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Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry
Hosted by NBC Sports, Matthew Berry · EN
Matthew Berry is on the Mt. Rushmore of fantasy football analysts. His new daily show will continue what he does best: rankings, waiver wire advice, who to start, who to sit, and his popular love/hate analysis. Make sure to check out the video version on Peacock and on the NFL on NBC YouTube Channel.
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EXTENDED BEST-OF EPISODE: Favorite show moments, guests, and Regulars
2w ago01:24:14Summary readySummary: May 14: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) Jay (@croucherJD) and Connor (@ConnorJRogers) look back on the most outstanding moments over the last four years of the Fantasy Football Happy and are joined by a bevy of show contributors both in front and behind the scenes, including Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter (@CDCarter13), and Lawrence (@LordDontLose). They also spend a little extra time in the discord with the Regulars answering questions and continuing long-standing show themes. Description: (2:30) – Matthew gives an update on the show (4:40) – Best moments from the last four years of the show (16:45) – RotoPat and Denny Carter join the show (27:30) – Penn State Blake and Big Show drop by (36:35) – Best of Fantasy Football Pregame (42:50) – Backup Producer Pete stops by the set (45:10) – The Regulars share their shoutouts (48:20) – Lawrence Jackson joins the guys in studio (52:10) – Best of Super Bowl Radio Row guests (58:10) – Extended discord conversations with the RegularsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summary2026 Rookie Positional Rankings: Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price, Carnell Tate
3w ago00:51:56Summary readySummary: May 7: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) details his time at the Kentucky Derby which included a strange interaction at dinner to Jay (@croucherJD) and Connor (@ConnorJRogers), then the trio dive into where Matthew is placing rookies in his positional rankings this season. Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, and Fernando Mendoza are among the players discussed. The crew also highlights A.J. Brown, Jaxson Dart and other veteran movers in the rankings along the way and wrap up the show with their favorite bets to win Super Bowl LXI. Description: (1:45) – Matthew recaps his time betting Churchill Downs and shares an unusual story going out to dinner (7:30) – Rookie RB Rankings: Jeremiyah Love (RB11), Jadarian Price (RB27) (18:45) – Rookie WR Rankings: Carnell Tate (WR25), Jordyn Tyson (WR32), Makai Lemon (WR44), KC Concepcion (WR46), Omar Cooper Jr. (WR55) + Germie Bernard, Antonio Williams intrigue (31:40) – Notable Veteran WR Movers: A.J. Brown (WR11), DeVonta Smith (WR14), Terry McLaurin (WR22) (37:20) – Jay reveals why he is feverishly rooting for Arsenal to win the Premier League (40:50) – Rookie QB Rankings: Fernando Mendoza (QB28) + Jaxson Dart (QB9), Tyler Shough (QB17) among top veteran movers (44:40) – Rookie TE Rankings: Kenyon Sadiq (TE20) + Mark Andrews (TE12), Dallas Goedert (TE13) headline veteran shifts (50:05) – Last Call: Way too early Super Bowl LXI Champion bets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryPost NFL Draft Love/Hate live from Churchill Downs
4w ago00:52:16Summary readySummary: April 30: Live from Churchill Downs, Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Lawrence (@LordDontLose) and Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) discuss Matthew’s Love/Hate list following the NFL Draft, highlighting Jalen Hurts, Cam Skattebo, Jadarian Price, DeVonta Smith, and Jordyn Tyson among others. Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) also stops by to highlight favorites and long shot wagers he’s making not only for the Kentucky Derby, but also Friday’s Kentucky Oaks. Description: (4:00) – QB Love/Hate: Tyler Shough, Jalen Hurts, Cam Ward, Geno Smith, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck, Malik Willis (16:10) – RB Love/Hate: Chase Brown, Cam Skattebo, Bhayshul Tuten, Jadarian Price, Javonte Williams, Quinshon Judkins, Rachaad White, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Tony Pollard, Nicholas Singleton, James Conner, Tyler Allgeier, RJ Harvey (31:45) – WR + TE Love/Hate: Rashee Rice, DeVonta Smith, Jordyn Tyson, Brock Bowers, Carnell Tate, Josh Downs, Tre Tucker, Germie Bernard, Antonio Williams, De’Zaun Stribling, Calvin Ridley, Rashod Bateman, Harold Fannin (45:05) – Kentucky Derby Preview: Favorites, long shots and best betsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummarySuperflex Rookie Rankings
