Reception Perception: The Show
Episodes
Peoples-Jones, Hollins And Osborn Making Strides
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and James discuss surprising wide receiver performances this season and whether or not they are buying or selling these receivers moving forward....
Rashid Shaheed And Terrace Marshall Surprising The NFC South
22 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss surprising wide receiver performances this season and whether or not they are buying or selling these receivers moving forward....
Quick Slants: Dionte Johnson and Michael Pittman See Increased Target Numbers
21 Dec 2022
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Matt and James look at two receivers that saw an uptick in targets in Week 15, but continue to fall short of their lofty expectations for the 2022 sea...
Playoff Picture Shifting in Week 15
20 Dec 2022
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Matt and James look into which teams they are ready to cast off into the NFL offseason. After that, the guys discuss the NFC East's costly weekend as ...
It's Time to Cast Off Some Teams
20 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss which teams they are tired of and want to cast off into the NFL offseason, despite all three being in the race for playoff posi...
NFC East Limping Towards Playoffs
20 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss the injury to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, what that does for AJ Brown and Devonta Smith the next few week, and...
Dolphins Building While Ravens Breaking
20 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss whether or not Lamar Jackson can win with the Baltimore Ravens. They also look back to the Miami Dolphins impressive bounce bac...
Quick Slants: Fantasy Sleepers for the Opening of Playoffs
16 Dec 2022
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Fantasy playoffs are here! Matt and James have you covered with their deep fantasy sleepers for NFL Week 15. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip a...
Gearing Up for Playoff Races
15 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs utilizing different weapons. They also dive into the wild card race in both the AFC an...
Bills Bring in Cole Beasley
15 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss the Buffalo Bills signing of Cole Beasley and what that means for Josh Allen's other receivers. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James ...
Jerry Jeudy and Jerick McKinnon Exchange Surprise Performances
15 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss the breakout game for Jerry Jeudy and Jerick McKinnon in Week 14, and which of them will play a more integral role the remainde...
Wild Card Forecasting With 4 Weeks To Go
15 Dec 2022
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Will the Lions continue their run? Can the Seahawks bounce back? Will the Chargers push past the Patriots? Matt and James discuss the NFL Wild Card ra...
Lessons Learned in Week 14
13 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss TY Hilton signing with the Dallas Cowboys, statements made on both sidelines in San Francisco, whether or not Tua has been expo...
TY Hilton Closes Door on OBJ to Dallas
13 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss the TY Hilton signing by the Dallas Cowboys and how it affects the future of top free agent Odell Beckham Jr. Tune In. Matt Har...
Statement Made in San Francisco
13 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss an illuminating game in the Bay Area. Brock Purdy proves that the Super Bowl hopes are not over for the 49ers, and Tom Brady cr...
Tua Exposed By Injured Chargers Defense
13 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss Tua's struggles for a second straight week in California. Did the Los Angeles Chargers defense expose the Miami Dolphins quarte...
Quick Slants: Deep Fantasy Sleepers for NFL Week 14
08 Dec 2022
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Matt and James share their deep sleepers for fantasy football in NFL Week 14. With six teams on a bye this week, one of these sleepers could be the di...
Defining What A Superstar Receiver Is
08 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss the tiering of the top receivers in the NFL to determine what makes a superstar receiver. They share their "Superstar Penthouse...
Does Cooper Kupp Belong in the Superstar Penthouse?
08 Dec 2022
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Matt and James discuss Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp and whether or not he belongs among the best receivers in the game. Tune In. Matt Harmon ...
Three Receivers Who Are One Step Away From Superstardom
08 Dec 2022
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Matt and James break down three receivers that are not yet in the superstar penthouse, but are only one or two steps away from being considered in tha...
Future Darkhorses and Receivers Knocking on the Door
08 Dec 2022
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Matt and James look at receivers that are knocking on the door of becoming superstars, as well as younger receivers that have the potential to become ...
Quick Slants: Christian Watson Living and Dying with Touchdowns
07 Dec 2022
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Matt and James break down Christian Watson's recent breakout with the Green Bay Packers, and debate whether or not the return of Romeo Doubs will inte...
