Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon

As fantasy draft season heats up, the Yahoo Fantasy staff completed its latest 15-round, 12-team, half-PPR, 1QB mock draft. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone go round by round, breaking down the best picks, biggest reaches and most interesting values from the Yahoo fantasy staff mock draft 2.0.

(3:10) Fantasy Fallout: Ricky Pearsall injury update

(11:30) Fantasy Fallout: Panthers rookie WR out for season

(15:45) Round 1 takeaways: James Cook selected 1.07

(21:30) Round 2 takeaways: Stacked, you can't go wrong

(29:25) Round 3 takeaways: Rashee Rice & Josh Jacobs upside picks

(39:00) Round 4 takeaways: RB picks getting riskier 

Matt Harmon is joined by Josh Norris and Hayden Winks to break down 10 players they're strongly against ADP on. The trio discusses which players they like more or less than ADP and where they would feel comfortable selecting them in upcoming 2026 fantasy drafts.

(3:35) Eagles RB Saquon Barkley 
(8:30) Bills RB James Cook 
(14:50) Commanders WR Terry McLaurin 
(19:55) Chargers RB Omarion Hampton 
(29:10) Jaguars WR Parker Washington 
(35:15) Steelers RB Rico Dowdle 
(39:25) Lions TE Sam LaPorta 
(44:35) Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. 
(51:40) Packers WR Matthew Golden 
(56:50) Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

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Matt Harmon is joined by Fantasy Points’ Zain Dhanani to break down 12 of the biggest fantasy storylines heading into training camp. The duo dives into the offensive ecosystems, emerging pass catchers, crowded backfields and the key situations fantasy managers need to monitor before draft season kicks off. From potential breakout candidates to position battles that could shape the fantasy landscape, Matt and Zain cover the storylines that matter most heading into the 2026 season.

(6:30) Sean Mannion's impact on Eagles offense

(16:30) Changes to Packers offense

(27:23) Davis Webb's impact on Broncos offense

(34:00) David Blough's im...

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone break down the 10 players whose fantasy football rankings are most likely to change over the next few weeks as training camps ramp up around the league. They dive into where Boone currently has each player ranked both positionally and overall, discussing who's rising, who's falling and which camp storylines could have the biggest impact on fantasy draft boards.

(1:00) Figuring out real vs. fake training camp news 

(5:25) TreVeyon Henderson

(12:50) Bhayshul Tuten

(17:35) Parker Washington

(27:45) Jadarian Price

(35:33) Makai Lemon

(43:00) Marvin Harrison Jr.

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone finally reunite after a month apart and the two have thoughts to share. Harmon and Boone identify 8 good fantasy players that you should draft that are on bad real life teams. One of Yahoo's newest additions, Eric Froton, also makes his YFF pod debut to promote Yahoo's new CFB fantasy leagues and provide four players you need to keep tabs on for dynasty drafts in 2027.

(1:00) Yahoo Fantasy Welcomes Josh Norris & Hayden Winks

(8:50) Teams with a projected losing record in 2026

(10:40) Brock Bowers

(19:15) Chris Olave

(22:45) Terry...

Remember how hyped the 2024 WR Draft class was? Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze were touted as can't miss prospects. Brian Thomas Jr., Xavier Worthy, Xaiver Legette and Ricky Pearsall all went in the first round as well. Entering year three for this class it's safe to say the class has not met their expectations. Matt Harmon and Rich Hribar do a deep dive on the WR class on what's gone right, wrong and what to expect for each WR in fantasy in 2026.

(3:00) - 2024 WR Draft Class deep dive: Will this class ever meet lofty...

Matt Harmon is back folks and he's got a lot of work to catch up on. Harmon hasn't updated his fantasy rankings in awhile so he figured he turn it into a pod. Harmon and Scott Pianowski provide their updated fantasy rankings and identify 10 players that people are currently ranking to high or low in expert consensus.

(4:30) - Rankings need to be higher: Justin Herbert + Ladd McConkey

(11:00) - Ranking needs to be higher: Isaiah Likely

(15:30) - Ranking needs to be lower: Rashee Rice

(21:20) - Ranking needs to higher: Kenneth Walker III<...

The calendar has flipped to June which means it’s time for our ‘Flip The Script’ summer series. Justin Boone and Fantasy Life's Dwain McFarland conclude the series by trying to identify who will be ‘This year’s Tucker Kraft’ and find the TE currently going outside the top 10 in drafts that can finish as top 5 TE in fantasy in 2026.

