimistic Lions picture(19:10) – Prop-A-Shot: O/U bets for Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey, Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce and others on Sunday(26:45) – Aidan O’Connell + Jakobi Meyers Interview: Reflecting on QB-WR chemistry, playing for Antonio Pierce, offensive outlook in 2024 and blowing out the Chargers(35:20) – Rich Gannon Interview: Value of postseason experience, Brock Purdy’s motivation, analyzing the struggles of young QBs, his impressions of Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields(47:00) – Last Call: Best soundbites from Opening Night at the Super Bowl
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Feb 5, 2024 • 52min

Super Bowl wagers from Radio Row + Free Agency Preview

February 5: Live from Radio Row in Las Vegas, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) discuss their first night in town, then dive into their impressions of the Pro Bowl as well as new OC hires for the Commanders and Raiders. The trio then welcome Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) to breakdown Kirk Cousins, Tee Higgins, Derrick Henry and more stars set to enter free agency. Matthew, Jay and Connor follow by highlighting which side they’re on in the Super Bowl and conclude with Jay describing his unusual ride from the Vegas airport Sunday night. (3:45) – Rotoworld Headlines: Impressions of the Pro Bowl Games, Jerick McKinnon designated to return from IR, Commanders reportedly hiring Kliff Kingsbury as OC, Luke Getsy to take over Raiders offense(22:00) – Free Agency Preview: Analyzing potential landing spots for Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, Tee Higgins, Mike Evans, Derrick Henry, Austin Ekeler and others (45:50) – Super Bowl spread: Which side Matthew, Jay and Connor are on right now(49:00) – Last Call: Jay’s strange ride from the Vegas airport to his hotel
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Jan 29, 2024 • 52min

Championship Sunday Takeaways + Initial Super Bowl bets

(06:00) – Lions at 49ers: Brock Purdy rallies San Francisco as 49ers capitalize on key moments in 2nd half, Sam LaPorta leads Lions receivers, Jared Goff steady in defeat(23:30) – Chiefs at Ravens: Patrick Mahomes peppers Travis Kelce with targets, Isiah Pacheco dominates RB touches, Lamar Jackson’s frustrating day as Ravens abandon the run(37:30) – First Super Bowl Impressions: What Matthew, Jay and Connor are looking forward to in Las Vegas(41:15) – Who’s Eatin’ Good: Early look at 2025 Super Bowl favorites(44:10) – Last Call: Best bets for Super Bowl LVIII 
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Jan 25, 2024 • 51min

Championship Sunday Preview, Chargers hire Jim Harbaugh + Favorite prop bets

January 25: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) react to Jim Harbaugh agreeing to become the Chargers Head Coach as well as other head coaching and front office news around the league, then preview games on Championship Sunday. The group analyze interesting wagers and top DFS plays in each game before discussing favorites to win Super Bowl MVP entering the weekend. They wrap up with their favorite prop bets, highlighting George Kittle and Lamar Jackson among others.(03:20) – Rotoworld Headlines: Jim Harbaugh to Chargers, Titans hire Brian Callahan, Panthers bringing in Dave Canales, Eagles make OC and DC changes, Raiders commit to Antonio Pierce(34:10) – Chiefs at Ravens(37:15) – Lions at 49ers(40:10) – Who’s Eatin’ Good: Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and Isiah Pacheco for Super Bowl MVP(47:45) – Last Call: Highlighting Josh Reynolds, George Kittle, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes and props Sunday
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Jan 22, 2024 • 52min

Divisional Round Recap + Championship Sunday best bets

January 22: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) reflect on the four Divisional Round games, beginning with Patrick Mahomes outdueling Josh Allen in the postseason again. The trio also highlight key moments and standout performances in the Lions win over the Buccaneers, the 49ers rallying to beat the Packers at home and the Ravens dominating the Texans in the 2nd half to advance to the AFC Championship. The group wraps up the show with their favorite bets right now on Championship Sunday.(3:10) – Chiefs at Bills: Patrick Mahomes connects with Travis Kelce for 2 TDs, Josh Allen scores three times in defeat, bad beat for James Cook bettors, Stefon Diggs underwhelms, Isiah Pacheco impresses(24:30) – Buccaneers at Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs flashes big-play ability, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta pace Lions receivers, Baker Mayfield steady once again this postseason(38:15) – Packers at 49ers: Christian McCaffrey scores game-winning TD in Brock Purdy’s tumultuous outing, Deebo Samuel injured, all signs pointing up with young Green Bay core(47:10) – Texans at Ravens: Lamar Jackson shows off dual-threat ability as Baltimore rolls in the 2nd half, C.J. Stroud comes back to earth in loss(49:05) – Last Call: Favorite bets for Championship Sunday
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Jan 18, 2024 • 52min

