Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon

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2023 NFL season bold predictions + introducing 'People's Panic Meter' Sep 05, 2023

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Week 1 is finally here! After months of talking about football we get to finally watch it this weekend. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens discuss the exciting slate of games this weekend and which matchups they're already circling as much-watches for Sunday.

Harmon also reveals our new weekly segment 'People's Panic Meter' that will solicit fantasy issues that people are having over their fantasy teams throughout the season. Every Tuesday during the season Harmon and Behrens will react to what has you panicked after a weekend of action.

For the first installment of the 'People's Panic Meter' the two discuss how concerned they are for Cooper Kupp's latest issue with his hamstring and which players and teams may already have serious red flags entering Week 1.

Behrens and Harmon then end the show by sharing their top ten biggest and boldest predictions for the 2023 NFL season.

0:25 - Week 1 is here!

2:30 - New Segment alert! Welcome to the 'People's Panic Meter'

6:10 - Panic Meter: Cooper Kupp hamstring

14:05 - Panic Meter: CMC touches

18:50 - Panic Meter: Are the Cardinals actually tanking?

21:20 - Panic Meter: JK Dobbins

25:35 - Panic Meter: Travis Etienne + Tank Bigsby

29:00 - Panic Meter: Denver Broncos

32:05 - Panic Meter: Too much hype for Pollard, Wilson?

34:10 - Panic Meter: Dallas run game

35:30 - Panic Meter: Tennessee Titans

39:00 - Bold predictions for 2023 NFL season

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Yahoo Fantasy experts reveal final piece of draft advice Sep 01, 2023

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If you listen to one pod before your drafts this weekend, this is the one.

Chances are if you’re listening to this special edition podcast you are potentially days, maybe hours, perhaps mere minutes away from your most important drafts of the year. Labor Day Weekend is when the majority of drafts do in fact take place (and we know this from internal numbers at Yahoo - 60% of leagues are drafting this weekend!).

To conclude "Cram Week" and our draft season coverage we have everyone on the Yahoo Fantasy staff here to provide their one last piece of advice you need to know before heading into your drafts. Yahoo's Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Scott Pianowski, Dan Titus, Jorge Martin and Kate Magdziuk all share their final convictions of the draft season.

To end the pod, Matt Harmon shares the two things he wants you to think about when drafting this year. So enjoy this jam packed, yet efficient, show that puts a bow on draft season. We promise after listening you will be ready for your draft. Good luck to everyone out there this holiday weekend!

1:15 - Dalton Del Don's final piece of draft advice

4:50 - Jorge Martin's final piece of draft advice

8:25 - Scott Pianowski's final piece of draft advice

14:22 - Dan Titus' final piece of draft advice

16:57 - Andy Behren's final piece of draft advice

19:56 - Kate Magdziuk's final piece of draft advice

25:20 - Matt Harmon's final piece of draft advice

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Final Yahoo Mock Draft + what consensus ADP gets wrong Aug 31, 2023

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With the ultimate draft weekend fast approaching we reveal and react to the last Yahoo staff mock draft of the season. Chris Harris of Harris Football joins Matt Harmon on the pod for 'Cram Week' to provide his thoughts on the mock draft.

The two also share when they'd be comfortable drafting Colts RB Jonathan Taylor after all the drama that's taken place this week (and month). Both then debate if there are any non-Jonathan Taylor RBs worth drafting from the Colts and if we finally have clarity with the Miami Dolphins RB situation.

Harmon reveals he got yet another C- grade in his Yahoo draft and Harris debates which guys he'd avoid in the first round and when it's okay to jump on the elite QBs.

To end the show, the two converse on the players and strategies that are potentially misplaced this draft season when it comes to consensus ADP.

0:25 - Chris Harris shares thoughts on Ekeler's Invitational Fantasy Football League

3:12 - What's next for Colts and RB Jonathan Taylor?

10:30 - Do we have a clear picture of Dolphins RBs now?

17:30 - Recapping the final Yahoo staff mock draft

24:38 - Where should you start to target elite QBs?

38:30 - What has consensus ADP gotten wrong this draft season

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Pre-draft cram session: Here's fantasy FYIs for all 32 teams Aug 30, 2023

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Say you've been on a beach all summer. Say you haven't been paying close attention to football since the Super Bowl ended. Maybe you have something called... a life? Well now your fantasy football draft is fast approaching and you want to get caught up on everything you may have missed or need to know. Well my friend, this is the podcast for you (and if you've been following football all offseason long, it's still a great refresher!).

