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4th and Inches Fantasy Football

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4th and Inches Fantasy Football brings you weekly rankings, waiver-wire pickups, start/sit decisions, sleepers, busts and everything you need to set your lineup.

Ruben and B-Ren break down the week in fantasy football with honest takes, friendly debate and plenty of receipts when they get it wrong.

New episodes throughout the season. Watch the full show on YouTube.

Episodes
129
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
42 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

129 episodes, newest first

  1. S4 E129: WK 8 Start and Sits - Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 129

    Show notes

    Unlock your fantasy football potential with our Week 8 Streamers and Busts! 🏈In this episode, we dive into the best streaming options for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Whether you're looking for a solid QB to fill in or a sleeper running back, we've got you covered.

    37 min
  2. S4 E128: WK 8 Waiver Wire - Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 128

    Show notes

    Week 8 waivers are here β€” and the bye weeks are making things ugly.

    Ruben and B-Ren break down running back help, upside stashes, deep wide receiver adds and tight ends worth targeting before the rest of your league catches on.

    They also check the receipts on last week’s Desperation Station and Bust & Bust Out calls β€” including a few big hits and some painful misses.

    Who’s your top waiver target this week? Let us know in the comments.

    #FantasyFootball #WaiverWire #NFL

    00:00 Week 8 Waiver Wire Setup

    00:39 Guillotine FAAB Talk

    01:20 Jonah Coleman – Priority RB Add

    03:24 Bam Knight – Wait and See

    04:55 Seth McGowan – Trade Deadline Stash

    07:45 Jordan Tyson – Rookie WR Stash

    09:45 J.J. McCarthy – Giants QB Upside

    11:25 Antonio Williams – Washington Opportunity

    12:56 Omar Cooper – Desperation Station Graduate

    14:54 Terrance Ferguson – IR TE Stash

    16:49 Honorable Mentions

    17:02 Makai Lemon – Monday Night Breakout

    18:36 Deep WR Flex Option

    19:29 49ers RB Handcuff

    20:31 Damien Pierce – Philly RB Opportunity

    21:25 Buffalo WR Options

    21:58 Caleb Douglas – Still Worth Buying

    23:44 Chig Okonkwo – Rest-of-Season TE?

    25:24 Cincinnati D/ST Streamer

    27:02 Desperation Station Receipts

    28:57 Ruben’s Bust & Bust Out Results

    30:43 B-Ren’s Bust & Bust Out Results

    31:45 Final Waiver Advice

    33 min
  3. S4 E127: WK 7 Desperation Station -Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 127

    Show notes

    Week 7 is here β€” and Desperation Station is officially boarding.

    Ruben and B-Ren break down deep roster options, streamers and players worth grabbing before the rest of your league catches on.

    Then it’s time for Bust & Bust Out, with bold calls on Dak Prescott, Jordan Love, Chase Brown, Patrick Mahomes, Xavier Worthy and more.

    Who are you trusting in your lineup this week? Let us know in the comments.

    00:00 Week 7 Saturday Setup

    00:48 Desperation Station

    00:52 Omar Cooper – Back From IR

    02:28 Treylon Burks – Washington Opportunity

    03:42 Caleb Douglas – Upside WR Stash

    05:10 Colby Parkinson – Deep TE Flyer

    06:32 Chig Okonkwo – Get Him Before You Pay

    08:25 Tyrone Tracy – Desperation RB Add

    11:14 Week 7 Streamers

    11:18 Christian Kirk – WR Streamer

    12:21 Aaron Rodgers – Two-Week QB Rental

    13:51 Tyler Higbee – TE Streamer

    15:11 Browns & Titans D/ST Options

    17:43 Bust & Bust Out

    17:57 Dak Prescott – Bust Out

    20:15 Jordan Love – Bust Out

    21:36 Chase Brown – Bust

    23:36 Patrick Mahomes – Bust

    25:34 Xavier Worthy – Bust Out

    26:35 Ollie Gordon II – Bust Out

    28:04 Final Thoughts

    29 min
  4. S4 E126: Week 7 Waiver Wire -Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 126

    Show notes

    Unlock your fantasy football potential with our Week 7 Waiver Wire picks! 🏈 Discover key players to target, including Pop Douglas and Jonah Coleman, who can boost your roster this week.Subscribe for weekly fantasy football breakdowns and tips!#FantasyFootball #WaiverWire #NFL

