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Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 9min

Week 15 fantasy playoffs viewer guide: Games to binge, stream, skip

There's some fantastic matchups on Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Week 15. But more importantly, it's fantasy football playoff season. Matt Harmon and Fantasy Life's Kendall Valenzuela get you ready for all the action by identifying which games you need to binge, stream and skip in Week 15: 2:24 - Week 15 Viewer Guide2:30 - Binge games: 2:45 - Cowboys vs. Bills: Start everyone in this game? Including Gabe Davis? 13:55 - Bears vs. Browns: Are we watching two of the hottest teams rally around their QBs? 20:08 - Ravens vs. Jaguars: Should we be nervous starting Jaguars in the postseason? 28:29 - Eagles vs. Seahawks: Is this a bounce back game for Philly and their run game? 32:15 - *Saturday 'Stream' games: 32:38 - Vikings vs. Bengals: Why Nick Mullens could be a good thing for Justin Jefferson 36:19 - Steelers vs. Colts: Can we trust anyone on this Steelers offense right now? 41:00 - Broncos vs. Lions: Do we finally see Jared Goff bounce back? 42:45 - Sunday 'Stream' games: 42:47 - 49ers vs. Cardinals: Can we play Arizona players not named Trey McBride? 44:56 - Buccaneers vs. Packers: Who are the Green Bay playmakers right now? 47:55 - Jets vs. Dolphins: Is Miami on upset alert here? 51:25 - Chiefs vs. Patriots: Is Kansas City entering their 'villain stage?56:38 - Giants vs. Saints: The 'Vibe Bowl'59:14 - Commanders vs. Rams: Is L.A. full of 'league winners' right now? 1:01:40 - Skip games1:01:45 - Texans vs. Titans: Houston... it's not your fault 1:03:26 - Falcons vs. Panthers: Arthur Smith will find a way to be a troll 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/
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Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 19min

One stat you need to know for every team in Week 15 + TNF preview

It's another edition of 'Stat Nerd Thursday' with Dalton Del Don and Matt Harmon. The two provide one stat you need to know for every team in the NFL heading into Week 15. Del Don and Harmon also preview the TNF matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. I'm sure Al Michaels is pumped for this one: 0:39 - Stat Nerd Thursday 0:59 - Carolina Panthers5:03 - New England Patriots11:38 - Arizona Cardinals 13:35 - Washington Commanders 15:00 - Chicago Bears18:00 - New York Jets19:04 - New York Giants21:14 - Tennessee Titans 25:07 - Atlanta Falcons 27:27 - New Orleans Saints 29:13 - Seattle Seahawks 31:03 - Los Angeles Rams33:07 - Denver Broncos 34:10 - Houston Texans35:29 - Buffalo Bills 39:25 - Cincinnati Bengals 41:39 - Green Bay Packers 42:55 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43:53 - Indianapolis Colts48:40 - Minnesota Vikings 49:23 - Pittsburgh Steelers50:37 - Cleveland Browns 53:24 - Kansas City Chiefs 54:45 - Jacksonville Jaguars 58:38 - Detroit Lions 1:00:00 - Philadelphia Eagles 1:01:50 - Miami Dolphins 1:03:17 - Dallas Cowboys 1:04:14 - San Francisco 49ers 1:04:35 - Dalton's epic range about Brock Purdy MVP discourse 1:14:49 - TNF Preview: Chargers vs. Raiders (Yikes) 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/
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Dec 13, 2023 • 47min

Ekeler's Edge: Year of the backup QB? Ekeler reacts to Herbert's injury

There's no way around it: Losing Justin Herbert for the season stinks for fantasy, reality and everything in between. On an emotionally loaded episode of 'Ekeler's Edge' the L.A. RB opens up to Matt Harmon about what Herbert means to him as teammate and a franchise QB after he sustained a season ending injury in Week 14. Ekeler and Harmon also discuss if this year has become 'the year of the backup QB' in the NFL given all the injuries at the position.Ekeler then shares what a player's perspective is like when a team is in a losing season and how some in sports media often try to exploit quotes to create drama and clicks. The two then discuss ways to rise above it and Ekeler shares a motivational speech Kobe Bryant once gave him and the team about drowning out the noise.Harmon and Ekeler then provide an update on the Ekeler Invitational league where Austin's team goes into the postseason as a No. 4 seed but needs to find a new QB with Herbert being out for the year. Harmon pitches the best available options on the waiver wire that can keep Austin's team afloat for a championship run.The two then end the pod by providing their bold fantasy predictions for Week 15:4:22 - Austin Ekeler reacts to Justin Herbert injury9:46 - The impact of sports media toxicity in a losing season17:48 - How this year became 'the year of the backup QB'25:45 - Competition for carries? Ekeler responds to Staley's comments30:22 - Ekeler Invitational update: Harmon misses out on playoffs, Ekeler gets No. 4 seed31:58 - Ekeler needs a QB to pickup for fantasy playoffs, Harmon pitches a few options41:15 - Bold fantasy predictions for Week 15 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/
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Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 8min