Apr 2700:52:03Summary readyApril 27: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Connor (@ConnorJRogers), and Lawrence (@LordDontLose) dig into Matthew’s Superflex Rookie rankings following the NFL Draft, analyzing Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate, and Fernando Mendoza after being selected in the top 10. They also discuss Makai Lemon, Jadarian Price, and Kenyon Sadiq among others before highlighting their favorite Day 2 and 3 selections. The show concludes with the crew’s best bets for OROY and DROY. (2:45) – Superflex Rookie Rankings #1-4: Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate, Fernando Mendoza (19:15) – Superflex Rookie Rankings #5-8: Makai Lemon, KC Concepcion, Jadarian Price, Kenyon Sadiq (31:10) – Superflex Rookie Rankings #9-12: Ty Simpson, Omar Cooper Jr., Denzel Boston, Antonio Williams (38:50) – Notable Day 2 and 3 selections: Germie Bernard (PIT), Chris Bell (MIA), Jonah Coleman (DEN), Nicholas Singleton (TEN), Brenen Thompson (LAC), Cyrus Allen (KC), Ja’Kobi Lane (BAL), Ted Hurst (TB) (48:40) – Last Call: Best bets for Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the YearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryNFL Draft Round 2 and 3 Reaction
Apr 2500:35:20Summary readyApril 24: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) and Lawrence (@LordDontLose) continue their breakdown of the NFL draft on Day 2, examining the fit of Denzel Boston in Cleveland, the Eagles selection of Eli Stowers, and Carson Beck landing with the Cardinals. The duo also debates the Steelers scooping Drew Allar and dissect a flurry of late-round WRs in Round 3. (0:30) – 49ers select WR De’Zhaun Stribling with first pick in 2nd Round (33rd Overall) (2:45) – Browns select WR Denzel Boston 39th Overall (4:40) – Steelers select WR Germie Bernard 47th Overall (6:40) – Eagles select TE Eli Stowers 54th Overall (8:50) – Jaguars select TE Nate Boerkircher 56th Overall (10:30) – Rams select TE Max Klare 61st Overall (12:25) – Cardinals select QB Carson Beck with first pick in 3rd Round (65th Overall) (14:19) – Bears select TE Sam Roush 69th Overall (16:00) – Commanders select WR Antonio Williams 71st Overall (17:40) – Saints select TE Oscar Delp 73rd Overall (19:00) – Steelers select QB Drew Allar 76th Overall (20:35) – More Notable 3rd Round WRs: Caleb Douglas, Ja’Kobi Lane, Chris Bell **Audio Courtesy of ESPN Radio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryNFL Draft Round 1 Reaction: Ty Simpson selected by Rams + Favorite landing spots
Apr 2400:52:01Summary readyApril 24: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay (@croucherJD), and Lawrence (@LordDontLose) react to every fantasy-relevant pick on the first night of the NFL Draft, including Jeremiyah Love landing with the Cardinals, the Titans picking Carnell Tate 4th, and the shocking selection of Ty Simpson to the Rams at 13th overall. The trio also analyzes Kenyon Sadiq being drafted by the Jets, Makai Lemon heading to the Eagles, and Jadarian Price being drafted by the Seahawks to wrap the 1st Round. (0:35) – What the crew is looking forward to most entering Round 1 of the Draft + Lawrence’s bold prediction on Thursday Night (9:55) – Raiders select Fernando Mendoza 1st Overall (12:55) – Cardinals select Jeremiyah Love 3rd Overall (15:15) – Titans select Carnell Tate 4th Overall (17:17) – Saints select Jordyn Tyson 8th Overall (20:03) – Rams select Ty Simpson 13th Overall (24:05) – Jets select Kenyon Sadiq 16th Overall (27:45) – Eagles select Makai Lemon 20th Overall (31:20) – Browns select KC Concepcion 24th Overall (34:50) – Jets select Omar Cooper Jr. 30th Overall (38:48) – Seahawks select Jadarian Price 32nd Overall (43:00) – Round 1 wrap-up: Biggest takeaways + Favorites fits for Rounds 2-3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWay Too Early WR and TE Rankings for 2026
Apr 1600:52:00Summary readyApril 16: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) updates Jay (@croucherJD), Connor (@ConnorJRogers), and Lawrence (@LordDontLose) on his recent vacation and the guys explain why Connor drinks free before dialing into Matthew’s way too early rankings for WRs and TEs in 2026. Justin Jefferson, Zay Flowers, and Ladd McConkey headlined the WR discussions while Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft, and George Kittle are featured among TEs. To wrap up the show, the crew unveils their favorite bets for first and second WR to be drafted next week. (1:00) – Matthew Berry recounts his European vacation, and the crew explains why Connor drinks free (6:20) – Jay highlights why he’s traveling overseas to see if a bet cashes (8:45) – WR Rankings #1-10: Justin Jefferson, Rashee Rice, Malik Nabers (17:10) – WR Rankings #11-20: Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Zay Flowers (26:15) – WR Rankings #21-30: Ladd McConkey, DeVonta Smith, DJ Moore, Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze (35:00) – WR Rankings #31-40: Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., Michael Wilson (41:10) – TE Rankings #1-10: Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft (45:55) – TE Rankings #11-20: George Kittle (48:15) – Last Call: Best bets for the 1st and 2nd WR DraftedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryTop-10 Rookie Superflex Rankings