Quick Slants: Garrett Wilson is Taking Games Over
07 Dec 2022
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The New York Jets offense has struggled to put up points this season, but they have found their number one guy in Garrett Wilson. Matt and James discu...
Injuries Slow Down Division Leaders
06 Dec 2022
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The injury bug has surfaced for the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. Lamar Jackson will be week to week, but Jimmy Garoppolo will miss the re...
Can Brock Purdy Be The Man in San Fran?
06 Dec 2022
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The injury bug continues to bite the San Francisco 49ers, leaving rookie quarterback Brock Purdy to lead one of the NFC's biggest favorites. Will Purd...
Any Optimism for the Ravens Without Lamar Jackson?
06 Dec 2022
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Lamar Jackson is now week to week with a knee injury, but what does that mean for the AFC North leading Baltimore Ravens? Tune In. Matt Harmon and Jam...
Davante Adams Is On A Different Level with Vegas
06 Dec 2022
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It was a slow start for Davante Adams and the Las Vegas Raiders, but it seems like the former Fresno State connection has begun to hit it's stride the...
BONUS: Drake London and Rookie Receiver Rankings
02 Dec 2022
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Zach Miller guest hosts this episode of Reception Perception as he and Matt Harmon discuss Drake London's placement among this season's rookies, as we...
Dynasty Check-In With Zach Miller
01 Dec 2022
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Zach Miller guest hosts this episode of Reception Perception as he and Matt Harmon discuss running back's to stash heading into fantasy playoff season...
Running Back Stash Rankings
01 Dec 2022
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Zach Miller guest hosts this episode of Reception Perception as he and Matt Harmon break down the best backup running backs to stash on your fantasy t...
Confidence Check on Dionte Johnson
01 Dec 2022
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Zach Miller guest hosts this episode of Reception Perception as he and Matt Harmon break down Dionte Johnson's volatile season in 2022 and how much yo...
Stock Up, Stock Down: Jaguars Receivers and Deebo Samuel
01 Dec 2022
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Zach Miller guest hosts this episode of Reception Perception as he and Matt Harmon discuss the dynasty stock for Jacksonville Jaguars Christian Kirk a...
Trevor Lawrence Steals the Show on Sunday
29 Nov 2022
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Trevor Lawrence stole the show on Sunday afternoon as his Jacksonville Jaguars came back to take down the Baltimore Ravens. Matt and James discuss his...
Is It Jordan Love Time in Green Bay?
29 Nov 2022
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Aaron Rodgers was already dealing with an injury to his throwing hand and is now suffering from a rib injury. James and Matt discuss the potential of ...
Bucs Bottom Third Scoring Offense
29 Nov 2022
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Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not a good offensive team. Marred by injured lineman and running backs, Matt and James discuss what is goin...
Tee Higgins Carrying The Baton for The Bengals
29 Nov 2022
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The Cincinnati Bengals are now 3-1 without Ja'Marr Chase this season and that can be attributed to the play of Tee Higgins the past two weeks. Matt an...
BONUS: Week 12 Fantasy Sleepers
25 Nov 2022
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Who could be a sneaky add to your fantasy roster in week 12? James and Matt give out their best sleeper picks for this weekend's slate. Tune In. Matt ...
Quarterback Drama Steals Headlines Ahead of Week 12
24 Nov 2022
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Demotions, Injuries, and Waivers have ran wild heading into Week 12 of the NFL season. Matt and James whip around the league to discuss the changing l...
Treylon Burks: Breakout or Blip?
24 Nov 2022
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Treylon Burks is coming off the best performance of his rookie season against the Green Bay Packers. Matt and James debate whether that game symbolize...
Injured Veteran QB's Leave Receivers in Fantasy Limbo
24 Nov 2022
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Both Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford are dealing with significant injuries that has effected their performance to this point in the season. Matt an...
Jets Turn to Mike White to Kickstart the Offense
24 Nov 2022
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The New York Jets have pulled the plug on Zach Wilson for the time being, replacing him with Mike White for their upcoming game against the Chicago Be...
