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Boom or bust week’ rolls on this week with Ray Garvin joining Matt Harmon to go full BOOM. Every year rookies burst on to the scene and help fantasy managers win their titles. Harmon and Garvin are here to identify 12 rookies you need to target in your drafts that can help win you a title in 2025. To be clear, this show doesn’t tell you the obvious like ‘draft Ashton Jeanty or Omarion Hampton’. We are here to help you find those guys at an ADP value they will only ever be as rookies.(4:35) - Ray’s No. 1 target: Jacory Croskey-Merritt(12:15) - Harmon’s No. 1 target: Travis Hunter(18:20) - Ray’s No. 2 target: RJ Harvey(22:50) - Harmon’s No. 2 target: Emeka Egbuka(31:40) - Ray’s No. 3 target: Colston Loveland(36:45) - Harmon’s No. 3 target: Matthew Golden(43:45) - Ray’s No. 4 target: Tyler Warren(48:30) - Harmon’s No. 4 target: Cam Ward(53:40) - Ray’s No. 5 target: Jaxson Dart(1:00:55) - Harmon's No. 5 target: Texans rookie WRs(1:09:20) - Ray’s No. 6 target: Ollie Gordon II(1:12:30) - Harmon’s No. 6 target: Kyle

‘Boom or bust week’ rolls on this week with Nate Tice joining Matt Harmon to get a little negative. The two identify six offenses they think could bust this season and explain how it could all go wrong for their most important skill players we rely heavily on in fantasy. You will be shocked to see some of the teams these two discuss as many of these players on these teams are going very high in drafts right now.(2:55) - Matt's methodology for picking these teams: ADP vs. 'Wisdom of Crowd' projections (8:20) - No. 1 offense that can BUST: Las Vegas Raiders (22:25) - No. 2 offense that can BUST: Arizona Cardinals(35:10) - No. 3 offense that can BUST: Minnesota Vikings + Atlanta Falcons(48:00) - No. 4 offense that can BUST: Seattle Seahawks (1:00:00) - No. 5 offense that can BUST: Miami Dolphins (1:12:15) - No. 6 offense that can BUST: New York Jets Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

We kick off ‘Boom or bust week’ on the pod with Upper Hand Fantasy’s Faraz SIddiqi joining Matt Harmon to identify 12 breakout candidates in 2025 you need to target in your fantasy drafts. The two alternate their picks and stand on the table for guys they think will have career years this season.(3:25) - NFL news to note: Stafford returns to practice and Brian Robinson Jr. sits out of MNF(11:50) - Faraz’s breakout player #1: Drake Maye(17:35) - Matt's breakout player #1: Bryce Young(23:30) - Faraz’s breakout player #2: RJ Harvey(30:15) - Matt's breakout player #2: Braelon Allen(35:55) - Faraz’s breakout player #3: Tucker Kraft(41:20) - Harmon’s breakout player #3: Jordan Mason(46:30) - Faraz’s breakout player #4: George Pickens(53:15) - Matt's  breakout player #4:  Ricky Pearsall(1:01:08) - Faraz’s breakout player #5: Rome Odunze(1:06:40) - Matt's breakout player #5: Colston Loveland(1:11:25) - Faraz's breakout player #6: Josh Downs(1:17:30) - Matt's breakout player #6: Rashod Bateman Subscribe to the Yahoo F

