
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

Dec 26, 2022 • 55min
Week 16 Takeaways: CeeDee Lamb, T.J. Hockenson roll + more key big games of note
December 26: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) kickoff the week analyzing important trends from Week 16, including the Eagles offense under Gardner Minshew and the Panthers run game before discussing huge days from George Kittle and Tee Higgins in “Weekend Warriors”. They also shine a light on rough outings from Davante Adams and others in “Weekend Scaries” and wrap up the show with their favorite prop bets between the Chargers and Colts.(4:22) – Top Headlines: CeeDee Lamb keeps rolling, Eagles offense under Gardner Minshew, T.J. Hockenson’s breakout in Minnesota, Bills renewed run game, Panthers’ eye-popping rushing totals and more (40:48) – Breaking News: Broncos fire Nathaniel Hackett, Mike White set to start week 17 at Seahawks(43:10) – Weekend Warriors: Derrick Henry, Leonard Fournette, George Kittle, Jahan Dotson, Alvin Kamara, Tee Higgins and Trenton Irwin(51:26) – Weekend Scaries: Underwhelming days from Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs and JuJu Smith-Schuster(53:00) – Last Call: Favorite Chargers vs Colts prop bets

Dec 23, 2022 • 1h 50min
Week 16 Mega-Preview
(1:25) – Jets-Jaguars recap: The Zach Wilson era looks over, and is Evan Engram the TE2 next week?(9:10) – Top Storylines: Weather is going to be a BIG factor this weekend, and we get a special report from “Lord Don’t Like Cold.”(23:00) – Burning Questions: We address concerns about the Eagles, Saints, Browns, Chiefs, and Lions.(32:30) - Mike Florio: The NFL insider tells us what he’s hearing about Nick Foles, Zack Moss vs Deon Jackson, Taysom Hill, and Lamar Jackson.(45:15) – Week 16 QB Rankings: Can you trust Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, Daniel Jones, and Aaron Rodgers?(51:10) – RB Rankings: The guys discuss Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, Alvin Kamara, Jerick McKinnon, Najee Harris, Latavius Murray, J.K. Dobbins, and Cam Akers.(1:02:30) – WR Rankings: Projections for DK Metcalf, Amon-Ra St. Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson, Tee Higgins, Gabe Davis, Drake London, and Mike Evans.(1:18:15) – TE Rankings: Mark Andrews, Dallas Goedert, Noah Fant, and Juwan Johnson stand out on Matthew’s list.(1:21:10) – Shot-for-Shot: The guys’ best predictions include Tua Tagovailoa, Desmond Ridder, Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, Dawson Knox, Russell Wilson, and KJ Osborn.(1:28:00) – Deep League Waiver Wire Adds: Tyler Allgeier, Chuba Hubbard, Gus Edwards, Jahan Dotson, Marquise Goodwin, Brock Purdy, and Kenny Pickett could be good late week pickups.(1:31:30) – Beer Goggles: How much would you have to drink to start Darius Slayton, Richie James, Adam Thielen, Devin Singletary, Khalil Herbert, Cordarrelle Patterson, Brian Robinson, Antonio Gibson, Brandon Aiyuk, George Pickens, and Darren Waller?(1:40:00) – Sunday Night 7: Buccaneers-Cardinals predictions on Tom Brady, Mike Evans, DeAndre Hopkins, and Trace McSorley.(1:41:30) – Prop-A-Shot: Over or under on props for Malik Willis, Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Mixon, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jerry Jeudy, James Conner, and Leonard Fournette.(1:47:30) – Last Call: Big Bold Predictions on Saquon Barkley, Dalvin Cook, the Eagles, and Commanders.

Dec 22, 2022 • 55min
Week 16 Love/Hate: Josh Jacobs, Tua Tagovailoa highlight the list + Jaguars-Jets Preview
December 22: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) spotlight need-to-know injury news around the league to start Thursday’s show, then dig into Matthew’s love/hate position-by-position this week. Names highlighted include: Josh Jacobs, Alvin Kamara, DK Metcalf, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tua Tagovailoa. The duo also preview Jaguars at Jets and shine a light on their favorite prop bets in the matchup.(01:45) - Top Headlines: Immediate reaction on Jalen Hurts missing Week 16, injury updates on Lamar Jackson and Ken Walker, and the latest on the Titans quarterback situation(17:40) - RB Love/Hate: Why Josh Jacobs, Alvin Kamara, Jerick McKinnon, Isiah Pacheco, Latavius Murray, JK Dobbins, Cam Akers and Raheem Mostert make Matthew’s list(27:10) - WR + TE Love/Hate: Analyzing DK Metcalf, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson, Darius Slayton, Gabe Davis, Drake London, Noah Fant and Chigoziem Okonkwo(36:30) - QB Love/Hate: Tua Tagovailoa, Geno Smith, Tom Brady, Daniel Jones and Gardner Minshew(42:30) - Thursday Night Football Preview: Expectations for Jaguars pass catchers vs a tough Jets defense, Jets backfield with a questionable Zonovan Knight and Garrett Wilson with Zach Wilson under center(52:35) - Last Call: Favorite Jaguars vs Jets prop bets

