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Running backs are almost always the talk of the town when it comes to early fantasy football projections and predictions, but there’s a pair of NFC West backfields that haven’t really been getting much attention, until now. [ Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football League for free today ]   While the backfield is San Francisco doesn’t have a true every down, big-name workhorse, it’s one that...

With all the uncertainty surrounding the current state of affairs, continuity becomes paramount, and that is especially true for NFL rookies about to begin their first season or for free agents who are about to learn an entirely new system on an entirely new team. We don’t know what this offseason will bring, but one thing is for sure: Players who have continuity on their side are in a better posi...

We’ve all had predictions that turn out to be wrong. We’ve all had bad takes that come back to haunt us. It’s a part of life and the human need to try and make an opinion as close to a fact as possible. The key is to learn something from that burnt take. Liz Loza and Matt Harmon have had some of their own, and they discuss those takes and much more in the latest fantasy football podcast. [ Create...

It’s never too early for draft prep szn, and there are already some big questions that we’re wrapping our heads around as we careen toward opening kickoff for the 2021 NFL season. Matt Harmon  is joined by Scott Pianowski to discuss those questions and much more in the latest fantasy football podcast. [ Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football League for free today ] Head coach Bill Belicheck...

Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Rookie Snapshot, our new miniseries where Liz Loza is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Draft analyst Eric Edholm to take a deep dive into top prospects (and future fantasy stars?) set to join the league. [ Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football League for free today ]   Now that the 2020 NFL Draft is in the books, our experts take a look at their fa...

The year is 3042. In a future incredibly different from our present, Frank Gore rushes for another touchdown. Okay so he’s not that old, but his longevity does make one wonder about Gore’s potential immortality, as it was announced that he would be signing with the New York Jets . Matt Harmon is joined by Dalton Del Don to discuss that signing and much more in the latest fantasy football podcast....

Welcome back to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Podcast! In this episode, Yahoo's Liz Loza and Matt Harmon break down some of their favorite rookies from the back-end of the NFL Draft and take a look at some veterans who might be fighting for a job when (if?) training camp opens. [ Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football League for free today ] Every year, a few rookies from the later rounds break...

Well, the 2020 NFL Draft is in the books. Liz Loza and Matt Harmon are here to help you break down all the fantasy nuggets and takeaways from the selection process on the latest fantasy football podcast. After Round 1 delivered a couple of fantasy relevant picks , Round 2 started off with a bang! THIRTEEN skill players were drafted and that doesn’t even include Jalen Hurts, who our own Charles Rob...

Well, Round 1 of the first virtual NFL Draft is in the books. There were a few trades, but nothing completely eye-opening. Considering this draft set something of a precedent for the NFL, it actually went pretty smoothly ... for everyone but Aaron Rodgers. Liz Loza and Matt Harmon give their takes on Round 1 of the draft in the latest fantasy football podcast. [ Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy...

Hello everyone and welcome to the final edition of  Rookie Snapshot, our new miniseries  where Liz Loza is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Draft analyst Eric Edholm to take a deep dive into top prospects (and future fantasy stars?) set to join the league. [ Create or join a 2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football League for free today ] To close the series out, our experts look at the top quarterbacks in the 2020...

Welcome back! With  the NFL Draft getting closer by the day , Liz Loza and  Matt Harmon  are continuing to preview what lies ahead.  Last week, they took a look at the AFC . This time, they look towards teams in the NFC.  What will Washington, the Eagles, Giants, Cowboys, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings, Saints, Falcons, Buccaneers, Panthers, Rams, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks do when they’re on the...

Hello everyone and welcome to the third edition of  Rookie Snapshot, our new miniseries  where Liz Loza is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Draft analyst Eric Edholm to take a deep dive into top prospects (and future fantasy stars?) set to join the league. Next up in the series, our experts look at some of the WILD CARDS in the 2020 rookie class. This week’s episode includes: •  Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU Ho...

With  the NFL Draft getting closer by the day , Liz Loza and Matt Harmon are continuing to preview what lies ahead. This time, they look towards teams in the AFC.  And speaking of the draft, things will have  a new spin this year, as teams will make their picks virtually . As such, you can imagine that Dave Gettleman is figuring out how to use a computer, while Jon Gruden thinks Zoom is the name o...

