
Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry
Matthew Berry is on the Mt. Rushmore of fantasy football analysts. His new daily show will continue what he does best: rankings, waiver wire advice, who to start, who to sit, and his popular love/hate analysis. Make sure to check out the video version on Peacock and on the NFL on NBC YouTube Channel.
Latest episodes

Apr 4, 2023 • 56min
Free Agency Love/Hate: Tony Pollard, Chris Olave, Daniel Jones and more
April 4: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) run through notable headlines around the league including news tied to the Patriots, Ravens and 49ers QB room before diving into Matthew’s Free Agency love/hate list position-by-position. Among the names discussed: Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, Rhamondre Stevenson, Garrett Wilson, Darren Waller and Geno Smith. With the draft three weeks away, Connor also unveils his big board as the group discusses Bijan Robinson’s ceiling, a loaded TE class and sleeper Day 2 prospects.(2:10) – Top Headlines: Titans reportedly eyeing trade up to #3 in NFL Draft and Bill Belichick’s lack of endorsement of Mac Jones and Joe Mixon’s future in Cincinnati(14:05) – More Headlines: Ravens offer Odell Beckham Jr. a deal and Kyle Shanahan weighs in on Trey Lance competing for starting role(24:10) – RB Free Agency Love/Hate: Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, Rhamondre Stevenson, David Montgomery, D’Andre Swift and Alvin Kamara headline the list(33:50) – WR/TE Free Agency Love/Hate: Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Darren Waller, Jameson Williams, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Darnell Mooney, Dalton Schultz and more(44:10) – QB Free Agency Love/Hate: Daniel Jones and Geno Smith(48:05) – Connor’s Draft Big Board: Bryce Young and Bijan Robinson crack the top 5 + sleeper day 2 prospects who could be fantasy viable

Mar 28, 2023 • 55min
Lamar Jackson trade scenarios + QB, RB and WR Prospect Rankings 1.0
March 28: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) kickoff the final episode in March analyzing if a divorce between Lamar Jackson and the Ravens in imminent and discuss other notable headlines around the league including the 49ers backing Brock Purdy as their starter before dissecting the latest notable signings in free agency. Finally, with the NFL Draft just over a month away, the trio also break down Connor’s top five QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.(2:50) – Top Headlines: Lamar Jackson’s trade request, Ezekiel Elliott narrows his options to three teams, and DeAndre Hopkins eyes departure from Arizona(21:25) – More Headlines: Sean Payton squashes WR trade talk, Brock Purdy given vote of confidence by the 49ers and Sean McDermott comments on Josh Allen’s physicality(37:00) – Notable Free Agency/Trades: Browns deal for Elijah Moore, Jets’ intrigue with Odell Beckham, Panthers ink D.J. Chark, Nelson Agholor heads to Ravens, Raiders sign Austin Hooper and more(44:55) – QB Draft Rankings: Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis and Hendon Hooker(47:15) – RB Draft Rankings: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Devon Achane, Zach Charbonnet and Tyjae Spears(51:25) – WR Draft Rankings: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jordan Addison, Quentin Johnston, Cedric Tillman and Zay Flowers(53:20) – TE Draft Rankings: Michael Mayer, Darnell Washington, Dalton Kincaid, Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave

Mar 21, 2023 • 1h 11min
Free Agency Primer: Miles Sanders to Panthers, Cowboys add Brandin Cooks and more
March 21: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) delve into a flurry of free agency deals position-by-position and examine the ramifications it could have this fall, beginning with Miles Sanders headlining running backs changing uniforms. Other players discussed: David Montgomery, Rashaad Penny, Allen Lazard, Adam Thielen, Baker Mayfield and Dalton Schultz. Matthew also shares a story about his weekend hanging out with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.(7:30) – RB Reaction: Miles Sanders to Panthers, Lions add David Montgomery, Jamaal Williams agrees with Saints, Eagles bring Rashaad Penny aboard, Devin Singletary to Texans and more notable signings (37:25) – WR Deals: Jets land Allen Lazard, JuJu Smith-Schuster signs with Patriots, Cowboys trade for Brandin Cooks, Adam Thielen heads to Panthers, Giants re-sign multiple players and more current Free Agents(59:40) – QB Signings: Baker Mayfield agrees with Bucs, Commanders add Jacoby Brissett and Andy Dalton inks deal with Panthers(65:10) – Tight End Turnover: Texans bring in Dalton Schultz and Mike Gesicki signs with Patriots(67:45) – Matthew recaps his weekend with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski

Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 12min
Free Agency + Trades: Jimmy G to Raiders, Panthers deal for #1 Pick, Austin Ekeler rumors and more
March 14: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) dig into a busy start to the Free Agency period including the Raiders bolstering their offense and the Panthers trading for the 1st overall pick in the draft. The trio also analyze multiple QB signings and discuss the potential impact of rumored trades involving Austin Ekeler and Dalvin Cook before wrapping up the show with bold predictions surrounding Matthew Stafford, Lamar Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins.(3:20) – Top Headlines: Raiders add Jimmy Garoppolo and Jakobi Meyers, Panthers trade D.J. Moore and 9th pick to Bears for 1st overall selection (22:27) – Backup QB Headlines: Mike White to Dolphins, Sam Darnold to 49ers, Jarrett Stidham to Broncos, Jameis Winston returns to Saints and Taylor Heinicke to Falcons(38:55) – More Player Moves: Patriots trade Jonnu Smith to Falcons, Robert Woods to Texans, Jalen Ramsey dealt to Dolphins, Daron Payne re-signs with Commanders, Javon Hargrave to 49ers and more defensive signings(46:54) – Intriguing Rumors: Austin Ekeler requests permission to seek trade, Aaron Rodgers’ next landing spot, Dalvin Cook trade scenarios, Bucs interested in Baker Mayfield and the latest on Lamar Jackson(65:35) – Bold Free Agency Predictions: Matthew, Jay and Connor forecast the future of Matthew Stafford, Lamar Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins

Mar 8, 2023 • 27min
NFL Combine Rumors + Stock Up/Stock Down on Bryce Young, Bijan Robinson and others
March 8: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) analyze intriguing buzz Matthew heard from sources around the NFL regarding the Commanders, Broncos, Browns offenses and much more at the Combine in Indianapolis. The group also digs into which QB and WR prospects have seen their stock rise and fall after testing over the weekend and wrap up with a discussion about the ceiling of Texas RB Bijan Robinson.(1:50) – NFL Combine Buzz: Commanders offense under Eric Bieniemy, Sean Payton’s vision with the Broncos passing game, Javonte Williams’ murky recovery timeline from season-ending knee injury(9:45) – More Combine Rumors: Browns shifting approach with Deshaun Watson as the full-time starter, James Cook and Gabe Davis’ role in Buffalo next season and outlook of Chiefs WRs (for Matthew’s complete list of combine rumors, check out his article on NBC Sports EDGE)(20:01) – Stock Up, Stock Down after the Combine: Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads a list of numerous receivers and Bijan Robinson’s draft slot

Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 2min
Derek Carr, Geno Smith Deals + Latest on Aaron Rodgers, Derrick Henry trades
March 7: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) kickoff the show discussing the impact of Derek Carr and Geno Smith’s new deals, then provide an update on the Jets courtship of Aaron Rodgers. After Matthew and Jay disagree on an often-mentioned topic of Matthew Stafford’s Super Bowl LVI performance, the trio jump into the potential franchise tag scenarios for multiple players around the league – including Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones – before discussing Derrick Henry reportedly being shopped by the Titans.(4:16) – Top Headlines: Impact of Derek Carr to Saints, Jameis Winston’s next stop, Aaron Rodgers speaks with Jets, Seahawks bring back Geno Smith (28:22) – Matthew Stafford in Super Bowl LVI: Where Matthew and Jay disagree (31:20) – Franchise Tag Candidates: Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard and Evan Engram(50:45) – RB Reports: Titans shopping Derrick Henry and Bucs to release Leonard Fournette

Feb 21, 2023 • 9min
Bonus Episode! Best moments from the 2022 NFL Season
February 21: With the NFL season in the rearview, we have compiled some of the highlights from the 2022 campaign, as Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) had plenty of memorable moments with Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers), Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) and Michael Smith (@michaelsmith) on set. Relive the laughs, rants and other absurd antics in this abbreviated edition of the Fantasy Football Happy Hour.

Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 11min
Super Bowl recap + Matthew’s way, way too early positional rankings for 2023
February 14: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) reflect on the Chiefs rallying to defeat the Eagles and their unique experiences in Arizona, then turn the page and focus on what the group is monitoring heading into next season. The trio dive into Matthew’s top ten Running Backs and Wide Receivers, top five options at Quarterback and Tight End, highlight favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII next season and preview rookies who could make a major impact this fall.(01:30) – Super Bowl Recap: Widespread support of the Eagles before kickoff, Jalen Hurts comes through in a loss, Patrick Mahomes adds to his trophy case with another MVP award and the controversial late holding call(39:20) – Top RBs for 2023: Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler and Saquon Barkley in tier 1 and other options that could crack the top 3 overall(45:00) – Top WRs for 2023: Justin Jefferson as the top option, Cooper Kupp’s return from injury and the depth among Matthew’s Top 10 players(48:00) – Top QBs for 2023: Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow as top options and if Justin Herbert, Justin Fields or Lamar Jackson will be a top 5 player at the position(50:00) – Top TEs for 2023: Best options to challenge for the 2nd overall spot in Matthew’s rankings behind Travis Kelce(52:25) – Super Bowl LVIII Champion Favorites: Chiefs, Bengals, Bills, Eagles, 49ers and Jay’s favorite bet on the board(55:25) – NFL Draft Big Board: Bryce Young, Bijan Robinson crack Connor’s Top 10 littered with defensive stars

Feb 10, 2023 • 56min
Super Bowl Predictions with Tyler Lockett, George Kittle, Austin Ekeler and James Conner
February 10: On the final day from radio row at the Super Bowl, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) recap the NFL Honors Award winners, then welcome Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) to discuss Geno Smith’s breakout season and the critics of Russell Wilson. George Kittle (@gkittle46) is next to drop by the set and dissects playing with Brock Purdy as well as his eclectic interests off the field. Austin Ekeler (@AustinEkeler) also stops in to talk about his love for fantasy and which Charger is a sleeper for next season. James Conner (@JamesConner_) wraps up the show reflecting on his 2022 campaign with Matthew and Jay.(00:00) – NFL Honors Recap: Looking back on Brian Daboll winning Coach of the Year and Garrett Wilson beating out Kenneth Walker III for Offensive Rookie of the Year(06:00) – Tyler Lockett Interview: Geno Smith’s comeback story, playing with D.K. Metcalf, Ken Walker III’s unique skillset and his thoughts on Russell Wilson’s critics(18:00) – Popular prop bets: Correct score Sunday night, Travis Kelce TD wagers and Patrick Mahomes to throw an interception(21:45) – Sit down with George Kittle: Playing with Brock Purdy, the key to a man bun, his love for WWE and curling, drafting himself in fantasy leagues(32:25) – Austin Ekeler Interview: Why fantasy is front and center in his life, his conversation with new OC Kellen Moore, and a fantasy sleeper to watch out for on the Chargers(46:05) – Sit down with James Conner: Reflecting on his impressive 2022 season, improving as a receiver and his preview of the Super Bowl(53:00) – Last Call: Matthew and Jay recap the week on radio row

Feb 10, 2023 • 10min
Bonus Episode: Super Bowl LVII Props with Mike Florio & Chris Simms
It's a bonus Super Bowl mini episode, as Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay (@croucherJD) join forces with Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) and Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) to do a Prop Bets Draft with their best angles for Chiefs-Eagles.