Divisional Playoff Round Preview + Latest Coaching News

January 18: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) discuss the Cowboys retaining Mike McCarthy, Bill Belichick and the Falcons reportedly closing in on a deal and other coaching news around the league, then jump into how they’re approaching the AFC Divisional Round matchups from a betting and DFS perspective. The trio also analyze Rashee Rice and Jordan Love continuing to trend up entering next season before breaking down Packers at 49ers and Bucs at Lions. The show wraps up with Jay and Connor pitching bets for Matthew to consider this weekend.(07:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Cowboys bring back Mike McCarthy, Steelers retain Mike Tomlin, Bill Belichick and Falcons meet again(23:20) – AFC Divisional Round Preview: Texans at Ravens, Chiefs at Bills(32:10) – Who’s Eatin’ Good: Rashee Rice and Jordan Love’s stock entering 2024 Fantasy Season(39:20) – NFC Divisional Round Preview: Packers at 49ers, Bucs at Lions(48:30) – Last Call: Suggesting a Bucs-Lions Single Game Parlay and a Baker Mayfield prop for Matthew this weekend
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Jan 16, 2024 • 51min

Eagles-Bucs, Steelers-Bills Reaction + NFL Mock Draft

January 16: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) break down the Bucs dominating the Eagles, the Bills outlasting the Steelers and discuss the futures of Nick Sirianni and Mike Tomlin following Super Wild Card Weekend. The trio also dives into Connor’s latest NFL Mock Draft, analyzing Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and Marvin Harrison Jr. among other prospects before highlighting their favorite bets for the Divisional Round of the playoffs.(3:30) – Eagles at Bucs: Baker Mayfield throws 3 TDs in rout, Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts face criticism as Eagles downward spiral continues into playoffs(21:40) – Steelers at Bills: Josh Allen shows off dual threat skills, Mike Tomlin walks off the post-game podium prematurely, Stefon Diggs takes leading role in receiving game(36:00) – Connor’s NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Draft slots for Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, Michael Penix Jr., Brock Bowers and Brian Thomas Jr.(48:25) – Last Call: Favorite Divisional Round bets
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Jan 15, 2024 • 51min

Super Wild Card Weekend Takeaways + Steelers-Bills, Eagles-Bucs Preview

January 15: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) whip through the biggest news from Super Wild Card Weekend, starting with Jared Goff and the Lions outlasting the Rams and the Chiefs disposing of the Dolphins in frigid Kansas City. The trio also highlight C.J. Stroud and Jordan Love impressing in their playoff debuts before previewing Steelers at Bills and Eagles at Bucs on Monday.(1:30) – Rams at Lions: Jared Goff connects with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Matthew Stafford zeroes in on Puka Nacua, Tyler Higbee suffers knee injury(15:10) – Jim Harbaugh to meet with the Chargers about Head Coaching position(23:15) – Dolphins at Chiefs: Rashee Rice continues breakout rookie season, Isiah Pacheco dominates RB touches, Tua Tagovailoa struggles in the cold(31:00) – Browns at Texans: Joe Flacco throws two pick-sixes, C.J. Stroud tosses 3 TDs in lopsided win, Browns commit to Deshaun Watson for next season(36:40) – Packers at Cowboys: Jordan Love and Aaron Jones shred Dallas’ defense, Dak Prescott piles up numbers in blowout loss(44:15) – Monday Playoff Doubleheader: Previewing Steelers at Bills and Eagles at Buccaneers (48:30) – Last Call: Favorite bets in Monday’s Super Wild Card Weekend matchups

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