Fantasy Life Show

Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life
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Your fantasy football league doesn't take days off. Neither do we. The Fantasy Life Show is a daily fantasy football podcast hosted by Kendall Valenzuela, Peter Overzet and Dwain McFarland, with special guest appearances from the Matthew Berry! We eat, sleep, and breathe fantasy football so you don't have to (but let's be honest, you do too). Rankings, sleepers, busts, waiver wire adds, start/sit calls, NFL Draft breakdowns, trade advice, and enough data to make your league mates nervous. Redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS — we cover it all, all year long! Fantasy football is our life! If it's your life too, follow along with The Fantasy Life Show

  1. 1d ago

    Week 3 Overreactions, Injury Fallout & Week 4 Waiver Wire Targets

    📋 Week 3 is in the books and it was a rough one. We're overreacting to the biggest results, holding an emergency press conference on four quarterback situations that fell apart, working through an injury report that reshapes multiple backfields, and getting you set for Week 4 waivers. Kendall and Pete open with the Week 3 injury report which covers De'Von Achane's torn ACL and a season that's over, Baker Mayfield's thumb and a possible two-to-four week absence, Breece Hall's thigh with no update until Wednesday, Mike Evans' rib and oblique, and Jalen Coker's quad.Week 3 winners and worries — Jahmyr Gibbs at 41.4 and the RB1 finish, Jaxon Smith-Njigba going for 35.36 as the WR1, Bijan Robinson, Brock Purdy and Drake London on one side, Bucky Irving, David Montgomery, Jaylen Waddle, Omarion Hampton, Dalton Kincaid and Tetairoa McMillan on the other. Then Imagine That, presented by Xfinity Shield, on Jaxon Smith-Njigba chasing the single-season record for receiving touchdowns, receptions and yards, and Derrick Henry chasing the rushing touchdown record. The overreactions: putting the mortgage on Brock Purdy MVP tickets, Jeremiyah Love outscoring both Patriots running backs combined, Brock Bowers winning regular season and postseason fantasy championships, and Geno Smith as this year's Jacoby Brissett. Then the emergency press conference on J.J. McCarthy's fit in the Giants scheme, how much worse Tommy DeVito could actually be than Drake Maye, whether Marcus Mariota is better for the Commanders than Jayden Daniels, whether the Chargers win a game before November, and the Titans looking for Cam Ward's replacement in 2027. Then Week 4 waivers with Panthers and Chiefs on bye in Week 5: Sam Darnold, Marcus Mariota and Jacoby Brissett at quarterback, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Braelon Allen, Keaton Mitchell and Kendre Miller at running back, Malik Washington, Xavier Legette and Jauan Jennings at receiver, and Kenyon Sadiq as the top tight end priority after a 7-catch, 105-yard, 23.5-point TE4 week. 🔍 Topics in this video: fantasy football week 4 waiver wire, week 4 waiver wire pickups, fantasy football advice 2026, overreaction monday, week 3 fantasy football recap, week 3 injury report, De'Von Achane injury, Breece Hall, Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Jalen Coker, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Bijan Robinson, Brock Purdy, Drake London, Bucky Irving, Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, Brock Bowers, Jeremiyah Love, Geno Smith, J.J. McCarthy, Marcus Mariota, Sam Darnold, Jacoby Brissett, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Braelon Allen, Kendre Miller, Malik Washington, Xavier Legette, Jauan Jennings, Kenyon Sadiq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 5d ago

    Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: 10 Players That Will Smash or Crash, Injury Report, Start/Sit & More