Hello everyone and welcome to the second edition of  Rookie Snapshot, our new miniseries  where Liz Loza is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Draft analyst Eric Edholm to take a deep dive into top prospects (and future fantasy stars?) set to join the league. In this episode, our experts look at some of the stud running backs in the 2020 rookie class. This week’s episode includes: •  Jonathan Taylor, Wisc...

With  the NFL Draft getting closer by the day , Liz Loza and Matt Harmon decided to reveal an early look at their 2020 fantasy football draft rankings on the latest podcast. Rounding out the top three consensus picks are: Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, and Ezekiel Elliott. Our experts discuss more from their rankings, as well as where they disagreed farther down the ranks (Hint: Liz was the...

Hello everyone and welcome to the very first edition of Rookie Snapshot, our new miniseries where Liz Loza is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Draft analyst Eric Edholm to take a deep dive into top prospects (and future fantasy stars?) set to join the league. First up, our experts look at some of the stud wide receivers in this very deep rookie class. This week’s episode includes: • Henry Ruggs, Alabama...

Well, it’s official: The Cam Newton era is over in Carolina. Liz Loza and Matt Harmon discuss the Panthers releasing the former MVP and more a bit later on the latest fantasy football podcast. First, two big-name running backs switched teams. The Los Angeles Rams released Todd Gurley, and he was subsequently signed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. (3:55) The Denver Broncos signed free...

What a YEAR this week has been! Tom Brady to the Buccaneers — could Antonio Brown join him? — Philip Rivers to the Colts, both DeAndre Hopkins and Stefon Diggs got traded, and Cam Newton  gave a very Cam-Newton-like reply to the Panthers allowing him to seek a trade . (6:56) All in a week’s worth of NFL Free Agency — and it’s not over yet. Liz Loza and Matt Harmon discuss it all and more on the la...

Technically, the free agency period for the 2020 NFL season actually starts on March 18th, but you would think we were midway through the period the way the deals have been flying! Liz Loza and Matt Harmon talk about all the biggest moves made in the latest fantasy football podcast. After a Monday that included a mind-boggling DeAndre Hopkins- to-the-Cardinals trade  -- that our own Matt Harmon ca...

This second week of March is not the busiest time in the NFL calendar. In the valley between the combine and the start of free agency, with an important labor vote potentially getting resolved over the weekend, NFL fans and prognosticators alike feel like they're about to crest the first drop of a roller coaster. Lots of anticipation. Not much action. Have no fear, the Yahoo Fantasy Football Podca...

Welcome back! Earlier this week, Liz Loza wrote on her  top takeaways from the NFL Scouting Combine . Liz and Matt Harmon take a deep dive into 7 of those takeaways and more in the latest fantasy football podcast. Our experts run down the likes of Denzel Mims (who might be a unicorn) (9:00) and AJ Dillon who some experts are either rightly or wrongly comparing to Derrick Henry (15:40). Only time w...

The NFL Scouting Combine has begun, and so too the rumor mill begins to spin. Everything from Cam Newton to Joe Burrow’s  hands have already been discussed . Liz Loza and Matt Harmon run down those storylines and more in the latest fantasy football podcast. ESPN's Jeff Darlington is reporting sources close to Tom Brady is evaluating free agency with the intention of departing. Is someone punking t...

Since last week’s episode, some veteran faces who have been fantasy stars in the past have announced their return to the NFL in 2020. Greg Olsen  signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks . Drew Brees will return to the New Orleans Saints. Adrian Peterson will once again take the field as a member of the Washington Redskins. Even Jason Witten, who tried (and failed) his hand in the booth, s...

It’s the second full week of February, and for many folks, that means love is in the air — yes, Valentine’s Day. And in the spirit of happy couples, Liz Loza and Matt Harmon decided to play matchmaker in the latest fantasy football podcast. But instead of bringing couples to the perfect V-Day restaurant or pairing a significant other with the perfect gift, they’re taking the  top soon-to-be free a...

After yet another playoff comeback from a 10+ point deficit, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers  to claim the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LIV . Liz Loza and Matt Harmon recap their weeks in Miami (0:35) and big game (7:35) on the latest fantasy football podcast. [Yahoo Sportsbook powered by BetMGM: Deposit $10, Get $100 in Free Bets. NJ only. 21+. Terms a...