Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry

September 12: After a wild finish and a major injury, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) discuss the impact of Aaron Rodgers significant injury on the Jets and analyze the Bills stumbling to start the season. The trio then focus on waiver wire targets position-by-position after week 1. Players analyzed include: Joshua Kelley, Kenneth Gainwell, Kyren Williams, Tutu Atwell and Zay Jones.(0:45) – Bills at Jets Reaction: Impact of Aaron Rodgers’ injury on the Jets, Breece Hall’s eye-opening return, Josh Allen’s miscues and James Cook’s usage(29:00) – RB Waiver Wire Targets: Joshua Kelley, Kyren Williams, Kenneth Gainwell and the Ravens RB room(40:00) – WR Waiver Wire Targets: Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell, Zay Jones, Romeo Doubs, Kendrick Bourne, Rashid Shaheed and Allen Robinson(50:00) – QB + TE Waiver Wire Targets: Jordan Love, Sam Howell, Hunter Henry, Luke Musgrave and Hayden Hurst(56:45) – Back to the Futures: AFC East Champion Odds after Week 1

September 11: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) kickoff the week reflecting on the Bengals and Dolphins offenses starting the season in opposite directions and other notable team performances, then pivot to key injuries around the league. They also highlight big days from Jordan Love, Brandon Aiyuk and Tyler Allgeier before discussing players who underperformed in Week 1. The trio wrap up the show with their favorite bets in Bills at Jets on Monday night. (1:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Bengals offense struggles, Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill explode, Calving Ridley, Anthony Richardson and Puka Nacua impress + more(37:00) – More Rotoworld Player News: Key injuries to J.K. Dobbins, Aaron Jones, Tyler Lockett, Diontae Johnson and Greg Dulcich (39:30) – Weekend Warriors: Jordan Love, Romeo Doubs, Brandon Aiyuk, Tyler Allgeier, Zay Flowers and Tony Pollard(46:15) – Sunday Scaries: Drake London, Najee Harris, Dameon Pierce, D.J. Moore and Rachaad White(49:10) – Last Call: favorite bets on Monday Night 

September 8: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) discuss important takeaways from the Lions beating the Chiefs, then analyze key questions in Cowboys-Giants, Dolphins-Chargers and Bengals-Browns that are expected to be high-scoring affairs. The trio also make Super Bowl, MVP and statistical leader predictions before wrapping up the week diving into Matthew’s Mailbag. (1:15) – Lions defeat the Chiefs: Jahmyr Gibbs’ explosiveness, Sam LaPorta and Chiefs WR target share + possible 3-headed RBBC in KC(22:00) – Rotoworld Player News: Jerry Jeudy and Mark Andrews highlight players returning to practice, Rhamondre Stevenson misses practice + Ken Walker added to injury report(28:20) – What’s on Tap: Analyzing start-worthy options in Cowboys at Giants, Dolphins at Chargers and Bengals at Browns (44:50) – 2023 Predictions: Super Bowl matchup + MVP, OPOY DPOY picks and statistical leaders(56:00) – Last Call: Matthew answers lineup advice for half and full PPR leagues + Jay shown support from fellow Aussies 

September 7: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) touch on Cooper Kupp being ruled out for Week 1, then jump into the first Love/Hate show of the 2023 season, breaking down players position-by-position. Among those analyzed: Tony Pollard, David Montgomery, Chris Olave, Darren Waller and Trevor Lawrence. The trio also preview Lions at Chiefs and highlight their favorite bets on Thursday night.(4:00) – Rotoworld Player News: Cooper Kupp out for Week 1, IR stint possible(11:45) – RB Love/Hate: Tony Pollard, Joe Mixon, David Montgomery, Najee Harris and Jamaal Williams(28:30) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Chris Olave, Tyler Lockett, Darren Waller, Terry McLaurin, Gabe Davis and Chig Okonkwo(43:55) – QB Love/Hate: Justin Herbert, Geno Smith, Trevor Lawrence and Russell Wilson(48:50) – Lions at Chiefs Preview(51:00) – Last Call: Favorite bets in Lions at Chiefs

September 6: In Kansas City before Thursday Night’s Season Kickoff, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) discusses Travis Kelce’s knee injury and potential impact with Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers), then the trio jump into 10 Bold Predictions for the 2023 season – including some connected to Tony Pollard, Chris Olave and Anthony Richardson. The group follows with a breakdown of difficult players to rank in Week 1 before wrapping up with a new faithful follower of the show.(04:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Travis Kelce hyperextends knee in practice(12:00) – 10 Bold Predictions for 2023: Sam Howell, Tony Pollard, Chris Olave, Bijan Robinson, Lions and Jets RBs, Anthony Richardson, Jahan Dotson, Ezekiel Elliott and Luke Musgrave(37:20) – Hardest RB + WR to rank in Week 1: Javonte Williams, Isiah Pacheco, Breece Hall, Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin and Michael Pittman(44:00) – Hardest TE + QB to rank in Week 1: Kyle Pitts, Dalton Kincaid, Joe Burrow and Deshaun Watson(51:00) – Last Call: New family member and viewer of the show  

