Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry

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  

August 28: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) roll out another Mock Draft, this time in a 12-team Half-PPR format. They discuss notable changes in ADP, who they’re hotter and colder on since their last PPR Mock and head-turning selections. Pat Daugherty, (@RotoPat), Denny Carter (@CDCarter13), and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) also stop by to reflect on their respective teams.(5:00) – Rounds 1 + 2: Austin Ekeler drafted 1.5, Travis Kelce selected 1.6 and Derrick Henry goes 2.8(13:25) – Rounds 3 + 4: Jonathan Taylor picked 3.1 before a run on QBs, Rhamondre Stevenson picked 3.12, Joe Burrow selected 4.1 and Terry McLaurin drafted 4.8(21:30) – Rounds 5 + 6: Dameon Pierce picked 5.2, Najee Harris falls to 5.12, Marquise Brown drafted 6.1 and Michael Pittman goes 6.7(27:50) – Rounds 7 + 8: Gabe Davis drafted 7.5, Jaxon Smith-Njigba selected 7.9, Courtland Sutton goes 8.1 and Odell Beckham picked 8.7(37:20) – Reflecting on Matthew, Lawrence, Jay and Connor’s teams(49:05) – Reflecting on Pat, Denny and Kyle’s teams

(03:00) -Thursday Night Reax: Anthony Richardson, Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Kenny Pickett(10:45) -Jerry Jeudy expected to miss several weeks(14:15) -Terry McLaurin uncertain for regular opener(20:00) -Berry’s Sleepers: Tank Bigsby, Chig Okonkwo(23:00) -Connor’s Sleepers: Rashid Shaheed, Sam LaPorta(26:00) -Jay’s Sleepers: Gabe Davis, Tyler Higbee(38:45) -Berry’s Breakouts: Sam Howell, James Cook(40:45) -Connor’s Breakouts: George Pickens, Brian Robinson Jr.(42:30) -Jay’s Breakouts: Kenny Pickett, Dameon Pierce(46:15) -Berry’s Bust: George Kittle(47:40) -Connor’s Bust: TJ Hockenson(49:00) -Jay’s Bust: Breece Hall

(03:30) - Player News: Jonathan Taylor landing spots, Jaxon Smith-Njigba long shot for week 1, Corey Davis retires(12:30) - RB Love List: Bijan Robinson, Nick Chubb, Tony Pollard, Jahmyr Gibbs & David Montgomery(26:20) - RB Hate List: JK Dobbins, Alvin Kamara(33:30) - QB Love List: Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Trevor Lawrence, Anthony Richardson(41:00) - QB Hate List: Dak Prescott(45:00) - Pass Catcher Love List: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Brandon Aiyuk(50:30) - Pass Catcher Hate List: George Kittle

(07:00) - Round 1: Lamar Jackson, QB’s going early in superflex format(11:10) - Round 2: Anthony Richardson(18:30) - Round 3: Berry’s 2-3 turn with Amon-Ra St. Brown & Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor(22:00) - Round 4: Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Mid-Tier Value QB’s(24:50) - Round 5: DeAndre Hopkins, Denny’s Zero QB team(27:30) - Round 6: Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa(30:05) - Round 7: Tyler Lockett, James Conner, Sam Howell(33:20) - Round 8: James Cook, Kyle Pitts & Dallas Goedert, George Pickens(36:15) - Round 9: Jordan Addison, Odell Beckham and Ravens WR’s(40:30) - Breaking down Team Berry(44:00) - Breaking down Team Lawrence(48:30) - Breaking down Team Jay & Team Connor

(00:00) – Commanders-Ravens MNF takeaways: Sam Howell shines, Jahan Dotson is underrated, and the Brian Robinson/Antonio Gibson backfield split(22:25) – Jonathan Taylor is allowed to seek a trade(30:20) – Jaxon Smith-Njigba is undergoing surgery(31:45) – Matthew Makes The Call: Best/worst case outcomes for Anthony Richardson, Cam Akers, Miles Sanders, Keenan Allen, and Calvin Ridley(51:00) – Last call: How much is a Matthew Berry autograph worth?

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