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We put a bow on our draft season coverage on the pod with the one and only Dalton Del Don. It's been a minute since we've had our beloved 'Stat Nerd' co-host on the show and boy does he deliver in his glorious return. Del Don shares 12 rookie fantasy ranking hot takes that get heat checked by Matt Harmon. Some takes are thought provoking while others have Harmon's head spinning.(0:40) - Pod disclaimer: Matt Harmon is on vacation right now(2:15) - 12 draft hot takes from Dalton Del Don(2:35) - Hot take 1: Jayden Daniels is already a fantasy QB1(9:45) - Hot take 2: Dalton loved the Michael Penix pick(16:25) - Hot take 3: Make Blake Corum a mid round priority pick(24:30) - Hot take 4: Don't let JSN scare you off Odunze(30:00) - Hot take 5: Malik Nabers is a top 20 WR(35:20) - Hot take 6: Jonathon Brooks is a top 20 RB(38:45) - Hot take 7: Trey Benson will be a league winner down the stretch(42:18) - Hot take 8: Brock Bowers landed in worst possible spot(45:43) - Hot take 9: Ray Davis will be a TD vulture in Buffalo(49:07) - Hot take 10: Josh Jacobs fantasy value is a mess after Lloyd pick(53:20) - Hot take 11: JJ McCarthy will keep Justin Jefferson fantasy value elite(57:30) - Hot take 12: AD Mitchell helps make Anthony Richardson QB1 overall Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Teams have made their big splashes in free agency and selected their draft picks, it's time for you to do the same. It's fantasy football mock draft time. Some call this time of year best ball season, others know it's an opportunity to get a leg up on your competition for when you have to draft in August. The staff at Yahoo Fantasy did their first mock draft of the 2024 season to help you with the latter. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens are here to break it all down by each round and crush some staff members in the process.3:20 - Yahoo Staff Mock Draft 1.06:51 - 1st round observations: Breece Hall goes 1.02... Puka over Chase?21:30 - 2nd round observations: When should you take MHJ?34:00 - 3rd round observations: Was it a reach to take Malik Nabers here?41:45 - 4th round observations: Boring WRs dominate this round, Producer Collin gets ROASTEd for taking Amari Cooper47:25 - 5th round observations: The QB run happens here51:30 - 6th round observations: Harmon takes Richardson, RB cliff is close56:30 - 7th round observations: 2nd year WRs fly off the board1:00:50 - 8th round observations: Value WRs are plentiful Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

With free agency and the draft behind us, what 32 teams look like today will likely be what they look like Week 1 and beyond for the 2024 season. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski reveal the post-draft fantasy power rankings. The duo break down the rankings in six tiers: Elite offensive ecosystems, teams on the cusp of being complete mixed bag ecosystems, offensive ecosystems with something to prove, offenses that could go either way, and offenses that are best to stay away from in fantasy.The two start out by identifying the top ten offenses in the league and what makes each an ecosystem worth investing in. Harmon and Pianowski dive into what the Lions and Texans have for an encore in 2024 and what they're true ceiling is after breakout seasons in 2023.The duo then identifies the next tier of offenses: Ones we like but have major questions about them. Harmon can't contain his enthusiasm for the Colts offense but knows we still need to see Anthony Richardson for a full healthy season. Harmon and Pianowski also try to make sense of the Cowboys RB room and Packers WR room.The two end the show listing the offenses that have something to prove but could be diamonds in the rough this season in terms of fantasy value. They also list the six offenses you likely want to avoid this season given they are under major rebuilds or reconstructions.2:00 - The post-draft NFL fantasy power rankings show6:15 - Teams 1-5: Will you have to overpay for Lions players this year?17:55 - Teams 6-10: Are the Rams the most fragile ecosystem in the league?30:55 - Teams 11-15: Time to be all in on Indy?42:50 - Teams 16-20: What is JSN in Seattle?53:30 - Teams 21-26: Can we trust anyone on the Browns?1:01:05 - Teams 26-32: Can Harbaugh elevate Chargers and Herbert from bottom Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

With the draft in the rear view there is no better time to do a dynasty rookie mock draft. Football Guy's Matt Waldman joins Matt Harmon for a two round Superflex format dynasty draft. The two debate the biggest topics of rookie mock drafts and when Marvin Harrison Jr. should come off the board. The two also identify deep dynasty sleepers to consider in later rounds.To start the pod, Waldman shares his thoughts on Caleb Williams and what makes him a truly special prospect at the QB position. Harmon also struggles to identify when to take Jayden Daniels over the elite three WRs. The two also discuss the production ceiling for WR Ladd McConkey in his rookie year as he will likely be the top passing threat for Justin Herbert.The biggest debate, by far in the pod, was when to take Bills WR Keon Coleman. Waldman thinks he could be special at the next level while Harmon shares his doubts. The two discuss if Josh Allen can maximize his potential in the NFL and if Coleman has what it takes