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Matt Harmon and the rest of Yahoo Sports’ world-class fantasy football experts dish out high-level fantasy advice on America’s top fantasy football platform. Matt & company bring you diverse insights and strategies to suit any play-style in a fantasy show guaranteed to make you a more informed manager. In your pocket and in your ears five days a week from August until the end of the regular season, listen to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on YouTube or wherever you get podcasts.
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Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 16min
Week 1 Recap: Saquon is back, Mahomes proves he’s the best & A.J. Brown’s statement game
Matt Harmon is joined by Scott Pianowski, as he is every Sunday night throughout the NFL season, to recap the games of the day from a fantasy perspective.Outside of the Sunday night game, the guys go through every game that was played and tell you what got them excited (A.J. Brown’s target share, Justin Jefferson’s talent, Patrick Mahomes’ fire, Davante Adams’ chemistry with Derek Carr, etc.) and what left them disappointed (Patriots RBs, Steelers offense, Packers WRs, the weather in Chicago, etc.).02:40 Eagles 38, Lions 3508:55 Steelers 23, Bengals 20 (OT)13:35 Saints 27, Falcons 2620:50 Chiefs 44, Cardinals 2124:50 Chargers 24, Raiders 1930:40 Colts 20, Texans 20 (OT)36:55 Ravens 24, Jets 941:00 Bears 19, 49ers 1044:50 Vikings 23, Packers 750:00 Dolphins 20, Patriots 752:50 Commanders 28, Jaguars 2259:20 Browns 26, Panthers 2463:00 Jonathan Taylor vs. Christian McCaffrey66:30 Giants 21, Titans 20Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/podcasts
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Sep 9, 2022 • 1h 17min
Week 1 Fantasy Preview: Injury news, revenge games & potential breakout rookies
Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski get you up to speed on injuries, and recoveries, that could affect your start/sit decisions for week 1 of the fantasy football season.Later, the guys go through all 15 unplayed NFL games from week 1 of the 2022 NFL season and discuss what they’ll be watching for.01:05 NEWS / Gallup potentially playing in week 1? Godwin?02:15 NEWS / George Kittle groin injury, might miss week 105:30 NEWS / Michael Thomas might not play week 106:10 NEWS / Allen Lazard injury07:55 NEWS / Ravens will go with “hot hand approach” at RB in week 110:45 NFL Week 1 Fantasy Preview11:30 Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions14:50 Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals22:45 Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers28:20 San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears32:30 Rondale Moore injury update32:40 Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals35:35 Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings39:45 Which GB rookie WR will breakout this year?42:10 Justin Jefferson or Ja’Marr Chase?43:40 New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons48:15 New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins51:16 Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans53:40 Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets57:35 Jacksonville Jaguars at Washington Commanders59:15 Cleveland Browns at Carolina Panthers62:00 New York Giants at Tennessee Titans65:00 SNF: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys70:30 Eagles or Cowboys to win NFC East?71:40 MNF: Denver Broncos at Seattle SeahawksCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/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/

Sep 8, 2022 • 56min
Stat Nerd Thursday: Aaron Jones, James Conner, Trey Lance, Elijah Moore & BUF/LAR TNF preview
Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don are back for another season of Stat Nerd Thursday! Heading into the week 1 games, they go deep into their bag of stats and pull out reasons to be excited about Aaron Jones and James Conner, a debate between Trey Lance and Justin Fields, and Elijah Moore’s prospects with Joe Flacco as his QB.The guys close the show with a thorough fantasy preview of the Thursday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams, including some DFS recommendations.01:15 NEWS / Bills sign TE Dawson Knox to contract extension04:30 NEWS / WR Michael Thomas appears on track for week 105:10 NEWS / Joe Flacco is NYJ’s QB1 / Zach Wilson out for first 4 weeks10:55 NEWS / Chris Godwin’s week 1 availability15:40 STAT / Aaron Jones led all RBs with 300 snaps with a screen route percentage of 15.4%20:55 Ranking Antonio Gibson for week 121:50 STAT / James Conner averaged 4.5 yards per carry running into light boxes (59% of his carries)24:35 STAT / Top 5 QB scramble %32:40 STAT / Dolphins plays the most man coverage (and it’s not close)38:45 STAT / Top 7 players in air yards share43:50 TNF preview: Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles RamsCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/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/

Sep 7, 2022 • 50min
Ekeler’s Edge: Saints DE Cameron Jordan, Chargers/Raiders preview & Ask Austin questions
Matt Harmon and Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler are back with another episode of Ekeler’s Edge! This week, the guys chat through some news for the Chargers backfield and the Steelers’ QB position before previewing the Chargers/Raiders game and welcoming New Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan to discuss fantasy football punishments and the Saints’ “transition” to a new head coach.Send your questions to Austin at AskAustin@YahooSports.com.03:30 Austin’s giveaways04:30 NEWS / Steelers name Trubisky starting QB10:50 Ask Austin questions!12:25 Sony Michel signing with LAC14:55 Austin’s 2nd favorite / childhood favorite NFL team?18:00 Austin got tired of being home during COVID19:10 Austin’s pre-game rituals21:50 Why does Austin wear #30?24:55 Mentality while rehabbing an injury30:05 As the AFC West Turns30:30 Broncos/Seahawks - Russell Wilson revenge game32:50 Chargers/Raiders preview37:45 Cameron Jordan interview39:00 Why does Cam hate fantasy football?42:15 New Orleans Saints preview44:10 Cam’s leadership style46:10 Saints-Falcons rivalryCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/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/

Sep 6, 2022 • 54min
Stefon Diggs interview & week 1 games we’re excited to watch
Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens each picked three Week 1 games that they’re excited to watch for fantasy purposes. Find out why Andy is excited to watch the Jaguars and why Matt wants to see the Joe Flacco revenge game against the Ravens.Later in the episode, Matt is joined by Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs for a conversation about the expectations on this year’s Bills team, Gabe Davis’ potential, and underwear.02:40 49ers @ Bears09:10 TNF: Bills @ Rams15:30 Chiefs @ Cardinals20:20 Ravens @ Jets24:30 Jaguars @ Commanders31:00 Eagles @ Lions37:10 SNF: Buccaneers @ Cowboys41:00 Stefon Diggs interview41:45 Pressure on the Bills?43:20 What’s it like being a veteran?46:20 BUF adding talent to the roster48:30 Gabe Davis50:20 Austin Ekeler51:00 Isaiah McKenzieCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/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/

Sep 2, 2022 • 57min
Young RBs vs. old RBs, Packers & Vikings previews
Matt Harmon is joined by Scott Pianowski, who shares an interesting theory about the top tier of fantasy RBs and how quickly they age out of that position.Later, the guys preview the Green Bay Packers (who may not have any fantasy-relevant WRs) and the Minnesota Vikings (who might be fantasy gold this season).00:45 NEWS / Russell Wilson contract extension01:50 NEWS / Brian Robinson, Trey Sermon, Eno Benjamin04:35 NEWS / Isaiah McKenzie injury07:10 RB Age Cliffs14:00 Alvin Kamara14:30 Ezekiel Elliott15:10 Javonte Williams / Melvin Gordon17:10 Derrick Henry18:20 RB Danger Zone19:15 Dalvin Cook19:30 Aaron Jones19:55 Austin Ekeler20:20 Draft younger RBs20:30 Jonathan Taylor24:00 RBs aging gracefully26:45 RBs under 2628:50 PACKERS PREVIEW29:00 Aaron Jones / A.J. Dillon34:20 Would you draft A.J. Dillon over any starting RBs?35:05 Do you want to draft any GB WRs?38:40 Sammy Watkins40:10 Romeo Doubs42:10 VIKINGS PREVIEW42:20 Dalvin Cook44:50 Justin Jefferson49:50 Adam Thielen50:30 Jalen Raegor51:30 NFC North division odds52:30 Kirk Cousins54:20 K.J. OsbornCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/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/

Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 7min
Pitts vs. Kelce, Mike Evans vs. Gabe Davis & Bucs preview
Matt Harmon is joined by Dalton Del Don for a podcast episode that is filled with debate over fantasy rankings and which players you should (or should not) be drafting.The episodes starts with coverage of Jimmy Garoppolo’s restructured contract and what it means for Trey Lance’s fantasy value this season, the guys also touch on Sony Michel signing with the Los Angeles Chargers, and then it quickly turns into a debate about rankings.Later, the guys provide a fantasy preview of the 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which leads to another debate between Mike Evans and Gabe Davis.02:25 NEWS / Jimmy G contract restructure10:25 NEWS / Sony Michel signs with Chargers12:00 Roster cuts12:30 Greg Dulcich to IR15:10 Christian McCaffrey as #1 overall pick16:22 Kyle Pitts ahead of Travis Kelce21:10 CeeDee Lamb as WR327:30 Christian Kirk a top 25 fantasy WR32:00 Trevor Lawrence moving up the rankings34:00 NEWS / Jalen Raegor traded to MIN35:45 Who is NYJ’s #1 RB?39:15 Darrell Henderson > Cam Akers42:00 Tony Pollard > Ezekiel Elliott48:20 BUCCANEERS PREVIEW48:25 Will any TB WRs outscore Mike Evans?54:00 Julio Jones55:55 Mike Evans vs. Gabe Davis (again)58:00 Chris Godwin61:15 Tom Brady62:40 Leonard FournetteCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/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/

Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 3min
Ekeler's Edge: Kicking off season 2 with Justin Herbert
The award-winning Ekeler’s Edge show is back for season 2, and now it’s also a part of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast podcast!Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler joins Matt Harmon at the team’s training facility to talk about his journey from college to the NFL and fantasy football stardom before Chargers QB Justin Herbert joins the show to preview all of the playmakers on the team heading into fantasy draft season.03:30 Austin offseason04:30 working out06:30 workout videos07:55 The fantasy football community11:00 Austin’s journey19:00 interactions with fantasy football managers23:10 talking fantasy football with other NFL players25:40 Show mission statement29:30 As the AFC West Turns preview33:45 Quick Chargers preview36:00 Ekeler’s role39:45 why you should draft Austin Ekeler43:00 JUSTIN HERBERT / CHARGERS PREVIEW43:45 getting Austin Ekeler the ball46:25 Justin Herbert’s dad’s fantasy team47:25 do Austin’s friends and family draft him in fantasy?48:45 weird things we don’t know about Justin Herbert50:25 excited about the 2022 offense / expectations?52:10 LAC offensive line53:45 Chargers are “all in”55:10 Austin Ekeler scouting report55:50 Keenan Allen57:10 Mike Williams58:10 sleeper picks59:00 who is the RB2?60:10 most fun part of playing with each otherCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/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/

Aug 30, 2022 • 55min
Mistakes to avoid in your fantasy football draft
Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens go through some of the most common mistakes fantasy football managers make while drafting their team (such as paying attention to bye weeks) and explain how you can avoid them.02:20 Draft off of tiers07:40 MISTAKE / Caring about bye weeks11:45 MISTAKE / Reaching for a player17:00 MISTAKE / Drafting a backup RB22:50 MISTAKE / Not focusing on player archetypes27:10 MISTAKE / Focusing on strength of schedule31:25 MISTAKE / Getting your feelings hurt35:45 MISTAKE / Saving your money (Salary cap leagues)40:00 MISTAKE / Hanging on to a player for too long45:45 MISTAKE / Ignoring what the teams around you need50:30 MISTAKE / Giving a damn about your draft gradeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/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/

Aug 29, 2022 • 1h
Tom Brady returns, preseason takeaways & Cowboys preview
Matt Harmon is joined by Scott Pianowski after the final games of the NFL preseason to go through some fantasy-relevant news, discuss some of the players that had their fantasy sock go up or down as a result of their preseason performance, and preview the 2022 Dallas Cowboys.03:30 NEWS / Saints O-line & Chris Olave06:20 NEWS / Geno Smith named SEA QB110:15 Trey Lance is a hipster pick12:40 Darren Waller new agent rumors16:50 NEWS / Ty Montgomery & Tyrod Taylor injuries19:25 Dameon Pierce21:50 Tom Brady23:30 Chris Godwin25:30 September is important28:30 Draft Vikings!31:15 Justin Fields35:25 Tua Tagovailoa38:40 Draft strategy - heavy on WRs?41:10 Mo Alie-Cox / K.J. Hamler / Albert O44:50 Courtland Sutton & Jerry Jeudy46:35 COWBOYS PREVIEW47:15 Tyron Smith injury49:00 Ezekiel Elliott & Tony Pollard50:25 Dalton Schultz53:00 CeeDee Lamb53:30 Ezekiel Elliott & Tony Pollard56:30 Javonte Williams57:50 DAL sleepers?Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/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/