(3:00) - The rise of TE premium in fantasy and importance of landing a sleeper TE in drafts

(16:00) - Lessons we can learn from Tucker Kraft's 2025 season and apply for drafting TEs in 2026

(23:30) - Candidates...

The calendar has flipped to June which means it’s time for our ‘Flip The Script’ summer series. Justin Boone and Sharp Football's Rich Hribar continue the series by trying to identify who will be ‘This year’s Javonte Williams’ and find the RB currently going outside the top 24 in drafts that can finish as top 12 RB in fantasy in 2026. The two also react to the Brendan Sorsby news and offer ways for dynasty leagues to handle the QB that have already had their rookie drafts this summer. 

(3:30) - Fantasy Fallout: Brendan Sorsby applies for NFL's supplemental draft + How t...

The calendar has flipped to June which means it’s time for our ‘Flip The Script’ summer series. Justin Boone and Late Round QB's JJ Zachariason continue the series by trying to identify who will be ‘This year’s Drake Maye’ and find the QB currently going outside the top 10 in drafts that can finish as a top 5 QB in 2026.

(4:00) - Is 'Late Round QB' strategy back in a big way?

(12:00) - What are the best draft strategies for SuperFlex/2QB leagues? 

(22:30) - Flip The Script: Who is the next Drake Maye? 

(24:15) - Ca...

The calendar has flipped to June which means it’s time for our ‘Flip The Script’ summer series. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone kick it off by trying to identify who will be ‘This year’s George Pickens’ and find the WR currently going outside the top 20 WRs in drafts that can finish as a top 5 WR with new surroundings in 2026. The two also react to the massive NFL news from earlier in the week where we saw AJ Brown get traded to the Patriots, the Giants sign Odell Beckham Jr., and the Rams trading for Myles Garrett.

(3:30) - F...

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone check in on the RBs entering their second year in the league this fall. Boone and Harmon look back at how the 2025 RB draft class did in their rookie year and what realistic expectations we can have for the top sophomore RBs heading into the 2026 season. The two also dive into the latest headlines and potential fantasy fallout for Malik Nabers, Bucky Irving and Josh Jacobs. 

(1:00) - Fantasy Fallout: Latest news on Malik Nabers, Bucky Irving and Josh Jacobs 

(19:00) - 2nd year RB check-in: Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, Cam Skattebo, Qu...

Did you notice how TEs flew off the board in day two of the NFL Draft? We sure did. Nate Tice joins Matt Harmon to discuss the rise of heavier personnel packages (multiple TEs on the field) and why more teams are leaning into them after the Rams found so much success with them in 2025. Tice and Harmon look at the trend and which teams are committing to it in 2026 and how it could impact each of their offensive player's fantasy value this season. The guys also dive into the latest Rashee Rice news and how it could impact...

While offensive depth charts and team rosters are essentially set going into training camps in a few months there are still massive questions we need answered in fantasy. Football Guy's Dave Kluge joins Matt Harmon to identify the 10 biggest fantasy questions we want answered before Week 1 and set a viewer's guide for what to be on the look out for this summer and in training camps. 

(3:30) - Question 1: Who is the WR to draft in Jacksonville? 

(12:30) - Question 2: Bhayshul Tuten vs. Chris Rodriguez 

(17:20) - Question 3: When does Mendoza start and how does that imp...

Matt Harmon and Joel Smyth identify 10 ADPs they currently have problems with (good and bad) and how you can take advantage of them for any potential best ball or dynasty start up drafts this early summer. Conversations include deep dives on Trey McBride, Kyler Murray, Quinshon Judkins, Emeka Egbuka and more. 

(3:00) - Cardinals TE Trey McBride

(9:45) - Texans WR Nico Collins 

(15:20) - Chargers RB Omarion Hampton 

(21:30) - Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka 

(29:15) - Bengals QB Joe Burrow 

(34:30) - Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson 

(39:20) - Texans RB David Montgo...

It's become a spring tradition, Scott Pianowski's 'post-draft fantasy offense power rankings' is here and we are here to break down the entire rankings on the pod. Matt Harmon and Pianowski go tier by tier to discuss each offense in the NFL and their fantasy outlook for 2026. The two look for offenses that could have hidden potential value in fantasy and look at offenses with major red flags in fantasy. 