    00:00 Week 7 Waiver Wire Setup

    01:05 Pop Douglas – WR Add

    02:24 Jonah Coleman – RB Stash

    04:35 C.J. Stroud – Back on the Radar

    06:03 Kendre Miller – One-Week RB Rental

    08:20 Tre Tucker – Flex Option

    09:44 Keenan Allen – Stash for Weeks 8–9

    13:43 J.J. McCarthy – Superflex Stash

    16:26 Honorable Mentions

    16:26 Roschon Johnson – RB Depth

    17:05 Bam Knight – Deep RB Add

    17:48 Germie Bernard – Still Producing

    18:56 Jordan Tyson – Rookie WR Stash

    20:02 Jaylin Noel – Deep Houston WR

    21:13 Kendrick Bourne – Arizona WR Value

    22:03 Christian Kirk – 49ers Injury Opportunity

    23:30 Rams TE Options After Injury

    24:46 Michael Mayer – TE Streamer

    25:52 Bust & Bust Out Recap

    26:16 Michael Penix Jr. – Called It

    26:45 Omarion Hampton / Mike Evans / Goedert Results

    28:30 Desperation Station Receipts

    30:22 Ruben’s Week 6 Results

    31:02 Fantasy Heartbreak

    31:54 Final Waiver Advice

    1 hr 6 min
  5. S4 E125: Week 6 Desperation Station -Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 125

    Show notes

    In this episode of Fourth and Inches Fantasy Football, we dive into the latest injuries and streaming options to help you secure those crucial wins! 🏈Key takeaways:* Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely due to a superficial blood clot. What does this mean for the Eagles?* Saquon Barkley remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Who can you rely on in his absence?* Lamar Jackson and Jeremiyah Love are both dealing with ankle injuries. Should you hold or sell?

    47 min
  6. S4 E124: WK 6 Waiver Wire Tuesday - Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 124

    Show notes

    Waiver Wire Tuesday is back.

    Ruben and B-Ren break down the best Week 6 waiver wire targets, including Brandon Cooks, Kendrick Bourne, Pat Freiermuth, Kendre Miller, Darius Cooper and more.

    They also revisit last week's Bust and Bust Out calls - including the controversial JSN prediction - and own the picks that hit, missed or landed somewhere in between.

    Who are you targeting on waivers this week? Let us know in the comments.

    00:00 Week 5 Reactions & Monday Night Recap

    03:52 Week 6 Waiver Wire

    04:19 Brandon Cooks – 49ers WR Opportunity

    06:47 Kendrick Bourne – Arizona Flex Option

    09:39 Pat Freiermuth – TE Help

    12:14 Kendre Miller – RB Opportunity

    14:19 Darius Cooper – Desperation Station Graduate

    16:20 Jameis Winston – QB Streamer

    19:07 Germie Bernard – Deep WR Add

    20:27 Honorable Mentions & Streamers

    20:27 Aaron Rodgers – QB Streamer

    21:46 Dameon Pierce – Last RB Standing

    22:24 Ryan Flournoy – WR Streamer

    22:48 Tyler Higbee – TE Option

    23:24 Christian Kirk – IR Stash

    25:02 Bust & Bust Out Recap

    25:14 Will Shipley – Push

    26:05 Vele / Shough Fallout

    27:01 JSN Bust Receipt

    28:19 Jayden Daniels – We Got This One Wrong

    29:20 Ruben’s Week 5 Results

    30:25 What Do We Do With Tank Dell?

    31:48 Jalen Hurts – Still a Fantasy Problem?

    33:37 Final Waiver Advice

    34 min
  7. S4 E123: WK 5 Bust and Bust Outs - Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 123

    Show notes

    Week 5 is here, and the injury list is getting ugly. Ruben and B-Ren break down the latest injury and weather concerns, then dig into streamers, deep Desperation Station plays, and their Week 5 Bust and Bust Out picks. They also react to breaking trade news and close with a couple of big fantasy trades of their own.

    Who are you trusting this week - and who are you sitting?