Continuing 'Cram Week' on the pod, Dalton Del Don joins Matt Harmon to go over all the biggest fantasy headlines from this offseason and preseason for each of the 32 NFL teams. Consider them your fantasy FYIs: the biggest player, coaching and schematical changes that will have a major impact on each team's impact fantasy players.

So sit back and enjoy a 72-minute cram session that will have you ready for whatever comes your way this weekend and beyond (in terms of fantasy football... in terms of actual life advice, we are not much help there).

1:00 - Cram Week: Recapping the fantasy offseason for all 32 teams

2:05 - "Old reliables" tier of teams (aka teams we know will be good)

20:34 - "Hyped up" teams (aka teams that can make the leap in 2023)

37:56 - "Who are you" teams (aka teams where season could go either way)

59:05 - "Rookie QBs, new coaches, new eras" teams

1:02:45 - "Look out below" teams (aka teams that could have disaster years)

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Ekeler's Edge: Ekeler Invitational Fantasy Football League & what's cut day like? Aug 29, 2023

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For the last preseason edition of "Ekeler's Edge" we are happy to reveal the Ekeler Invitational Fantasy Football League. Matt Harmon, Austin Ekeler and many of the biggest names in the fantasy football landscape will compete in a 14-team league for ultimate bragging rights in the industry.

Harmon and Ekeler share their initial thoughts on the league and how it came together. The Chargers RB also shares his reaction and thoughts on Harmon drafting Ekeler with the fourth overall pick, thus not allowing the running back to draft himself in the first round. Harmon reacts to Ekeler taking two rival Raiders with his first two picks.

For the 'Under the Hood' segment, Ekeler shares what it's like for players during cut day and making the 53 man roster. Ekeler shares a gripping story from his rookie year where he thought he wasn't going to make the team initially.

To end the show, the two dive into the Ask Austin mailbag and react to some of the craziest league traditions people have across the country.

0:20 - Big congrats in order for Austin Ekeler

1:22 - Austin's eyebrows might be in trouble

5:45 - Introducing the Ekeler's Edge invitational league

7:45 - Matt drafted who with his first pick?!

14:10 - Austin drafted WHO with his first two picks?

19:10 - Matt has a problem with his Yahoo draft grade

22:30 - Matt and Austin need help naming their teams

24:50 - Under the hood: What is cut day like for NFL players?

35:05 - Ask Austin Mailbag: Craziest league traditions

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Guys we've changed our mind on this preseason Aug 28, 2023

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It's 'Cram Week' on the pod as we get you ready for all your drafts this week and over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Scott Pianowski joins Matt Harmon to put a bow on the preseason and determine which guys they've changed their mind on since the start of the month.

But first the two react to the shocking trade that sent QB Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 4th round pick. Both believe each side needed a fresh start but discuss if Kyle Shanahan and Jon Lynch's legacy in San Francisco now hinges on if Brock Purdy is legit or not. The two then react to Josh Jacobs officially ending his holdout in Vegas and Aaron Rodgers debut with the Jets.

The two then reveal their list of guys they've either moved up or down the most in rankings since the start of the month.

1:47 - Making sense of Trey Lance trade to Dallas

9:05 - Josh Jacobs gets a modest pay raise, does he get an ADP raise as well?

13:05 - Aaron Rodgers makes Jets debut... Garrett Wilson to the moon?

19:40 - Browns make moves to keep an eye on

23:10 - Cram week: Preseason recap

24:10 - Preseason note to change: Jets RB rotation

29:00 - Preseason note to change: Buffalo Bills RB James Cook

33:55 - Preseason note to change: Washington Commanders WR Jahan Dotson

39:40 - Preseason note to change: Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen

44:20 - Preseason note to change: Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson

49:35 - Preseason note to change: LA Chargers WR Quentin Johnston

54:26 - Other preseason changes to note

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Here are the best bets you can make on the 2023 NFL season Aug 25, 2023

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What better way to conclude 'Convictions Week' on the pod then the best bets for the 2023 NFL season. The Betting Bros make their 2023 season debut on the pod. While Matt Harmon does his best to reign in Scott Pianowksi and Frank Schwab, the two quickly takeover the episode with their sports bar banter.