to be a true WR1 in the NFL.After the break, the two dive into the second round which includes Waldman defending the Atlanta Falcons for taking Michael Penix Jr. The two also identify deep dynasty sleepers that could be steals in the second and third round.2:00 - Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft - Superflex format3:10 - 1st round rookie Mock Draft - 12 team format56:20 - 2nd round rookie Mock Draft - 12 team format Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens go where no pod has gone before after the NFL Draft. They identify the biggest winners and losers in the fantasy world. This is totally an original idea so don't fact check us. Behrens also reveals the four biggest debates he had when putting together his rookie dynasty rankings.To start the show, Behrens shares his thoughts on the Bears dynamic draft that saw them snag Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze in the first and the Iowa punter in the fourth round. Being a Hawkeye alum, Behrens is over the moon with the Bears selections and is counting down the days to a Super Bowl parade.The two then share, secret list style, their three biggest winners and losers from this year's NFL Draft with a focus on players that will now have to face competition from rookie teammates and those are look like they are in the clear for tons of volume. Both agree Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White might be the biggest winner of the draft while his new teammate Brock Bowers might be the biggest loser.To end the show, Behrens shares the four biggest debates he had with himself when putting together his rookie dynasty rankings. Harmon and Behrens discuss the biggest hot button debates that will dominate dynasty rookie drafts this summer.5:30 - NFL Draft fantasy winners and losers (Andy Behren's secret list style)49:50 - Dynasty Rookie Ranking's four biggest debates Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

The NFL Draft is officially in the books. We no longer need to speculate on where guys will go. Now it's time to see how they fit. Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald look at the rookie fantasy fits they love, the ones they question and the group of picks that are great real life picks but rather 'meh' for fantasy purposes.To start the show the duo highlight fantasy fits that they love. Harmon and McDonald agree that WR Ladd McConkey going to the Chargers is a match made in heaven with Justin Herbert. Harmon speculates if McConkey can have a more productive rookie season that Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze with his opportunity for targets. Harmon is also bullish on RB Trey Benson going to Arizona and thinks he could be a potential late season 'league winner' in 2024. McDonald and Harmon disagree on the Dolphins selection of RB Jaylen Wright.After the break, the two identify picks that they didn't love but questioned how they'd fit for fantasy purposes. Harmon is still very skeptical of how WR Keon Coleman will work in Buffalo. McDonald is willing trust the talent of Josh Allen to make it work. The two also wonder how WR Malachi Corley will be used in New York and if Nathanial Hackett will be able to maximize him in the slot.The two end the show with four picks that they thought were great in real life but very 'meh' for fantasy purposes. No pick caused more anguish in the fantasy community than the L.A. Rams taking RB Blake Corum. The two were also confused by the Green Bay Packers taking RB Marshawn Lloyd after signing Josh Jacobs this offseason.2:20 - Fantasy Fits we love40:15 - Fantasy Fits we are questioning52:00 - Good real life picks, 'meh' Fantasy Fits Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Night one of the NFL Draft is in the books and it was filled with tons of surprises. None bigger than Charles McDonald's beloved Atlanta Falcons taking QB Michael Penix with the eighth overall pick. Matt Harmon and McDonald breakdown the five biggest fantasy storylines from night one of the draft and provide instant draft grades and dynasty rookie rankings.To start the podcast, Harmon gets McDonald's raw reaction to the shocking pick by the Falcons. McDonald gives Atlanta an 'F' for their pick of Penix and tries to make sense of the selection. The two then provide their reactions to the other five QBs that went in the first round. Both also couldn't believe that Denver actually took Bo Nix with their first round pick.After the break, Harmon and McDonald share their reactions to the big three WRs finding homes. The two love Marvin Harrison Jr.'s fit with Arizona. While both love Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze, they preach patience on them becoming potential viable fantasy players from the start. Harmon and McDonald then share how they stack up in rookie dynasty rankings now that they have their NFL teams.The two also share their reaction to TE Brock Bowers going to Las Vegas and the four WRs going off the board late in round one. Harmon and McDonald realize they are on different sides of the ledger when it comes to the 49ers taking Ricky Pearsall with their 1st round pick. The two end the show by picking the offensive lineman in the first round they think will have the biggest impact on their teams in year one.2:45 - Six QBs go in the first 12 picks29:55 - Big three WRs find their new homes44:15 - Brock Bowers shockingly goes to Las Vegas48:55 - Four other WRs find interesting homes late in round one59:35 - Nine offensive lineman go in the first round🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out all the episodes of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Only 48 hours left until the NFL Draft! It's finally happening! Matt Harmon is joined by NFL Network's Marcas Grant to have some fun now that all the prognosticating is about to be over. The pair run through 24 skill players who are about to be drafted this weekend and select their favorite dream fantasy fit for each one.Keep in mind: these are not actual predictions, but fantasy wishcasting predictions. Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Los Angeles Chargers? Sure! Jayden Daniels to the Las Vegas Raiders? Why not! Jonathon Brooks to the Cincinnati Bengals? All possibilities are on the table in the final podcast before Thursday night's draft.Have fun listening to Matt & Marcas' picks and stay subscribed to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show feed for Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald to recap the draft late Thursday night after the first round wraps-up and midday Sunday after rounds 2-7 finish up on Saturday.5:35 - Quarterbacks23:10 - Running Backs36:20 - Wide Receivers (and Brock Bowers)🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out all the episodes of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

We have officially entered 'silly season' of NFL Draft week where rumors are rampant and everything must be taken with a grain of salt. Fear not, Matt Harmon and Fantasy Pro's Thor Nystrom are here to cut through the smoke. Concluding our 'teams that will shape the Draft' series, the two look at the QB needy teams outside the top ten - Minnesota, Denver, Las Vegas - as well as teams inside the top ten that could be wild cards - New York Giants, Tennessee Titans and New York Jets.To start the show, Harmon and Nystrom dive into the Minnesota Vikings and what possibilities exist for them to jump in the draft to take JJ McCarthy or Drake Maye. The duo looks at how the top QBs could fit in Kevin O'Connell's offense and Justin Jefferson.The two then try to make sense of the Denver Broncos after they acquired Zach Wilson from the New York Jets in a trade. Given that Denver might have the worst QB room in the league, the duo try to figure out which rookie QB is the most realistic option and best fit for Sean Payton's scheme. The two discuss Bo Nix's potential in Denver and if they can trade down and still acquire the Oregon QB later in the draft.Harmon and Nystrom have a similar conversation about the Las Vegas Raiders QB room and if they could be a dark horse team to trade up for QB. After the break the two try to predict what the New York Giants, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans do with their top ten picks.1:20 - Programming note: Yahoo Sports is going BIG for Draft Week coverage 3:40 - Minnesota Vikings: Do they have the ammunition to land JJ McCarthy or Drake Maye?22:25 - Denver Broncos: What are they doing? Who are they? Are they really that bad?35:50 - Las Vegas Raiders: Are they a dark horse to trade up for a QB? 39:15 - New York Giants: Do they take a top WR or swing for a QB? 46:30 - New York Jets: Rome Odunze, Brock Bowers or OL?50:27 - Tennessee Titans: What's the best move to help Will Levis in this new look offense? Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Draft week has arrived and with that comes our final installment of 'Mock Draft Mondays'. We go out with a bang as The Athletic's Dane Brugler joins Matt Harmon to share his five favorite picks in his latest seven-round mock draft. Yes, Brugler doesn't just put together 'The Beast' but a seven round mock. Everything you need to get ready for Thursday night.Brugler starts the pod by sharing a pick the Bengals make in the first round that helps solidify the spine of their defense. Brugler has Texas DT Bryon Murphy going to Cincinnati with the 18th pick. He explains what makes Murphy worth the pick in the first round.Brugler then shares two more first round picks he likes for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions. He has Duke OL Graham Barton going to Pittsburgh and explains why the Blue Devil is a natural fit for the franchise. Brugler then has one of his favorite sleepers, Western Michigan EDGE Marshawn Kneeland, going to Detroit to help Aidan Hutchinson with their pass rush.The duo then end the pod with Brugler's spiciest picks. He has the Indianapolis Colts snagging Florida WR Ricky Pearsall in the second round to complete their WR room and re-pairs Anthony Richardson with his former college teammate. Brugler then has Texas RB Jonathon Brooks heading to Dallas in the second round to become the immediate RB1 once he is 100%. Brugler also shares who he has Dallas taking in the first round and why it could be a boom-or-bust pick.3:50 - Dane Brugler's Mock Draft Methodology9:00 - Cincinnati Bengals select Texas DT Bryon Murphy13:30 - Pittsburgh Steelers select Duke OL Graham Barton19:10 - Detroit Lions select Western Michigan EDGE Marshawn Kneeland23:50 - Indianapolis Colts select Florida WR Ricky Pearsall32:00 - Dallas Cowboys select Texas RB Jonathon Brooks39:05 - Dane shares his least favorite pick and concerns for Dallas in the draft Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/