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Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don are here to talk all things football and Week 3 on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!First up, our analysts discuss some of the hottest starts to the season (06:45), including those had by James Robinson, Josh Jacobs, Calvin Ridley, Aaron Jones, Stefon Diggs/John Brown, Kareem Hunt, and Darren Waller.Dalton and Matt also check in on the play share percentage of some of the top rookie running backs. (20:25)There are some slow starts we’re not fans of too (25:00), like those had by Joe Mixon, Allen Robinson, Michael Gallup, T.Y. Hilton, and AJ Green.Next up, Matt and Dalton’s new segment titled “Who Got Shelled,” where they discuss a defense or defensive player who got absolutely shelled the prior week, then they’ll dive into the data and point out the defensive matchups you might want to take advantage of the following Sunday (45:30). In Week 2, the Miami Dolphins secondary got absolutely torched! Our analysts also reveal who they think will get shelled in

Everyone... and I mean everyone... is heading to the waiver wire after yet another injury-riddled weekend in the NFL. Andy Behrens and Scott Pianowski go through each position to give you the players the experts are picking up to salvage their season. Needless to say, running back will be a huge need for many this week. Andy and Scott both agree on the one available player you should target to replace Barkley and McCaffrey. The wide receiver position also suffered key injuries. Is it about time we put more stock into the Jacksonville offense? The guys stay in the AFC South for your go-to tight end option as well.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most of the Week 2 action is in the books, and Liz Loza and Matt Harmon are here to talk through it all on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!Matt and Liz highlight the biggest fantasy moments, toughest beats and concerning conundrums from every game the full Sunday slate, including terrible injuries suffered by Saquon Barkley and Raheem Mostert. They also talk through some of the incredible performances by Dak Prescott, Calvin Ridley, Stefon Diggs, and much more!Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast, which will now have FIVE new episodes per week!Follow Liz: @LizLoza_FFFollow Matt: @MattHarmon_BYBCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz Loza and Andy Behrens are here to get you ready for all things Week 2 on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!Liz and Andy dedicate this episode to running down one BIG thing to be aware of for every Week 2 game, starting with Sunday morning's kick-off all the way through to Monday night’s matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders.What can we expect from the Philadelphia Eagles with Miles Sanders returning from injury? How will Courtland Sutton’s return affect Jerry Jeudy and Noah Fant in Denver? Can Hayden Hurst match some of Austin Hooper’s volume in the Atlanta offense after a quiet Week 1? Liz & Andy try to answer these questions and more to get you prepped for Week 2.And for those of you who prefer your fantasy analysis to be a little bold, our experts finish off the show by taking a look into their crystal balls and give us one truly nutty prediction (Ronald Jones, top-five RB, anyone?) for this weekend's games!Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fanta

Scott Pianowski and Dalton Del Don are here to talk all things betting in Week 2 on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!Scott & Dalton handicap all Week 2 matchups and also throw in some moneylines, player props and fantasy nuggets.Is Joe Burrow and the Bengals (+6) defying the odds against their crosstown rivals a good bet? How about the Tompa Bay Buccaneers (-8.5) getting their first W against the Carolina Panthers? Will the injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers be able to cover (-7) against the lowly Jets? Dive into the show to find out.This week’s odds are courtesy of BetMGM, and Dalton and Scott discuss them for the full slate of NFL matchups in Week 2.(As always, odds are subject to change before gametime.)Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast, which will now have FIVE new episodes per week!Follow Dalton: @daltondeldonFollow Scott: @scott_pianowskiCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcast

Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don are here to talk all things football and Week 2 on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!First up, our analysts discuss some of the biggest Week 1 trends from the opening act. Some we love: The Seahawks becoming a most pass-heavy team and allowing themselves to #LetRussCook, the Bills cutting loose with play-action passes (tops in the NFL in Week 1!), Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Austin Ekeler being top-10 in RB routes run (breathe Ekeler managers, breathe), Diontae Johnson commanding targets in the Steelers receiving corps, and Gardner Minshew being almost perfect.There were some trends we hated too, though, like the bottom-five teams in early down success rate (yikes, Eagles), the results for Odell Beckham Jr., Nick Chubb, James Conner, Tom Brady, and Dallas’ offensive line.Next up, Matt and Dalton’s new segment titled “Who Got Shelled,” where they discuss a defense or defensive player who got absolutely shelled the prior week, then they’ll dive into the data

