Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry

August 31: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) begin Matthew’s 2022 Draft-Day Manifesto by highlights tips to adopt on the day of your draft before breaking down how to attack your draft position-by-position. The duo analyze RB strategies, where value lies in selecting WRs, how important it is to select a mobile QB and notable sleepers to target in the later rounds.(2:35) – 7 habits to adopt on draft day: Preparation time, rankings analysis and more(15:45) – RB Strategies: Top 10 backs, Zero RB approach and insurance targets(31:20) – WR Strategies: 1st Round Options, finding value in the middle rounds and intriguing sleepers(43:45) – QB Strategies: The QB1 cutoff and prioritizing a mobile passer(50:10) – TE Strategies: Travis Kelce + Mark Andrews Tier, late-round dart throws

August 30: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) kickoff Tuesday’s show discussing Jay’s favorite bets for the season before delving into fan questions in “Ask Matthew Anything”. The duo also focus on questions in the AFC East - including RB situations with the Bills and Patriots - prior to analyzing favorites to lead their respective positions in touchdowns in 2022.(3:05) – Jay’s Best Bets: Surprise AFC South Champion, DPOY, Rushing Champion + Chargers futures(17:35) – Ask Matthew Anything Mailbag: Outlook on Travis Etienne, CeeDee Lamb, Gabe Davis and more(38:30) – AFC East Burning Questions: Bills’ lead back, Harris vs Stevenson in NE, Ranking Tyreek Hill, Jets WRs(52:50) – Last Call: Favorite bets for QB, RB, WR + TE Touchdown Leaders in 2022 

August 29: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) tackle news around the league including injuries to a pair of key Steelers in Monday’s top headlines before analyzing if Derrick Henry and other notable star veterans will fail to live up to expectations this season. The duo also address burning questions in the AFC West and wrap up the show highlighting Matthew’s dietary  choices (or lack thereof).(2:04) – Top Headlines: Najee + Diontae injuries, Rams RB Depth Chart, Patriots offensive woes(14:47) – When to get off the train: Are Derrick Henry, Travis Kelce, Keenan Allen and/or Russell Wilson due for a dropoff?(32:15) – AFC West Burning Questions: Jacobs’ role in Vegas, Herbert’s ceiling, who emerges in KC + Javonte Williams as a league-winner(47:23) – Last Call: Matthew vs Tom Brady’s diet 

August 26: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) discuss Dameon Pierce’s dominant performance vs the 49ers and other top headlines before analyzing rookie vs veteran ADPs for teammates on the Giants, Jets, Steelers and Saints. The duo also address burning questions in the NFC North and highlight Lamar Jackson and Kirk Cousins MVP odds.(2:05) – Top Headlines: Pierce shines vs 49ers, Possible concerns for Tom Brady, Treylon Burks and Antonio Gibson(23:54) – Rookies vs Veterans: Wan’Dale Robinson/Kenny Golladay, Breece Hall/Michael Carter, Garrett Wilson/Elijah Moore, George Pickens/Chase Claypool, Chris Olave/Michael Thomas(42:53) – NFC North Burning Questions: Packers Top WR, Dalvin Cook’s Role, D’Andre Swift’s ceiling, Fantasy Relevance in Chicago(53:10) – Last Call: Lamar Jackson (+1800) vs Jalen Hurts (+2500) and Trey Lance (+3000) vs Kirk Cousins (+4000) for MVP 

August 25: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)  unveil Matthew’s Love/Hate postion-by-position for the upcoming season. Among the names discussed: Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Allen Robinson, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow and Kyle Pitts.(1:10) – Impact of Tyron Smith’s injury on the Cowboys offense(6:30) – RB Love/Hate: Why Matthew has circled CMC, Packers RBs, Nick Chubb, Breece Hall and others(22:10) – WR Love/Hate: Changes at QB will impact Allen Robinson, Terry McLaurin, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jerry Jeudy(38:38) – QB Love/Hate: Jalen Hurts, Trey Lance, Kirk Cousins and an interesting take on Joe Burrow(49:38) – TE Love/Hate: Differing opinions on Kyle Pitts/Zach Ertz vs Dallas Goedert/Mike Gesicki 

Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) host a 12-team PPR Mock Draft with current and former Rotoworld writers and analysts. The group discuss players their targeting, breakouts and busts, value picks vs their current ADP, and late round sleepers.(05:00) – Rounds 1-2 with Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) and Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat)(17:17) – Rounds 3-5 with Evan Silva (@evansilva) and Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat)(35:20) – Rounds 6-8 with Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose)(50:40) – Rounds 9-11 with Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13)(63:10) – Rounds 12-14 with Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere)(75:30) – Rounds 15-16 with Graham Barfield (@GrahamBarfield) and Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane)

August 24: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) kickoff Wednesday’s show discussing injury news surrounding Gus Edwards and Jameson Williams before shifting their focus to the Chargers. The duo then analyze if the draft strategy of coupling teammates like Ja’Marr Chase/Tee Higgins, Tyreek Hill/Jaylen Waddle and others is a wise decision. After breaking down key questions about Chris Godwin, Alvin Kamara and Kyle Pitts in the NFC South, Matthew and Jay break down favorites to win Comeback Player of the Year – including CMC, Jameis Winston and Baker Mayfield.(3:13) – Gus Edwards + Jameson Williams injury updates, Josh Palmer breakout looming?(19:55) – Drafting Chase/Higgins, Hill/Waddle, Taylor/Pittman and other teammate pairings(40:23) – NFC South Burning questions tied to Godwin, Kamara, D.J. Moore + Pitts(53:15) – Jameis, Mayfield, Michael Thomas or CMC for COPY?

August 23: In Tuesday’s top headlines, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) discuss the impact of Kenyan Drake’s expected release in Las Vegas, Matt LaFleur’s comments about the Packers RBs and highlight under-the-radar preseason performances from receivers in Week 2. The duo then play “Late Round RB Keno”, selecting players they believe will shine this season – including Rhamondre Stevenson, Nyheim Hines and Raheem Mostert - before addressing burning questions in the NFC West tied to Cam Akers, Trey Lance, James Conner and Seahawks WRs.(2:47) – Raiders to release Drake, Jones vs Dillon in GB, Likely + Kirk Preseason Performances(25:26) – Late Round RB Keno: Why Stevenson, Hines + More are value picks(40:30) – Burning NFC West Questions: Akers, Lance, Conner, Metcalf + Lockett(48:25) – Last Call: Favorite Futures Bet Right Now

August 22: In the premier edition of Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) analyze the state of the Bucs and Bills offenses as well as Patrick Mahomes’ ceiling this season. The duo also discuss players rising and falling after two weeks of the preseason – including Romeo Doubs, Brian Robinson Jr. and Treylon Burks – before tackling big questions in the NFC East surrounding Ezekiel Elliott, Saquon Barkley and Terry McLaurin’s outlook for the 2022 season. Monday’s show concludes with Matthew’s “Ride or Die” player this year.(4:47) – Top Headlines: Brady’s return, Mahomes’ stellar play + Bills Explosive Offense(22:00) – Risers/Fallers: Romeo Doubs, Brian Robinson Jr., Dameon Pierce, Treylon Burks and more(38:50) – NFC East Questions surrounding Zeke, Saquon, A.J. Brown + Terry McLaurin(49:33) – Matthew’s “Ride or Die” Player for the 2022 Season

Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Michael Smith (@michaelsmith) tackle the biggest burning questions entering the 2022 season and are joined by a host of special guests to cover every fantasy angle heading into the year. Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) helps break down RBs, WRs and QBs to target and avoid, Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Peter King (@peter_king) highlight headlines from around the league and Mike Ryan (@SNFMikeRyan) analyzes key injuries to notable stars. Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) also delves into draft strategies and Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat) stops by to make some bold predictions for the upcoming season.(2:00) – Key reminders as we prepare for the fantasy season(25:15) – RB Breakdown, Zero RB Draft Strategy + Top Insurance Backs(57:55) – Discussing WRs + Notable Breakout Candidates(1:40:23) – Analyzing QB Options(2:00:00) – Mike Ryan on Stafford, Michael Thomas, CMC + more injuries(2:12:15) – Notable camp storylines with Mike Florio(2:25:41) – Peter King’s takeaways from his training camp tour(2:36:05) – Bold Predictions for the 2022 Season