Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast show

Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast

Summary: Yahoo Sports’ world-class fantasy experts Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza & Scott Pianowski dish out top-notch fantasy and betting advice (plus a hefty dose of life advice) on America’s top fantasy football platform. We can't guarantee you'll win your league each fall, but with five different voices, personalities and philosophies, the Yahoo Fantasy crew offers everything you need to become a better and more informed fantasy manager.

Podcasts:

 Etienne out for the season & players we've flip-flopped on | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:51

Horrible news out of Jacksonville on Tuesday as Travis Etienne, the first-round rookie RB out of Clemson was put on the IR after a Lisfranc injury sustained during Monday night's preseason game against the Saints. Matt Harmon is joined by Victoria Geary of Footballguys to react to the news, massively upgrade their ranking for sophomore back James Robinson & discuss the potential impact for Jaguar pass-catchers. After taking a listener question about Bills QB Josh Allen, Matt & Victoria hit on a number of interesting fantasy players as they discuss the guys they've done a 180 on over the offseason (including a surprising amount of New York Jets) as well as the players they're ready to plant their flag on & declare must-drafts ahead of the 2021 season. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

 Deep sleepers, hot starters and head-scratching draft strategy questions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:24

Andy Behrens is joined by Jennifer Eakins from 4-for-4 Football, and new to the Yahoo Fantasy team, to talk about deep sleepers and potential hot starters as we head into fantasy football draft season. During this live broadcast, Andy and Jennifer also took questions from viewers, which lead to lots of discussion around different draft strategies and how effective they are in different sized leagues. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

 3 Overhauled Teams and Their Fantasy Impact | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:22

Scott Pianowski is joined by Michael Salfino from FiveThirtyEight, The Athletic, and BetPrep.com to discuss the fantasy impact of the Jaguars, Lions and Jets bringing in new coaching staffs and installing new offenses with new starting QBs at the helm. The guys also discuss Michael’s RB and TE tiers, why he’s so high on Kyle Pitts, and what to expect from the Los Angeles Chargers this year. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Tight End tiers, sleepers and fades | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:49

Liz Loza is joined by Neil Dutton from RotoViz, numberFire, 4-for-4 football, and Roto Underworld to help preview all of the TE1 options heading into the 2021 NFL season. The duo put each TE into a tier (Elite, Rising Stars, Flashes/Fading, and Darling Dart Throws) and give you their favorite sleepers and fades. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

 Which rookies will have the largest fantasy impact? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:11

Dalton Del Don is joined by Mario Puig from Rotowire to go over just about every rookie that could be an impact player in fantasy this year, with ratings and predictions for each. Find out what makes Trevor Lawrence special and why you might want to stay away from Devonta Smith. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

 Breaking down the top tiers at RB, WR, TE & QB | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:16

Fantasy football player rankings are very fine and good, but sometimes to get a better idea of the true value of a player versus those around him at the same position, you need to think about it in tiers. After pouring one out for the former Jacksonville Jaguar Tim Tebow, Matt Harmon is joined by Sigmund Bloom of Footballguys to talk about their top tiers at each key offensive position. They kick off the discussion with a look at the running back position, why Alvin Kamara may have the widest array of possible outcomes, why the best draft strategy in 2021 may be to go RB-RB in your first two picks. (6:45) Later they break down the top wide receiver tiers and whether or not this may be the final season of high production from DeAndre Hopkins. (27:50) They close out the show giving their thoughts on the major tiers and drafting strategies within the QB and TE positions. (38:05) Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

 Wild overreactions to NFL preseason action | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:35

Andy Behrens is joined by Dave Kluge from Fantasy Pros to talk about some wild overreactions coming out the first full week of NFL preseason action. Is Justin Fields the new Patrick Mahomes? Is Malcolm Brown the starting RB in Miami? Is Terrace Marshall WR1 in Carolina? Have the Broncos found a franchise QB? What should we make of Rhamondre Stevenson’s big game? Get answers to these questions and more on this very special LIVE episode. You can tune in live and get your questions answered each Monday in August at 1pm ET on the Yahoo Fantasy app! Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

