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: Calvin Ridley

(45:35) - TE who could start HOT: Evan Engram

(51:00) - TE who could start COLD: Tucker Kraft

(55:30) - How to play in Guillotine Leagues + Takeaways from our Guillotine League Mock Draft

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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 huge letdown offenses 

(59:45) - Daigle's 2nd DON'T: Don't draft injured players 

(1:04:50) - Harmon's 3rd DO: Do take rookie WRs or keep them on waiver wire speed dial 

(1:07:05) - Daigle's 3rd DON'T: Don't fall for recency bias 

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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 drafts - Which rookie are fantasy managers undervaluing?

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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) - Storyline No. 7: Drake Maye in Year 2
(44:20) -  Storyline No. 8: Kyren Williams vs. younger RBs in Rams camp
(50:45) - Storyline No. 9: Bryce Young after good finish to 2024
(57:55) - Storyline No. 10: Kenneth Walker vs. Zach Charbonnet
(1:02:35) - Storyline No. 11: Browns QB room
(1:06:55) - Storyline No. 12: Ricky Pearsall’s health

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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

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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 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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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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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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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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