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4th and Inches Fantasy Football
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
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37 min
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! πIn 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.
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33 min
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 weekβs Desperation Station and Bust & Bust Out calls β including a few big hits and some painful misses.
Whoβs 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 β Priority RB Add
03:24 Bam Knight β Wait and See
04:55 Seth McGowan β Trade Deadline Stash
07:45 Jordan Tyson β Rookie WR Stash
09:45 J.J. McCarthy β Giants QB Upside
11:25 Antonio Williams β Washington Opportunity
12:56 Omar Cooper β Desperation Station Graduate
14:54 Terrance Ferguson β IR TE Stash
16:49 Honorable Mentions
17:02 Makai Lemon β Monday Night Breakout
18:36 Deep WR Flex Option
19:29 49ers RB Handcuff
20:31 Damien Pierce β Philly RB Opportunity
21:25 Buffalo WR Options
21:58 Caleb Douglas β Still Worth Buying
23:44 Chig Okonkwo β Rest-of-Season TE?
25:24 Cincinnati D/ST Streamer
27:02 Desperation Station Receipts
28:57 Rubenβs Bust & Bust Out Results
30:43 B-Renβs Bust & Bust Out Results
31:45 Final Waiver Advice
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29 min
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 itβs 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 β Back From IR
02:28 Treylon Burks β Washington Opportunity
03:42 Caleb Douglas β Upside WR Stash
05:10 Colby Parkinson β Deep TE Flyer
06:32 Chig Okonkwo β Get Him Before You Pay
08:25 Tyrone Tracy β Desperation RB Add
11:14 Week 7 Streamers
11:18 Christian Kirk β WR Streamer
12:21 Aaron Rodgers β Two-Week QB Rental
13:51 Tyler Higbee β TE Streamer
15:11 Browns & Titans D/ST Options
17:43 Bust & Bust Out
17:57 Dak Prescott β Bust Out
20:15 Jordan Love β Bust Out
21:36 Chase Brown β Bust
23:36 Patrick Mahomes β Bust
25:34 Xavier Worthy β Bust Out
26:35 Ollie Gordon II β Bust Out
28:04 Final Thoughts
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1 hr 6 min
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! π 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 β WR Add
02:24 Jonah Coleman β RB Stash
04:35 C.J. Stroud β Back on the Radar
06:03 Kendre Miller β One-Week RB Rental
08:20 Tre Tucker β Flex Option
09:44 Keenan Allen β Stash for Weeks 8β9
13:43 J.J. McCarthy β Superflex Stash
16:26 Honorable Mentions
16:26 Roschon Johnson β RB Depth
17:05 Bam Knight β Deep RB Add
17:48 Germie Bernard β Still Producing
18:56 Jordan Tyson β Rookie WR Stash
20:02 Jaylin Noel β Deep Houston WR
21:13 Kendrick Bourne β Arizona WR Value
22:03 Christian Kirk β 49ers Injury Opportunity
23:30 Rams TE Options After Injury
24:46 Michael Mayer β TE Streamer
25:52 Bust & Bust Out Recap
26:16 Michael Penix Jr. β Called It
26:45 Omarion Hampton / Mike Evans / Goedert Results
28:30 Desperation Station Receipts
30:22 Rubenβs Week 6 Results
31:02 Fantasy Heartbreak
31:54 Final Waiver Advice
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47 min
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! πKey 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?
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34 min
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 β 49ers WR Opportunity
06:47 Kendrick Bourne β Arizona Flex Option
09:39 Pat Freiermuth β TE Help
12:14 Kendre Miller β RB Opportunity
14:19 Darius Cooper β Desperation Station Graduate
16:20 Jameis Winston β QB Streamer
19:07 Germie Bernard β Deep WR Add
20:27 Honorable Mentions & Streamers
20:27 Aaron Rodgers β QB Streamer
21:46 Dameon Pierce β Last RB Standing
22:24 Ryan Flournoy β WR Streamer
22:48 Tyler Higbee β TE Option
23:24 Christian Kirk β IR Stash
25:02 Bust & Bust Out Recap
25:14 Will Shipley β Push
26:05 Vele / Shough Fallout
27:01 JSN Bust Receipt
28:19 Jayden Daniels β We Got This One Wrong
29:20 Rubenβs Week 5 Results
30:25 What Do We Do With Tank Dell?
31:48 Jalen Hurts β Still a Fantasy Problem?
33:37 Final Waiver Advice
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45 min
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 β 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. β Flex Option
10:33 Tyler Higbee β TE Streamer
12:25 Aaron Rodgers β QB Streaming Upside
14:00 Cincinnati WR Streamer to Watch
15:45 Desperation Station
16:05 Kendre Miller β If Kamara Sits
17:05 Dameon Pierce β Deep RB Stash
18:15 Isaiah Williams β Follow the Snap Share
19:35 Washington WR Opportunity
21:05 Roschon Johnson β Deep RB Start
22:20 Patriots WR Dart Throw
24:05 Darius Cooper β Deep WR Play
25:58 More Deep Waiver Names to Watch
28:43 Bust & Bust Out
28:50 Quinshon Judkins β Bust Out
30:15 Will Shipley β Bust Out
31:44 Denzel Boston β Bust Out
33:45 Devaughn Vele β Bust Out
35:46 Dalton Schultz β Bust
37:10 JSN β Week 5 Bust
38:44 Jalen Hurts β Week 5 Bust
40:22 Jayden Daniels β Week 5 Bust
42:28 Rubenβs Big Fantasy Trade
43:27 B-Renβs JSN Trade
44:53 Final Thoughts
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29 min
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!