 Aaron Jones is the new Alvin Kamara, Nick Chubb is not the new Derrick Henry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:33

Scott Pianowski is joined by Adam Levitan from Establish The Run to discuss sorting through coachspeak, the performances from rookie QBs in the first week of preseason, Jason Garrett’s impact on the Giants, and crowded positions for the Bengals, Jaguars and Eagles. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Tua, FitzMagic, OBJ and 7 other value draft targets | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:37

Liz Loza returns to the podcast with guest Lawrence Jackson Jr., and the two of them discuss their favorite value targets at RB, WR, TE and QB (for super flex!) in fantasy football this season. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

 Why you should avoid drafting Patrick Mahomes and Darren Waller | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:39

Dalton Del Don is joined by Vlad Sedler to talk about draft strategies, and when to ignore them, but the guys also discuss some RB injury news, Dak Prescott for MVP, and list some of the players you should avoid drafting in fantasy football this season. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

 Austin Ekeler? AJ Green? 7 spicy fantasy takes on the eve of real preseason action | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:27

Can AJ Green return to elite WR status in Arizona? Can Austin Ekeler lead the running back position in receptions? These are some of the scorching hot questions asked on this Wednesday edition of the Fantasy Forecast. Matt Harmon is joined by LaQuan Jones to open the podcast on a trio of stories coming out of training camps. What does the Hunter Henry injury mean for Jonnu Smith and the rest of the New England offense? Should we re-evaluate our expectations for the Ravens after rookie WR Rashod Bateman left practice with an apparent soft tissue injury? What should we make out of another week of negative stories coming out of Cincinnati Bengals camp? In the second half of the show, Matt & LaQuan run through some of the spiciest fantasy takes they can think of, including predictions for Desean Jackson, Corey Davis, Damien Harris and more. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

 4 RBs and 3 WRs whose ADPs are taking off | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:46

Andy Behrens is joined by Christopher Harris to discuss a handful of running backs and wide receivers that are seeing their ADP stock rise right now to determine if they are good values or not. The guys also discuss Saquon Barkley returning to practice with the New York Giants and take questions from the live viewing audience. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

 Common mistakes fantasy managers make | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:51

Scott Pianowski is joined by Matt Kelley, who discusses some of the most common mistakes that fantasy managers make and how you can take advantage of those mistakes. The guys also go over their unique perspectives of Kyle Pitts, Adam Trautman, Hunter Henry, Greg Kittle, Tony Pollard and more. In the process, they also discuss which teams to avoid completely, and which ones to load up on playmakers from. Then you’ll learn how to identify these teams by yourself. This episode will make you a smart fantasy player, whether you’re playing in a standard league, DFS or keeper. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB 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.

 Peeling back the curtain on how the Yahoo Fantasy Football game operates | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:35

For all of the talk on this podcast of strategy, pickups, injuries, trades, league disputes and more— we rarely touch on the one topic without which none of this would be possible: the Yahoo Fantasy platform. Scott Pianowski is joined by a special guest on this Friday edition of the Fantasy Forecast: Joe Nazzaro, Principal Product Manager at Yahoo Fantasy. They run through all of the changes coming to the fantasy product this season and provide a glimpse of how the Yahoo product team keeps the game running every season and every Sunday for our users in the fall. From how the new 17-game schedule works, to Draft Together, to all of the exciting new features being rolled out in our Yahoo Fantasy Plus tier (which is a must-buy for every fantasy nerd), Joe and Scott have you covered with everything to expect while playing fantasy football on Yahoo in 2021. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB 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.

 Joe Burrow struggles, Elijah Moore shines and Jalen Hurts sneaks under the radar | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:28

Dalton Del Don is joined by Derek Carty to go over the fantasy football news of the day and pick his favorite, and least favorite, player at each position heading into draft season. Derek also details what goes into his BLITZ projections and explains why rookies are so difficult to project. Stay up to date with the latest fantasy football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooFantasy Follow Dalton @DaltonDelDon Follow Andy @AndyBehrens Follow Liz @LizLoza_FF Follow Matt @MattHarmon_BYB Follow Scott @Scott_Pianowski 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.

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