Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry

NBC Sports, Matthew Berry
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Jan 11, 2024 • 52min

Super Wild Card Weekend Preview + Playoff Player Rankings

January 11: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) begin with the latest coaching news of Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll vacating their roles with the Patriots and Seahawks, then jump into a preview of Super Wild Card Weekend. The trio analyze how to approach each matchup from a DFS and betting perspective, beginning with the AFC. They follow by discussing Matthew’s Top 30 Player Rankings for Playoff Leagues, highlighting CeeDee Lamb, Josh Allen and others before concluding with their favorite bets this weekend.(1:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Bill Belichick and Patriots part ways, Pete Carroll leaves head coaching seat with Seahawks, Nick Saban steps down at Alabama(22:30) – AFC Super Wild Card Weekend Games: Browns at Texans, Dolphins at Chiefs, Bills at Chiefs(34:35) – NFC Super Wild Card Weekend Games: Packers at Cowboys, Rams at Lions, Eagles at Bucs(42:00) – Playoff Player Rankings: Highlighting Christian McCaffrey, CeeDee Lamb and Josh Allen in the Top 10 + Notable names in the Top 30(48:00) – Last Call: Circling player props in Browns-Texans and a side in Eagles-Bucs
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Jan 9, 2024 • 52min

The 2nd Annual Peacockys: 2024 Fantasy Award-Winners

January 9: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) unveil the winners of multiple awards this season in the 2nd Annual Peacockys. Categories include Fantasy Game of the Year, Best Value Pick, Breakout Player, Biggest Bust and Fantasy MVP. The trio are also surprised with multiple show-related categories along the way before wrapping up with their favorite Playoff Futures bet.(04:10) – Fantasy Game of the Year + Best Value Pick(13:15) – Best Waiver Wire Pickup + Rookie of the Year(30:20) – Breakout Player of the Year + Biggest Bust(39:40) – Fantasy MVP + Playoff MVP(49:00) – Last Call: Favorite Playoff Futures bet
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Jan 8, 2024 • 52min

Week 18 Takeaways: Dak Prescott, Justin Jefferson, Derrick Henry shine

January 8: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) reflect on notable news from the final week of the regular season, highlighting the Bills outlasting the Dolphins, the Cowboys crushing the Commanders, key Eagles injuries and much more. They also discuss big outings from Derrick Henry, James Conner, Breece Hall and others before wrapping up the show with their initial thoughts on spreads in Browns-Texans, Steelers-Bills and Rams-Lions on Super Wild Card Weekend.(2:25) – Rotoworld Player News: Josh Allen paces Bills, Dak Prescott throws 4 TDs, C.J. Stroud leads Texans to playoffs, Jonathan Taylor racks up rushing yards, A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts injured(18:00) – More Rotoworld Player News: Sam LaPorta injured, Justin Jefferson and Amon-Ra St. Brown deliver, Derrick Henry rolls the Jaguars and Jordan Love paces the Packers (38:00) – Weekend Warriors: James Conner, Breece Hall, Joe Mixon, Najee Harris, Derek Carr, Puka Nacua and unexpected big days from backup players(49:30) – Last Call: Early thoughts on spreads and money lines in Browns-Texans, Steelers-Bills and Rams-Lions
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Jan 5, 2024 • 52min

Motivation Meter for Baker Mayfield, Puka Nacua and others + Funnel Defense Report

January 5: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) rip through a long list of key injuries entering the final weekend of the regular season, then discuss of long list of players with additional financial and statistical motivations in Week 18. The trio is then joined by Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) who highlights why the Eagles pass and Colts run defenses can be exploited by opponents this weekend. Matthew, Jay and Connor wrap up the show with their favorite prop bets of the weekend.(5:45) – Rotoworld Player News: Latest on injuries to Noah Brown, Travis Kelce, Isiah Pacheco, Trevor Lawrence, Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert and others(10:00) – Financial Motivations: Discussing bonuses for Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, DeAndre Hopkins, Austin Ekeler, Dalton Schultz and Devin Singletary(16:00) – Statistical Motivations: Travis Kelce, Joe Mixon, Tyreek Hill, Sam LaPorta, Puka Nacua, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts and D.J. Moore(31:00) – Playoff Motivations: Examining teams playing for postseason seeding versus those fighting for their playoffs lives(42:30) – The Funnel Defense Report: Highlighting struggles of the Eagles pass and Colts run defenses(48:40) – Last Call: Prop bets for Mitchell Trubisky, Nico Collins and Baker Mayfield
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Jan 4, 2024 • 52min

