Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon

Week 1 is finally here and Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin are back every Tuesday for another season of Data Dump’. The two share 10 data points you need to know heading into Week 1 and identify players and teams that could have massive outputs on kickoff weekend. The two also preview the Wednesday night game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

(4:30) Proven Stars Are Better Than Week 1 Breakouts

(11:45) Jags with Washington, BTJ and Meyers on-field together

(29:35) Week 1 WR breakouts are the least reliable

(25:05) Cardinals defensive metrics after Week 8 last season

(33:40) Rookie opportunity Expands as the season progresses

(40:05) Baker Mayfield in Weeks 1-7 vs. Week 8+ last season

(44:05) 30-point Week 1 teams usually stay hot

(50:45) Colts with Pierce, Downs and Warren on-field together

(1:00:15) Week 1 volume predicts more than Week 1 touchdowns

(1:08:05) Bills neutral dropback rate over late 2 years

(1:11:40) Baker Mayfield signs 3-year extension with Bucs

(1:16:45) Patriots vs. Seahawks preview

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The season is just a few days away and we are ready to share our hottest takes yet. Matt Harmon, Justin Boone and Josh Norris provide their boldest fantasy takes for the 2026 season. Strap in folks, there’s some takes that will leave you jaw dropping. Lastly, the guys deliver the case for the guys they believe will win fantasy MVP.

(4:00) Norris prediction #1: Kenneth Walker III was always a 1st rounder
(10:30) Boone prediction #1: Jahmyr Gibbs breaks the single-season scrimmage yards record
(17:00) Harmon prediction #1: Emeka Egbuka leads the NFL in catches
(25:15) Norris prediction #2: One of the 4th round WRs finishes as a Top 7 WR
(31:45) Boone prediction #2: Cam Skattebo & Quinshon Judkins finish as top-15 fantasy RBs
(42:10) Harmon prediction #2: Jordan Love wins MVP
(51:45) Norris prediction #3: De'Zhaun Stribling finishes as the rookie WR1
(56:35) Harmon prediction #3: KC Concepcion leads all rookies in fantasy points
(1:05:30) Boone prediction #3: Luther Burden III emerges as a fantasy WR1 after Week 3
(1:16:30) Boone prediction #4: Four TEs finish among the Top 10 receptions leaders
(1:21:50) Harmon prediction #4: Terrance Ferguson finishes with more yards than Davante Adams
(1:25:45) Norris prediction #4: Harold Fannin finishes outside the Top 12 TEs
(1:29:30) 2026 Fantasy MVP Picks

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The biggest fantasy draft weekend of the year is upon us and we want you prepared for your most important drafts this holiday weekend. Matt Harmon, Josh Norris and Justin Boone share their final pieces of fantasy advice, the last things they want you to hear, before you draft over the next few days. Later in the show. Chris Allen joins Harmon to answer your last minute draft questions and hit on the players we haven’t talked about enough this draft season. If there was a pod to listen to right before you draft, this is the one.
(4:30) - Boone advice #1: Draft RBs early
(8:50) - Harmon advice #1: Don’t punt TE
(13:15) - Norris advice #1: Identify the bottom three offenses and avoid them
(17:50) - Boone advice #2: Make QB the last starter you draft
(21:30) - Harmon advice #2: Don’t be afraid to say “yes” over and over to concentrated elite ecosystems
(24:45) - Norris advice #2: You are drafting the OL
(31:15) - Boone advice #3: Don’t draft Defense or Kicker until the last 2 rounds (if at all)
(33:15) - Norris advice #3: To draft or not draft your own RB handcuff
(37:40) - Harmon advice #3: If you say “we know who this guy is” after you’ve only seen them play 3 or fewer seasons in the NFL, you are probably wrong.
(44:30) - Toyota Fantasy Hotline: Harmon and Chris Allen answer your last minute draft questions



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It’s time for a fantasy cram session! Matt Harmon is joined by Chris Harris of Harris Football to deliver one essential fantasy note for all 32 NFL teams. The duo speed-runs through the entire league, highlighting the players, situations and draft-day insights you need to know before your fantasy draft. If you only have time for one last fantasy football study session, this is it.

(3:20) Los Angeles Rams

(5:30) Buffalo Bills

(7:40) Seattle Seahawks

(10:40) Baltimore Ravens

(14:05) Los Angeles Chargers

(19:55) Philadelphia Eagles

(21:55) Kansas City Chiefs

(26:20) San Francisco 49ers

(31:05) Houston Texans

(35:25) New England Patriots

(37:10) Cincinnati Bengals

(39:50) Denver Broncos

(43:40) Dallas Cowboys

(45:50) Chris Harris' Book "Pound Foolish"

(50:20) Detroit Lions

(51:10) Green Bay Packers

(55:55) Chicago Bears

(57:25) Jacksonville Jaguars

(57:50) Minnesota Vikings

(1:00:40) Indianapolis Colts

(1:03:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(1:05:55) Pittsburgh Steelers

(1:07:20) Washington Commanders

(1:10:10) New York Giants

(1:12:45) Carolina Panthers

(1:18:10) New Orleans Saints

(1:19:30) Atlanta Falcons

(1:21:35) Las Vegas Raiders

(1:23:30) Tennessee Titans

(1:25:00) New York Jets

(1:26:45) Cleveland Browns

(1:27:30) Miami Dolphins

(1:28:50) Arizona Cardinals

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Matt Harmon, Josh Norris, Justin Boone, Hayden Winks and a cast of our top flight yahoo fantasy experts 'enter the chat and draft room' for a LIVE 15-round, 12-team draft. This is no mock, as the 12 experts pick their teams for the Yahoo Fantasy Expert League to determine who is the greatest Yahoo of them all. Enjoy the picks, banter and potential bullying.

6:00 Round 1

17:10 Round 2

29:05 Round 3

38:00 Round 4

48:35 Round 5

57:55 Round 6

1:08:00 Round 7

1:18:10 Round 8

1:28:00 Round 9

1:36:25 Round 10

1:44:25 Round 11

1:49:25 Round 12

1:55:55 Round 13

2:02:30 Round 14

2:07:00 Round 15

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