Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry

NBC Sports, Matthew Berry
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Sep 28, 2023 • 52min

Week 4 Love/Hate: Ken Walker III, Chris Olave, Anthony Richardson + others

September 28: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) highlight injury updates for Austin Ekeler, Deebo Samuel and key players on Thursday night, then pivot to Matthew’s Love/Hate for Week 4. Ken Walker III, James Cook, Tee Higgins, Jakobi Meyers, Luke Musgrave and Joe Burrow are among the players discussed. The trio conclude by unveiling their favorite bets in Lions at Packers on Thursday night.(5:30) – Rotoworld Player News: Austin Ekeler, Saquon Barkley, James Conner, Jimmy Garoppolo, Deebo Samuel injury updates + key players in Lions at Packers(16:15) – RB Love/Hate: Ken Walker III, James Cook, Zach Moss, Javonte Williams, De’Von Achane, Matt Breida, Joe Mixon, James Conner and Brian Robinson(26:20) – WR Love/Hate: Chris Olave, Tee Higgins, Jakobi Meyers, Sam LaPorta, Elijah Moore, Tutu Atwell, Garrett Wilson, DeAndre Hopkins and Jahan Dotson(41:00) – QB Love/Hate: Justin Herbert, Anthony Richardson, Joe Burrow, Brock Purdy, Jordan Love, Lamar Jackson and Dak Prescott(48:20) – Last Call: Favorite bets in Lions at Packers
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Sep 27, 2023 • 52min

Week 4 Start/Sit: Javonte Williams, Gabe Davis, Pat Freiermuth + more

September 27: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) kickoff the show discussing key injury updates for Lions-Packers on Thursday night. The group also analyzes if they’re trusting big Week 3 showings from Courtland Sutton and Sam LaPorta before breaking down whether to start or sit multiple players Sunday, including Javonte Williams, Breece Hall and Jahan Dotson. They conclude with spreads and totals that have caught their eye in Week 4. (3:45) – Rotoworld Player News: Injuries updates for Aaron Jones, Christian Watson, David Montgomery and others (10:55) – Who’s Eatin’ Good: Analyzing Courtland Sutton, Marquise Brown and Sam LaPorta(21:30) – Keep it Open or Close it Out: Whether to start or sit Javonte Williams, Breece Hall, Joshua Kelley, Gabe Davis, Jahan Dotson and Pat Freiermuth(46:50) – Last Call: Early line alert on spreads and totals in Ravens-Browns, Dolphins-Bills and Seahawks-Giants
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Sep 26, 2023 • 52min

Week 4 Waiver Wire: De’Von Achane, Josh Palmer, C.J. Stroud + others

September 26: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) waste no time jumping into a position-by-position breakdown of waiver wire options after Week 3. Players analyzed include De’Von Achane, Roschon Johnston, Tank Dell, Adam Thielen, Jake Furgeson and C.J. Stroud. The trio also discuss their biggest takeaways from Rams-Bengals and Eagles-Bucs on Monday night and conclude the show with their favorite futures bets, highlighting two options for DROY.(05:15) – RB Waiver Wire Targets: De’Von Achane, Roschon Johnson, Justice Hill, Matt Breida, Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears and Rico Dowdle(20:40) – WR Waiver Wire Targets: Tank Dell, Adam Thielen, Josh Palmer, Romeo Doubs, Rashee Rice, Marvin Mims Jr., Wan’Dale Robinson and Josh Downs(32:35) – TE Waiver Wire Targets: Jake Ferguson, Luke Musgrave and Donald Parham Jr.(36:30) – QB Waiver Wire Targets: Joshua Dobbs, Andy Dalton, C.J. Stroud and Jameis Winston(41:30) – Rams at Bengals Reaction: Ja’Marr Chase breaks out of slump as Joe Burrow sputters and Puka Nacua comes back to earth(44:45) – Eagles at Bucs Reaction: D’Andre Swift dominates touches again, Jalen Hurts so-so play and a Bucs deep league stash(48:50) – Back to the Futures: Christian Gonzalez and Devon Witherspoon for DPOY + DeMeco Ryans for COY
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Sep 25, 2023 • 52min