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone provide their biggest fantasy takeaways from Week 2 of the preseason. The two look at the rookie performances that caught their eye this weekend, including a few standout moments from rookie RBs. The two also look at offenses that are surprising them so far in preseason, including the Seahawks run game. The two also look at all the QB battles and playing time notes for skill position players around the league.(1:55) - Week 2 preseason injury headlines: Malik Nabers, Matthew Stafford, De'Von Achane, Justin Jefferson(18:55) - Week 2 preseason takeaway No. 1: Rookie RBs are BALLING out(38:10) - Week 2 preseason takeaway No. 2: Seahawks run game looks incredible(48:20) - Week 2 preseason takeaway No. 3: Jets offense looks brutal(58:15) - Week 2 preseason takeaway No. 4: RB battles and playing time to note(1:13:55) - Week 2 preseason takeaway No. 5: QB battles and rookie QB performances Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Position preview week on the pod concludes with Nate Tice joining Matt Harmon to preview the Tight Ends. The two discuss what makes the TE position so hard to get right in fantasy and what to make of this year’s options. Harmon and Tice identify the elite TEs and guys you need to target before the TE cliff in your drafts. They discuss if it’s a make or break year for Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid, share their deep sleepers at the position and yes, they talk a little Kyle Pitts too. (3:15) - Big picture TE conversation: Why is TE so hard to figure out in fantasy (10:30) - The Elite 3: Brock Bowers, Trey McBride and George Kittle (20:05) - The 'boring' TE1s and why you might want to skip them in your drafts (39:30) -  Fringe TE1s you need to grab before the last TE run in your draft  (1:00:45) - Sleeper TEs and Kyle Pitts  (1:18:20) - Sicko deep Sleeper TEs to know Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Position preview week on the pod rolls on with Justin Boone joining Matt Harmon to preview the running backs. The two dive into the most crucial position in fantasy football and debate if this season is the deepest we've ever seen the position in fantasy. Harmon and Boone identify potential league winners at RB, which rookies you need to target and the late draft gems you need to steal in the later rounds.(2:45) - Elite RB tier(18:35) - RB1 ceiling guys(29:15) - Ideal RB2 targets and the potential drop off and RB cliff (50:45) - Boone’s backup RB rankings (1:03:05) -Late round RB gems you need to target that are going outside Yahoo ADP 120(1:18:40) - Fantasy Film Room segment - ONE RB you need to come away with in your drafts Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

It's maybe the biggest sports podcast of this century. No it's not Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, it's Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin talking WRs. Continuing our position preview week on the pod, the two WR aficionados breakdown the most important position in fantasy football. From the elite guys you need to grab in the early rounds to the late round gems you can steal later in drafts, this pod will help you dominate the WR position this year in fantasy.(4:10) - The Elite Tier(10:15) - Ideal WR1s(23:25) - The curious WR range for draft (Rounds 3-4) (34:20) - The area to strike twice at WR, if not three times (Rounds 5-8) (48:05) - Volatile WRs but still appealing(1:06:20) - WR gems out top 120 ADP  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

It’s position preview week on the pod and we start with the glamour position: The Quarterbacks. John Daigle joins Matt Harmon to identify this year’s league winners, sleepers and fades at the QB position. The two also discuss the growing evolution of SuperFlex (and 2QB) league formats and the best QB strategies in drafts for that format.(2:05) - Yahoo Fantasy Draft Weekend is in Las Vegas August 22-24!(3:20) - 2025 Position Preview - QBs(4:25) - The Elite QBs: Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Jayden Daniels, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow(20:30) - The Safe QBs: Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy, Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, Jared Goff(37:50) - The Mobile QBs: Kyler Murray, Justin Fields, Bo Nix(46:45) - The Sleeper QBs: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, CJ Stroud, JJ McCarthy, Bryce Young, Michael Penix(59:15) - The Fades: Matthew Stafford, Geno Smith, Tua Tagovailoa, Cam Ward, Sam Darnold (1:09:45) - SuperFlex strategies: Best way to build your QB room in drafts  Subscribe to the Yahoo

While the preseason scores and results don’t count, what we takeaway from the games does matter. Matt Harmon provides his 16 biggest fantasy takeaways from Week 1 preseason action, including his thoughts on key injuries, playing time for certain rookies and his overall thoughts on young QBs like Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart. After the break, Scott Pianowski joins the show with Harmon to share his 8 best draft strategies to construct the ideal roster this month.(2:00) - Yahoo Fantasy Draft Weekend is in Las Vegas August 22-24!(3:35) - Preseason Week 1 fantasy recap: Headlines that matter, playing time notes and sicko stuff(3:50) - Headlines that matter: Slater out for year, Travis Hunter's debut, Tyjae Spears' ankle injury, Jayden Reed in a boot, Anthony Richardson leaves game with finger injury, Stafford starts to throw, Rachaad White's groin injury(13:30) - Playing time to note: Texans put WR Jayden Higgins in X role, Jaguars RB usage, Tyler Warren's usage in Indy's offense, Chase Brown is in the clear RB