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Week 5 Saturday Setup

    00:40 Breaking News – Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Watch

    03:15 Week 5 Injury Report

    05:54 Weather Alerts That Could Impact Fantasy

    08:45 Week 5 Streamers

    08:52 Brian Robinson Jr. – Flex Option

    10:33 Tyler Higbee – TE Streamer

    12:25 Aaron Rodgers – QB Streaming Upside

    14:00 Cincinnati WR Streamer to Watch

    15:45 Desperation Station

    16:05 Kendre Miller – If Kamara Sits

    17:05 Dameon Pierce – Deep RB Stash

    18:15 Isaiah Williams – Follow the Snap Share

    19:35 Washington WR Opportunity

    21:05 Roschon Johnson – Deep RB Start

    22:20 Patriots WR Dart Throw

    24:05 Darius Cooper – Deep WR Play

    25:58 More Deep Waiver Names to Watch

    28:43 Bust & Bust Out

    28:50 Quinshon Judkins – Bust Out

    30:15 Will Shipley – Bust Out

    31:44 Denzel Boston – Bust Out

    33:45 Devaughn Vele – Bust Out

    35:46 Dalton Schultz – Bust

    37:10 JSN – Week 5 Bust

    38:44 Jalen Hurts – Week 5 Bust

    40:22 Jayden Daniels – Week 5 Bust

    42:28 Ruben’s Big Fantasy Trade

    43:27 B-Ren’s JSN Trade

    44:53 Final Thoughts

    45 min
  8. S4 E122: WK5 Waiver Wire Tuesday -Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 122

    Show notes

    In this episode of Fourth and Inches Fantasy Football, we dive into the latest waiver wire pickups you need to consider for your fantasy team! With injuries piling up, we discuss key players like Roman Wilson, and Kirk Cousins who could make a significant impact on your roster this week.What's your biggest challenge with fantasy football this season? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for weekly fantasy breakdowns and tips to help you dominate your league!

    29 min
  9. S4 E121: WK 4 Busts and Bust Outs - Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 121

    Show notes

    Get ready for Week 4 Fantasy Football insights! 🏈 In this episode, we break down the latest injury updates and who to start or sit this week. Don't miss our key player recommendations and strategies to dominate your league!

    37 min
  10. S4 E120: Waiver Wire Wins -Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 120

    Show notes

    Waiver Wire Tuesday is back.Ruben and B-Ren recap their Week 3 Bust & Bust Out calls before digging into the best Week 4 waiver options.With running back injuries creating new opportunities, they break down Braelon Allen, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Malik Washington and more β€” plus quarterback and tight end streamers, deep stashes and how much FAAB they’re willing to spend.They also revisit one of their favorite waiver strategies after it actually paid off.Who’s your top waiver add this week? Let us know in the comments.#FantasyFootball #WaiverWire #week4 00:00 Week 3 Reactions & Trade Talk02:49 Bust & Bust Out Receipts06:23 Week 4 Waiver Wire06:40 Braelon Allen – How Much FAAB Is Too Much?08:08 Ollie Gordon & Jaylen Wright – Miami RB Options10:12 The Backup RB Lottery Ticket Pays Off11:21 Malik Washington – Bigger Role Ahead?13:04 New Orleans RBs – Kamara or Miller?16:51 Sam Darnold – Back on the Fantasy Radar18:34 Geno Smith – Stream Him Again?20:15 Tight End Help – Tyler Higbee22:35 Jets Rookie TE Stash24:09 Honorable Mentions & Deep Adds25:32 Is Justin Herbert Droppable?26:30 Keenan Allen – Week 4 Streaming Option26:54 Start Preparing for Bye Weeks27:37 Tuesday Night Waiver Strategy28:38 Final Thoughts

    29 min
  11. S4 E119: WK3 Desperation Station -Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 119

    Show notes

    Get ready for your ultimate fantasy football guide! In this episode, we dive into the latest injury updates, player performances, and our top picks for Week 3. Whether you're struggling with your lineup or looking for that hidden gem, we've got you covered!

    42 min
  12. S4 E118: Waiver Wire Tuesday -Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 118

    Show notes

    Join us for the latest insights on Fantasy Football! In this episode, we recap our week, discuss key injuries, and highlight players to target for your waiver wire.

    Key takeaways:

    * Injuries are impacting key players, including quarterbacks and wide receivers.

    * Shough is a top quarterback pickup for the season.

    * Coleman is a running back to watch as he steps into a larger role.

    What's your biggest challenge with Fantasy Football this season? Drop it in the comments!

    Subscribe for weekly Fantasy Football breakdowns!