Apr 900:52:03Summary readyApril 9: After revealing Matthew’s whereabouts, Jay (@croucherJD), Connor (@ConnorJRogers), and Lawrence (@LordDontLose) jump into Connor’s Rookie Superflex rankings for 2026, beginning with Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, and Fernando Mendoza. The trio also discusses Omar Cooper Jr., Makai Lemon, Jadarian Price, and Kenyon Sadiq among others before highlighting Jauan Jennings and Stefon Diggs headlining the best remaining players in free agency. The show concludes with the crew’s favorite prop bets on positional totals drafted in the 1st Round later this month. (1:00) – Jay, Connor, and Lawrence detail why Matthew has not joined them in the studio (2:05) – Rookie Superflex Rankings #1-5: Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, Fernando Mendoza, Carnell Tate, Omar Cooper Jr. (25:00) – Rookie Superflex Rankings #6-10: Makai Lemon, Jadarian Price, Denzel Boston, Kenyon Sadiq, Jonah Coleman (39:55) – Top Remaining Free Agents: Jauan Jennings, Stefon Diggs, Deebo Samuel, Tyreek Hill, Keenan Allen, Aaron Rodgers, David Njoku (49:35) – Last Call: Best bets for NFL Draft 1st Round positional totalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWay Too Early QB and RB Rankings for 2026
Apr 200:52:03Summary readyApril 2: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay (@croucherJD), Connor (@ConnorJRogers), and Lawrence (@LordDontLose) reveal a unique drink free candidate and react to Kirk Cousins reportedly joining the Raiders before diving into Matthew’s way too early QB and RB rankings for the upcoming season. Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Caleb Williams headline the QB conversation, while Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, and Chase Brown highlight the running backs. The show wraps up with the early best bets from the crew on 2026 Offensive Player of the Year. (1:10) – Matthew explains why UConn basketball drinks for free and finds another way to throw backup Producer Pete under the bus (7:20) – Rotoworld Player News: Kirk Cousins reportedly agrees to deal with Raiders (11:35) – QB Rankings: Malik Willis, Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams, Patrick Mahomes, Jaxson Dart, Matthew Stafford (31:25) – RB Rankings, Pt. 1: Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown (47:30) – RB Rankings, Pt. 2: Quinshon Judkins, Kenneth Gainwell, James Conner (50:15) – Last Call: Best bets for 2026 Offensive Player of the YearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryFree Agency Love/Hate: Kenneth Walker III, Mike Evans, Kyler Murray among top names
Mar 2600:52:02Summary readyMarch 26: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR) explains a notable recent nomination he’s received to Jay (@croucherJD), Connor (@ConnorJRogers), and Lawrence (@LordDontLose), then the quartet dives into players on the Love/Hate list following the early wave of Free Agency. Ashton Jeanty, Kenneth Walker III, Omarion Hampton, George Pickens, Mike Evans, Kyler Murray, and Malik Willis are among the players discussed before the crew wraps up the show with their favorite bets for most regular season wins in 2026. 1:10) – Matthew explains why he “cut the line” securing some MLB on NBC gear at the office (8:40) – Love/Hate RBs: Ashton Jeanty, Kenneth Walker III, Omarion Hampton, Cam Skattebo, Chuba Hubbard, David Montgomerty, Bhayshul Tuten, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Emanuel Wilson, De’Von Achane, Bucky Irving, RJ Harvey, Woody Marks (29:25) – Love/Hate WRs + TEs: George Pickens, Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, Garrett Wilson, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Coleston Loveland, Christian Watson, Josh Downs, Chig Okonkwo, DK Metcalf, Brian Thomas Jr. (41:30) – Love/Hate QBs: Kyler Murray, Malik Willis, Daniel Jones, Jacoby Brissett, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy (50:30) – Last Call: Best bets for most regular season wins in 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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