Justin Boone fills in for Matt Harmon in the host chair and has an absolutely electric idea for the show. Boone and Scott Pianowski reveal their favorite player to pick in each round of the first 12 rounds of a fantasy draft. Using Fantasy Pro’s consensus ADPs, the two offer up realistic targets you need to try and grab in each round of your fantasy draft this August.(2:00) - Pod is on new YouTube Channel and LIVE everyday Sundays-Thursdays at 5 pm ET(2:45) - Our favorite pick for each round of the draft(4:25) - Round 1: Bijan Robinson(7:15) - Round 2: Drake London(11:55) - Round 3: Ladd McConkey + George Kittle(19:55) - Round 4: Kenneth Walker(26:05) - Round 5: DeVonta Smith(33:50) - Round 6: George Pickens(40:50) - Round 7: Jaylen Waddle(43:45) - Round 8: Jauan Jennings + Ricky Pearsall(48:45) - Round 9: Jordan Mason + Tucker Kraft(56:30) - Round 10: J.K. Dobbins(1:03:50) - Round 11: Drake Maye(1:11:20) - Round 12: Keon Coleman Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

It’s an annual tradition of fantasy draft season: Matt Harmon’s “Draft blueprint to winning your draft” has arrived. Yahoo Fantasy contributor Chris Allen joins Harmon for this very special LIVE edition of the pod to go over the 5 biggest takeaways from Harmon’s 2025 blueprint. The two also reveal ‘their guys’ for the 2025 fantasy season and one player you have to come away with in your drafts this August.(2:00) - Pod is on new YouTube Channel and LIVE everyday Sundays-Thursdays at 5 pm ET(2:25) - Matt's 2025 Draft blueprint for success: 5 MUST DOs to dominate your draft (2:55) - Draft blueprint No. 1: Invest in great offensive ecosystems(20:45) - Draft blueprint No. 2: Win September and start fast (31:05) - Draft blueprint No. 3: Provide context to rebound candidates (48:00) - Draft blueprint No. 4: These are 'My Guys' for 2025 (56:20) - Draft blueprint No. 5: The ONE guy you can't leave your draft without    Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Everyone in fantasy knows if your first round pick busts, your season is likely doomed. Strategy week rolls on with Scott Pianowski joining Matt Harmon to ask “how can each of the top 12 first round picks go wrong?”. The two look at Yahoo’s consensus top 12 ADP players and determine how the season could potentially go wrong for each of them. Harmon and Pianowski end the show by offering guys they think should be first rounders in your draft that you could take over guys you’re worried about.(1:30) - Pod is on new YouTube Channel and LIVE everyday Sundays-Thursdays at 5 pm ET(2:45) - Fantasy impact of Jordan Addison's 3 game suspension (7:45) - How can each of the first round picks go wrong this year?(8:05) - Yahoo ADP picks 1-3: Ja'Marr Chase, Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson(22:45) - Yahoo ADP picks 4-6: Jahmyr Gibbs, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb(37:45) - Yahoo ADP picks 7-9: Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, Amon-Ra St. Brown(53:05) - Yahoo ADP picks 9-12: Nico Collins, Puka Nacua, Ashton Jeanty(1:06:35) -