Struggling Offenses Headline Week 11
22 Nov 2022
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Several NFL offense have failed to meet expectations to this point in the season, and many of them were highlighted in Week 11. Matt and James look ba...
Vikings and Jets The Biggest Letdowns of Week 11
22 Nov 2022
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Matt and James look at two struggling offenses in the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. In New York, can Zach Wilson even become an average quarter...
The Difference Between the Chargers and Chiefs Offenses
22 Nov 2022
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The Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs met on Sunday night in a battle of two exciting young quarterbacks in two very different offenses. Jam...
Quarterback Malpractice Displayed in Charm City
22 Nov 2022
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Not much is expected of Baker Mayfield and the Carolina Panthers offense at this point, but has Lamar Jackson's days as a top fantasy quarterback come...
High Profile Teams with Changing Receiver Rooms
17 Nov 2022
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The NFL is an ever changing landscape, especially at the receiver position. Matt and James looked at three high profile teams (GB, KC, SF) that have c...
Christian Watson is Still Developing
17 Nov 2022
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Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson is coming off his best game in the NFL, but he remains a developmental receiver. DO Matt and James believe...
Kansas City's Depth Will Be Tested This Week
17 Nov 2022
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The availability of Juju Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman, and MVS are in question for this Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. With those r...
Deebo Samuel Taking A Back Seat in San Francisco
17 Nov 2022
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The San Francisco 49ers have one of the top skill position groups in the NFL, but their main piece may be taking a back seat. With Christian McCaffrey...
A Volatile Weekend for the League's Top Receivers
15 Nov 2022
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The top receivers in the NFL made the biggest noise in Week 11. Justin Jefferson and Ceedee Lamb dominated, each collecting over 150 yards receiving a...
Justin Jefferson's Statement Game Against the Bills
15 Nov 2022
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The Minnesota Vikings shocked the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Sunday and they can easily thank Justin Jefferson for that victory. Even taking out...
Cooper Kupp Injured Against Cardinals
15 Nov 2022
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Cooper Kupp has continued to be one of the best receivers in the league this year despite the Rams lack of offensive ability anywhere else in the line...
CeeDee Lamb Carries Dak Prescott
15 Nov 2022
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If there is any solace for Dallas Cowboys fans following Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, it's that CeeDee Lamb continues to establish himself ...
The Raiders Are Simply Not Good
15 Nov 2022
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The Las Vegas Raiders are now 2-7 following a home loss to the Jeff Saturday led Indianapolis Colts. They sit above only the Houston Texans in the AFC...
Midseason Rookie Report 2022
10 Nov 2022
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The midway point of the 2022 season is here, and it's time for Matt Harmon's rookie report! Matt and James discuss a few of the biggest surprises from...
Chris Olave Surpassing Saints Expectations
10 Nov 2022
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Chris Olave was expected to be one of the top receivers in a stacked class, but even the New Orleans Saints couldn't have predicted this kind of succe...
Wan'Dale Robinson's Unexpected Success in Contested Catch Situations
10 Nov 2022
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If there is any team that needed a rookie receiver to step up this season it was the New York Giants. Luckily for them Wan'Dale Robinson has come as m...
Chiefs Pass Catcher by Committee Approach
10 Nov 2022
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The Kansas City Chiefs lost arguably Patrick Mahomes' best weapon in Tyreek Hill, but their new "by committee" approach is starting to hit its stride....
Reich Out in Indy and A Record Week for Mixon and Fields
08 Nov 2022
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The Indianapolis Colts parted ways with head coach Frank Reich yesterday, bringing in former center Jeff Saturday to be the interim replacement. Also,...
Jeff Saturday Replaces Frank Reich as Indianapolis Colts Head Coach
08 Nov 2022
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The Indianapolis Colts fired their head coach Frank Reich after an embarrassing loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. Reich was replac...
Joe Mixon and Justin Fields Break Records in Week 9
08 Nov 2022
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No one had a better day on Sunday than Joe Mixon. His 5 touchdowns set a new Bengals franchise record in a blowout victory. Justin Fields set a record...
