Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon

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Who's this year's Jalen Hurts? (Dark horse Fantasy MVP) Jun 29, 2023

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This time last year many were still questioning if Jalen Hurts was the answer at QB in Philadelphia. While many bought into Hurts as a fantasy QB heading into last year not many predicted the league winning type season he put together in 2022. So who is this year's Jalen Hurts?

In our last installment of the "Flip the script" series Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens attempt to identify the player that goes from being a solid fantasy contributor to league winning MVP type player in 2023.

But first, to start the podcast, Behrens and Harmon say goodbye to the 'Condo Cast era' of the pod as its Harmon's last time recording with the now iconic double doors. The two then debate the best QB, RB and WR options for the title of 'This year's Jalen Hurts'.

0:55 - We say our goodbyes to the CondoCast era of the pod

3:00 - Important programming announcement for the pod

6:05 - Flip the script: Who is this year's Jalen Hurts?

13:30 - Candidate: Justin Fields

22:32 - Candidate: Justin Herbert

25:05 - Candidate: Trevor Lawrence

30:58 - Candidate: Daniel Jones

36:13 - Candidate: Anthony Richardson

41:41 - Andy's secret candidate

46:12 - Dark horse RB fantasy MVP candidates

52:36 - Matt's dark horse fantasy MVP WR candidates

58:49 - The finalists

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Who's this year's Jamaal Williams (backup RB that becomes elite fantasy play) Jun 27, 2023

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How many of you had Jamaal Williams finishing as a top ten running back in fantasy in 2022? Didn't think so.

Continuing our 'Flip the script' series, Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don attempt to identify this year's Jamaal Williams: A backup running back in real life that becomes an elite fantasy play in 2023.

The two begin with an obvious conversation around David Montgomery taking over Williams' role in Detroit and what we can expect from Williams in New Orleans. Harmon then reveals one of his favorite underrated running backs that just joined Sean Payton in Denver.

The two also attempt to make sense of Seattle, Philadelphia and Kansas City's backfields and what could be the best fantasy plays this season. Unlike the past few podcasts in this series, Harmon and Del Don end up far apart with their top pick for this year's title as 'this year's Jamaal Williams.' Producer Collin comes in the end to break the tie and announce the winner.

2:21 - Flip the script: Who is this year's Jamaal Williams?

6:28 - Candidate: David Montgomery

10:44 - Who's better: Jamaal Williams or David Montgomery?

13:41 - Candidate: Semajae Perine

19:00 - Candidate: Jamaal Williams (again)

20:27 - Candidate: Zach Charbonnet

23:15 - Candidate: Tyler Alligeier

27:03 - Candidate: Jaylen Warren

30:43 - Candidate: Kenneth Gainwell

34:35 - Candidate: Rashaad Penny

39:03 - Candidate: Gus Edwards

41:28 - Candidate: Clyde Edwards-Helaire

43:40 - Dalton's secret list of candidates

46:50 - The finalists

48:03 - The pick

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Who's this year's Amon-Ra St. Brown? (Dark horse top 10 WR candidates) Jun 22, 2023

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Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens continue our summer 'Flip the script' series by trying to identify this year's Amon-Ra St. Brown: A dark horse WR candidate that will finish in the top 10 in fantasy scoring in 2023.

The two start by looking at which WR in Jacksonville will be the primary option for Trevor Lawrence this season and if that can produce elite fantasy production. The two also agree Drake London is ready to take off in Atlanta and make the second year leap into super stardom. Harmon and Behrens then discuss if we can expect bounce back elite seasons for Michael Pittman and Chris Godwin.

Harmon also believes people will continue to over look Tyler Lockett in Seattle with the addition of Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The two also discuss if we can expect a leap in year two for Kenny Pickett and if that means one of his top WR options could be a dark horse fantasy stud.

The two end the show by picking their finalists and announcing who this year's Amon-Ra St. Brown will be.

3:04 - Flip the script: Who it this year's Amon-Ra St. Brown?

9:35 - WR candidates that just miss the cut and why

11:36 - Candidate: Calvin Ridley/Christian Kirk

16:13 - Candidate: Drake London

22:18 - Candidate: Chris Godwin

26:58 - Candidate: Michael Pittman

33:48 - Candidate: Tyler Lockett

39:12 - Candidate: Diontae Johnson

44:45 - Andy's "wild card" candidates

54:08 - The finalists

56:00 - The pick

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Who's this year's Rams (team that falls off a cliff) Jun 21, 2023

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Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski continue our summer flip the script series by trying to identify this year's Rams: A team that falls off a cliff into a rebuild.

Harmon and Pianowski begin the podcast by eliminating the more obvious answers such as the Cardinals, Buccaneers and Raiders before. The two then move on the 'more likely' candidates.

Pianowski discusses the demise of the Patriots dynasty and what the future could look like for Bill Belichick and if he'd ever consider pulling a Brady and leaving New England to join a championship contender in 2024. Harmon discusses if the Vikings are a candidate to be this year's Rams and how disastrous season in Minnesota could impact Justin Jefferson's fantasy value.