Week 18 Love/Hate + Way Too Early Top 50 for Next Year

January 4: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) give one last victory lap for Matthew after winning the show league, then touch on important injuries around the NFL. They follow by breaking down Matthew’s Love/Hate list for Week 18, highlighting Ken Walker III, A.J. Brown, Juwan Johnson and Dak Prescott among others. The trio also reveal where Breece Hall, CeeDee Lamb, Travis Kelce and more key players land in the “Way Too Early Top 50” rankings for next season and conclude with Jay and Connor suggesting two wagers for Matthew to consider this weekend.(5:00) – Rotoworld Player News: Highlighting latest injury reports for Amari Cooper, Isiah Pacheco, Trevor Lawrence, Baker Mayfield and more(9:30) – RB Love/Hate: Ken Walker III, James Conner, Jaylen Warren, Devin Singletary, Javonte Williams and Ty Chandler(22:15) – WR + TE Love/Hate: A.J. Brown, Mike Evans, D.J. Moore, Calvin Ridley, Demarcus Robinson and Juwan Johnson(33:00) – QB Love/Hate: Dak Prescott, Geno Smith, C.J. Stroud, Tyrod Taylor and notable signal callers sitting out(39:30) – Way Too Early Top 50 for Next Season: Discussing Breece Hall, CeeDee Lamb, Jonathan Taylor, Jahmyr Gibbs and Travis Kelce(48:45) – Last Call: Pitching a bet on a side in Vikings-Lions and total in an AFC East matchup on Sunday for Matthew 
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Jan 3, 2024 • 52min

Week 18 Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa, Tony Pollard, Jordan Addison + more

January 3: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) highlight key injuries for teams still vying for playoff berths and positioning, as well as analyze how to approach games with postseason implications versus matchups that do not in Week 18. The trio also highlight if Jordan Love and Jayden Reed can keep clicking on Sunday before debating whether to start or sit Tua Tagovailoa, Derrick Henry, Terry McLaurin, Jordan Addison and others in “Keep it Open or Close it Out.” They wrap up with insight on why they’ve circled Vikings-Lions, Bills-Dolphins and Jets-Patriots on their betting card.(02:50) – Rotoworld Player News: Analyzing injuries to Alvin Kamara, Raheem Mostert and others entering Week 18 + how to approach games impacting the playoff picture(14:55) – Who’s Eatin’ Good: Examining Jordan Love, Jayden Reed and James Conner entering next season(27:00) – Keep it Open or Close it Out: Debating to start or sit Tua Tagovailoa, Tony Pollard, Derrick Henry, Ty Chandler, Terry McLaurin, Jordan Addison and Dalton Kincaid(47:00) – Last Call: Highlighting spreads and money lines in Vikings-Lions, Bills-Dolphins and Jets-Patriots
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Jan 2, 2024 • 51min

Week 17 Takeaways: Lamar Jackson dominates + Khalil Herbert and more Waiver Wire targets

January 2: After congratulating Matthew on his show league victory, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) recap Lamar Jackson’s outstanding performance vs the Dolphins, the Cardinals comeback win in Philadelphia, Christian McCaffrey’s calf injury and more Week 17 storylines. The trio also discuss Khalil Herbert, Demarcus Robinson, Nick Mullens and other players to target on the Waiver Wire for Week 18 before concluding with their favorite futures bets right now.(2:30) – Matthew takes a victory lap after claiming the Fantasy Football Happy Hour show league title(10:00) – Rotoworld Player News: CeeDee Lamb tops 200 yards receiving, Lamar Jackson throws for 5 TDs as De’Von Achane reaches 100 yards rushing, Kyler Murray leads comeback win over Eagles(33:45) – More Rotoworld Player News: Christian McCaffrey strains calf, Brock Purdy bounces-back, Isiah Pacheco runs wild while Travis Kelce continues to be quiet(42:40) – TE + RB Waiver Wire: Juwan Johnson, Tucker Kraft, Khalil Herbert and Justice Hill (46:15) – WR + QB Waiver Wire: Demarcus Robinson, Christian Kirk, Nick Mullens, Joe Flacco and Tyrod Taylor(49:20) – Back to the Futures: Betting Comeback Player of the Year + Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year
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Dec 29, 2023 • 52min