Week 3 Takeaways: Dolphins make history + Eagles-Bucs, Rams-Bengals Preview

September 25: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) discuss the Dolphins incredible day, the Chargers big win and Tank Dell’s continued emergence to start the week. They also break down big days from Amari Cooper, Sam LaPorta, Ken Walker III and others before highlighting players who underperformed in Week 3. The trio conclude with a preview of Eagles at Bucs and Rams at Bengals on Monday Night, including their favorite bets in each game.(2:45) – Rotoworld Player News: Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane explode, Keenan Allen delivers, Mike Williams hurt and Alexander Mattison’s usage(20:25) – More Rotoworld Player News: Trevor Lawrence and Calvin Ridley struggle, Tank Dell continues hot start, Lamar Jackson and Zack Moss tally big rushing days(34:10) – Weekend Warriors: Taylor Swift shows up for Travis Kelce + Amari Cooper, Sam LaPorta, Jordan Love, Ken Walker III, Adam Thielen and James Conner(45:30) – Sunday Scaries: Derrick Henry, Bijan Robinson, Rhamondre Stevenson and Breece Hall(48:45) – Last Call: Favorite bets in Eagles at Bucs and Rams at Bengals
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Sep 22, 2023 • 51min

Giants-49ers Reaction, Week 3 injuries + Sneaky starts Sunday

September 22: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) react to the 49ers stars shining bright in a lopsided win vs the Giants, then discuss Joe Burrow, Aaron Jones and more key injuries entering the weekend. The trio also break down intriguing matchups for Jordan Addison, Russell Wilson and the Chiefs wideouts on Sunday before wrapping up with Jay and Connor pitching Matthew on a bet he should make in Week 3.(2:00) – 49ers beat the Giants: Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy star + Giants backfield without Saquon Barkley(11:50) – More Rotoworld Player News: Monitoring Joe Burrow, Kenneth Gainwell, Aaron Jones and Bryce Young(27:00) – What’s on Tap: Analyzing matchups for Josh Kelley, Jordan Addison, Russell Wilson, Dolphins and Chiefs WRs as well as D.J. Moore(47:55) – Last Call: Betting over Bijan Robinson’s receiving yards and the Dolphins to cover vs the Broncos
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Sep 21, 2023 • 52min

Week 3 Love/Hate: Travis Etienne, A.J. Brown + Cam Akers to Vikings

September 21: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) highlight important injuries they’re tracking and analyze the Vikings trading for Cam Akers, then follow with a breakdown of Matthew’s Love/Hate for Week 3. Travis Etienne, Kyren Williams, Amari Cooper, Evan Engram and Tua Tagovailoa are included on the list of players analyzed. The trio wrap up the show with their favorite bets between the Giants-49ers on Thursday night.(2:35) – Rotoworld Player News: Bryce Young misses practice again, Austin Ekeler weighs in on his ankle injury, Brandon Aiyuk questionable vs Giants + impact of Vikings trading for Cam Akers(10:10) – RB Love/Hate: Travis Etienne, Kyren Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco, Dameon Pierce, Jerome Ford and Khalil Herbert(26:15) – WR Love/Hate: Puka Nacua, A.J. Brown, Amari Cooper, Evan Engram, Jordan Addison, Tank Dell, DeAndre Hopkins, Marquise Brown and Kyle Pitts(40:05) – QB Love/Hate: Tua Tagovailoa, Kirk Cousins, Brock Purdy, Russell Wilson, Matthew Stafford, Justin Fields and Daniel Jones(49:25) – Last Call: Favorite bets in Giants at 49ers
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Sep 20, 2023 • 51min

Week 3 Start/Sit: Justin Fields, Dameon Pierce + Kareem Hunt to Browns

September 20: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) kickoff the show with Kareem Hunt re-signing with the Browns and Saquon Barkley’s availability on Thursday night, then highlight if they’re buying or selling Brian Robinson, Puka Nacua and Hunter Henry’s start to the season. They group also analyzes whether to start or sit multiple players including Justin Fields, Dameon Pierce and JuJu Smith-Schuster and conclude the show with a preview of intriguing Week 3 spreads and totals.(1:55) – Rotoworld Player News: Kareem Hunt re-signs with Browns, Saquon Barkley a gameday decision vs 49ers Thursday and no timeline on Austin Ekeler’s ankle injury (15:40) – Who’s Eatin’ Good: Buying or selling big starts to the season from Brian Robinson, Puka Nacua and Hunter Henry(26:45) – Keep it Open or Close it Out: Whether to start or sit Justin Fields, Najee Harris, Dameon Pierce, Alexander Mattison, Rashod Bateman and JuJu Smith-Schuster this week(49:40) – Last Call: Early line alert on spreads and totals in Broncos-Dolphins, Chargers-Vikings, Titans-Browns and Texans-Jaguars..
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Sep 19, 2023 • 57min

