The Rant with Jeff Ratcliffe

It's that time of the week. The start/sit questions are flying in, and Jeff breaks down the most common players everyone seems torn on. If you're stressing over lineup decisions for Week 11, this episode has you covered. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every year a few players catch fire down the stretch and help propel fantasy managers to a championship. Who will it be this year? Jeff goes through every team and gives his top candidates. He's especially intrigued by a few young RBs in the AFC. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 11 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 10 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 11. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We got some surprise news on Monday, as the Bengals designated Joe Burrow for return from IR. Burrow is targeting a return to the field in Week 13. Jeff breaks down the news and discusses where he has Burrow for the remainder of the season and how he's handling Burrow in leagues where he's on waivers. Jeff also discusses why he isn't forcing a trade for Burrow. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 10 is nearly in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 11. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's that time of the week. The start/sit questions are flying in, and Jeff breaks down the most common players everyone seems torn on. If you're stressing over lineup decisions for Week 10, this episode has you covered. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With fantasy football trade deadlines approach and the playoffs on the horizon, it's important to always be evaluating our options. Jeff takes a close look at the fringe fantasy options at running back and wide receiver to tell you who is appealing and who isn't. This info will help you evaluate trades and trim the fat from your fantasy benches. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 9 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 7 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 9. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL trade deadline went down today and we had some moves being made. Jeff discusses the biggest moves of the day and breaks down the fantasy fallout of Rashid Shaheed heading to Seattle and Jakobi Meyers on his way to Jacksonville. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 9 is nearly in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 10. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Travis Hunter landed on IR on Friday morning and will miss at least the next 4 games. Jeff gives his thoughts on how to handle Hunter on rosters and the fantasy football impact on the rest of the Jags wide receivers including Brian Thomas Jr, Parker Washington, and Dyami Brown. He also gives some quick thoughts on the Dolphins firing GM Chris Grier.  Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's never a smooth ride in the NFL. Sometimes players get out of the gate hot only to come back to earth down the stretch. Other times it's the opposite. With 8 weeks in rearview mirror, Jeff gives you his top regression candidates, both downward and upward, for the second half of the NFL season. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 9 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 7 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 9. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're coming down the home stretch of the fantasy football regular season, and you want to secure a spot in the playoffs. With six weeks left in the fantasy regular season, Jeff tells you how to shift gears from what we did early in the season and breaks down the five most important strategy adjustments to make right now for roster management. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 8 is nearly in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 9. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's that time of the week. The start/sit questions are flying in, and Jeff breaks down the most common players everyone seems torn on. If you're stressing over lineup decisions for Week 8, this episode has you covered. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've reached the second half of the fantasy football regular season. Every year, new players emerge at this point of the season. Who are this year's top candidates? Jeff goes team by team to identify the top breakout candidates for the second half of the fantasy season. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 8 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 7 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 8. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL trade deadline is just two weeks away. Jeff runs through the top names across the 4 skill positions who could be dealt before the deadline. He unpacks the potentially fantasy fallout for each player and gives some teams who could be in the market for each position. Get the jump on your league with this one. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 7 is nearly in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 8. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's that time of the week. The start/sit questions are flying in, and Jeff breaks down the most common players everyone seems torn on. If you're stressing over lineup decisions for Week 7, this episode has you covered. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fantasy football is more than just box scores and vibes. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the five most important advanced stats every fantasy player should be using to evaluate talent. From expected fantasy points to yards per route run, these are the metrics that separate smart managers and savvy traders from everyone else. Whether you're grinding film, building models, or just trying to stop overreacting to touchdowns, this episode will sharpen the way you see player value and give you the edge your league doesn't have. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 7 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 6 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 7. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're six weeks in, and some unexpected names are sitting pretty in the fantasy football top 12. But can they stay there? In this episode, Jeff digs into the biggest surprise scorers at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end to separate the real breakouts from the early-season mirages. Who's built to last and who's about to crash back to Earth? Tune in to find out before you make your next trade or lineup call. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 6 is nearly in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 7. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you your own worst enemy in fantasy football? Jeff breaks down 5 things fantasy managers do that could sabotage their season. From not being proactive to chasing points, Jeff breaks it down and discusses how he avoids these pitfalls in his own game. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 6 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 5 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 6. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cincinnati Bengals traded for Joe Flacco. Jeff breaks what this move means for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown. He also gives you his thoughts on Flacco's fantasy value moving forward along with the fallout in Cleveland.  Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 5 is nearly in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 6. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's that time of the week. The start/sit questions are flying in, and Jeff breaks down the players everyone seems torn on. From the Arizona and Tampa RBs to what you should do if you have Chuba Hubbard. Disappointing starts to the season for AJ Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, and Ladd McConkey. RBs to stash but not start. Even what to do with the Giants WRs following Malik Nabers' season-ending injury. If you're stressing over lineup decisions for Week 4, this episode has you covered. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 5 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 4 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 5. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Trey Benson landing on short-term IR, Jeff weighs in on the fantasy fallout. He tells you what he's doing with Benson in various league sizes. Jeff then gives you the tale of the tape for Emari Demercado and Michael Carter. He breaks down their experience as lead backs in Arizona, discusses the reporting (or lack thereof) on which figures to lead, warns about the fantasy football echo chamber, and tells you what he thinks is the most likely outcome this week for Demercado and Carter and how to use that information on waivers. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 4 was absolutely brutal with season-ending injuries to Malik Nabers and Tyreek Hill. If you rostered them, should you panic? Hell no! Jeff breaks down the Giants and Dolphins WR rooms and tells exactly what to look for on the waiver wire this week. He also talks about how he's handling injuries to Lamar Jackson and Bucky Irving. Deep breath. We'll get through this. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 4 is nearly in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 5. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's that time of the week. The start/sit questions are flying in, and Jeff breaks down the players everyone seems torn on. From Calvin Ridley and rookie deep threat Elic Ayomanor in Tennessee, to Isaiah Pacheco's matchup, Nick Chubb's workload, and whether Matthew Golden belongs in your lineup, he hits all the big calls. Jeff also gets into David Montgomery's matchup, Ashton Jeanty's early struggles, Geno Smith as a QB streamer option, and Harold Fannin at tight end. If you're stressing over lineup decisions for Week 4, this episode has you covered. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trading can be where fantasy leagues are won and lost, and most people flat-out stink at it. In this episode, Jeff breaks down how to actually pull off deals that make your roster better. He covers the dos and don'ts of trading, how to spot sell-high and buy-low windows, and the art of negotiation to get trades done. From timing your offers to framing them in a way your league-mates can't resist, you'll walk away with a full trade strategy playbook. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 4 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 3 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 4. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL never sleeps, and today's episode is packed with breaking news that's shaking things up. Jeff kicks things off with the Giants finally pulling the plug on Russell Wilson and handing the reins to rookie Jaxson Dart. From there, he breaks down Tyrone Tracy's timetable and what it means for Cam Skattebo. He also hits Mike Evans being sidelined for 3-4 weeks, checks in on Terry McLaurin's status, and wraps with some thoughts on Brian Callahan handing off play-calling duties in Tennessee. Plenty of fallout to sort through for both real football and fantasy. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 3 is nearly in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 4. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 3 brings plenty of tough start/sit calls, so Jeff breaks down some of the trickiest names on fantasy rosters. From Isiah Pacheco's favorable matchup to Tee Higgins dealing with a QB downgrade, Michael Pittman Jr. after a quiet week, Marvin Harrison Jr. coming off a dud, rookies Matthew Golden and Quinshon Judkins, and even AJ Brown in a sputtering Eagles passing game. Jeff sorts through it all and tells you what to do. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Looking to level up your fantasy squad? Jeff kicks things off with some trade strategy tips to help you navigate your league like a pro, then he dives into his favorite buy-low targets heading into Week 3. These are the players who haven't hit yet but could swing your season if you move on them now. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 3 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 2 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 3. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time to check the market. In this episode, Jeff runs through all 32 NFL teams and give you one player whose fantasy stock is either on the rise or headed in the wrong direction. From breakout performances to early warning signs, he tells you who's gaining value, who's slipping, and what it all means for your roster going forward. Along the way, Jeff gives some thoughts on this week's waiver wire.  Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 2 is nearly in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 3. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 2 is here and the start sit dilemmas are piling up. In this episode Jeff runs through the names dominating fantasy group chats right now, from Jordan Mason's breakout buzz to the endless flex debates around Isiah Pacheco and rookie RJ Harvey. Veterans like Stefon Diggs, and Davante Adams are sparking questions. Jeff also dives into the backfield splits with Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet, Travis Etienne's usage, and whether Hollywood Brown can be trusted in lineups. Quarterback decisions with Kyler Murray plus tight end choices like Evan Engram and Juwan Johnson round out the week's biggest calls. Get the full breakdown so you can set your lineup with confidence heading into Week 2. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