Week 1 is officially behind us and many of you are already rushing to the waiver wire to bolster your roster. Our own Andy Behrens and Scott Pianowski react to the Marlon Mack and Blake Jarwin season-ending injuries.Andy and Scott also dive into the wide receiver and quarterback positions as a few players surprised last week. Is Minshew Mania here to stay and which wide receiver could be this year's D.J. Chark? The guys parse through all of the Week 1 anomalies to help you with your midweek fantasy transactions.Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast, which will now have FIVE new episodes per week!Follow Scott: @Scott_Pianowski Follow Andy: @andybehrens Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most of the Week 1 action is in the books, and Liz Loza and Matt Harmon are here to talk through it all on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!Matt and Liz highlight the biggest fantasy moments, toughest beats and concerning conundrums from every game the full Sunday slate, including incredible performances by Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Josh Allen, Nyheim Hines, DeAndre Hopkins, Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson, and much more!Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast, which will now have FIVE new episodes per week!Follow Liz: @LizLoza_FFFollow Matt: @MattHarmon_BYBCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz Loza and Andy Behrens are here to get you ready for all things Week 1 on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!Liz and Andy dedicate this episode to running down one BIG thing to be aware of for every Week 1 game, starting with Sunday morning's kick-off all the way through to Monday night’s double-header between the Pittsburgh Steelers/New York Giants and Tennessee Titans/Denver Broncos.And for those of you who prefer your fantasy analysis to be a little bold, our experts finish off the show by taking a look into their crystal balls and give us one truly nutty prediction for this weekend's games!Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast, which will now have FIVE new episodes per week!Follow Liz: @LizLoza_FFFollow Andy: @andybehrensCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scott Pianowski and Dalton Del Don are here to talk all things betting on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast — and Week 1 kickoff is almost here!Scott & Dalton handicap all sixteen Week 1 matchups and also throw in some moneylines, player props and fantasy nuggets.Can the Houston Texans overcome the massive 9.5 point spread they face against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night? Should you feel confident about the Dallas Cowboys as road favorites against the Los Angeles Rams? Is Kirk Cousins a better QB than Aaron Rodgers at this point? Will there be any Joe Burrow Kool-Aid left to go around after a winnable matchup at home against the Chargers on Sunday afternoon? Dive into the show to find out.This week’s odds are courtesy of BetMGM, and Dalton and Scott discuss them for the full slate of NFL matchups in Week 1.(As always, odds are subject to change before gametime.)Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast, which will now have FIVE new episodes per week!Fo

Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don are here to talk all things football on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast — and we’re just two days from Week 1 kickoff!First up, our analysts discuss some of the big transactions ahead of Week 1 action, like Adrian Peterson's return to the NFC North and whether Washington naming J.D. McKissic their starting running back has shaken our confidence in Antonio 'CMC 2.0' Gibson.The Chicago Bears named Mitch Trubisky the starter, while Kareem Hunt and DeAndre Hopkins both got nice extensions with one reportedly on the way for Alvin Kamara.Next up, Matt and Dalton debut a new segment titled “Who Got Shelled,” where they’ll discuss a defense or defensive player who got absolutely shelled the prior week, then they’ll dive into the data and point out the defensive matchups you might want to take advantage of the following Sunday.Since this is Week 1, Matt and Dalton will take this segment to look ahead at matchups they believe will be pretty lopsided on Sunday. Ma

It’s never too early to hit the waiver wire! Yahoo’s Andy Behrens and Scott Pianowski discuss pickups ahead of Week 1 and their bold predictions for the 2020 NFL Season![Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football League for free today] Every week through the NFL season, Andy and Scott will comb through the waiver wire and free-agent lists to highlight players you should consider adding to your fantasy roster. Our pre-season pickups: Chris Thompson: With no Leonard Fournette to compete for touches, Thompson will be called on early and often to catch the ball out of the backfield. Preston Williams: With a narrow passing tree to battle for catches and early training-camp buzz, Williams could continue last year’s breakout. Darrel Williams: Even the second-string running back in Kansas City’s high-powered offense will be worthy of flex consideration, and what if CEH flops? Bryan Edwards: The rookie Raiders receiver will be called on early and often in the Vegas offense with Tyrell Williams hitting IR. Late-round

Liz Loza is joined by Jen Ryan of Sportsline to talk sleeper picks and much more on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!But first, some news. We know Leonard Fournette got picked up by real-life fantasy team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Should we consider him a sleeper or a pass?Cam Newton won the starting quarterback job in New England — does this make him more trustworthy in fantasy, even after the Pats cut Mohamed Sanu which further lessened the number of receiver weapons on this team?The immortal Josh Gordon is back for another year. Liz and Jen discuss his fantasy chances as a member of the Seattle Seahawks.Next up, the analysts discuss their sleeper picks at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end.This will be the last weekend without football, so if you haven’t gotten your fantasy action yet, create or join a league now and get to drafting!Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast, which will now have FIVE new episodes per week!Follow Liz: @LizLoz