Garrett Wilson Carrying the Jets Offense
08 Nov 2022
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The New York Jets shocked the NFL world by beating the Buffalo Bills in week 9. While they sit at 6-2, the offense is being carried by rookie receiver...
BONUS BREAKING: Frank Reich fired, Jeff Saturday hired | 'The Best Football Show'
07 Nov 2022
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From "The Best Football Show" (Subscribe Here) - Eliot breaks down the surprising news of the Colts firing Frank Reich as their head coach after a 3-5...
Trade Deadline Fallout Across the NFL
03 Nov 2022
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The NFL Trade Deadline was busier than it has ever been before. Matt and James break down the biggest moves from earlier this week, and give you their...
Packers Stay Quiet in a Busy NFC North
03 Nov 2022
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After eight weeks of underachieving football from the reigning NFL MVP, the Packers decided not to bring in help for Aaron Rodgers. Meanwhile the Bear...
Big Deadline Winners in the AFC
03 Nov 2022
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The AFC Florida teams both decided to add just before the NFL Trade Deadline this week, with Jacksonville acquiring the suspended Calvin Ridley and Mi...
Fantasy Sleepers for a HEAVY Bye Week
03 Nov 2022
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Week 9 in the NFL us FULL of team's on their bye. SIX TEAMS will have the week off, making the fantasy landscape even more difficult to figure out, bu...
Top Receivers Breaking the Mold for NFL Offenses
01 Nov 2022
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Matt is joined on this episode by Alex Gelhar of ReceptionPerception.com to talk about some of the top receivers in the NFl. They break down AJ Brown'...
AJ Brown Embarrasses the Steelers Defense
01 Nov 2022
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AJ Brown has had a phenomenal season in his first year with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he put an exclamation point on his first half with a dominant...
Top 5 Receivers in the NFL Through 8 Weeks
01 Nov 2022
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Matt Harmon is joined by Alex Gelhar as they give out their top five receivers of the NFL season so far. They then dive into Terry McLaurin of the Was...
Forgotten Young Receivers Coming Back Around
01 Nov 2022
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Matt Harmon is joined by Alex Gelhar as they discuss a handful of young receivers that are starting to regain their footing in the NFL, including Pari...
Christian McCaffrey Fallout and Opposite Ends of the AFC North
27 Oct 2022
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Matt and James look at both ends of the Christian McCaffrey trade one week later and discuss DJ Moore, Terrace Marshall, McCaffrey, and the rest of th...
Should You believe in the DJ Moore Revival?
27 Oct 2022
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All it took was PJ Walker starting, and Robbie Anderson and Christian McCaffrey to be traded but we finally saw a DJ Moore week in Carolina in week 7....
Early Returns for Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco
27 Oct 2022
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After years in Carolina the Christian McCaffrey experience has moves back to Northern Cali and the San Francisco 49ers. What do the early returns look...
Opposite Ends of the AFC North
27 Oct 2022
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The Cincinnati Bengals look like they are all the way back to their Super Bowl form. Is this what we should expect going forward? And what is going on...
Injuries Change the NFL Landscape in Week 7
25 Oct 2022
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Injuries plagued every corner of the NFL world on Sunday afternoon. From the New York Jets losing Breece Hall, then trading for James Robinson, to the...
Jets Running Back Room Flipped Upside Down
25 Oct 2022
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Breece Hall has been one of the most electric players, let alone rookies in the league this seaosn. His unfortunate season-ending injury on Sunday lef...
Injuries Pile Up Around the NFL
25 Oct 2022
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Matt and James whip-around the NFL injury list as many offensive weapons went down in week 7. They begin in Los Angeles where the Chargers lost both M...
Bad Week for Veteran QB's
25 Oct 2022
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Veteran quarterbacks have not faired well in recent weeks. With Alan Lazard now injured in Green Bay things are seemingly only getting worse for Aaron...
In Season Tracking Updates Heading into Week 7
20 Oct 2022
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Matt and James share some of the updates to the Reception Perception in-season tracker. They begin with Courtland Sutton and the inept Broncos offense...
Courtland Sutton's Stock Continues to Drop
20 Oct 2022
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It comes as no surprise to anyone who has watched the Denver Broncos this season, but Courtland Sutton's stock has continued to drop in Russell Wilson...
