Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry

January 9: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) kickoff Monday’s show highlighting notable performances in playoff-clinching games around the league in Week 18, as well as positive signs for Falcons rookies heading into next season. The trio also welcomes Rotoworld analyst Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane), who recently won $2 Million in a Best Ball Mania competition. (0:58) – Top Headlines: Bills special teams helps beat Patriots, Bengals dominate Ravens, Hurts returns to lineup in Eagles victory, Seahawks edge Rams to secure playoff berth, Chargers player their starters and still lose to Broncos, Lions oust Aaron Rodgers and the Packers and more(46:24) – Weekend Warriors: Highlighting performances from Tyler Allgeier, Drake London, Zack Moss, Brandin Cooks and Brock Purdy(48:39) – Pat Kerrane Interview: Rotoworld analyst discusses winning $2 Million on Best Ball Mania competition and his plans with his newfound money(54:20) – Last Call: Matthew, Jay and Connor pick their AFC and NFC Champion

January 6: In their final day at the MGM in Las Vegas, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) begin with the latest injury news on multiple stars around the league, then discuss why Patrick Mahomes, Justin Jefferson and others have added incentive in Week 18. The trio also highlight backup running backs who could be pressed into more work, intriguing futures bets and Saturday DFS options before answering questions from viewers entering the weekend.(2:05) – Top Headlines: Update on Bills vs Bengals game from Week 17 and future playoff ramifications + injury news surrounding Christian McCaffrey, James Conner, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson (13:32) – Damar Hamlin Update: Bills safety continue to show improvement (15:06) – What’s on Tap: Patrick Mahomes and Justin Jefferson chase history and other players with contract incentives, backup RBs who could be pressed into more work(27:26) – Futures Bets: NFC and Super Bowl Champion(30:38) – Saturday DFS Options: Travis Kelce, Travis Etienne and Jarrett Stidham(33:30) – Vegas Viewer Mailbag: Start/Sit questions, Isiah Pacheco TD props, Week 17 Championship dilemma and more(46:11) – Last Call: Matthew, Jay and Connor pick their Week 18 long shot impact player

January 5: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) kickoff things from the MGM in Las Vegas discussing Jalen Hurts, Deebo Samuel and other important league news in top headlines before turning their attention to teams and players with playoff berths on the line in both conferences. The trio discuss Jerick McKinnon, Najee Harris, Miles Sanders and many more before wrapping up the show breaking down the race for Offensive Rookie of the Year.(2:47) – Top Headlines: Jalen Hurts and Deebo Samuel return to practice, DeAndre Hopkins out vs 49ers, Sam Howell to make first NFL start for a Commanders (12:39) – Damar Hamlin Update: Bills release statement with positive news in his recovery(13:31) – AFC Motivation Meter: Examining the importance of week 18 matchups and what they mean for players on the Chiefs, Patriots, Bills, Ravens, Dolphins, Chargers and Steelers(36:42) – NFC Motivation Meter: Spotlighting stars with the Eagles, 49ers, Vikings, Bucs, Cowboys, Seahawks, Lions and Packers(52:02) – Last Call: Ken Walker III, Garrett Wilson, Brock Purdy and Kenny Pickett as Offensive Rookie of the Year favorites

January 4: From the MGM in Las Vegas, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) begin with the latest news on Damar Hamlin and the NFL’s statement on the postponement of Bills vs Bengals. The trio then analyze whether Justin Herbert, David Montgomery and others are worth starting or sitting in the fantasy finals before highlighting position-by-position waiver wire targets for the final week of the regular season.(00:30) – Top Headlines: Latest on Damar Hamlin, possible resumption of Bills vs Bengals and how fantasy leagues are handling the situation(14:40) – Keep it Open or Close it Out: Whether to start or sit Justin Herbert, Rhamondre Stevenson, David Montgomery, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Zay Jones(28:35) – RB Waiver Wire: Analyzing Tyler Allgeier, Zack Moss, Damien Harris and Jaylen Warren(34:55) – WR Waiver Wire: Drake London, Jakobi Meyers, Jahan Dotson, Richie James and Isaiah Hodgins(41:00) – QB Waiver Wire: Expectations for Brock Purdy and Jarrett Stidham(46:15) – TE Waiver Wire: Tyler Conklin, Trey McBride and Albert Okwuegbunam(53:55) – Last Call: Predicting Aaron Rodgers’ passing yards, Aaron Jones’ total yards and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s receiving yards on Sunday Night 

January 3: In lieu of a regular show, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) take a moment to address the horrific situation Monday night in Cincinnati, as well as express their deep condolences to Damar Hamlin’s family, teammates, league mates and NFL fans across the globe as we all hope for more positive news in the coming hours and days.