Before diving into the best bets, the trio reacts to the news that QB Trey Lance will be QB3 in San Francisco. They debate what went wrong for the first round pick and what his future could look like. Pianowski believes there's a possibility we could see Sam Darnold take over at QB in the Bay Area.

The three then debate who really should go 1.01 in fantasy drafts for our Friday 'build your team' segment. Schwab believes without a doubt it should be Justin Jefferson. Pianowksi believes McCaffrey offers too much value to pass up. Harmon breaks the tie.

The three end the pod with their favorite team, individual and Super Bowl bets for the season.

0:23 - Convictions week conclude with the betting bros

2:04 - The Trey Lance experiment in SF is over

8:34 - Could Sam Darnold be the next Geno Smith?

10:13 - Build your team: Who should go 1.01?

13:52 - Convictions Week: Best bets for 2023

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Breakouts alert! Identifying the players that will make the leap in 2023 Aug 24, 2023

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Fantasy Life's Kendall Valenzuela joins Matt Harmon on the pod to continue 'Convictions Week' by identifying the candidates to breakout and become elite fantasy plays in 2023.

But first the two react to the latest injury news out of Carolina where it feels like Bryce Young might have no one to throw to by Week 1. Valenzuela and Harmon debate if there is anyone remotely fantasy viable on the Panthers this year. The two then dive into the rumblings out of Jets camp that the offense will essentially be Aaron Rodgers' old buddies plus Garrett Wilson to start the year.

The two then alternate between their breakout candidates at each position. Valenzeula and Harmon find consensus on some and complete disagreement on one particular WR.

Harmon ends the show with advice on a gamble on position in fantasy this year that historically hasn't paid off.

2:04 - The Panthers WR room is falling apart

10:07 - Lots of whispers about Jets offense....

20:58 - Convictions Week: Identifying breakout candidates

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Bust alert! Identifying players to avoid in each round of the draft Aug 23, 2023

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We continue 'Convictions Week' on the pod with one of the more polarizing debates of fantasy draft season: Identifying the biggest busts. Yahoo Sports Dan Titus makes his pod debut with Matt Harmon to help identify potential players to avoid in each round of the draft.

But first the two react to the wild Monday Night Football preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders. Harmon and Titus share their thoughts on Sam Howell, Jahan Dotson and how much concern there should be with Terry McLaurin's toe injury.

The two then react to the news of Baker Mayfield being named QB1 in Tampa and the Colts allowing RB Jonathan Taylor to seek a trade.

After the break, Harmon and Titus go round by round with their players to avoid in the draft. The two find consensus in a few rounds on players that could be labeled 'busts' in 2023.

3:24 - Fantasy reactions to wild Commanders-Ravens preseason game

12:15 - Baker Mayfield QB1 in Tampa.... yay?

15:05 - Seattle JSN wrist injury... how concerned are you?

16:55 - Jonathan Taylor drama continues to be dramatic

17:35 - Convictions Week: Identifying busts in each round

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Ekeler's Edge: Reacting to your boldest 2023 fantasy predictions Aug 22, 2023

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We continue 'Conviction Week' on the pod with the second preseason episode of Ekeler's Edge. Los Angeles Chargers RB joins Matt Harmon to dive into the Ask Austin Mailbag where we asked for your boldest fantasy predictions for the 2023 season. And boy did you deliver.

But first, we get Harmon and Ekeler's reaction to the latest news that Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs is expected to end his training camp holdout. The two also discuss the biggest impressions from the latest Chargers preseason game and Ekeler provides an update on the RB2 position battle taking place between Josh Kelly and Isaiah Spiller.

In the 'Under The Hood' segment, Harmon and Ekeler dive into what it takes for a rookie WRs to get acclimated to the NFL and how Chargers first round pick and rookie WR Quentin Johnston is adapting to the league.

The two then react to the bold fantasy predictions from the Ask Austin Mailbag. While the takes touched on different positions, all of them were bold.

0:36 - Hurricanes and earthquakes in LA... OH MY

3:00 - Austin Ekeler reacts to Josh Jacobs potentially ending holdout

7:45 - Any RB2 emerging for LA Chargers after second preseason game?

15:38 - Under the hood: How long does it take rookie WRs to acclimate to NFL?

23:38 - Ask Austin Mailbag: Your boldest fantasy predictions for 2023

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