The two end the show with the spiciest candidates and agree the Chargers and Dolphins could have seasons that go either way in 2023. For the first time in the series, we end the show with a consensus for who this year's Rams will be.

3:35 - Flip the script series: This year's Rams

10:37 - The 3 groups of candidates: Obvious, most likely, very spicy

11:01 - The obvious candidates: Bucs and Raiders

17:05 - Candidate: Tennessee Titans

22:54 - Candidate: New England Patriots

32:54 - Candidate: Minnesota Vikings

42:47- Candidate: New York Giants

48:46 - Candidate: Green Bay Packers

56:08 - Spicy candidates: Jets, Dolphins, Chargers

1:05:34 - The finalists and pick

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Who's this year's Josh Jacobs (dark horse top 5 RB)? + George Kittle interview Jun 15, 2023

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Remember when everyone freaked out watching Josh Jacobs play late into the Hall of Fame preseason game last August? Between the Raiders declining his fifth year option and Jacobs being in the dog house last summer, no one expected the former first round pick to have a top 3 fantasy running back season. So who will be this year's dark horse top 5 fantasy RB performance?

In the fifth installment of our 'Flip the script' series Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don attempt to identify this year's Josh Jacobs: A dark horse RB candidate to finish top 5 in fantasy rankings in 2023.

The two begin with the top ten candidates for the title before deciding on three finalists and ultimately the one running back that gets the title this season.

Harmon ends the show with a 20-minute sit down with one of the best tight ends (and conversations) in the NFL. 49ers TE George Kittle joins the show to talk all things tight ends, San Francisco QB controversy, and one player in the Bay Area he thinks is ready for super stardom in 2023.

1:37 - Flip the script: Who is this year's Josh Jacobs?

7:51 - The initial 10 candidates

10:27 - Candidate: Joe Mixon

15:01 - Candidate: David Montgomery

19:25 - Candidate: James Conner

21:29 - Candidate: Cam Akers

24:28 - Candidate: Miles Sanders

29:25 - Candidate: Brian Robinson

35:38 - The finalists

37:42 - The pick

41:33 - George Kittle interview

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Who's this year's Eagles? (Team that makes leap from good to great) Jun 14, 2023

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This time last year we were still all hesitant to buy fully into the Eagles after they landed AJ Brown in the offseason. Then we all saw Philadelphia make the leap from good to great quickly in 2023. So who will be this year's Eagles?

Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski continue our summer 'Flip the script' series by identifying who could be this year's Eagles: The team that makes the leap from good to great and becomes a legit Super Bowl contender.

Before diving into the candidates for 'This year's Eagles' the two look into the potential fantasy implications of Raiders RB Josh Jacobs and Giants RB Saquon Barkley potentially holding out of training camp this summer. They also try to make sense of what's going on in Buffalo with Stefon Diggs.

Harmon and Pianowski then identify seven candidates for 'This year's Eagles' before narrowing down the list to three finalist. Both finish with a different top team only for Producer Collin to break the tie in the end.

1:08 - Minicamp holdout drama: Barkley, Jacobs and Stefon Diggs

10:04 - Flip the script: This year's Eagles

12:59 - Candidate: Miami Dolphins

18:09 - Candidate: Los Angeles Chargers

26:50 - Candidate: Baltimore Ravens

34:25 - Candidate: Jacksonville Jaguars

39:41 - Candidate: Dallas Cowboys

45:38 - Candidate: Seattle Seahawks

51:14 - Candidate: Detroit Lions

55:55 - The finalists and the pick

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Who's this year's Geno Smith (Dark horse top 5 fantasy QB candidates ) + Josh Allen Interview Jun 08, 2023

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Remember all the hype for Geno Smith this time last year in Seattle? Yeah, me neither. Smith in 2022 would go on to revitalize his career, win Comeback Player of the Year, and most importantly finish as QB5 in fantasy rankings last season. So who is this year's Geno Smith?

In our third installment of our 'Flip the script' series, Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens identify the best dark horse QB candidates to potentially finish in the top ten in fantasy rankings in 2023.

But first, the two discuss the latest with Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins and best fantasy fits for both. The two then go through the list of candidates to be labeled 'This year's Geno Smith' with a few shocking options. Andy pushes hard for Baker Mayfield to bounce back in Tampa, while Matt loves the QB set up in Washington. Producer Collin jumps in to break the tie at the end of the discussion.

From mediocre QB conversations to talking with one of the current great ones, Matt connects with Madden 24 cover athlete and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen to end the show. Allen shares what it means to be on the Madden cover, his expectations for Buffalo this season and his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers joining the Jets.

2:05 - The latest fantasy implications for Dalvin Cook, DeAndre Hopkins

5:51 - How should Dynasty owners treat Cook, Mattison situation?

9:47 - Why the Titans make sense for DeAndre Hopkins

15:46 - Flip the script: Who is this year's Geno Smith?

