Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry

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?

(01:00) - Javonte Williams returns(04:15) - Devon Achane suffers shoulder injury(07:00) - Jaylen Warren shines against Bills.(11:00) - Tyjae Spears steps up against Vikings.(16:00) - Roschon Johnson leads backfield against Colts(18:45) - Patriots OC Bill O’Brien: Ezekiel Elliott remains capable of contributing on all three downs(22:00) - Rashee Rice leads receivers against Cardinals(25:40) - Jalin Hyatt: 4-of-5 targets for 35 yards, touchdown vs Panthers.(28:50) - Browns coach Kevin Stefanski expects Elijah Moore to be a “big part” of the offense(35:00) - 7 Habits of Highly Effective Drafters 

Notable TEs Travis Kelce, T.J. Hockenson, David Njoku, and Juwan Johnson are discussed in the podcast. Other topics include player news, tier breakdowns, mailbag advice, and Superflex league strategies.

August 17: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) examine injuries to multiple Lions wideouts and another setback for Treylon Burks, then continue their series on positional tiers focusing on WRs. Players analyzed include: Ja’Marr Chase, Davante Adams, DeVonta Smith, DK Metcalf and Christian Watson. The trio wrap up the show with an answer to the question of the day: “Who is the oldest WR in the NFL?”(2:50) – Rotoworld Player News: Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams dinged in Detroit, Treylon Burks sidelined again, Russell Gage lost for the season and Terrace Marshall out in Carolina(29:30) – WR Tier 1 + 2: Highlighting Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb and Davante Adams(37:55) – WR Tier 3 + 4: Discussing DeVonta Smith, Garrett Wilson, DK Metcalf and Amari Cooper(47:15) – WR Tier 5, 6 + 7: Expectations for Christian Watson, Brandon Aiyuk, Gabe Davis and Jahan Dotson(53:25) – Last Call: Revealing the oldest WR in the NFL

August 16: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) recap the first eight rounds of their 12-team, PPR mock draft with other members of the Rotoworld staff. The group break down strategies behind their selections as the draft unfolded, players they were targeting and surprise picks. Notable players discussed include: Tyreek Hill, Josh Jacobs, Jonathan Taylor, Jahmyr Gibbs, Justin Herbert and Darren Waller.(4:55) – Rounds 1 + 2: Tyreek Hill goes 1.3, Stefon Diggs selected 1.9, Jaylen Waddle drafted 2.5, Josh Jacobs picked 2.9 and a run on QBs(17:55) – Rounds 3 + 4: Jonathan Taylor selected 3.3, Jahmyr Gibbs picked 3.8, Lamar Jackson drafted 4.6 and Drake London goes 4.7(26:00) – Rounds 5 + 6: Dameon Pierce drafted 5.5, Justin Herbert goes 5.9, Mike Williams selected 5.6 another run on QBs, Darren Waller picked 6.3 and Marquise Brown off the board at 6.9(36:05) – Rounds 7 + 8: Dalvin Cook selected 7.3 highlights a run on intriguing RBs, Deshaun Watson picked 8.3 and Alvin Kamara drafted 8.7(42:00) – Reflecting on Matthew, Lawrence, Jay and Connor’s teams