    00:00 Week 2 Recap & Injury Fallout

    02:04 Bust & Bust Out Receipts

    06:35 Week 3 Waiver Wire

    06:50 Denzel Boston – WR Upside in Cleveland

    08:23 Tre Tucker – Raiders WR Opportunity

    09:36 QB Injuries & Tyler Shough

    11:19 Coleman – A Running Back Worth Paying For?

    13:41 Bryce Young – Becoming a Fantasy Option

    15:48 Rashod Bateman – Don’t Ignore the Opportunity

    17:31 Honorable Mentions & TE Streamers

    18:50 Tank Bigsby – Barkley Insurance

    19:49 Mitchell – Jets WR Volume to Watch

    22:45 How the Fantasy Teams Are Looking

    25:07 Final Waiver Advice & the 12:01 Strategy

    27 min
  13. S4 E117: WK2 Busts and Bust Outs -Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 117

    Show notes

    In this episode of Fourth and Inches Fantasy Football, we dive into the latest injury updates and player predictions for Week 2!

    44 min
  14. S4 E116: Waiver Wire Winners - Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 116

    Show notes

    Week 1 is in the books, and it's time to hit the waiver wire.

    Ruben and B-Ren react to the biggest fantasy takeaways and injuries from opening weekend before breaking down the players worth targeting in Week 2.

    From wide receiver help and quarterback streamers to deeper bench stashes and running back handcuffs, they talk opportunity, roster percentages, FAAB strategy and which Week 1 performances are worth chasing.

    #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootballAdvice #WaiverWire

    00:00 Week 1 Fantasy Reactions

    04:07 Injuries & What They Mean for Your Lineup

    10:16 Week 2 Waiver Wire Winners

    10:23 Jalen Coker – Priority WR Add

    12:35 Bryce Young – Streaming QB Option

    14:02 Vele – Time to Pay Up

    15:54 Wicks – A Deeper WR Add

    17:17 Deebo Samuel – Opportunity Opens Up

    19:10 Rashod Bateman – Flowers Injury Creates Value

    20:28 Kalon Black – A CMC Handcuff to Watch

    23:57 Trey Harris – Deep Waiver Dart Throw

    25:12 Final FAAB & Waiver Advice

    27 min
  15. S4 E115: Undrafted Gems - Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 115

    Show notes

    Ruben and B-Ren discuss 6 undrafted fantasy football gems who could deliver value after going overlooked in drafts. These are players to keep on your radar as the season gets underway.

    24 min
  16. S4 E114: Top 20 WR Rankings - Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 114

    Show notes

    Sam joins Ruben and B-Ren for the 4th & Inches Top 20 wide receiver rankings for the 2026 fantasy football season.

    Rather than agreeing their way through another list, the guys focus on where the rankings really split β€” including some huge differences on CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Michael Wilson, Malik Nabers, Mike Evans and more.

    They break down the players they trust, the receivers they think are being overvalued or overlooked, and how quarterback changes, injuries, opportunity and target share are shaping their draft boards.

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3cnR3eQWRVA

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Top 20 WR Rankings with Sam

    00:45 How the Rankings Will Work

    01:17 Ja’Marr Chase – The Unanimous WR1

    03:02 Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Coming Off a Huge Year

    05:14 Amon-Ra St. Brown & Puka Nacua

    08:55 CeeDee Lamb – Sam #5 vs. B-Ren #17

    13:10 Chris Olave – B-Ren Makes His Case

    16:09 George Pickens – Finally Some Agreement

    18:13 Justin Jefferson – The Biggest Disagreement?

    24:58 Michael Wilson – B-Ren’s Bold Pick

    26:51 Nico Collins – WR1 Upside?

    29:06 A.J. Brown – A New Home in New England

    31:18 Ladd McConkey – Bounce-Back Season?

    35:19 DeVonta Smith – Ready to Be the Alpha?

    38:10 Jameson Williams – Top 20 or a Reach?

    41:14 Zay Flowers – Waiting on the Touchdowns

    43:35 Malik Nabers – Betting on the Comeback

    47:06 Drake London – Talent vs. Quarterback Questions

    51:29 Tetairoa McMillan – Sophomore Breakout?

    55:05 Mike Evans – B-Ren Bets on the Veteran

    58:26 Courtland Sutton vs. Jaylen Waddle

    1:00:31 Tee Higgins – The NFL’s Best WR2?