    📋 Week 3 is here. We're breaking down fantasy football rankings, the smash spots and crash spots at every position, hitting the injuries that could wreck your lineup, and going rapid-fire on the start/sit calls you're still sweating.Kendall and Pete go through the top 12 quarterbacks, top 24 running backs, top 24 receivers and top 12 tight ends, then get into the spots that actually decide your week — Brock Purdy and Geno Smith in smash spots, Matthew Stafford in a crash spot, Jaylen Warren, Quinshon Judkins, and a warning on Travis Etienne. At receiver it's Parker Washington and Ladd McConkey in plus matchups with Emeka Egbuka on the other side, plus Sam LaPorta at tight end.Then the Week 3 injury report on Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee surgery and what Jameis Winston means for the Giants, Jayden Daniels' dislocated elbow and the Marcus Mariota offense, Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent both out with Case Keenum stepping in, Alec Pierce to IR and who gets the Colts targets, and Jonathon Brooks to IR with Chuba Hubbard now in line for the work. Then a rapid-fire start/sit round on Justin Herbert, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jeremiyah Love, Denzel Boston and Oronde Gadsden, and they close by building a DFS lineup together for the week.🔍 Topics in this video:fantasy football start or sit this week for week 3, fantasy football rankings, fantasy rankings changes, week 3 injury report, week 3 fantasy smash spots, week 3 fantasy crash spots, week 3 QB rankings, Week 3 RB rankings, Week 3 WR rankings, Week 3 TE rankings, Week 3 NFL DFS lineup building, Brock Purdy, Geno Smith, Matthew Stafford, Jaylen Warren, Quinshon Judkins, Travis Etienne, Parker Washington, Ladd McConkey, Emeka Egbuka, Sam LaPorta, Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston, Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Caleb Williams, Alec Pierce, Jonathon Brooks, Chuba Hubbard, Justin Herbert, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jeremiyah Love, Denzel Boston, Oronde Gadsden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 6d ago

    Week 3 Stock Up/Stock Down for Fantasy Football + Buy Low/Sell High & Moves to Make Now!

    Kendall Valenzuela, Dwain McFarland and Peter Overzet go through the fantasy football players whose stock actually moved after Week 2 — and more importantly, the specific utilization behind each move.Parker Washington climbs again, this time to a low-end WR1. Jalen Coker rises into mid-range WR3 territory. Dalton Kincaid moves all the way into the top five at tight end. Going the other way: Rashee Rice slides to a low-end WR2, and the Bears pair of Colston Loveland and Luther Burden both drop, Loveland to a low-end TE1 and Burden to a high-end WR4.Then the part your league isn't thinking about yet. Bucky Irving has the sixth-highest running back utilization score in football at 90 — is that a buy even at a high price? George Pickens is averaging just 7.9 points per game on an 85% route share and a 23% target share, which is the exact profile of a player about to be cheap. Tucker Kraft's route participation jumped from 48% in Week 1 to 91% in Week 2 while his production fell. And Stefon Diggs is scoring 18.6 per game on a 59% route share — the definition of a sell.They also play Dwain-Libs on the thresholds that would move players again this week: what route share puts Oronde Gadsden in the TE8-to-TE10 range, what gets Brian Thomas Jr. into WR3 territory, and what designed rush rate makes Tyler Shough a QB10-to-QB12 option. Those are the exact numbers to watch on Sunday.And they close with three adds to make before your league-mates get there — Dwain on Kenyon Sadiq, Pete on Oronde Gadsden, Kendall on Demond Claiborne.🔍 Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, stock up stock down, buy low sell high, route participation, utilization, Parker Washington, Rashee Rice, Jalen Coker, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden, Dalton Kincaid, Bucky Irving, George Pickens, Tucker Kraft, Stefon Diggs, Oronde Gadsden, Brian Thomas Jr., Tyler Shough, Kenyon Sadiq, Demond Claiborne, fantasy football trade targets, waiver wire, week 3 fantasy football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 22

    Week 2 Overreactions + Week 3 Waiver Wire Targets: Injuries Galore, An Email from "Colston Loveland", The Chargers Stink & More!