Fantasy Playoff Panic Meter + Waiver Wire adds for Week 15

The fantasy postseason is upon us. Congratulations to all that have made it this far. Despite your successes I'm sure there is something or someone you are panicking about in your lineup in Week 15. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens are back for another edition of the 'Fantasy Playoff Panic Meter.'The two go over the biggest injuries from Week 14 that could impact Week 15 fantasy lineups and identify six players, via secret list, they're nervous about starting the first weekend of the fantasy postseason. Behrens ends the pod by providing his top five waiver wire additions:2:33 - Is Justin Fields playing good enough to stay in Chicago long term?7:05 - Week 14 injuries fantasy impact7:25 - Justin Herbert11:26 - Justin Jefferson 17:32 - Nico Collins + CJ Stroud24:52 - Goodbye to the Coping Corner28:38 - Fantasy Playoff Panic Meter28:50 - Playoff Panic candidate #134:37 - Playoff Panic candidate #239:32 - Playoff Panic candidate #344:04 - Playoff Panic candidate #448:20 - Playoff Panic candidate #550:55 - Playoff Panic candidate #656:12 - New Segment Alert! Fantasy Forensic Files starts next week57:55 - Top 5 Waiver Wire adds for Week 15 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/
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Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 8min

Week 14 recap: Cowboys crush with "MVP" Dak + Bills save season amidst controversy

Week 14 was a week filled with statement wins, shocking upsets and injuries that could drastically chang fantasy managers strategies for the duration of the fantasy postseason. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski break down each game from the Sunday slate and provide their instant fantasy reactions:1:11 - Cowboys: 33 - Eagles: 13 - Is Dak Prescott the MVP front runner now?14:09 - Bills: 20 - Chiefs: 17 - Does this game get the Bills into the playoffs?21:16 - Browns - 31 - Jaguars: 27 - Joe Flacco is the elite story of the season29:07 - Ravens: 37 - Rams: 31 - Lamar Jackson can still carry this Ravens team38:04 - Buccaneers: 29 - Falcons: 25 - Is Arthur Smith on the hot seat?42:37 - Bengals: 34 - Colts: 13 - Jake Browning the next Nick Foles?46:43 - 49ers: 28 - Seahawks: 16 - Brock Purdy is more than a system QB51:02 - Bears: 28 - Lions: 13 - Time to panic for Detroit, Jared Goff?54:49 - Broncos: 24 - Chargers 7 - L.A. is about to fall off a cliff57:56 - Jets: 30 - Texans: 6 - Concern for Stroud and injury going forward?59:58 - Saints: 28 - Panthers: 6 - Are Derek Carr's teammates turning on him?1:02:42 - Vikings: 3 - Raiders: 0 - This game was historically awful 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/
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Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 3min

Week 14 fantasy viewer guide: Games to binge, stream, skip

While Eagles-Cowboys and Bills-Chiefs are set to be must see matchups in Week 14, there are plenty of other intriguing storylines on the Sunday/Monday slate as well. Sal Vetri makes his pod debut and joins Matt Harmon to identify which games you need to binge, stream and skip in Week 14: 0:27 - Sal Vetri makes his Yahoo pod debut2:39 - Week 14 Viewer Guide2:55 - Binge games: 2:58 - Eagles @ Cowboys: Which offense is set up for more fireworks on Sunday night? 10:39 - Rams @ Ravens: Is this the week Keaton Mitchell fully takes over the Ravens backfield? 20:09 - Seahawks @ 49ers: Can Geno Smith and company have a repeat TNF-like performance on offense? 23:43 - Bills @ Chiefs: Why Harmon won't ever count out the Bills and Josh Allen 29:17 - Stream games: 29:20 - Lions @ Bears: Can Justin Fields help guide DJ Moore to a career season? 31:53 - Texans @ Jets: What does Houston's WR core look like post-Tank Dell injury? 36:25 - Colts @ Bengals: Battle of the backups... is Browning legit? 39:25 - Jaguars @ Browns: Is Joe Flacco the best QB in awhile for Cleveland? 42:21 - Buccaneers @ Falcons: Drake London breakout game coming? 46:43 - Titans @ Dolphins: Tyreek Hill stats are out of this world 50:06 - Packers @ Giants: If Watson is out, who's the Packers WR to look for? 52:53 - Skip games: 52:55 - Broncos @ Chargers: Is Ekeler benchable at this point? 54:37- Vikings @ Raiders: Can Dobbs feed Justin Jefferson in his return? 57:43 - Panthers @ Saints: This game is a punchline 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/
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Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 12min

