Matthew Berry

  (3:05 PM)

Hi gang. Let's get into it... as always, all subjects answered... Next week, I'll be chatting on Thursday, not Tuesdays...

Mike(Denver)

I just found out that WR's Engram and Branch for Sea are ready to return by week 5 provided they are no setbacks. Which one of those 2 will have more fantasy impact?

Matthew Berry

  (3:07 PM)

I like Engram more but am high on both... and think Hasselbeck is a good buy low as a result...

Mike (Elkhart, IN)

Do you see Buckhalter having a good game if Westbrook is out?

Matthew Berry

  (3:07 PM)

Solid but not great against CHI

Aunt Becky (San Fran)

So Willie Parker is hurt all of a sudden...I have Jacobs on a bye...who's a good RB bet this week that is most likely a FA in my league...Have Mercy

Matthew Berry

  (3:08 PM)

This week? Any DEN RB against KC ; Pierre Thomas, Mendenhall, Fred Jackson vs STL

Matt (Boston, MA)

How do I get a co owner to give up faith in Rashard Mendenhall?

Matthew Berry

  (3:09 PM)

You don't. You thank him. Parker is hurt and out for week 4

Brady (Boston, MA)

Mr. Berry, I think I'm eating a huge piece of humble pie right now. I should have listened to you at the beginning of the season when you were low on Peyton Manning. I've lost 2 games by 6 points or less because of his mediocre performances. I was offered Drew Brees for Peyton and Rudi Johnson, should I make the deal?

Matthew Berry

  (3:10 PM)

Thank you! I got SO MUCH hate mail on Peyton.... I'd do the deal. I DO think Manning is better than he has shown, but their line continues to get banged up and you are selling high on Rudi. I'm not buying him....

Joel Roscommon MI

Trent Green now starting for the Rams. More great news for SJax owners !

Matthew Berry

  (3:11 PM)

Couple of things about S JAX: Didn't play pre-season, very tough match-ups in first two weeks (and had over 120 total yards in week 3) and LAST YEAR he didn't score a touchdown until his 4th game. STL sked in the second half is GREAT. S JAX still a good buy low. Don't like Green but he can't be any worse

Ronald Curry and Patrick Crayton

We're not even worth keeping on a roster as bye week fill-ins now, right?

Matthew Berry

  (3:12 PM)

Cryaton is. Curry isn't

Dylan McKay (Beverly Hills, CA)

Turns out I am the father of Kelly's baby - take that Berry! Brandon can't carry my wetsuit...

Matthew Berry

  (3:12 PM)

Among other things.

Clay (San Antonio, TX)

I'm sure I'm not the first to tell you this, but you need to go out and immediately purchase this week's Entertainment Weekly.

Matthew Berry

  (3:13 PM)

Way ahead of you.

Chicks everywhere

Why do Nate and Pod Vader hate women? Is it because they're bitter old married men who arent getting any? Thanks for making the chicks leagues and showing females some love

Matthew Berry

  (3:13 PM)

I'll ask them why. You are welcome...

Zed(NC)

Would Ryan Grant be worth starting this week or Chester Taylor

Matthew Berry

  (3:14 PM)

Neither guy is a great start but Grant is the guy

Erik (Longview, Texas)

Hola Mr. Berry, is Ronny Brown a one hit wonder or an every week must start? Which is a better duo in your opinion Ryan Grant and J.T. O'Sullivan or Ronnie Brown and Matt Cassell?

Matthew Berry

  (3:15 PM)

Well, not this week. He's on a bye. He's a solid #2 RB...

Travis (Jacksonville)

Kevin Smith is pretty much done in fanasty land, right? The Lions stink, Rudi is now in the mix, and they are looking at bringing other RB's in!!!

Matthew Berry

  (3:16 PM)

I'm not convinced on Rudi yet but certainly, the Lions are a bit of a mess. Bye week this week. Lot depends on if Kitna is healthy ...

Evan (Portland)

Berry... how are you feeling about McClain? Is this dude going to keep it up?

Matthew Berry

  (3:17 PM)

Somewhat. McGahee is still the #1 and McClain will some goal line and other works. Rather have him than Rice right now...

Kev (Scranton, Pa)

Matt, What is your gut on Fargas. Can I drop him, or keep him hanging on. The injury looked pretty bad, and won't DMC be"the guy" anyway's.

Matthew Berry

  (3:18 PM)

Don't drop him ... he will still have value... but yes, Run DMC is the RB I want the most there

Matt (Weymouth MA)

This Parker injury just killed me, I already have 3 people on byes, and my other bench guys are not people you can drop, but don't fill the flex(IE Warner.) If you had to go with an empty roster spot in a PPR league(Crazy, I know, thank Willie) would you drop your kicker or D(I have Pitt) to fill the flex with a so so guy like Fred Jackson or roll without a flex?