    Two starting quarterbacks (and a ton of other players) went down this week. Welcome to injury hell. Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet recap fantasy football Week 2 action — and this week they bring in someone who has actually called plays in the NFL. Former Raiders and Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner joins for Real Football vs. Fake Football, breaking down exactly how a coaching staff rebuilds a game plan when a star quarterback like Jayden Daniels or Caleb Williams is out, and what that means for every fantasy starter around them. Then Overreaction Monday. Is it going to take Colston Loveland ten games to match what Dalton Schultz did on Sunday — 26 PPR points and 140 receiving yards? Is it TreVeyon Henderson's backfield for good? Woody Marks'? Plus Marvin Harrison Jr.'s future in the Canadian Football League, whether anyone will ever be able to start a Packers running back again, and the case that fourth-quarter Tyler Shough is better than Drake Maye. The back half is entirely actionable. Every waiver target worth a claim for Week 3 — Bryce Young and Tyler Shough at quarterback if you just lost your starter, Emanuel Wilson, Jonah Coleman and Tank Bigsby at running back, Adonai Mitchell, DeVaughn Vele and Denzel Boston at receiver, and Dalton Schultz at tight end, all with roster percentages across ESPN, Yahoo and Sleeper. And then it's time for It's Not Me, It's You. Kendall writes a letter to Kevin Stefanski and the Falcons. Pete receives an email from Colston Loveland. 🔍 Topics in this video: 2026 fantasy football, week 2 recap, overreaction monday, fantasy football injuries, waiver wire, week 3 waiver wire, Scott Turner, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, Colston Loveland, Dalton Schultz, TreVeyon Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson, Woody Marks, Marvin Harrison Jr., Tyler Shough, Drake Maye, Bryce Young, Emanuel Wilson, Jonah Coleman, Tank Bigsby, Adonai Mitchell, DeVaughn Vele, Denzel Boston, fantasy football advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 18

    Week 2 Fantasy Football Preview: Smash/Crash Spots, Rankings, Injuries, Start/Sit & More!

    📋 Week 2 is here. We're breaking down fantasy football rankings, the smash spots and crash spots at every position, hitting the injuries that could wreck your lineup, and going rapid-fire on the start/sit calls you're still sweating. Kendall and Pete go through the top 12 quarterbacks, top 24 running backs, top 24 receivers and top 12 tight ends, then get into the spots that actually decide your week — Dak Prescott and Jayden Daniels in smash spots, Trevor Lawrence in a crash spot, Aaron Jones against the Bears, Bucky Irving, and a warning on Jeremiyah Love. At receiver it's Mike Evans and George Pickens in plus matchups with Carnell Tate on the other side, plus the Raiders tight end situation with Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer. Then the Week 2 injury report on Ladd McConkey, Joe Burrow, Zay Flowers, Ja'Kobi Lane and Nico Collins, a rapid-fire start/sit round on Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Quinshon Judkins, Xavier Worthy, Stefon Diggs, Michael Wilson, DK Metcalf and Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and they close by building a DFS lineup together for the week. 🔍 Topics in this video: fantasy football start or sit this week for week 2, fantasy football rankings, fantasy rankings changes, week 2 injury report, week 2 fantasy smash spots, week 2 fantasy crash spots, week 2 QB rankings, Week 2 RB rankings, Week 2 WR rankings, Week 2 TE rankings, Week 2 NFL DFS lineup building, Dak Prescott, Jayden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence, Aaron Jones, Bucky Irving, Jeremiyah Love, Mike Evans, George Pickens, Carnell Tate, Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, Ladd McConkey, Joe Burrow, Zay Flowers, Nico Collins, Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Quinshon Judkins, Xavier Worthy, Stefon Diggs, DK Metcalf, Jacory Croskey-Merritt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 17

    Week 2 Fantasy Football Stock Up/Stock Down, Buy Low/Sell High Candidates, Dwain-Libs, & Moves to Make NOW

    Kendall Valenzuela, Dwain McFarland and Peter Overzet go through the fantasy football players whose stock actually moved after Week 1 — and more importantly, the specific utilization behind each move. Christian Watson climbs to a mid-range WR2 and Matthew Golden to a high-end WR3 in a Green Bay offense that suddenly looks settled. Ashton Jeanty is a high-end RB1. Parker Washington is a low-end WR2 on a route share that could still grow. And Dalton Kincaid moves into the TE7-to-TE9 range. Then the part your league isn't thinking about yet. Colston Loveland led every tight end in route participation at 89% and produced almost nothing — is that a buy? D'Andre Swift massively outperformed his usage — is that a sell, and what should you be asking for? And Rhamondre Stevenson, where the gap between role and result points somewhere specific. They also play Dwain-Libs on the thresholds that would move players again this week: what route share makes Christian Watson a WR1, what gets Parker Washington to a low-end WR1, what makes Isaiah Likely a mid-range TE1, and what rush share turns Jadarian Price into a mid-range RB2. Those are the exact numbers to watch on Sunday. And they close with three adds to make before your league-mates get there — Dwain on Elijah Sarratt, Pete on Emmett Johnson, Kendall on Antonio Williams. 🔍 Topics in this video: 2026 fantasy football, stock up stock down, buy low sell high, route participation, utilization, Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Ashton Jeanty, Parker Washington, Dalton Kincaid, Colston Loveland, D'Andre Swift, Rhamondre Stevenson, Isaiah Likely, Jadarian Price, Elijah Sarratt, Emmett Johnson, Antonio Williams, fantasy football trade targets, waiver wire, week 2 fantasy football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 15