Dec 21, 2022 • 55min
Week 16 Start/Sit: Dak Prescott, Miles Sanders and others + breaking down key weekend games with fantasy playoff implications
December 21: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) start the show addressing important injury news around the league, then analyze whether to start or sit multiple players including Dak Prescott and Miles Sanders. The trio also break down key games on Christmas weekend and their fantasy playoff implications.(3:05) – Top Headlines: Sirianni says Hurts & Minshew would prepare to play in Week 16, Pickett gets start for will Week 16, Khalil Herbert activated from injured reserve.(20:25) - Keep it Open or Close it Out: Whether to start or sit Tom Brady, Dak Prescott, Miles Sanders, Leonard Fournette, D’Onta Foreman, DJ Moore and Amari Cooper.(38:25) - What’s on Tap: Breaking down key Christmas weekend matchups and their fantasy implications, including Bills at Bears, Commanders at 49ers and Bengals at Patriots(51:00) - Last Call: Predicting Mike Evans and DeAndre Hopkins’ receiving yards and Tom Brady’s passing yards on Sunday Night Football

Dec 20, 2022 • 55min
Week 16 Waiver Wire Targets: Replacing Jalen Hurts and Jonathan Taylor + Deep League Options
December 20: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) begin Tuesday’s show reflecting on the Packers win over the Rams, then address injury news to stars Jalen Hurts and Jonathan Taylor in top headlines. The duo follow with a position-by-position breakdown of Matthew’s waiver wire targets this week. Players discussed include: Zack Moss, Tyler Allgeier, Zay Jones, Marquise Goodwin, Russell Wilson and Juwan Johnson.(3:55) – Rams-Packers Reaction: Analyzing A.J. Dillon and Aaron Jones’ usage, who Aaron Rodgers is prioritizing in the passing game, Cam Akers dominates Rams RB touches again and more(20:14) – Top Headlines: Dissecting fallout from injury news with Jalen Hurts, Mike White and Jonathan Taylor(33:40) – RB Waiver Wire: Why Deon Jackson, Zack Moss, Tyler Allgeier, Chuba Hubbard, Gus Edwards make Matthew’s list + key insurance backs to consider(44:13) – WR Waiver Wire: Zay Jones, Drake London, Elijah More, Marquise Goodwin and Rashid Shaheed (50:27) – QB Waiver Wire: Expectations for Russell Wilson, Brock Purdy, Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis this week(53:01) – TE Waiver Wire: Chig Okonkwu, Juwan Johnson and Noah Fant

Dec 19, 2022 • 55min
Week 15 Takeaways: Cowboys and Chiefs RB Usage + Kirk Cousins, Tyler Allgeier shine and more
December 19: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) highlight notable performances and strange endings to games around the league in top headlines before digging into huge outings from Kirk Cousins, Raheem Mostert and others in “Weekend Warriors.” The trio also analyze another dud from Jonathan Taylor in “Sunday Scaries” and wrap up the show unveiling their favorite prop bets between the Rams and Packers.(0:58) – Top Headlines: Saquon Barkley and Rhamondre Stevenson shine in bizarre ending to their respective games, Trevor Lawrence thrives again, Isiah Pacheco vs Jerick McKinnon splits in KC and more(35:47) – Weekend Warriors: Analyzing big games from Kirk Cousins and K.J. Osborn in a historic comeback as well as J.K. Dobbins, Raheem Mostert, Tyler Allgeier and Latavius Murray(47:44) – Sunday Scaries: Jonathan Taylor leaves early with injury, Miles Sanders and Zonovan “Bam” Knight underwhelm(53:19) – Last Call: Favorite Rams vs Packers prop bets