In our very first LIVE show of draft season, Ray Garvin joins Matt Harmon to identify 10 sleepers you CANNOT sleep on this draft season. From rookie RBs to potential breakout WRs, the two analyst tell you the guys you need to target later in your drafts that could help you win your league.(1:45) - POD is now LIVE on YouTube Sundays-Thursdays at 5 pm ET(2:40) - 10 Sleepers to know this draft season (4:20) - Sleeper to know: Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. (13:20) - Sleeper to know: 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (18:30) - Sleeper to know: Patriots WR DeMario "Pop" Douglas (29:10) - Sleeper to know: Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby (41:25)- Sleeper to know: Texans RB Woody Marks (49:45) - Sleeper to know: Browns WR Cedric Tillman (56:55) - Sleeper to know: Bears RB Kyle Monangai (1:02:45) - Sleeper to know: Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue (1:09:50) - Sleeper to know: Bengals RB Tahj Brooks (1:14:40) - Sleeper to know: Giants TE Theo Johnson Subscribe to the NEW Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Channel:  http://bit.ly/4kMNRee Subscribe to th

Today is a very special day at Yahoo Fantasy. Not only do we debut our first episode on our brand new YouTube channel, we reveal the big news that Yahoo Fantasy Guillotine Leagues presented by Liquid Death are now available on the Yahoo Fantasy app. Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon for a very special edition of the pod to discuss 8 guys who could get off to HOT and COLD starts to the season. Whether you play Guillotine or not, you don't want to miss out on who the two identify as guys who could sink or swim your September in fantasy.(3:00) - We are officially on our new YouTube Channel(4:00) - Yahoo Fantasy Guillotine Leagues presented by Liquid Death are now LIVE(4:50) - 8 guys we think could start HOT and COLD this season: QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs(7:40) - QB who could start HOT: C.J. Stroud(16:40) - QB who could start COLD: Caleb Williams(23:10) - RB who could start HOT: Chuba Hubbard(28:50) - RB who could start COLD: D'Andre Swift(33:40) - WR who could start HOT: Emeka Egbuka(41:05) - WR who could start COLD: Calv

With the calendar turning to August this weekend, Matt Harmon and John Daigle officially kick into high gear for fantasy draft season. The two share their 12 do’s and don’ts when drafting this draft season. From strategies in draft to players and teams to buy into, the two get you ready for any drafts you have for the month of August.(2:00) - IMPORTANT POD NOTE: Episodes move to new YouTube channel starting Aug. 4!(3:30) - Daigle's 1st DO: Do draft 49ers (all of them) (12:10) - Harmon's 1st DON'T: Don't go TOO crazy for training camp clips (16:30) - Daigle's 2nd DO: Do wait for Drake Maye (23:30) - Harmon 2nd DON'T: Don't forget prior year efficiency metrics can be impacted by environment (32:15) - Daigle's 3rd DO: Dd throw your draft lottery to select in picks 9-12 (35:50) - Harmon's 3rd DON'T: Don't over think it with Chase Brown (40:35) - Daigle's 1st DON'T: Don't panic for a TE(44:05) - Harmon's 1st DO: Do put a premium on teams with good offensive lines (54:05) - Harmon's 2nd DO: Do figure out the 2-3 hu

Dynasty leagues have become a staple of the fantasy community and there's plenty of debates on how to craft the perfect dynasty roster. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone identify and debate the six biggest dynasty topics this draft season and reveal our latest staff mock draft, which of course is a dynasty start up league format. The duo also identify and debate the biggest questions for dynasty rookie drafts this season.(2:15) - IMPORTANT POD NOTE: Episodes move to new YouTube channel starting Aug. 4!(4:30) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 1: What's the best approach in early rounds of a dynasty start up?(27:30) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 2: Which sophomore QB do you want to build around?(38:45) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 3: Better dynasty asset- Trey McBride or Marvin Harrison Jr.?(52:20) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 4: Which WR has the best value in the draft?(1:09:30) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 5: Which player has the best path to becoming a 1st-round dynasty pick in 2026?(1:17:30) - Dynasty Debate topic No. 6: Rookie