Matthew Berry

  (3:20 PM)

It basically comes down to who will score more - your K or your Flex. Hard to say without knowing your team and scroing, but I'd probably pick-up Fred in a PPR and go w/out the kicker. Like PIT's D on MNF vs BALT

Kerri (Reno, NV)

Looked up FF on Wikipedia and they make mention of your name. Perhaps you'll soon have a whole segment on yourself.

Matthew Berry

  (3:21 PM)

Really? That's very exciting. I have a wikipedia page - it's so so. I can't bring myself to update it myself - even I'm not THAT narcissistic

al new

would you trade westbrook for turn???

Matthew Berry

  (3:21 PM)

NO. But I'd trade Turner for Westbrook in a heartbeat

Ladanian Tomlinson (San Diego)

What was Norv Turner thinking leaving me in during the 4th quarter last night being up by roughly 50 points?

Matthew Berry

  (3:22 PM)

That his fantasy owners were about to kill him if he didn't

Skip (Pawtucket, RI)

better pickup to replace Curry - Stuckey or Lloyd?

Matthew Berry

  (3:23 PM)

lloyd

pedro

the number one waiver wire pick up should be...

Matthew Berry

  (3:23 PM)

Mendenhall

Jon (KC)

Lloyd, Bryant, Josh Reed, or someone else FOR THIS WEEK ONLY? Thanks!

Matthew Berry

  (3:24 PM)

if that is Bryant Johnson - him. Otherwise, Reed

Ryan (San Diego)

Rivers is going to be a top fantasy qb this year and you refuse to admit you were wrong about him just because you dont like him.

Matthew Berry

  (3:25 PM)

I've been wrong before and will be wrong again. And no doubt, so far he has been terrific. I didn't think the SD D would be so horrific that the offense would keep needing to throw a lot in desperation and that LT would be hurt. That said... we'll see... D will get better.... Right now he's just at the end of the top 10 fantasy wise

Lee (Cincinnati)

I read this week that Anne is a smoker and was involved in an incident over a breakfast that made her seem difficult. Still have her as your top girl?

Matthew Berry

  (3:27 PM)

I saw that too. Yes, still top girl but not gonna lie. Second place got a lot closer...

Mark (Pittsburgh)

You think Mendenhall goes crazy vs the Ravens? What are his stats this week?

Matthew Berry

  (3:29 PM)

not at all, actually. Think he struggles against BALT. But the fact that they are ruling him out this early in the week for a MNF game and that they say he is "week to week" makes me think this could be a multi week thing and his upside on the Steelers is worth picking him number 1 this week...

Phil (Baltimore, MD)

PLEASE HELP!! I will mail you a 90210 dvd box set if you answer my question. What TE should I go with? Keller, Heap, Scaife, Billy Miller (who I thought was dead), Greg Olsen, Donald Lee. HELLPPPP

Matthew Berry

  (3:31 PM)

This week, Donald Lee. The way you beat TB is in the middle of the field against that cover 2. Matthew Berry ESPN Plaza Bristol, CT 06010 Thanks

A simple man

The last couple of weeks your feeling was to let MJD have his good game against Indy and then sell high on him. Are you sticking by that or do you feel differently about the Jax offensive line now?

Matthew Berry

  (3:32 PM)

He'll have another good game this week against HOU. If I got a great offer I wouldn't be shy but you don't need to rush out and deal him to anyone

Campbell (DC)

Speaking of admitting you were wrong, what about campbell in DC, you start him over O'Sullivan this week?

Matthew Berry

  (3:33 PM)

No, go with JT. But what are saying about admitting I was wrong - I've been high on Redskins all year - in the pre-season even

Mr. I'm not smart enough to look at your positional rankings

Stop wasting our time. Enough said.

larry (Philly)

Do you like Holt any better with Trent Green starting?

Matthew Berry

  (3:33 PM)

A little, yeah

Rob (Florida)

Baltimore D. Real deal?

Matthew Berry

  (3:33 PM)

Yes

Shawn, schaumburg,il

who's the better pick up Ike hillard or Leron McClain need help in both spots. please help. Thanks

Matthew Berry

  (3:34 PM)

McClain for the season, Ike for this week

roger(Jax)

Do you see any reason to keep Ocho Sucko on my roster or should I try to get as much as I can for him?