One stat you need to for every team in Week 14 + TNF preview

It's another edition of 'Stat Nerd Thursday' with Dalton Del Don and Matt Harmon. The two provide one stat you need to know for every team in the NFL heading into Week 14. Del Don and Harmon also preview the TNF matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots (no, you don't have to watch the game tonight): 1:26 - Stat Nerd Thursday 1:41 - Carolina Panthers 3:20 - Arizona Cardinals 6:45 - Washington Commanders 10:02 - Chicago Bears 12:59 - New York Jets 15:03 - New York Giants 17:59 - Tennesse Titans19:12 - New Orleans Saints 20:33 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21:42 - Las Vegas Raiders22:40 - L.A. Chargers 24:47 - Buffalo Bills 27:29 - Denver Broncos 29:14 - Seattle Seahawks 31:44 - L.A. Rams33:14 - Cincinnati Bengals 37:35 - Houston Texans39:48 - Atlanta Falcons 40:50 - Green Bay Packers 43:52 - Minnesota Vikings 45:52 - Indianapolis Colts 47:08 - Cleveland Browns 49:43 - Kansas City Chiefs 51:13 - Jacksonville Jaguars 53:28 - Dallas Cowboys 55:15 - Detroit Lions 57:52 - San Francisco 49ers1:00:51 - Baltimore Ravens1:02:18 - Miami Dolphins 1:03:40 - Philadelphia Eagles1:06:21 - TNF Preview 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/
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Dec 6, 2023 • 51min

Ekeler's Edge: Can non-QB win MVP? + Ranking top 4 RBs for fantasy playoffs

It's another jam packed episode of 'Ekeler's Edge' with the L.A. Chargers running back and Matt Harmon. The two recap the Chargers riveting (hint of sarcasm) 6-0 win over the New England Patriots. Ekeler shares his thoughts on the demise of the Patriots dynasty and if he thinks Bill Belichick still has his fastball as a head coach. While it was another sub-par fantasy performance for Ekeler the L.A. RB details what he's doing to get back on track.The two then provide an update on Ekeler's eyebrow bet on the Lions RBs finishing inside the top 15 in RB fantasy scoring. Hint: It's not looking great for Austin's eyebrows. Harmon than shares what needs to happen in the final week of the fantasy regular season for him to make the Ekeler Invitational leagues playoffs. Hint: He needs a lot of help.Harmon and Ekeler end the show by discussing if a non-QB can win the MVP this season and what makes it an uphill battle for the likes of Tyreek Hill and Christian McCaffrey to win it. Since ranking things in fours has become a controversy this week, the two then share their top four RBs for the fantasy postseason. Harmon and Ekeler end the show by providing their bold fantasy predictions for Week 14:1:24 - What's it like playing in a 6-0 game...2:58 - Belichick still Belichick?11:00 - How is Austin feeling after another subpar performance?17:25 - Eyebrowgate tracker20:41 - Ekeler Invitational: Harmon's Hedge is on the edge of elimination25:38 - Last week of fantasy regular season: Stick with what got you here or take gambles?31:42 - MVP race: Can a non QB win it this year?40:21 - Ranking the top 4... no not CFP, top fantasy RBs rest of way46:34 - Bold fantasy predictions for Week 14 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/
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Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 8min

Fantasy Playoff Panic Meter + Week 13 injury fallout + Waiver Wire pickups

While the fantasy football postseason begins for most leagues next week many managers are in playoff mode this weekend. No better time for Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens to introduce the 'Fantasy Playoff People's Panic Meter' this week as each provides players and teams you need to know could do you in this fantasy postseason.Harmon and Behrens also recap and react to all the plethora of injuries in Week 13 that could have a lasting impact on the rest of the fantasy season. Behrens ends the show by providing his top five waiver wire pickups for Week 14:0:19 - We just saw the most outrageous headline in NFL this season4:12 - Introducing the Fantasy Playoff Panic Meter format5:50 - Recapping all the major fantasy injuries from 136:16 - Derrick Henry8:38 - Kenny Pickett13:07 - Rhamondre Stevenson15:45 - Brian Robinson 18:19 - Derek Carr23:15 - Marquise Brown + Amari Cooper29:20 - D'Andre Swift31:01 - Christian Watson 36:30 - The Fantasy Playoff People's Panic Meter35:58 - Coping Corner44:25 - Playoff Panic Candidate #146:58 - Playoff Panic Candidate #252:24 - Playoff Panic Candidate #354:39 - Playoff Panic Candidate #459:45 - Top 5 Waiver Wire pickups for Week 14 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/
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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 11min

Week 13 recap: Jordan Love gets his signature moment + Niners dominate Eagles

Week 13 offered some signature performances, provided clarity for some teams and confusion for others. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski go game-by-game to provide their instant fantasy analysis and reaction to all the Sunday action in Week 13: 0:38 - Chiefs vs. Packers: Jordan Love gets his first signature win amidst controversy 14:57 - 49ers vs. Eagles: San Francisco is probably the best team in the NFL24:07 - Colts vs. Titans: Shane Steichen doesn't get enough credit for this turnaround 30:24 - Broncos vs. Texans: Houston's massive win comes with crushing cost 40:14 - Lions vs. Saints: Has Sam LaPorta entrenched himself as the best TE in fantasy? 46:14 - Browns vs. Rams: The baton has been passed in this Rams passing offense 51:20 - Dolphins vs. Commanders: Washington needs to hit the reset button in offseason 56:25 - Cardinals vs. Steelers: James Conner and Trey McBride could be fantasy postseason wreckers1:00:28 - Panthers vs. Buccaneers: Mike Evans is a legend1:03:35 - Falcons vs. Jets: We hope you didn't watch this game1:06:15 - Chargers vs. Patriots: We really hope you didn't watch this game. 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/

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