Week 3 Waiver Wire: Jerome Ford, Rookie WRs + Matthew Stafford

September 19: After a double-dip of Monday Night Football, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) discuss the impact of Nick Chubb’s injury and other big takeaways in Browns-Steelers and Saints-Falcons, then discuss waiver wire targets after Week 2. Among the players discussed: Jerome Ford, Roschon Johnson, Nico Collins, Jayden Reed and Matthew Stafford. The trio also discuss of their favorite futures bets, including one tied to Puka Nacua.(1:00) – Browns at Steelers Reaction: Nick Chubb suffers knee injury as Jerome Ford steps into the lead role, Deshaun Watson struggles, George Pickens stars and Najee Harris vs Jaylen Warren(18:00) – Saints at Panthers Reaction: Making sense of the Saints run game, Miles Sanders vs Chuba Hubbard(24:20) – RB Waiver Wire Targets: Jerome Ford, Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell, Craig Reynolds, Zach Moss, Justice Hill, Roschon Johnson and Tyjae Spears(40:10) – WR Waiver Wire Targets: A trio of Texans wideouts, Tutu Atwell, Josh Reynolds, Adam Thielen, Jayden Reed, Marvin Mims and Jalin Hyatt(48:45) – QB Waiver Wire Targets: Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Kenny Pickett and Sam Howell(50:10) – Back to the Futures: Micah Parsons for MVP, Ron Rivera for COY and Puka Nacua for OROY(55:30) – TE Waiver Wire Targets: Zach Ertz, Jake Ferguson and Taysom Hill
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Sep 18, 2023 • 52min

Week 2 Takeaways: Christian Kirk, Mike Evans breakout + MNF Preview

September 18: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) reflect on Sunday’s Week 2 results, including the Bengals continued struggles as well as the Seahawks and Giants rallying for victories. The trio also highlight big days from Mike Evans, Raheem Mostert and others before discussing players who fell short of expectations. They wrap up the show with a breakdown of Saints-Panthers and Browns-Steelers, including their favorite bets in each contest. (4:45) – Rotoworld Player News: Joe Burrow underwhelms, Ravens RB splits, Christian Kirk and Geno Smith shine, David Montgomery injured(26:15) – More Rotoworld Player News: Saquon Barkley injures ankle as Daniel Jones rallies the Giants, Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams take center stage in Rams loss(35:50) – Weekend Warriors: Mike Evans, Raheem Mostert, James Cook, Zack Moss, Nico Collins and Tank Dell(45:40) – Sunday Scaries: Justin Fields, DeAndre Hopkins, Dameon Pierce, Breece Hall and Kyle Pitts(48:50) – Last Call: Favorite bets in Saints at Panthers and Browns at Steelers
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Sep 15, 2023 • 51min

Vikings-Eagles Reaction, Key Injuries + Possible Sunday shootouts

September 15: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) break down standout performances in the Eagles win over the Vikings, then discuss Puka Nacua, DeAndre Hopkins and other key injuries around the league entering the weekend. The trio also discuss players of note in Dolphins-Patriots, Chiefs-Jaguars and Seahawks-Lions in expected high-scoring affairs and conclude the show with a Christian McCaffrey prop and a bet in Bears vs Bucs.(1:45) – Eagles defeat the Vikings: D’Andre Swift goes off, Justin Jefferson shines again, DeVonta Smith leads Philly WRs, Jalen Hurts bounces back and Jordan Addison’s value(16:50) – Rotoworld Player News: Puka Nacua pops up on the injury report, DeAndre Hopkins misses practice while Davante Adams returns to the Raiders + other players we’re tracking(25:20) – What’s on Tap: Analyzing matchups for Raheem Mostert, Kendrick Bourne, Isiah Pacheco, the Jaguars and Seahawks WRs + Lions RBs(47:55) – Last Call: Betting Christian McCaffrey 65.5 rush yards at Rams and Bucs (-2.5) vs Bears

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