Matthew Berry Lands a Super Bowl Pre-Game Slot Highlighting the Explosive Growth of Fantasy Football: ‘Every Game Matters Now’

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• Berry will be the first fantasy sports analyst and commentator to appear as part of a Super Bowl host network’s pre-game show.
• It’s sign of how institutionalized fan-driven fantasy sports ventures have become.
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• “The fact that a guy like me is going to be on a Super Bowl pre-game show — it’s crazy,” Berry tells Variety.
• Popular on Variety READ MORE: NFL CMO Tim Ellis on Football’s Campaign to Bring in More Fans: ‘You Have to Be Willing to Not Please Everyone‘ Those who partake in fantasy sports create their own team rosters based on the active player list for each of the NFL’s 32 teams.