Jets-Browns Reaction + Expectations for D’Andre Swift, Terry McLaurin and more

December 29: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) kickoff Friday’s show highlighting their biggest impressions from the Browns dominant win over the Jets and highlight key injury updates C.J. Stroud and others entering the weekend. The trio then welcome Denny Carter (@CDCarter13), who analyzes Joe Mixon and George Pickens in “The Regression Files” as well as highlights trends for the Eagles and Patriots defenses. Connor, Jay and Lawrence also discuss key players in Lions-Cowboys, 49ers-Commanders and Dolphins-Ravens and wrap up the show with prop bets for Connor to consider on Sunday.(3:10) – Jets at Browns Reaction: Kevin Stefanski becomes favorite for Coach of the Year, Joe Flacco continues to bolster his Comeback Player of the Year case, Jets lead by Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson (21:40) – More Rotoworld Player News: Latest injury updates for C.J. Stroud, Courtland Sutton and others + Vikings turn to Jaren Hall(32:00) – The Regression Files + Funnel Report: Examining recent production trends for Joe Mixon, George Pickens, the Eagles rush defense and the Patriots pass defense(40:30) – What’s on Tap: Expectations for Jared Goff, Terry McLaurin and the Dolphins offense without Jaylen Waddle(47:45) – Last Call: Prop bets connected to Chris Olave and Rashee Rice for Connor to contemplate
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Dec 28, 2023 • 51min

Week 17 Love/Hate: Kyren Williams, Deebo Samuel, Dak Prescott + others

December 28: After resurfacing a long-standing bet between Matthew and Jay over Sam Howell, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) detail injury updates for key players around the league, then examine Matthew’s Love/Hate list for Week 17. Kyren Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, Chris Olave, Nico Collins, Trey McBride and Dak Prescott are among the players discussed. The trio wrap up the show with their favorite bets in Jets at Browns on Thursday night.(1:30) – Reflecting on Matthew and Jay’s preseason bet on Sam Howell(4:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Injury updates for Michael Pittman, Isiah Pacheco, Trevor Lawrence, C.J. Stroud, Rhamondre Stevenson and Amari Cooper among others(13:50) – RB Love/Hate: Kyren Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, Raiders RBs, D’Andre Swift, Aaron Jones, Jaylen Warren, Tony Pollard, Jerome Ford and Gus Edwards(30:45) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Deebo Samuel, Nico Collins, Chris Olave, Trey McBride, Chris Godwin, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Demario Douglas, Chig Okonkwo, D.J. Moore, Calvin Ridley and George Pickens(43:00) – QB Love/Hate: Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy, Kyler Murray, Matthew Stafford, C.J. Stroud, Geno Smith, Tua Tagovailoa and Jake Browning(48:50) – Last Call: Favorite bets in Jets at Browns
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Dec 27, 2023 • 52min

Week 17 Start/Sit: De’Von Achane, Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs + more

December 27: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) react to the Commanders QB change and dig into key injuries to Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Stroud impacting Week 17, as well as breakdown who they believe has the best shot to win the AFC South. The trio also discuss if Amari Cooper and Breece Hall can continue their recent outstanding play before analyzing whether to start or sit Ty Chandler, De’Von Achane, Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs and others in “Keep it Open or Close it Out”. They conclude the show highlighting sides they’ve circled in Dolphins-Ravens, Patriots-Bills and Lions-Cowboys.(02:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Commanders turn to Jacoby Brissett + tracking injuries to Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Stroud(15:20) – Who’s Eatin’ Good: Examining if Amari Cooper, Breece Hall and Gabe Davis can continue their recent outstanding play(29:30) – Keep it Open or Close it Out: Debating starting or sitting Joe Flacco, Ty Chandler, De’Von Achane, Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs, George Pickens and Drake London(46:35) – Last Call: Spotlighting sides in Dolphins-Ravens, Patriots-Bills and Lions-Cowboys 

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