    1:03:10 Emeka Egbuka – Year Two Upside

    1:05:12 DJ Moore – A Fresh Start in Buffalo

    1:08:06 Final Rankings & Sam’s Sendoff

    Follow 4th & Inches Fantasy Football on Instagram for clips, rankings & more: @http://4th.ff

    1 hr 10 min
  17. S4 E113: Yahoo vs Sleeper - Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 113

    Show notes

    YAHOO or SLEEPER - Which fantasy football platform is right for your league?

    Ruben and B-Ren compare their experiences using both platforms, from drafting and weekly lineup management to waivers, trades, league chat and commissioner tools.

    They break down where Yahoo keeps things simple, where Sleeper offers more customization, and which platform they’d recommend for beginners, experienced players and different types of fantasy leagues.

    Which do you prefer: Yahoo or Sleeper? Let us know in the comments.

    PREFER TO WATCH?

    Find us on YouTube: S4 E113: Yahoo vs Sleeper - Fantasy Football

    Follow 4th & Inches Fantasy Football on Instagram for clips, rankings & more: @http://4th.ff

    23 min
  18. S4 E 112: Mock Draft Madness - Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 112

    Show notes

    Ruben and B-Ren run through a 10-team PPR mock draft, breaking down their picks, draft strategy, roster construction, and the decisions they face along the way. Follow their draft round by round and see how their teams come together. Keep up with 4th and Inches between episodes. Follow us on Instagram @4th.ff

    53 min
  19. S4 Ep 111: RB Rankings 10-1 Fantasy Football

    Season 4, Episode 111

    Show notes

    The countdown continues as Ruben and B-Ren reveal their top 10 running backs for the 2026 fantasy football season.

    They compare rankings, debate proven production vs upside, and work their way toward RB1 with plenty of disagreement along the way.

    PREFER TO WATCH?

    YouTube: S4 Ep 111: RB Rankings 10-1 Fantasy Football

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 RB Rankings 10–1

    01:59 Ashton Jeanty – How High Is Too High?

    09:31 De'Von Achane – Elite Upside

    12:49 Saquon Barkley – Can He Do It Again?

    15:34 Derrick Henry – Still Defying Age

    16:57 Chase Brown – Breaking Into the Top 10

    21:28 Omarion Hampton – Rookie Expectations

    25:01 James Cook – Trust the Production?

    30:59 Christian McCaffrey – Risk vs. Reward

    37:46 Jonathan Taylor – Back Among the Elite

    40:02 Bijan Robinson – The Case for RB1

    44:31 Jahmyr Gibbs – The Case for RB1

    46:45 Final Rankings & What's Next

    Follow 4th & Inches Fantasy Football on Instagram for clips, rankings & more: @http://4th.ff

    49 min
  20. S4 Ep 110: Fantasy Football RB Rankings 20-11

    Season 4, Episode 110

    Show notes

    Ruben and B-Ren kick off their 2026 fantasy football running back rankings with players 20 through 11.

    They break down where each running back lands on their lists, debate upside vs risk, and discuss how injuries, opportunity, workload and changing team situations affect their rankings heading into draft season.

    PREFER TO WATCH?

    YouTube: Season 4 Ep 110: Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings 20 - 11

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 RB Rankings 20–11

    01:10 Injuries Shake Up the Rankings

    04:41 Bucky Irving – Starting the Countdown

    09:05 Bhayshul Tuten – Rookie Upside

    12:01 Quinshon Judkins – Talent vs. Situation

    16:10 Cam Skattebo – Opportunity & Upside

    19:47 Jeremiyah Love – Looking Ahead

    22:32 David Montgomery – Still a Fantasy Factor

    26:19 Josh Jacobs – Betting on Volume

    28:39 Travis Etienne Jr. – What’s His Value?

    32:11 Breece Hall – Ranking the Risk

    34:13 D'Andre Swift – New Situation, New Value

    37:10 Javonte Williams – Opportunity Matters

    39:50 Omarion Hampton – Rookie Expectations

    43:32 De'Von Achane – How High Is Too High?

    46:16 Kyren Williams – Can He Repeat?

    48:02 Kenneth Walker III – Talent vs. Availability

    51:03 Derrick Henry – Betting Against Father Time

    55:30 Coming Up: RB Rankings 10–1

    Follow 4th & Inches Fantasy Football on Instagram for clips, rankings & more: @http://4th.ff

    57 min