Matthew Berry shocked the world last month when the longtime ESPN Senior Fantasy Sports Analyst announced — along with the network — that he was leaving after 15 years with the Worldwide Leader.
Where would he go? Was he going to start something from scratch? Would he leave for a rival? Get out of the fantasy sports game altogether?
If you chose Door No. 2, then you would be correct.
NBC Sports announced that Berry will join the network and will appear on Football Night in America, NBCsports.com and NBCSportsEdge.com.
“This is truly a full circle moment for me,” Berry said in the release. “I started my career at Rotoworld, spent many years there, and not many people are lucky enough to get the chance to come home. I’ve spent my entire life talking fantasy football to anyone that would listen. So when I was offered the chance to join the highest-rated studio show in all of sports, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. Please remind me of this quote the next time I realize millions of people just saw me get a prediction wrong. In the meantime, know that I am incredibly honored and humbled by the opportunity not just to join the FNIA family but also to help build something special on Peacock.”
Check out the reaction from fans:
Dude. @MatthewBerryTMR on Football Night in America is INSANEEEEEEEE
Can’t wait to watch the 🐐 crush it tonight
— Luke Sawhook 🪚🪝 (@lukesawhook) August 4, 2022
Congrats to @MatthewBerryTMR on the new gig.
NBC is a major network that broadcasts football. Making fantasy football content is a MASSIVE win for the entire industry.
Matthew is doing what he's done for decades already, pushing fantasy football further into the mainstream.
— Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) August 4, 2022
Did I miss the Matthew Berry to Rotoworld announcement? pic.twitter.com/0wAcA0Uf2M
— Justin Woodruff (@WoodJustRuff) August 4, 2022
Congrats to @MatthewBerryTMR for joining me and our very close personal colleagues Vin Diesel and the Fast Family, Keenan Thompson, The Kentucky Derby, all of the Real Housewives and the Minions. https://t.co/Rk4Tz9rqcQ
— Ben Kamisar (@bkamisar) August 4, 2022
Matthew Berry *upgraded* on the most high-profile gig in all of fantasy sports. This is huge! https://t.co/DVPSo2UjeP
— Jeff "Mel Go to the Polls" Krisko (@JeffKrisko) August 4, 2022
BREAKING: Matthew Berry has signed with NBC, per source.
CONGRATS @MatthewBerryTMR
— Justin Ramos (@NEPinsider) August 4, 2022
The rumors were true. Congrats to the legend @MatthewBerryTMR https://t.co/IQXPcl8qea
— Jordan Woodson (@Jordan_Woodson) August 4, 2022
@MatthewBerryTMR congratulations big dawg looking forward to watching your shows!
— Richard Johnson (@humungadunga) August 4, 2022