Dalton Del Don is joined by Rudy Gamble of Razzball to talk some unorthodox draft rankings on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast![Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football League for free today]Both Dalton and Rudy are notorious for having player rankings which are often completely different in some form or fashion when compared to the rest of the fantasy industry. So, they talk about some of the players they’re higher/lower on this year: Joe Burrow, Cam Newton, Tom Brady, James Conner, Le’Veon Bell, J.K. Dobbins, David Johnson, Chris Godwin, CeeDee Lamb, Terry McLaurin, A.J. Brown, Rob Gronkowski, Blake Jarwin, and many more!Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast, which will now have FIVE new episodes per week!Follow Dalton: @daltondeldonFollow Rudy: @rudygambleCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Harmon is joined by three very special guests — Yahoo Sports’ very own Senior NFL reporter Terez Paylor, Matt Waldman of The Rookie Scouting Portfolio, and Kaelen Jones of The Ringer — to talk all things football on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast! Matt and our guests highlight some fantasy team previews that need further investigation — specifically, discussing what they don’t care about those teams. These include: Not caring about the Pittsburgh’s Steelers’ past, Mike McCarthy being the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, and the Cleveland Brown’s 2019 struggles.Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast, which will now have FIVE new episodes per week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Behrens is joined by Patrick Dougherty of Rotoworld from 4for4 Football to talk about the coaching carousel and much more on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!First up, some news: The Jacksonville Jaguars WAIVED running back Leonard Fournette. Yes, the Fournette era — which started via a top-five draft pick — is over for the Jags. Andy and Patrick discuss the fantasy implications of this move, considering the running backs on the depth chart are: Chris Thompson, Ryquell Armstead, Devine Ozigbo and a pair of undrafted free agents. (1:35)Next up, Patrick and Andy look back at all of the major head coach and offensive coordinator changes that occurred this offseason and talk about what to expect with the season less than two weeks away.The Eagles, Vikings, Rams and Bears all landed new OCs and the Cowboys kept theirs but swapped out HC Jason Garrett for Mike McCarthy. Can we expect any major changes to these offenses at all or will they pretty much resemble what they looked like last

Yahoo’s Scott Pianowski and Dalton Del Don look through the slate of bets up for wagering at BetMGM to figure out what teams will surprise and disappoint, their picks for awards like MVP and Rookie of the Year, and place a few bets on props like fantasy points and most receiving yards in a game.[Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football League for free today]If you’re new to betting, we suggest checking out Liz Loza's episode with betting analyst Minty Bets to understand betting terminology and how betting lines are structured.You might be wondering what betting has to do with fantasy football, but it’s a great way to have a chance to still be invested if you miss out on one of your favorite fantasy targets in a fantasy draft. Only one team will get Terry McLaurin in a draft, but if you expect a break out year, the over on his season-long fantasy points is available for a wager. And it goes the other way too: You can use odds and lines to see how Vegas projects players to inform your fantasy moves.Team Win

We realize the NFL season (two weeks away) could be sneaking up on you, not to mention your fantasy football draft. You don’t need another thing on your to-do list, so we’re here to do the heavy lifting to get you prepared. We’re going to try to pack as much fantasy advice as we can in that time if your mind has been understandably elsewhere. All in just 60 minutes — can’t beat that![Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football League for free today]To get you up to speed, we present the Yahoo Fantasy Cram Session!Incoming rookies, veterans on new teams, the latest injuries, fantasy draft strategy and more — there are so many things that the average fan needs to catch up on every August for their fantasy leagues, particularly during the most unpredictable NFL off-season in history: What to do in the first round of your draft (04:15) Some players we really love at their current value (20:00) Some more players we really don’t (30:45) Some guys to target at the end of the draft who have caught our fancy (35:30)

Dalton Del Don is joined by Chris Allen from 4 for 4 football to talk about busts to avoid in the first round, quarterbacks you should steer away from and backup running backs that might be worth a late-round pick on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast!It’s often said you can’t win your fantasy league in the first round, but you can lose it. Chris and Dalton look through the players projected to be in the mix during the first round of fantasy drafts to highlight any potential landmines and how your first pick sets the tone for the rest of your draft. (03:35)And, Chris walks us through his strategy at the quarterback position, including 3 that he advises you to avoid and 1 he suggests you target late in drafts. (19:30)Every year, a handful of running backs break out from their understudy roles and take over their backfields full-time. Who will be the lucky few this year? Dalton and Chris look through running back depth charts around the league to see who’s rising and could potentially hel

Matt Harmon is joined by three very special guests — New York Daily News’ Charles McDonald, The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue, and the BallBlast Podcast’s Michelle Magdzuik — to talk all things football on the latest episode of the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast! Matt and our guests highlight some fantasy team previews that need further investigation — specifically, discussing what they don’t care about those teams. These include: Not caring about any Giants receiver not named Sterling Shepard. Charles and Matt also discuss the Jason Garrett effect on the offense’s fantasy stars.Do we care about figuring out the Los Angeles Rams offense? Jourdan expects they will use a lot of two-tight end sets, but will still give love to the wideouts. She also discusses Cam Akers’ outlook.Finally, Michelle and Matt discuss the Bills running game, their love for Zack Moss, and whether Josh Allen will steal goal-line touchdowns from him the way he did to Devin Singletary.Remember to stay tuned to the Yahoo Fantasy Football For