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37 min
S4 E121: WK 4 Busts and Bust Outs - Fantasy Football
Season 4, Episode 121
Show notes
Get ready for Week 4 Fantasy Football insights! π 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!
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29 min
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 theyβre willing to spend.They also revisit one of their favorite waiver strategies after it actually paid off.Whoβs 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 β How Much FAAB Is Too Much?08:08 Ollie Gordon & Jaylen Wright β Miami RB Options10:12 The Backup RB Lottery Ticket Pays Off11:21 Malik Washington β Bigger Role Ahead?13:04 New Orleans RBs β Kamara or Miller?16:51 Sam Darnold β Back on the Fantasy Radar18:34 Geno Smith β Stream Him Again?20:15 Tight End Help β Tyler Higbee22:35 Jets Rookie TE Stash24:09 Honorable Mentions & Deep Adds25:32 Is Justin Herbert Droppable?26:30 Keenan Allen β Week 4 Streaming Option26:54 Start Preparing for Bye Weeks27:37 Tuesday Night Waiver Strategy28:38 Final Thoughts
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42 min
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!
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27 min
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 β WR Upside in Cleveland
08:23 Tre Tucker β Raiders WR Opportunity
09:36 QB Injuries & Tyler Shough
11:19 Coleman β A Running Back Worth Paying For?
13:41 Bryce Young β Becoming a Fantasy Option
15:48 Rashod Bateman β Donβt Ignore the Opportunity
17:31 Honorable Mentions & TE Streamers
18:50 Tank Bigsby β Barkley Insurance
19:49 Mitchell β Jets WR Volume to Watch
22:45 How the Fantasy Teams Are Looking
25:07 Final Waiver Advice & the 12:01 Strategy
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44 min
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!
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27 min
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 β Priority WR Add
12:35 Bryce Young β Streaming QB Option
14:02 Vele β Time to Pay Up
15:54 Wicks β A Deeper WR Add
17:17 Deebo Samuel β Opportunity Opens Up
19:10 Rashod Bateman β Flowers Injury Creates Value
20:28 Kalon Black β A CMC Handcuff to Watch
23:57 Trey Harris β Deep Waiver Dart Throw
25:12 Final FAAB & Waiver Advice
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24 min
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.
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1 hr 10 min
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 JaβMarr Chase β The Unanimous WR1
03:02 Jaxon Smith-Njigba β Coming Off a Huge Year
05:14 Amon-Ra St. Brown & Puka Nacua
08:55 CeeDee Lamb β Sam #5 vs. B-Ren #17
13:10 Chris Olave β B-Ren Makes His Case
16:09 George Pickens β Finally Some Agreement
18:13 Justin Jefferson β The Biggest Disagreement?
24:58 Michael Wilson β B-Renβs Bold Pick
26:51 Nico Collins β WR1 Upside?
29:06 A.J. Brown β A New Home in New England
31:18 Ladd McConkey β Bounce-Back Season?
35:19 DeVonta Smith β Ready to Be the Alpha?
38:10 Jameson Williams β Top 20 or a Reach?
41:14 Zay Flowers β Waiting on the Touchdowns
43:35 Malik Nabers β Betting on the Comeback
47:06 Drake London β Talent vs. Quarterback Questions
51:29 Tetairoa McMillan β Sophomore Breakout?
55:05 Mike Evans β B-Ren Bets on the Veteran
58:26 Courtland Sutton vs. Jaylen Waddle
1:00:31 Tee Higgins β The NFLβs Best WR2?
1:03:10 Emeka Egbuka β Year Two Upside
1:05:12 DJ Moore β A Fresh Start in Buffalo
1:08:06 Final Rankings & Samβs Sendoff
Follow 4th & Inches Fantasy Football on Instagram for clips, rankings & more: @http://4th.ff
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23 min
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 theyβd 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
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53 min
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
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49 min
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 10β1
01:59 Ashton Jeanty β How High Is Too High?
09:31 De'Von Achane β Elite Upside
12:49 Saquon Barkley β Can He Do It Again?
15:34 Derrick Henry β Still Defying Age
16:57 Chase Brown β Breaking Into the Top 10
21:28 Omarion Hampton β Rookie Expectations
25:01 James Cook β Trust the Production?
30:59 Christian McCaffrey β Risk vs. Reward
37:46 Jonathan Taylor β Back Among the Elite
40:02 Bijan Robinson β The Case for RB1
44:31 Jahmyr Gibbs β 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
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57 min
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 20β11
01:10 Injuries Shake Up the Rankings
04:41 Bucky Irving β Starting the Countdown
09:05 Bhayshul Tuten β Rookie Upside
12:01 Quinshon Judkins β Talent vs. Situation
16:10 Cam Skattebo β Opportunity & Upside
19:47 Jeremiyah Love β Looking Ahead
22:32 David Montgomery β Still a Fantasy Factor
26:19 Josh Jacobs β Betting on Volume
28:39 Travis Etienne Jr. β Whatβs His Value?
32:11 Breece Hall β Ranking the Risk
34:13 D'Andre Swift β New Situation, New Value
37:10 Javonte Williams β Opportunity Matters
39:50 Omarion Hampton β Rookie Expectations
43:32 De'Von Achane β How High Is Too High?
46:16 Kyren Williams β Can He Repeat?
48:02 Kenneth Walker III β Talent vs. Availability
51:03 Derrick Henry β Betting Against Father Time
55:30 Coming Up: RB Rankings 10β1
Follow 4th & Inches Fantasy Football on Instagram for clips, rankings & more: @http://4th.ff
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