January 2: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) begin the week looking back Mike Evans, Daniel Jones and other notable game results in top headlines before spotlighting more players who thrived Sunday in “Weekend Warriors”. The trio also delve into those who failed to live up to expectations in “Sunday Scaries”, then welcome Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane) who could potentially win $2 Million in a Best Ball Mania competition pending the outcome of Bills vs Bengals. (1:41) – Top Headlines: Tom Brady-Mike Evans connection downs Panthers, Daniel Jones clinches Giants playoff berth, Packers shut down Justin Jefferson and the Vikings, Jarrett Stidham produces in first NFL start and more(25:18) – Weekend Warriors: Breaking down big days from Austin Ekeler, Amari Cooper, Travis Etienne, Jerick McKinnon and Trey McBride(36:30) – Sunday Scaries: Trevor Lawrence, Rhamondre Stevenson, Terry McLaurin, D.K. Metcalf and the Jets offense underwhelm(43:57) – Possible $2 Million Best Ball Payout: An interview with Pat Kerrane (52:40) – Last Call: Favorite Bills vs Bengals prop bets

December 30: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) look back on the Cowboys victory over the Titans on Thursday night, then address Jalen Hurts returning to practice in top headlines around the league. The duo follow with an in-depth breakdown of start/sit options for players in matchups this weekend with postseason seeding implications and wrap up the show with their “weekend winners”.(1:25) – Cowboys-Titans Reaction: Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott underwhelm but Dalton Schultz comes through and Josh Dobbs surprisingly productive in first start of the season(11:11) – Top Headlines: Jalen Hurts returns to practice but status uncertain vs Saints(15:57) – AFC Week 17 Motivation Meter: Analyzing start-worthy players in Jets vs Seahawks, Bengals vs Bills, Broncos vs Chiefs, Dolphins vs Patriots, Jaguars vs Texans and Steelers vs Ravens(43:34) – NFC Week 17 Motivation Meter: Examining players worth rolling out in Vikings vs Packers, Panthers vs Bucs, Colts vs Giants, Browns vs Commanders and Bears vs Lions(53:35) – Last Call: Jay and Lawrence choose their “weekend winners”

December 29: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) celebrate Matthew’s birthday by presenting his current top 5 players for the 2023 season, then break down the love/hate list position-by-position for the fantasy finals. Names highlighted include: Brian Robinson, Jerry Jeudy, Garrett Wilson, Cole Kmet and Justin Fields.  (4:01) – Way too early 2023 look ahead: Matthew unveils his top 5 players for next season  (7:23) – Thursday Night Football Injuries: Updates on Derrick Henry and Tony Pollard (12:02) – RB Love/Hate: James Conner, Cam Akers, Brian Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, A.J. Dillon, Isiah Pacheco, Zonovan Knight, Aaron Jones, Devin Singletary and J.K. Dobbins  (24:30) – Top Headlines: Raiders bench Derek Carr for Jarett Stidham, Tyler Lockett trending up vs Jets (30:00) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Why Jerry Jeudy, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Garrett Wilson, Cole Kmet, Allen Lazard, Terry McLaurin, Zay Jones and Darren Waller make Matthew’s list (49:35) – QB Love/Hate: Expectations for Justin Fields, Jared Goff, Aaron Rodgers, Daniel Jones, Brock Purdy, Mike White, Geno Smith and Justin Herbert (53:51) – Last Call: Favorite Cowboys vs Titans prop bets

December 28: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) kickoff Wednesday’s show tackling top headlines around the league including QB situations with the Commanders, Dolphins and Raiders. The trio then analyze whether to start or sit Devin Singletary, Rachaad White, Brandon Aiyuk and others in the fantasy finals, as well as discuss their expectations for offenses in multiple games with postseason implications on Sunday. (2:17) – Top Headlines: Commanders to start Carson Wentz, Tua Tagovailoa ruled out vs Patriots, Derek Carr on shaky ground with Raiders, injury updates for Derrick Henry and Tony Pollard(28:08) – Keep it Open or Close it Out: Whether to start or sit Geno Smith, Devin Singletary, J.K. Dobbins, Rachaad White, Michael Pittman, Brandon Aiyuk, Gabe Davis and Allen Lazard(45:34) – What’s on Tap: Expectations for offenses and key players in Cowboys vs Titans, Bears vs Lions and Panthers vs Bucs(52:41) – Last Call: Predicting Kenny Pickett’s passing yards, Mark Edwards’ receiving yards and Najee Harris’ rushing yards on Sunday Night Football

December 27: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) begin Tuesday’s show looking back at the Chargers win over the Colts on Monday Night Football, then address injury news surrounding Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. They follow with a position-by-position analysis of Matthew’s waiver wire targets this week. Players highlighted include: Tyler Allgeier, Jahan Dotson and Gardner Minshew.  (1:48) – Chargers-Colts Reaction: Trusting Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen as a WR1 and analyzing viable Colts options(15:15) – Top Headlines: Important injury news surrounding Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry  (32:54) – RB Waiver Wire: Why Cam Akers, Tyler Allgeier, James Cook, and Chuba Hubbard make Matthew’s list(43:40) – WR Waiver Wire: Drake London, Jahan Dotson, Brandin Cooks, D.J. Chark and important deep league adds(49:19) – QB Waiver Wire: Expectations for Gardner Minshew, Mike White, Brock Purdy and Carson Wentz(53:09) – D/ST and TE: Jaguars and Giants defenses + Tyler Higbee and Taysom Hill