September 5: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) return from Labor Day weekend highlighting a long list of injury news – including updates for Joe Burrow, Cooper Kupp and Jaylen Waddle – before diving into notable players with upside on the Waiver Wire entering Week 1 of the season. Players discussed include: Jaylen Warren, Marvin Mims and Luke Musgrave. Finally, Matthew takes a moment to remember Jimmy Buffet before the show concludes.(3:00) – Rotoworld Player News: Injury updates for Joe Burrow, Cooper Kupp, Jaylen Waddle, De’Von Achane, Kadarius Toney, George Kittle and Mark Andrews(33:00) – Reflecting on the Fantasy Football Happy Hour Superflex League draft(46:30) – Waiver Wired RBs: Jaylen Warren, Tank Bigsby and Tyjae Spears(48:15) – Waiver Wired Pass Catchers: Zay Jones, Marvin Mims and Luke Musgrave(52:30) – Waiver Wired Defense Streamers: Commanders, Vikings and Jaguars(54:20) – Last Call: Matthew remembers Jimmy Buffet 

September 1: After kicking off the show with an injury setback for Cooper Kupp, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) dive into three of Matthew’s 10 Lists of 10: Storylines we’re buying, “Chicken” and “Unsexy” players that will help you win your league. The trio also discuss players that have seen their stock rise most this preseason and conclude the show with a discussion of creative fantasy team names.(3:00) – Rotoworld Player News: Cooper Kupp suffers another injury setback + Kendre Miller dealing with strained hamstring(10:05) – 10 Preseason Storylines Matthew is buying: Darren Waller and Lamar Jackson bounce-backs, breakouts from Garrett Wilson, Dameon Pierce, James Cook + intrigue with Sam Howell(36:00) – 10 “Chicken” and “Unsexy” Players this season(39:45) – What’s on Tap – Preseason Risers: Jake Ferguson, Cam Akers, Raheem Mostert and Jahan Dotson(48:45) – Last Call: Highlighting creative fantasy team names

August 31: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) conclude their positional primer series with a deep dive on WRs, analyzing when top receivers should go off the board, intriguing late-round fliers, the impact of full vs half PPR on rankings and if drafting two WRs on the same team is a sound strategy. The trio conclude the show with a reveal of Matthew’s Big Ten allegiance as he decides between Iowa, Michigan, Penn State and Maryland.(3:10) – How many receivers the group comfortable selecting in Round 1 + the cutoff for waiting to draft your WR1(16:30) – Strategy for drafting 3 or 4 straight WRs + favorite late-round fliers(25:35) – Odds on league receiving leader, player to have the most receiving TDs + most receptions(36:50) – Most concerning WRs, impact of PPR vs Half PPR on rankings + likelihood of drafting 2 WRs on the same team(47:30) – Last Call: Matthew selects his Big Ten school

August 30: After discussing the newest chapter in the Jonathan Taylor saga, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) renew their positional primer series this week, this time dedicating the show to RBs. The trio breakdown backs that should be drafted in the 1st Round, interesting players to target as bench stashes as well as strategies to consider when drafting. Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) also continue their Rotoworld Draft week appearances with more advice at the position.(4:15) – Rotoworld Player News: Latest in the Jonathan Taylor-Colts disconnect and notable RBS players cut Tuesday(12:55) – RBs worth taking in the 1st Round + locating the Dead Zone(29:00) – Optimal bench RB targets + impact on scoring for RB rankings(35:20) – Odds on NFL rushing leader + player to lead the league in rushing TDs(40:20) – RB strategies: Zero RB, Hero/Anchor RB and Heavy RB(48:30) – Pat, Denny and Kyle’s one piece of advice when drafting RBs(56:30) – Last Call: Matthew siphons down his “Big Ten team” to four options

August 29: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) continue their analysis of positional groups before the start of the regular season focusing on QBs and TEs Tuesday. They discuss when to select top tier players at each position, ideal targets in the middle rounds and intriguing late round options. Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) also stop by to give one piece of draft advice for selecting QBs and TEs.(3:00) – Likelihood of selecting Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes in the early rounds + the last QB we’re comfortable starting(25:00) – Strategy for drafting a bench QB in 1 QB leagues + adjusting draft approach in Superflex leagues(37:40) – Prioritizing Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews and T.J Hockenson + middle round targets(48:00) – Game plan for streaming TEs + interesting late round fliers(50:06) – Pat, Denny and Kyle’s one piece of advice when drafting a QB and TE(1:05:19) – Last Call: Matthew’s “social” night out