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski break down 12 must-watch fantasy football storylines heading into training camp. From whether Travis Hunter can give fantasy managers enough juice on offense while splitting time on defense, to whether Cam Ward is primed to be the next Jayden Daniels, the guys dive deep into the biggest questions that could make or break your draft. Plus, they debate if Tyreek Hill and De'Von Achane are worth their current ADPs and share insider insight to help you stay ahead of your league. Don’t miss it! (1:40) - IMPORTANT POD NOTE: Episodes move over to new YouTube channel on Aug. 4(3:10) - Storyline No. 1: Liam Coen effect in Jacksonville(10:40) - Storyline No. 2: Cam Ward’s progress(16:35) -  Storyline No. 3: Lions in the post-Ben Johnson era(22:10) - Storyline No. 4: Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland’s involvement(27:55) - Storyline No. 5: Can Miami rediscover the long ball?(35:25) - Storyline No. 6: Omarion Hampton’s rise in Chargers camp(38:40) - Story

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Justin Boone break down 6 key takeaways from the Yahoo Staff Mock Draft 1.0. From surprising draft trends to picks they already wish they could take back, the guys share insider lessons to help you crush your own draft. Plus, they reveal the best value steals you should be targeting. Don’t draft blind, take notes and get ahead of your league: (2:00) - IMPORTANT POD NOTE: Episodes move over to new YouTube channel on Aug. 4(5:15) - Draft takeaway #1: Multiple RBs is the way to go(15:55) - Draft takeaway #2: Prioritize WRs in the middle rounds(30:30) - Draft takeaway #3: Beware of the gap after the elite QBs(42:50) - Draft takeaway #4: Beware of the gap after the top 3 TEs(58:30) - Draft takeaway #5: Best value picks(1:06:55) - Draft takeaway #6: Picks you might regret Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

What if the 2025 rookie running back class isn’t as elite as everyone thinks? Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Justin Boone dig into why these rookie RBs could disappoint fantasy managers this season. From Ashton Jeanty’s boom-or-bust risk to J.K. Dobbins potentially blocking RJ Harvey’s upside, and whether the Chargers’ coaches will trust veteran Najee Harris over rookie Omarion Hampton, they break down every red flag you need to know before you draft: (2:30) - Contrarian corner: What if the second year QBs don't take the leap in 2025?(4:40) - Deep Dive: Ashton Jeanty’s fantasy outlook in 2025(20:45) -  Deep Dive: Omarion Hampton’s fantasy outlook in 2025(31:30) - Deep Dive: TreVeyon Henderson’s fantasy outlook in 2025(39:30) -  Deep Dive: RJ Harvey’s fantasy outlook in 2025(47:45) -  Deep Dive: Quinshon Judkins’ fantasy outlook in 2025(54:30) -  Deep Dive: Kaleb Johnson’s fantasy outlook in 2025(1:03:30) -  Deep Dive: Day 3 rookie RBs fantasy outlook in 2025(1:12:00) - Dynasty Debate: Ranking t

What if the second-year QB leap doesn’t happen in 2025? Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon teams up with Underdog Fantasy’s Josh Norris to break down six sophomore quarterbacks who could either carry your fantasy team or completely tank it.Using 2024 C.J. Stroud as the prime example, they debate which young QBs are ready to explode and who’s about to slam face-first into the dreaded sophomore slump. From future stars to total traps, this episode will tell you exactly who’s worth the risk before you’re on the clock: (2:00) - Contrarian corner: What if the second year QBs don't take the leap in 2025? (7:30) - Deep Dive: Jayden Daniels' fantasy outlook in 2025 (22:15) - Deep Dive: Bo Nix's fantasy outlook in 2025 (34:10) - Deep Dive: Caleb Williams' fantasy outlook in 2025 (47:45) - Deep Dive: Drake Maye's fantasy outlook in 2025(57:45) - Deep Dive: JJ McCarthy's fantasy outlook in 2025(1:05:25) - Deep Dive: Michael Penix's fantasy outlook in 2025(1:14:35) - Dynasty Debate: Would you take Jayden Daniels at