(3:30) - Tier 5 fantasy offenses aka 'Rebuilds in progress' 

(12:15) - Tier 4 fantasy offenses aka 'Potential value offenses for fantasy' 

(25:40) - Tier 3 fantasy offenses aka 'Lo...

With the Draft firmly the rear view mirror most rosters are essentially set for the season. So no better time for our first staff mock draft of the year. Our staff completed a 10 round, 10-team, half ppr, 1QB league format draft. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone breakdown their biggest takeaways from each round and share their most intriguing pick from every round.

(3:30) - Mock Draft 1.0 Intro 

(3:45) - Round 1 takeaways 

(9:45) - Round 2 takeaways 

(19:15) - Round 3 takeaways 

(26:30) - Round 4 takeaways 

(33:50) - Round 5 takeaways 

(40:00) -  Round 6 takeaways 

(47:00...

In our final draft season pod of the year we give you the people a chance to be heard. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone fire up the ‘People’s Panic Meter’ to see who you are panicked about in fantasy post-draft. The two also take in your ‘Dynasty Debate’ submissions to discuss some of the biggest topics in dynasty circles right now.

(3:00) - Panic Meter: Brian Thomas Jr., Harold Fannin Jr., Travis Hunter, Eagles 

(32:00) - Panic Meter: Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, Puka Nacua, Chris Olave

(50:00) - Dynasty Debates: What is Ty Simpson's value? 

With the NFL Draft in the books it’s time to pivot to rookie dynasty drafts. In a special edition of the pod, Justin Boone and Nate Tice join Matt Harmon for a 12-team rookie dynasty mock draft (half PPR, SF, TEP). The three alternate picks through three rounds and discuss the biggest debates to be had in this year’s rookie dynasty drafts.

(3:00) - Is this rookie fantasy class THAT bad? + Can we really look forward to the hype for the 2027 draft class? 

(8:15) - 1st round

(53:45) - 2nd round 

(1:31:00) - 3rd rou...

The NFL Draft is in the books and there are tons of fantasy implications to digest. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone share their 12 biggest fantasy winners and losers from the draft. The two identify the best and worst landing spots for the rookies. The two also name a few vets that won or lost fantasy value this weekend based on where the top rookies went.

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The Football 301 crew is joined by a special guest for an NFL Draft crossover episode. Andrew Siciliano joins Nate Tice, Charles McDonald and Matt Harmon to recap the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. What were the biggest surprises? Who were their favorite picks? And what are we looking forward to on day 2?
(2:25) - Biggest surprises of Round 1
(20:20) - Favorite & least favorite picks of Round 1
(44:50) - Looking ahead to Day 2

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Draft week is finally upon us and we have finally reached the final pod before the big even gets going. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone wishcast (don't call it a mock!) their favorite fantasy landing spots for the top QB, RB, WR and TE prospects in this year's draft class. The two, within reason, place the prospects in the best spots for them to become instant fantasy contributors in 2026.

(3:00) - Programming note: Live Draft shows on Thursday and Friday + Recap pod on Saturday 

(5:00) - RB favorite landing spots: Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price, Mike Washington Jr. 

Draft week is finally here and in our final installment of 'Mock Draft Monday' we got one of the biggest fish in the draft industry. NFL Media's Daniel Jeremiah joins Matt Harmon for the series finale to provide his five favorite fits from his last mock draft. The two also discuss the WR class as a whole and Jeremiah reveals the one prospect he's willing to 'Stand on the Table' for. 

(3:00) - Mock Draft Monday Intro 

(4:00) - New York Giants: Ohio State LB Sonny Styles... but really Jeremiyah Love or Jordyn Tyson?* 

(19:15) - Los...

In our final installment of the prospect deep dives we have Nate Tice join Matt Harmon to breakdown the top TE and OL prospects in this year’s draft class. Tice and Harmon debate if this TE class is as deep as some say it is and if Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers can make instant impacts in the NFL. Tice also shares his favorite rookie TE to target in dynasty rookie drafts. The two end the show highlighting the top OL prospects that will likely go in the first round this year.

(2:00) - TE prospect deep di...