It's time to fire up the panic meter. In this episode, Jeff runs through the biggest fantasy names who stumbled in Week 1 and puts a number on how worried we should actually be. From star players who just had a rough outing to situations that might signal a bigger problem, he breaks it all down on a scale of 1 to 10 so you know who to trust and who not to heading into Week 2. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Week 2 rankings are live and it's time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 1 to names trending in the wrong direction, he'll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 2. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Every fantasy manager hits that point where the waiver wire looks tempting and the cut button starts calling. In this episode Jeff breaks down how to handle drop and add decisions the right way. He'll walk you through the common traps managers fall into, like chasing one-week wonders, overreacting to slow starts, or cutting handcuffs too early. You'll get a clear framework for when to move fast on waivers, when to stay patient with proven talent, and how to balance short-term needs with long-term upside. By the end you'll know exactly what to avoid and how to make smarter roster moves all season long. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Week 1 is in the books, and Jeff breaks it all down one number at a time. In this episode, Jeff gives you one stat from every single game that not only tells the story of what happened on the field but also points us toward what matters heading into Week 2. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

The season is here and it's time to set the table for Week 1. I break down the opener and why we shouldn't overreact to what we saw, dive into why wide receiver versus cornerback matchups can lead fantasy players astray, and lay out the right way to handle start/sit calls. Plus, I'll walk you through how to actually use practice reports without driving yourself crazy. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Week 1 is here and the start sit debates are heating up. In this episode Jeff takes on the biggest names everyone is asking about, from Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence, and rookie Drake Maye at quarterback, to RJ Harvey, Jaylen Warren, Tony Pollard, and Breece Hall in the backfield. Wideouts like Calvin Ridley, Jaylen Waddle, Xavier Worthy, and Emeka Egbuka are under the microscope too, along with tight ends Dalton Kincaid, Hunter Henry, and Dallas Goedert. Jeff gives you his outlook on each so you can lock in your lineup with confidence and kick off the season the right way. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy