Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon

Latest Episodes:

People's Panic Meter + top waiver wire pickups for Week 5 Oct 03, 2023

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The 'People's Panic Meter' is back and of course there's a lot of panic amongst fantasy owners after a weird Week 4 in the NFL. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens go through the top submissions and provide clarity and comfort for as many fantasy owners as possible. For some, it truly might be time to panic:

2:15 - Is the return of Johnathan Taylor imminent?

7:52 - People's Panic Meter Week 4

12:53 - Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa and Raheem Mostert

20:15 - New Orleans Saints: How does Derek Carr injury hurt skill players?

23:30 - Cleveland Browns WR Elijah Moore: Time to drop?

27:25- New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson: Is he still a viable RB2?

31:52 - Bengals offense: Is it time for Joe Burrow to take a seat?

38:50 - Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle: When will the targets come?

42:00 - Jaguars offense: When is this offense going to smash?

45:40 - Steelers offense: Is it time to abandon ship?

46:11 - Denver Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy: Can we finally admit this isn't working?

47:48 - Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs: Do they know how to use him?

51:10 - Andy's Top 5 waiver wire pickups for Week 3

57:21 - Time to pickup and play Zach Wilson in superflex?

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Week 4 recap: Josh Allen and Bills make statement + Jets offense shows pulse Oct 02, 2023

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It was a very weird Week 4 in the NFL as we saw tons of blowouts and a rather surprisingly competitive game on Sunday Night Football between the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs. As they do every Sunday night, Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowksi provide their instant fantasy reaction to every game:

1:25 - KC VS. NYJ

14:04 - MIA VS. BUF

21:13 - LAR VS. IND

25:45 - PHI VS. WSH

32:45 - ATL VS. JAX

41:25 - PIT VS. HOU

45:45 - SF VS. AZ

49:48 - CIN VS. TEN

53:50 - LV VS. LAC

56:10 - BAL VS. CLE

59:10 - DAL VS. NE

1:01:20 - MIN VS. CAR

1:06:55 - TB VS. NO

1:10:55 - DEN VS. CHI

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Week 4 fantasy viewer guide: Games to binge, stream, skip Sep 29, 2023

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Week 4 is upon us! While Bills-Dolphins will be a blast, Broncos-Bears will be... something else. Matt Harmon and Dan Titus identify the games to binge, stream and skip in this week's fantasy viewer guide:

1:55 - A quick thank you... to you!

3:54 - Week 4 Fantasy viewer guide

4:55 - Binge games

5:05 - MIA VS. BUF

10:55 - AZ VS. SF

15:10 - BAL VS. CLE

19:50 - SEA VS. NYG

24:52 - ATL VS. JAX

33:49 - LAR VS. IND

38:03 - WSH VS. PHI

42:55 - MIN VS. CAR

45:24 - PIT VS. HOU

50:00 - LV VS. LAC

54:55 - NE VS. DAL

57:15 - KC VS. NYJ

1:00:10 - TB VS. NO

1:02:10 - DEN VS. CHI

1:05:30 - Smart Flex plays for Week 4

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One stat to know for every team in Week 4 + TNF preview Sep 28, 2023

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Stat Nerd Thursday has arrived. Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don provide one stat you need to know for all 32 teams heading into Week 4. The two also preview a juicy TNF matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions:

0:29 - Stat Nerd Thursday

1:05 - Chicago Bears

2:40 - Denver Broncos

6:04 - Minnesota Vikings

10:00 - Carolina Panthers

12:25 - L.A. Chargers

15: 50 - Las Vegas Raiders

18:20 - Houston Texans

20:50 - Tennessee Titans

22:55 - Cincinnati Bengals

25:28 - Jacksonville Jaguars

28:17 - New York Jets

34:21 - L.A. Rams

36:10 - New Orleans Saints

37:35 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

40:43 - Dallas Cowboys

42:43 - Cleveland Browns

44:36 - Buffalo Bills

45:37 - Washington Commanders

47:41 - Seattle Seahawks

50:20 - Baltimore Ravens

51:44 - Kansas City Chiefs

52:52 - Atlanta Falcons

55:12 - Indianapolis Colts

56:10 - Pittsburgh Steelers

57:15 - Philadelphia Eagles

59:18 - Miami Dolphins

1:01:14 - San Francisco 49ers

1:02:23 - TNF Preview: Packers vs. Lions

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Ekeler's Edge: Austin provides injury update + deep dive on De'Von Achane Sep 27, 2023

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It was a wild Week 3 in the NFL with plenty of RB fantasy performances that could have lasting implications for the season. No better show to dive deep into that than 'Ekeler's Edge' as L.A. Chargers RB Austin Ekeler and Matt Harmon break it all down.

But first, to start the pod Ekeler provides an update on his ankle injury and what he's doing to get back on the field as soon as possible. Ekeler then breaks down what it was like to watch his Chargers win a nail bitter against the Vikings in Week 3 and how watching the game from afar put the RB through an emotional roller coaster.

For this week's pod we also introduce a new segment called 'Trading Secrets' where Harmon and Ekeler provide their unique perspectives on a trending NFL topic or performance. This week the two dove into the Dolphins 70-point performance and how rookie De'Von Achane was able to have a historic game on the ground. The two breakdown the film and debate if Achane's success is sustainable.

In the show they provide an update for the Ekeler Invitational league where Austin stayed undefeated over the weekend while Harmon dropped his second straight game. To end the show the two dive into the Ask Austin Mailbag and provide bold fantasy predictions for Week 4.

2:00 - Ekeler provides injury update on ankle

4:38 - Ekeler loses his mind watching Vikings-Chargers from afar

14:28 - Ekeler shares thoughts on Mike Williams injury

17:35 - New segment alert: "Trading secrets"

18:00 - How did the Dolphins put up 70 points?

25:30 - Is De'von Achane's performance a game one wonder or sign of things to come?

29:35 - Ekeler Invitational update: Ekeler goes to 3-0

35:25 - Ask Austin Mailbag: Grading early season trades

44:38 - Bold Fantasy predictions for Week 4

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People's Panic Meter + top waiver wire pickups for Week 4 Sep 26, 2023

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It's Tuesday, which means it is time for another edition of the 'People's Panic Meter' on the pod. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens react to all your submissions from and determine if it is time to panic for your fantasy teams and players.

Before diving into the submissions this week the two react to the big injury news from Week 3. Harmon and Behrens debate who will step up in the place of WR Mike Williams on the L.A. Chargers going forward. They also share their thoughts on the Saints offense without Derek Carr.

While there was a diverse range of submissions the two hosts dove deep into the issues facing the Falcons, Raiders and Jaguars offenses. Both share whether it's time to jump ship from any of those teams and their skill players.

To end the pod, Behrens shares his top five waiver wire pickups for Week 4.

3:05 - How will Chargers replace Mike Williams?

11:54 - Reaction to Derek Carr injury update

13:04 - People's Panic Meter

14:05 - Kyle Pitts + Drake London

19:05 - Rhamondre Stevenson

22:30 - Josh Jacobs

28:20 - Jaguars offense

36:34 - Titans offense

39:39 - Jets offense

43:12 - Jahan Dotson

46:12 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba

48:45 - Bears + Broncos

54:00 - Top 5 Waiver Wire adds of the week

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Week 3 recap: Dolphins put up 70, Chiefs put on a show for Taylor Swift Sep 25, 2023

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Minus the MNF doubleheader, Week 3 is in the books! Yahoo Sports Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski go game-by-game and provide instant fantasy reactions and implications from all the action on Sunday:

1:30 - PIT VS. LV

11:58 - DEN VS. MIA

23:05 - LAC VS. MIN

29:00 - NO VS. GB

34:10 - HOU VS. JAX

42:30 - ATL VS. DET

49:50 - IND VS. BAL

54:30 - NE VS. NYJ

56:30 - TEN VS. CLE

59:23 - BUF VS. WSH

1:03:27 - CAR VS. SEA

1:05:45 - DAL VS. AZ

1:09:38 - CHI VS. KC

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Week 3 fantasy viewer guide: Games to binge, stream, skip Sep 22, 2023

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Week 3 is upon us! Joining Matt Harmon for this week's fantasy viewer guide is Yahoo's very own Dan Titus. The two go through each game this weekend and identify the matchups you need to binge, stream and skip:

1:29- Binge games

1:37 - ATL VS. DET

8:05 - LAC VS. MIN

12:25 - BUF VS. WSH

17:45 - PHI VS. TB

26:20 - Stream games

26:26 - TEN VS. CLE

30:13 - NO VS. GB

34:43 - DEN VS. MIA

37:25 - HOU VS. JAX

41:36 - IND VS. BAL

43:10 - CAR VS. SEA

46:25 - LAR VS. CIN

49:38- Skip games

49:54 - NE vs. NYJ

52:17 - DAL VS. AZ

55:23 - CHI VS. KC

57:18 - PIT VS. LV

59:30 - Smart Flex picks for Week 3

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One stat to know for every team in Week 3 + reaction to latest RB moves Sep 21, 2023

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'Stat Nerd Thursday' is back for another episode! Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don give you one stat you need to know for all 32 NFL teams heading into Week 3. The two also react to the Browns signing Kareem Hunt and Harmon shares his analysis on the Cam Akers trade to Minnesota:

0:50 - Reaction to Browns signing Kareem Hunt

5:38 - Stat Nerd Thursday

6:03 - Denver Broncos

8:21 - Chicago Bears

10;57 - L.A. Chargers

13:50 - Quick reaction to Cam Akers trade

14:49 - Minnesota Vikings

17:03 - Houston Texans

20:10 - Cincinatti Bengals

22:00 - New England Patriots

23:21 - Arizona Cardinals

25:05 - Carolina Panthers

28:15 - Las Vegas Raiders

29:07 - Cleveland Browns

29:53 - Tennessee Titans

32:17 - Detroit Lions

33:49 - Indianapolis Colts

34:51 - Jacksonville Jaguars

37:03 - Seattle Seahawks

40:50 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

42:16 - Green Bay Packers

43:26 - Pittsburgh Steelers

45:27 - New York Jets

46:24 - Buffalo Bills

47:25 - Washington Commanders

48:53 - Philadelphia Eagles

50:31 - Kansas City Chiefs

51:49 - New Orleans Saints

53:18 - Atlanta Falcons

54:32 - Baltimore Ravens

56:02 - Miami Dolphins

57:14 - Dallas Cowboys

59:37 - TNF preview: NYG vs. SF

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Ekeler's Edge: Ekeler provides update on injury and reacts to other major RB injuries Sep 20, 2023

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It was a wild Week 2 in the NFL that displayed every spectrum of human emotion for the running back position: Great performances by stars, surprising performances by backups and devastating injuries. Austin Ekeler and Matt Harmon dive into all of it on this week's 'Ekeler's Edge.'

To start the show, Ekeler provides an update and insight on his own injury what it will take for him to get back on the field. He also shares his thoughts on the Chargers loss to the Titans in Week 2.

The two then react to Nick Chubb's season ending injury and where the Browns go from here. Harmon and Ekeler also break down the latest with the Giants and Lions and how fantasy managers can navigate those backfield injuries.

Harmon and Ekeler provide an update on the Ekeler Invitational Fantasy league with a major reveal that leaves the Los Angeles RB speechless. The two then end the show providing their bold fantasy predictions for Week 3.

1:30 - Austin Ekeler provides injury update

5:05 - Austin reflects on Josh Kelly, Titans vs. Chargers game

7:23 - Injuries + Chaos at RB position in Week 2 = New opportunities?

13:30 - Austin shares how teams view the 'Injury Report'

15:00 - How to best manage game-time decision injuries on your fantasy team

17:22 - Are the Lions under utilizing Gibbs? Austin explains RB roles in NFL

23:20 - Making sense of the Cam Akers situation in L.A.

25:53 - Ekeler Invitational League update: Austin goes 2-0, Matt takes first L

28:10 - Can you predict D'Andre Swift-like performances?

35:20 - Major surprise reveal for Ekeler Invitational

37:00 - Ask Austin Mailbag message

37:30 - Bold Fantasy predictions for Week 3