Matthew Berry

  (3:34 PM)

get as much as you can... after this week. He'll have a good game vs CLE

Patrick(Syracuse, NY)

Are you the only skins fan and Syracuse Orange fan that you know of, or do you all meet to acquire your meds at the same time?

Matthew Berry

  (3:35 PM)

Hey,the Redskins are good. No, I know a bunch of WSH and SYR fans

Seth (NYC)

I know you love Chris Johnson, but would you trade him and Donald Driver for Matt Forte?

Matthew Berry

  (3:35 PM)

no that's too much

Brian (NYC)

How do you feel about your newfound stardom, making it all the way to a Verizon commercial?? I saw your face plastered on the sample phone when they were talking about "up to the minute sports info" from ESPN.

Matthew Berry

  (3:39 PM)

It's weird honestly. I like it of course but yeah, they play that thing like every ten minutes. Crazy. But not sure how many people recognize me. Photo is up for a sec, it's small and was taken when my hair was fuller so don't think it looks like me. That said, i am always amazed when people recognize me in public.

Andy (Phoenix)

Just wanted Brian from NYC to know that he's describing a commercial not for "Matthew Berry", but "Matt Berry", whoever that is.

Matthew Berry

  (3:40 PM)

Well played!

Phil (Panama City Beach, FL)

Berry, if you don't talk about Laveranues Coles and whether or not I should trade Isaac Bruce away for him, well, just know you have stolen 40 minutes of my life already while I have waited for an answer and you have given me nothing in return.

Matthew Berry

  (3:40 PM)

That's what I do. Rather have Coles

Andy (Dallas)

Can't believe I'm asking this...seeing as where I drafted him...but should I start Antonio Bryant or Brandon Lloyd over Santonio Holmes this weekend?

Matthew Berry

  (3:41 PM)

NO

mike (austin, tx)

Are you the boss of the other fantasy chat guys?

Matthew Berry

  (3:41 PM)

No, I am not.

Chris-CT

What do I do with Turner!!??!? Buy low? Sell high???? Ugh, I feel like the stock market last week!!! Also, who is your top RB trade target(buy low)?

Matthew Berry

  (3:42 PM)

He's good, but not as good as he has shown at home. He'll be okay on road at CAR. He's a solid #2. That's it

Need Bye week fill-in

Robert Royal at TE this week vs Rams?

Matthew Berry

  (3:42 PM)

sure

TMR's #1 Fan (College Station, Texas)

We know how the girls from Bristol compare with L.A. How does itcompare with College Station?

Matthew Berry

  (3:43 PM)

also not close. College Station is in Texas. Texas women are beautiful...

Steve (Germany)

Hi Matthew, the chats and the podcast are great. Why is J. Stewart projected so low this week (5 points, nr. 36 among RBs)? His matchup vs. Atlanta doesn't seem so bad... Since you probably didn't do the official ESPN projections yourself, would you actually rank him higher? Thanks.

Matthew Berry

  (3:44 PM)

You are correct ... I don't do the official projections and yes, I am higher on Stewart. Like him and D'Angelo

steve,la

I know how much you love talking about defenses, but any waiver wire sleepers out there?

Matthew Berry

  (3:45 PM)

How about DEN against KC?

Common Sense

So, you've lived in LA and Texas and the women are beautiful in both places, you you are single. They must also be smart, LOL.

Matthew Berry

  (3:46 PM)

well played

Rob (Cincinnati)

Appreciate your willingness to make bold predictions, but please elaborate on why, per your latest TRUM, you would prefer "Wildcat" Ronnie Brown to Reggie Bush for the rest of the year -- you must not participate in PPR leagues . . . . What's your thoughts on Kim Kardashian? Keeper?

Matthew Berry

  (3:47 PM)

You are correct, that is not based on PPR leagues, where Bush is a monster.... Once Colston comes back feel Bush loses some value

Steve (Austin, Tx)

Since you and my wife have something in common(thankfully not your looks), I was watching her Redskins this weekend and noticed that Devin Thomas had more than 5 targets. The stat line doesn't show it but I think he will be a 2nd half fantasy sleeper. What do you think?

Matthew Berry

  (3:48 PM)

Yeah, he also had a TD called back due to penalty. I think he'll be more valuable for WSH and Campbell than for fantasy owners.... only for deeper leagues

Hank-Texas

Thoughts on Kardashian? I know she is crazy and I shouldn't like her......but.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matthew Berry

  (3:49 PM)

No but. She's not attractive. Period.

Marsha (West Chester, PA)

I think you're good looking

Matthew Berry

  (3:49 PM)

yeah yeah

James Hardy, Bills

Will I do anything this season?

