What if the RB rookie class is OVERHYPED?! + Ranking 27 rookie RBs for dynasty
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 the rookie RBs
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What if the 2nd year QBs slump?! Deep dives on Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams and more + Dynasty rankings
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 1.01 in a startup draft? (1:16:15) - Dynasty Debate: Ranking the second year QBs
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12 WR rankings we think could be WRONG + Rome Odunze interview
Are these 12 WR rankings wrong?! Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon and Sharp Football’s Rich Hribar break down which wide receivers are overhyped in fantasy drafts and reveal the best value picks for 2025. Plus, Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze joins the show with exclusive insight on what fantasy managers should expect from him and Ben Johnson’s new-look Chicago offense this season.(2:00) - Contrarian corner: What if we are wrong about our WR rankings in 2025? (13:30) - Garrett Wilson(20:00) - George Pickens(25:15) - Chris Olave (30:20) - Jameson Williams (33:30) - Josh Downs (38:45) - Juauan Jennings (41:50) - Calvin Ridley (47:50) - Xavier Worthy (55:05) - Rome Odunze (1:00:00) - Keon Coleman (1:07:50) - Drake London (1:09:45) - Ladd McConkey (1:16:05) - Matt's one-on-one interview with Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze
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What if these 3 elite offenses FAIL?! A deep dive on Lions, Bucs and Eagles
We are back and better than ever on the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast and now back in your feeds twice a week for the month of July. Making his Yahoo fantasy pod debut, Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon on today's episode to help launch 'Contrarian Corner' - A mini summer series where we poke holes at the consensus and fantasy group think heading into the 2025 season. Today's pod dives into the 'too big to fail' fantasy offenses and asks 'what if they do fail?'. Harmon and Boone conduct a deep dive on what could potentially go wrong for the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles offenses in 2025. (1:15) - An introduction: Justin Boone makes his Yahoo Fantasy Forecast debut (7:30) - Introducing 'Contrarian Corner' and a deep dive on 'too big to fail offenses' (9:10) - Deep Dive: How can the Detroit Lions offense fail in 2025? (33:25) - Deep Dive: How can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense fail in 2025? (50:05) - Deep Dive: How can the Philadelphia Eagles offense fail in 2025?
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2025 fantasy predictions: Who is this year's Sam Darnold? (QB that resurrects his career)
Our summer ‘Flip the Script’ series concludes as Yahoo Fantasy analyst Scott Pianowski joins Matt Harmon to determine who will be this year’s Sam Darnold and identify the top breakout quarterback candidates for the 2025 fantasy season. The duo revisit recent QB revival stories from Geno Smith to Baker Mayfield to Sam Darnold to uncover which struggling passer might be next in line for a surprise turnaround.Harmon and Pianowski spotlight five quarterbacks who have underwhelmed so far but still have the tools to bounce back, along with three uncertain QB situations worth monitoring. After a deep dive into each case, they make their final pick for who could follow in Darnold’s footsteps. Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to stay ahead in your draft prep and uncover the next late-round QB gem.(1:00) - Programming note: Pods hit feeds Tuesday and Thursday starting next week(2:15) - Who is this year's Sam Darnold? The QB that resurrects his career(3:00) - What do Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold all have in common?(11:20) - How did Darnold breakout in 2024? What is his fantasy outlook in 2025?(25:15) - Qualifications to be this year's Sam Darnold(27:00) - Candidate: Justin Fields(35:05) - Candidate: Daniel Jones(44:15) - Candidate: Bryce Young(52:50) - Candidates: Caleb Williams and Trevor Lawrence(1:04:15) - Candidates: Giants, Saints, Browns QB rooms(1:14:00) - This year's winner
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Matt Harmon and the rest of Yahoo Sports’ world-class fantasy football experts dish out high-level fantasy advice on America’s top fantasy football platform. Matt & company bring you diverse insights and strategies to suit any play-style in a fantasy show guaranteed to make you a more informed manager. In your pocket and in your ears five days a week from August until the end of the regular season, listen to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on YouTube or wherever you get podcasts.
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