18:17 - Revisiting Geno Smith's 2022 season

24:33 - Candidates: Sam Howell/Jacoby Brissett

28:47 - Candidate: Matthew Stafford

31:19 - Candidate: Russell Wilson

38:35 - Candidate: Jordan Love

43:21 - Candidate: Geno Smith (again)

47:05 - Candidates: Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold

57:10 - The pick (and fun facts about Todd Collins)

1:01:29 - Interview with Madden 24 cover athlete, Buffalo QB Josh Allen

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Who's this year's Broncos? (All hype, major disappointment) Jun 06, 2023

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Remember how much hype the Denver Broncos had going into the 2022 NFL season? Well, we all remember how much of a disaster it ended up being. So who will be 'This year's Broncos'?

In our second installment of our summer 'Flip the script' series, Yahoo's Frank Schwab joins Matt Harmon to discuss the candidates for this year's title as the team that will be the biggest disappointment of the season.

Harmon and Schwab identify eight teams as candidates for the title and discuss worst case scenarios for each of them before picking three finalists.

Both end up with a different selection only for Producer Collin to break the tie and pick a team that's sure to stir up some controversy on Twitter.

2:10 - Flip the script series: Who's this year's Broncos?

2:42 - Remembering the hype and disaster of the 2022 Broncos

06:44 - Three warning signs of a disappointing season about to take place

12:30 - Identifying the candidates for this year

13:15 - Candidate: Jacksonville Jaguars

19:37 - Candidate: New York Jets

29:50 - Candidate: Baltimore Ravens

36:14 - Candidate: Dallas Cowboys

42:52 - Candidate: Detroit Lions

47:21 - Candidate: San Francisco 49ers

53:16 - Candidates: Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns

56:20 - The finalists

1:02:58 - The pick for 'This year's Broncos'

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Who's this year's Jaguars? Predicting the team that goes worst to first in 2023 Jun 01, 2023

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Matt Harmon returns to the show after his cross country move to begin our new summer series titled Flip the Script: Where we look back at last year's biggest surprises and try and predict 2023's biggest team and fantasy player surprises.

Dalton Del Don joins Harmon for the first installment of the series to try and identify this year's Jaguars- a team no one saw coming that went from worst to first.But first, the two discuss the fantasy and real life implications of DeAndre Hopkins being released by Arizona and what could be the best fit for him this season. The two also discuss the latest Jimmy G drama out of Vegas and the fantasy impact it could have on Josh Jacob and Davante Adams.

When trying to determine 'this year's Jaguars' the two looked at the candidacy of all the teams that finished in last place last year and figured out a handful of finalists. At the end of the pod producer Collin steps in to break a tie to determine 'this year's Jaguars.'

3:40 - Fantasy implications and fits for DeAndre Hopkins after leaving Arizona

10:12 - Dark horse fit for DeAndre Hopkins

13:47 - Is Jimmy G injury news a fantasy scare for Adams, Jacobs?

19:53 - Introducing our summer 'Flip the script' series

20:35 - Who will be this year's Jaguars?

22:33 - The candidates that can go worst to first

26:50 - Candidate: New York Jets

31:08 - Candidate: Cleveland Browns

34:41 - Candidate: Denver Broncos

43:21 - Candidate: Washington Commanders

51:26 - Candidate: Chicago Bears

55:31 - Candidates: Teams in NFC South not from Tampa Bay

1:03:14 - Picking 'This year's Jaguars'

1:04:07 - Why we couldn't pick the New York Jets

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2023 First-round mock draft 1.0 May 23, 2023

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While our dear host Matt Harmon makes his cross country move to Virginia, Scott Pianowski and Dalton Del Don hold down the fort for this week's pod with the season's first re-draft mock draft. With the NFL Draft and free agency in the rear view mirror it's never too early to start mocking. And for this one we have the entire Yahoo Fantasy staff pitch in.

Pianowski and Del Don go pick-by-pick in a first round 12-team half PPR league format to see if Yahoo's fantasy staff made the right selection or if there was a better option on the table.

By going through the first round, Pianowski and Del Don touch on some of the hottest debates this upcoming fantasy season: When is it too early to take Bijan Robinson? Can we still trust Cooper Kupp? Is Travis Kelce still a first rounder? Who's WR3?

The two end the show with guys who didn't make the top 12 but could be potential first round options or highly coveted picks in the early second round.

1:31 - Who should go number one overall?

1:55 - One surprising stat about Justin Jefferson

5:00 - Biggest concerns with CMC this season in SF

8:38 - The case for Ja'Marr Chase to go number one overall

12:13 - Why Jonathan Taylor is a safe bounce back pick this year

16:09 - How Austin Ekeler has become a sure thing in fantasy

18:40 - The "Hero Running Back" draft strategy

19:33 - Can we trust Cooper Kupp to return to form?

23:11 - The case for Bijan Robinson early in the first round

26:45 - Is Travis Kelce still a viable first round pick?

29:54 - How Tua's health impacts Tyreek Hill's fantasy value

32:39 - Why Nick Chubb is ready for a career year