Matthew Berry

  (3:49 PM)

Not really, not consistentally

Every Other Guy in America

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA????!!!!!!

Matthew Berry

  (3:50 PM)

it's true. Try to find a photo of her shot from the back. Or in a bathing suit. Trust me here.

Evan (belmont MA)

Seriously, Matt, should I be worried about Grant going the way of committee?

Matthew Berry

  (3:50 PM)

No, he'll be fine.

the people(podcenter)

im assuming no hockey podcast? you guys let me down.

Matthew Berry

  (3:51 PM)

I don't control the podcasts but I will mention again but not my decision

Brandon Lloyd (Chi)

Am I for real?

Matthew Berry

  (3:51 PM)

sorta, yeah

One other guy in America

she is NOT hot and has the personality of mold

Dave (Frisco, Texas )

As a Texan, how can you favor the Skins over the Boys? Isn't Papa Berry ashamed of that unholy alliance?

Matthew Berry

  (3:52 PM)

I lived in Virginia until I was 12. That's where it comes from.

Todd (TX)

CHI or PHI D/ST this week?

PHIL SAVAGE (CLEVELAND, OHIO)

MATTHEW, WHAT NUMBERS CAN I EXPECT THIS WEEK FROM DEREK ANDERSON BECAUSE I DO PLAN ON HAVING HIM START FOR OUR CLUB ON SUNDAY vs CINCY ?

Matthew Berry

  (3:53 PM)

I'm not starting DA this week. He may only get a half a game.... they are putting in Quinn at first sign of trouble

Randy Moss

Time to trade for me on the cheap??

Matthew Berry

  (3:53 PM)

yes

Rod (PDX)

Crumpler... time to give up on him?

Matthew Berry

  (3:54 PM)

yes

Kramer (PA)

Why do you talk so much about your personal life? I think it is funny, but don't see any of the other guys doing that.

Matthew Berry

  (3:57 PM)

I am very different than pretty much any other fantasy columnist. Some love it, some hate it. I can't speak to why anyone writes or doesn't write a certain way but I just write about what I find interesting and entertaining. Just because I like fantasy sports doesn't mean I don't like a lot of other things - and I assume others are the same way

Adam (Chicago)

How come you are consistently the last person to be done with your days article/story?

Matthew Berry

  (3:59 PM)

Because of my style - my columns get looked at a lot closer and by more people before getting posted. Also, I do a lot of different things - I've already done two podcasts, a video show, fantasy v realzity, NFL Live and this chat today and still have SC and week 4 rankings to do... I'm very lucky and not complaining - but as a result I am often running behind - so I probably turn it it in a little later than others as well...

Hende (OH)

I can't wait for your blessing anymore, I'm dumping Schaub for O'Sullivan.

Matthew Berry

  (3:59 PM)

ok

John (WA)

Thoughts on Brady Quinn for the rest of the year?

Matthew Berry

  (4:00 PM)

Not crazy about him. Look at CLE's sked the rest of the way... BRUTAL

And There We Have It

It wouldn't be a Tuesday afternoon without someone complaining about your column not being posted yet...

Dave (Hollywood)

I give up LJ get Brandon Jacobs? take the money and run?

Matthew Berry

  (4:01 PM)

YES

Andy (Phoenix)

Name Game, rest of the year: Crayton or Engram?

Matthew Berry

  (4:01 PM)

Engram

Bobby (Buffalo)

Looking at Lynch's schedule, especially during playoff weeks, he looks like a top 2 or 3 back potential. Tons of soft teams. You agree?

Matthew Berry

  (4:01 PM)

yes very much so

Jay (MI)

Who is the best RB to buy low right now? And who is worse to spend time with Podvader or Jeremy Green?

Matthew Berry

  (4:03 PM)

S JAX. Podvader. no question

Bobby doesn't pay attention to you:

Please tell me you are trying to pass this off as your own thought. TMR's said this twice in the last week on various spots.

Trying to come up with a funny name but cant

you never answer my questions on here so screw it... ahhh, he is goes one last time.... Palmer and Ronnie Brown(my team) for Braylon and Scheffler a good trade? I have JT O'Sullivan as backup and Edwards (Buffalo) still on waiver wire... Thanks

Matthew Berry

  (4:04 PM)

Yeah, I would do that

Dan (Beaumont, TX)

Was it just my imagination or did Thomas Jones look bad last night?

Matthew Berry

  (4:04 PM)

I think they got behind. I'm not worried about Jones

Matthew Berry

  (4:04 PM)

Okay guys. Gotta run. Thanks as always for stopping by!