In our final installment of the teams that will ‘Shape The Draft’ series Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon to look at the teams that have 10-plus picks in this year’s draft. What will the Ravens, Raiders, Steelers and Jaguars do with all those picks? The two also look at the teams that don’t have any first round picks in the Falcons, Colts, Broncos and Packers and how they can maximize their draft even if they are sitting out day one.

(3:00) - Intro to teams that ‘Shape The Draft’: Teams with 10+ picks or no first round picks

It’s the second to last ‘Mock Draft Monday’ of the season and have our biggest get yet. The creator ‘The Beast’ and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler joins Matt Harmon on the latest pod in the series. Brugler gives his five favorite fits from his latest mock draft and identifies the one prospect in this year’s class he’s willing to ‘Stand on The Table’ for.

(2:30) - Mock Draft Monday Intro 

(2:45) - New Orleans Saints: Ohio State WR Carnell Tate

(15:00) - Buffalo Bills: UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence 

(20:35) - Dallas Cowboys: Arizona DB Tr...

Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin continue their 2026 NFL Draft prospect deep dive series. Next up in the series is the WRs. Harmon and Garvin dive deep into the 10 WR prospects in this year's draft that could be great sleeper picks in your rookie dynasty drafts. Harmon shares his reception perception data on the 10 prospects and shares which ones are his favorite amongst the group.

(1:00) 2026 WR Class Preview Pt. 2
(5:00) Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt
(15:00) Louisville WR Chris Bell
(29:15) Alabama WR Germie Bernard
(36:00) Georgia WR Zachariah Branch
(44:00) Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields
(52:00) Clemson WR...

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone continue our 'Teams that will shape the draft' series by looking at the teams that are skill player thirsty and need to find a WR, RB or TE in this year's draft. The two do a deep dive into the Washington Commanders, New York Giants, New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans and what each of their plans should be heading into the the draft.

(4:30) - Washington Commanders draft deep dive: Can we pencil in Brandon Aiyuk as WR2? Do they draft an RB? 

(18:05) - New Y...

It’s another edition of ‘Mock Draft Monday’ with Yahoo's Charles McDonald. He joins Matt Harmon to provide his five favorite potential fits for some of the top prospects in this year’s draft. McDonald places two elite prospects in the NFC East with the Giants landing one of the best RB prospects in years and the Eagles landing combine darling Kenyon Sadiq. McDonald sends KC Concepcion to Miami as their new WR1 and lastly stands on the table for Florida DT Caleb Banks. 

(1:00) Mock Draft Monday with Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald
(5:00) Giants - Notre Dame RB Jeremi...

Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin continue their 2026 NFL Draft prospect deep dive series. Next up in the series is the WRs. Harmon and Garvin dive deep into the top 7 WR prospects in this year's draft. Harmon shares his reception perception data on the top 7 prospects and shares which ones are his favorite amongst the top group. To end the show, Indiana WR and top prospect Omar Cooper Jr. joins the show to chat with Matt Harmon.

(3:00) - 2026 WR draft class as a whole: Good, not great? 

(9:20) - Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson 

(18:15) - US...

Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski continue our 'Teams that will shape the draft' series by looking at the true contenders that are 'one good draft' away from winning a Super Bowl title. In this deep dive, Harmon and Pianowski check in on the Rams, Seahawks, Bills, 49ers, Chargers, Eagles and Lions and what their plans could be entering the draft.

(1:00) Contenders with better than +2000 odds to win Super Bowl
(6:30) ‘One good draft’ away contenders: Seattle Seahawks
(15:15) ‘One good draft’ away contenders: Los Angeles Rams
(25:10) ‘One good draft’ away contenders: Buffalo Bills
(32:30) ‘One good draft’ away co...

It’s another edition of ‘Mock Draft Monday’ with Underdog's Josh Norris He joins Matt Harmon to provide his five favorite potential fits for some of the top prospects in this year’s draft. Norris finds three ideal landing spots for some of the top sleeper WRs in the draft and finds a home for one of the most intriguing RB prospects in the draft.

(1:00) Mock Draft Monday with Underdog’s Josh Norris
(5:30) Panthers - Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion
(19:45) Chargers - UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence 
(25:10) Eagles - Louisville WR Chris Bell
(37:00) Seahawks...

Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin continue their 2026 NFL Draft prospect deep dive series. Next up in the series is the RBs. Harmon and Garvin dive deep into the top 9 RB prospects in this year's draft. The two debate is Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is truly a special prospect and why he's the consensus 1.01 pick in dynasty rookie drafts. The two debate who RB2 is in the class and identify potential deep sleepers. To end the show, Washington Huskies RB and top prospect Jonah Coleman joins the show to chat with Matt Harmon.