Collins and Aiyuk Beginning to Show Sparks of Something Special
20 Oct 2022
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Brandon Aiyuk once again proved on Sunday that he is a menace agains zone coverage, cooking the Falcons defense in a losing effort. Meanwhile, Nico Co...
Matt's Midseason Rankings Updates
20 Oct 2022
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James and Matt discuss some of Matt's updates to his in season rankings on receptionperception.com. The duo discuss the Kansas City Chiefs offense and...
Busy News Week Spells Interesting Changes Across NFL
18 Oct 2022
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The NFL has had a busy news week with trades, injuries, and offensive issues all over. Matt and James discuss the Cardinals new receiver room, Is Tyre...
New Personnel Providing Upside?
18 Oct 2022
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The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver room continues to be volatile. With Marquise Brown out for at least six weeks and Robby Anderson entering the fold...
Is Tyreek Hill Unstoppable?
18 Oct 2022
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Another week, another split game for the Miami Dolphins quarterbacks. But that doesn't bother Tyreek Hill as he continues his torrid pace in his first...
Big Markets, Big Questions
18 Oct 2022
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The New York Jets and Los Angeles Rams collected wins over the weekend, despite having a very little production from their skilled offenses. Will the ...
The Good, The Bad, and the Future Featuring Alex Gelhar
13 Oct 2022
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Matt and James are joined by The Wizard of Wisconsin Alex Gelhar to discuss the status of two veteran led offenses struggling to find success in Green...
Super Bowl Favorites Struggling on Offense
13 Oct 2022
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The expectations for the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams are some of the highest in the NFL. However, both offenses have struggled mightily to ...
Knowing Their Role: Gabe Davis and Rondale Moore
13 Oct 2022
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Knowing the role a receiver plays in an offense if very important when considering future fantasy implications. For Gabe Davis, his role has been neat...
Jameson Williams Hype Train Rolls On
13 Oct 2022
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In a class with multiple star rookie receivers Jameson Williams is still one of the most anticipated... and he hasn't played a single snap! Matt and J...
BONUS: Wide Receiver Rankings Debates Featuring Zach Miller
12 Oct 2022
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Zach Miller of ReceptionPerception.com joins Matt and James to debate the placement of Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, and Jaylen Waddle....
Rhule Out in Carolina and Dynasty Debates Featuring Zach Miller
11 Oct 2022
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Zach Miller of ReceptionPerception.com joins Matt and James to discuss the train-wreck Carolina Panthers on the day they fire their Head Coach, rookie...
DJ Moore and McCaffrey in the Post-Rhule Era
11 Oct 2022
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The other shoe has finally dropped on Matt Rhule in Carolina following the Panthers 37-15 home loss to 49ers on Sunday afternoon. How does his departu...
Rookie Running Backs to Snag in Dynasty Leagues
11 Oct 2022
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Breece Hall (NYJ) and Dameon Pierce (HOU) are lighting the NFL world on fire in the first five weeks of their rookie seasons. But are either of them j...
Ja'Marr Chase Struggling With Extra Attention This Season
11 Oct 2022
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Ja'Marr Chase has gotten off to a considerably slower start than expected in season 2 in the NFL. The Bengals tried forcing targets to Chase on Sunday...
Surprising Starts to the 2022 Season
06 Oct 2022
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Four weeks into the 2022 season and there have been plenty of surprising performances to speak of. James and Matt discuss two surprises for the wide r...
Veteran Receivers Opening Eyes in the NFC North
06 Oct 2022
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When you think of the NFC North, which receivers come to mind? Was it Josh Reynolds and Adam Thielen? Both of those receivers have surged in the fanta...
Big Time Tight Ends With Small Time Results
06 Oct 2022
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George Kittle and Kyle Pitts have started the season on the wrong foot. Neither have had a particularly clean jumping off point, but do Matt and James...
Is Tom Brady Cursed?
06 Oct 2022
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Two of the top quarterbacks in NFL history have gotten off to suspiciously slow starts to the 2022 season. For Aaron Rodgers, it could be one of many ...