Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon

Josh Norris makes his regular season pod debut as he joins Matt Harmon for our weekend preview pod. Norris identifies the six most pressing fantasy questions we want answered in Week 1 and Harmon reveals the 3 ’sicko’ games he’s paying attention to for fantasy. The two end the show taking your mailbag questions about the players you are most nervous to start in Week 1.
(2:30) 49ers 27, Rams 7
(34:05) - Question 1: Can the Raiders function without Brock Bowers?
(44:30) - Question 2: What’s the Packers plan for their backfield?
(51:10) - Question 3: Eagles were last in the NFL in terms of drives that went 3 and out last season, how does Sean Mannion’s offense fix that?
(1:03:10) - Question 4: Which rookie pops up and makes us lose our mind on Monday morning?
(1:10:50) - Question 5: Which WR sees the biggest change in usage thanks to the new playcaller/team?
(1:17:10) - Question 6: Which low projected offense shocks everyone and looks good?
(1:25:25) - Harmon's game no one cares about: Falcons at Steelers
(1:33:00) - Harmon's game no one cares about: Dolphins at Raiders
(1:38:40) - Harmon's game no one cares about: Jets at Titans
(1:44:25) - Hotline question: Can I start Jeremiyah Love?
(1:48:35) - Hotline question: Can I start Marvin Harrison Jr.?
(1:51:20) - Hotline question: Bucky Irving or Parker Washington?
(1:54:40) - Hotline question: Can I start Malik Nabers?
(1:59:40) - Hotline question: Kyler Murray and Tyler Warren

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Nate Tice is back on Wednesdays with Matt Harmon for a revamped show dedicated to the biggest debates in dynasty as well as a look the biggest start, sit questions to answer in Week 1. The two do a deep dive on the rookie class and 2nd year players to see what we can expect in fantasy from them in Week 1 and the month of September. The two also preview the Thursday Night Football game between the 49ers and Rams.
(3:20) Seahawks 13, Patriots 10
(26:10) Fantasy Fallout: Brock Bowers injury
(36:50) Fantasy Expectations for Rookies in Week 1
(44:30) Jeremiyah Love vs. Chargers
(50:05) Carnell Tate vs. Jets
(53:25) Makai Lemon vs. Commanders
(1:00:20) Tetairoa McMillan vs. Bears
(1:06:05) Matthew Golden vs. Vikings
(1:08:15) Omarion Hampton vs. Cardinals
(1:11:35) Cam Skattebo vs. Cowboys
(1:15:55) Colston Loveland vs. Panthers
(1:18:00) Tyler Warren vs. Ravens
(1:19:50) Tyler Shough vs. Lions
(1:28:10) Jonathon Brooks vs. Bears
(1:32:30) Jordan Addison vs. Packers
(1:37:15) Stefon Diggs vs. Eagles
(1:39:50) Chris Godwin Jr. vs. Bengals
(1:44:45) TNF Preview: 49ers vs. Rams

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Week 1 is finally here and Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin are back every Tuesday for another season of Data Dump’. The two share 10 data points you need to know heading into Week 1 and identify players and teams that could have massive outputs on kickoff weekend. The two also preview the Wednesday night game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

(4:30) Proven Stars Are Better Than Week 1 Breakouts

(11:45) Jags with Washington, BTJ and Meyers on-field together

(29:35) Week 1 WR breakouts are the least reliable

(25:05) Cardinals defensive metrics after Week 8 last season

(33:40) Rookie opportunity Expands as the season progresses

(40:05) Baker Mayfield in Weeks 1-7 vs. Week 8+ last season

(44:05) 30-point Week 1 teams usually stay hot

(50:45) Colts with Pierce, Downs and Warren on-field together

(1:00:15) Week 1 volume predicts more than Week 1 touchdowns

(1:08:05) Bills neutral dropback rate over late 2 years

(1:11:40) Baker Mayfield signs 3-year extension with Bucs

(1:16:45) Patriots vs. Seahawks preview

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The season is just a few days away and we are ready to share our hottest takes yet. Matt Harmon, Justin Boone and Josh Norris provide their boldest fantasy takes for the 2026 season. Strap in folks, there’s some takes that will leave you jaw dropping. Lastly, the guys deliver the case for the guys they believe will win fantasy MVP.

(4:00) Norris prediction #1: Kenneth Walker III was always a 1st rounder
(10:30) Boone prediction #1: Jahmyr Gibbs breaks the single-season scrimmage yards record
(17:00) Harmon prediction #1: Emeka Egbuka leads the NFL in catches
(25:15) Norris prediction #2: One of the 4th round WRs finishes as a Top 7 WR
(31:45) Boone prediction #2: Cam Skattebo & Quinshon Judkins finish as top-15 fantasy RBs
(42:10) Harmon prediction #2: Jordan Love wins MVP
(51:45) Norris prediction #3: De'Zhaun Stribling finishes as the rookie WR1
(56:35) Harmon prediction #3: KC Concepcion leads all rookies in fantasy points
(1:05:30) Boone prediction #3: Luther Burden III emerges as a fantasy WR1 after Week 3
(1:16:30) Boone prediction #4: Four TEs finish among the Top 10 receptions leaders
(1:21:50) Harmon prediction #4: Terrance Ferguson finishes with more yards than Davante Adams
(1:25:45) Norris prediction #4: Harold Fannin finishes outside the Top 12 TEs
(1:29:30) 2026 Fantasy MVP Picks

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The biggest fantasy draft weekend of the year is upon us and we want you prepared for your most important drafts this holiday weekend. Matt Harmon, Josh Norris and Justin Boone share their final pieces of fantasy advice, the last things they want you to hear, before you draft over the next few days. Later in the show. Chris Allen joins Harmon to answer your last minute draft questions and hit on the players we haven’t talked about enough this draft season. If there was a pod to listen to right before you draft, this is the one.
(4:30) - Boone advice #1: Draft RBs early
(8:50) - Harmon advice #1: Don’t punt TE
(13:15) - Norris advice #1: Identify the bottom three offenses and avoid them
(17:50) - Boone advice #2: Make QB the last starter you draft
(21:30) - Harmon advice #2: Don’t be afraid to say “yes” over and over to concentrated elite ecosystems
(24:45) - Norris advice #2: You are drafting the OL
(31:15) - Boone advice #3: Don’t draft Defense or Kicker until the last 2 rounds (if at all)
(33:15) - Norris advice #3: To draft or not draft your own RB handcuff
(37:40) - Harmon advice #3: If you say “we know who this guy is” after you’ve only seen them play 3 or fewer seasons in the NFL, you are probably wrong.
(44:30) - Toyota Fantasy Hotline: Harmon and Chris Allen answer your last minute draft questions



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