    Week 1 Overreactions: Celebrations & Panic, Week 2 Waivers, and Letters to Our Players

    It's Monday after Week 1 of fantasy football. Somebody in your league is about to drop a player they drafted in the fourth round. Don't be that person.Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet are kicking off "Overreaction Monday" on everything Week 1 threw at us! We're sorting the results that actually mean something from the ones that are going to look silly in three weeks.They start with the takes that feel true right now and probably aren't: the Bears as the highest-scoring offense of all time, the Bills looking like a Super Bowl lock after what they did to Houston, and the Chargers costing you more than just your survivor pool. Then the backfield questions — whether Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery can both finish as RB1s, whether Jonathon Brooks getting out-rushed by A.J. Dillon is a real problem, and what a Travis Etienne rotation means once Alvin Kamara is back.Then the part that hurts: Ja'Marr Chase, Drake London and DeVonta Smith all laid an egg, and the target and target-share numbers tell three completely different stories about why. Bench, cut, or fire into the sun? Plus the tight end debate Kendall has apparently been waiting all offseason to win.The back half is entirely actionable. Every waiver target worth a claim this week, position by position — Jalen Coker as the headline add, quarterback help in Tyler Shough and Carson Wentz, Kaelon Black at running back, a deep receiver group in Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Demarcus Robinson and DeVaughn Vele, and Michael Mayer at tight end.And then they write letters. It's Not Me, It's You — Pete to Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane, Kendall to Carson Wentz.🔍 Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, week 1 recap, overreaction monday, waiver wire, Ja'Marr Chase, Drake London, DeVonta Smith, Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Jonathon Brooks, Travis Etienne, Christian Watson, Isaiah Likely, Theo Johnson, Jalen Coker, Tyler Shough, Carson Wentz, Kaelon Black, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Demarcus Robinson, DeVaughn Vele, Michael Mayer, Zay Flowers, fantasy football waiver wire, week 2 fantasy football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 11

    10 Players That Will Smash or Crash in Fantasy for Week 1 (Rankings, Injuries, & Start Sit Advice)

    📋 Week 1 is here. We're breaking down the smash spots and crash spots at every position, hitting the injuries that could wreck your lineup, and going rapid-fire on the start/sit calls you're still sweating. Kendall and Pete discuss smash and crash spots for players you are deciding on starting or sitting this week, they go through a rapid-fire of start/sit questions, discuss rankings, injuries, and more. In addition, they will build out a DFS lineup together on the show to finalize an action-packed show heading into opening weekend. 🔍 Topics in this video: fantasy football start or sit this week for week 1, fantasy football rankings, fantasy rankings changes, week 1 injury report, week 1 fantasy smash spots, week 1 fantasy crash spots, week 1 QB rankings, Week 1 RB rankings, Week 1 WR rankings, Week 1 TE rankings, Week 1 NFL DFS lineup building, Jared Goff, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Omarion Hampton, Bijan Robinson, Kenneth Walker, Quinshon Judkins, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jameson Williams, Juwan Johnson, Brock Bowers, Jonathon Brooks, Alec Pierce, Malik Nabers, Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes, Bucky Irving, Jordan Mason, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Quentin Johnston, Brian Thomas Jr., Dalton Kincaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Your fantasy football league doesn't take days off. Neither do we. The Fantasy Life Show is a daily fantasy football podcast hosted by Kendall Valenzuela, Peter Overzet and Dwain McFarland, with special guest appearances from the Matthew Berry! We eat, sleep, and breathe fantasy football so you don't have to (but let's be honest, you do too). Rankings, sleepers, busts, waiver wire adds, start/sit calls, NFL Draft breakdowns, trade advice, and enough data to make your league mates nervous. Redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS — we cover it all, all year long! Fantasy football is our life! If it's your life too, follow along with The Fantasy Life Show

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  • Creator
    Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    894
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