(1:00) 2026 RB Class Preview
(7:15...

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone kick off our 'Teams that will shape the draft' series by looking at the teams that have multiple first round picks in this year's draft. Harmon and Boone do a deep dive on the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins to see where each franchise is and what pressing fantasy questions we have for them heading into the the draft.

(1:30) - Fantasy Football Nightmare: Brian Robinson joins Bijan Robinson in Atlanta's backfield 

(6:45) - Teams that will shape the draft: New York Jets

It’s another edition of ‘Mock Draft Monday’ with PFF's Trevor Sikkema He joins Matt Harmon to provide his five favorite potential fits for some of the top prospects in this year’s draft. Sikkema places two top WR prospects in the NFC East and gives the Cowboys a chess piece to help revitalize their defense.

(1:00) Mock Draft Monday with PFF’s Trevor Sikkema
(5:25) Cardinals - Ohio State LB Sonny Styles
(15:15) Giants - Ohio State WR Carnell Tate
(25:50) Cowboys - Oregon DB Dillon Thieneman 
(35:45) Lions - Miami EDGE Akheem Mesidor 
(45:45) Eagles - Indiana WR O...

Matt Harmon welcomes back Ray Garvin as the two launch our 2026 NFL Draft prospect deep dive series. First up in the series is the QBs. Harmon and Garvin dive deep into the top 12 QB prospects in this year's draft. The two debate if there's any legit prospects beyond Fernando Mendoza and Garvin gives his best QBs to target in later rounds of your rookie dynasty drafts.

(1:00) 2026 QB Class Preview 
(7:45) Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza
(25:25) Alabama QB Ty Simpson
(39:00) LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier
(46:45) Penn State QB Drew Allar
(51:00) Miami QB Carson Beck, Arkansas QB T...

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone breakdown every fantasy angle from all the FA signings so far this week. The two discuss every single move that could potentially impact your fantasy teams this upcoming season including all the QB, RB, WR, TE and yes even OL signings.

(2:00) - Fantasy Fallout: Jaylen Waddle traded to the Denver Broncos 

(20:30) - Panic Meter: Bo Nix, Jeremiyah Love, Bucky Irving, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson 

(43:15) - Panic Meter: Khalil Shakir, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, Brian Thomas Jr. 

(55:30) - Dynasty Debates: Justin Boone's six biggest offseason dynasty questions 

It’s another edition of ‘Mock Draft Monday’ with The Ringer’s Danny Kelly. He joins Matt Harmon to provide his five favorite potential fantasy fits for some of the top prospects in this year’s draft. Kelly reveals the perfect destinations for 4 WR prospects and the TE who stole the show at the combine. Lastly, Kelly stands on the table for a prospect who has the makings to be the next Amon-Ra St. Brown.

(1:00) - Mock Draft Monday with The Ringer’s Danny Kelly
(4:20) - Chiefs - Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq
(17:00) - Dolphins - Ohio State W...

Matt Harmon and Chris Allen share their biggest fantasy winners and losers from all the free agency moves so far this week. The two host each identify three winners and losers from the week and pose one major fantasy question they still have after the free agency dust has settled.

(2:00) - Matt and Chris' six post-FA fantasy winners: Bhayshul Tuten, Asthon Jeanty, Josh Downs, DJ Moore, Christian Watson, Ladd McConkey 

(34:45) - Matt and Chris' six post-FA fantasy winners: Breece Hall, Bucky Irving, DK Metcalf, Steelers RBs, Tyler Allgeier, De'Von Achane

(53:45) - One big f...

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone breakdown every fantasy angle from all the FA signings so far this week. The two discuss every single move that could potentially impact your fantasy teams this upcoming season including all the QB, RB, WR, TE and yes even OL signings.

(4:00) - WR signings and moves that matter for fantasy: Alec Pierce, Michael Pittman, Wan’Dale Robinson, Mike Evans, Romeo Doubs, Rashid Shaheed, Jahan Dotson, Jalen Nailor

(37:30) - QB signings and moves that matter for fantasy: Geno Smith, Malik Willis, Tua Tagovailoa 

(47:30) - TE signings and moves that mat...