Dec 16, 2022 • 54min
Week 15 Preview: Ranking Justin Fields, Jonathan Taylor and others + Impact of Zach Wilson starting
December 16: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) analyze the fantasy fallout from the 49ers win over the Seahawks, then discuss the impact of Zach Wilson starting for the Jets in top headlines. They also analyze Michael Pittman, Latavius Murray and others as flex starters as well as discuss their expectations for numerous stars – including Justin Fields, Jonathan Taylor and Dalvin Cook. (2:05) – 49ers-Seahawks Reaction: George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey shine, Ken Walker III and Brandon Aiyuk underwhelm, Brock Purdy solid once again and Tyler Lockett suffers a broken finger (14:55) – Top Headlines: Zach Wilson steps in for an injured Mike White, positive injury new surrounding Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Dallas Goedert and Damien Harris(26:57) – Flex Friday: Analyzing if Michael Pittman, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Christian Watson, Cam Akers, Latavius Murray and Najee Harris are worthy starts at the position(41:30) – What’s on Tap: Expectations for Justin Fields, David Montgomery, Jonathan Taylor, Dalvin Cook, Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave and Drake London on Sunday(52:33) – Last Call: Matthew and Jay choose their “weekend winners”

Dec 15, 2022 • 54min
Week 15 Love/Hate: James Conner, Justin Herbert highlight the list + 49ers-Seahawks Preview
December 15: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) spotlight need-to-know injury news around the league to start Thursday’s show, then dig into Matthew’s love/hate position-by-position this week. Names highlighted include: Miles Sanders, Isiah Pacheco, Garrett Wilson, Dalton Schultz and Aaron Rodgers. The duo also preview 49ers at Seahawks and shine a light on their favorite prop bets in the matchup.(1:25) – Top Headlines: Injury updates surrounding Treylon Burks, Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow, Eno Benjamin claimed by Saints and a murky QB picture in Pittsburgh(8:16) – RB Love/Hate: Why James Conner, Miles Sanders, Isiah Pacheco, Brian Robinson, J.K. Dobbins, Chuba Hubbard, Nick Chubb and Jamaal Williams make Matthew’s list(18:54) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Analyzing Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams, Dalton Schultz, Brandon Aiyuk, Christian Watson, Chig Okonkwu, Mike Evans and Adam Thielen(30:06) – QB Love/Hate: Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, Jared Goff and Derek Carr(41:47) – Thursday Night Football Preview: Expectations for Geno Smith, a banged up Brock Purdy and Ken Walker III and the Seahawks pass catchers vs stingy 49ers defense(51:22) – Last Call: Favorite 49ers vs Seahawks prop bets

Dec 14, 2022 • 55min
Week 15 Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle, Nick Chubb and others + Trusting split backfields
December 14: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) start the show addressing important injury news around the league, then analyze whether to start or sit multiple players including Tua Tagovailoa and D’Andre Swift. The trio also break down running backs they’d trust in the Jets, Chiefs and other split backfields around the league.(2:05) – Top Headlines: Positive injury news for Mike White, Aaron Jones and Romeo Doubs, expectations for Desmond Ridder in first career NFL start, Texans to use two QB system vs Chiefs(21:00) – Keep it Open or Close it Out: Whether to start or sit Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle, Mike Evans, Marquise Brown, Nick Chubb, Travis Etienne and D’Andre Swift(42:30) – What’s on Tap – Backfield Breakdown: Analyzing who to trust among the Jets, Bucs, Chiefs, Ravens and Commanders RBs this week(52:35) – Last Call: Predicting Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones’ total yards and Brian Robinson’s rushing yards on Sunday Night Football

Dec 13, 2022 • 53min
Week 15 Waiver Wire Targets: Zonovan “Bam” Knight, Zay Jones and others + A.J. Brown on Fantasy Leagues
December 13: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) discuss the fallout of Kyler Murray’s injury in the Patriots Monday night victory, then shift to a position-by-position analysis of Matthew’s waiver wire targets this week. Players spotlighted include: Chuba Hubbard, Jordan Mason, Donovan Peoples-Jones, D.J. Chark and Brock Purdy. The duo also speak with Eagles star wideout A.J. Brown, who discusses his fantasy league history and playing with Jalen Hurts.(1:36) – Patriots-Cardinals Reaction: Kyler Murray carted off with knee injury, Rhamondre Stevenson also dinged up, James Conner resumes major workload and more(13:08) – RB Waiver Wire: Zonovan “Bam” Knight, Chuba Hubbard, Gus Edwards, Travis Homer, Jordan Mason and Khalil Herbert(24:37) – Top Headlines: Deebo Samuel diagnosed with MCL injury, expected to miss time(26:33) – WR Waiver Wire: Why Donovan Peoples-Jones, Zay Jones, D.J. Chark, Elijah Moore, Nico Collins, Chris Moore, Richie James, Jahan Dotson, and Tutu Atwell highlight Matthew’s list(40:05) – QB Waiver Wire: Analyzing Mike White and Brock Purdy(43:37) – Interview with A.J. Brown: Breaking down TD celebrations, his history playing fantasy football, trading for himself in leagues, playing with Jalen Hurts and fantasy team names