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The Rant - Fantasy Football Podcast

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Fantasy football for the common man. On The Rant, host Jeff Ratcliffe gives his unique insights and analysis to help you crush your fantasy football leagues and DFS contests, along with breaking down all of the sharp betting angles. Jeff blends advanced stats with common sense and a hint of humor to give you a premium listening experience. This fantasy football podcast is on every winning lineup.

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#37
Episodes
610
Releases
Daily
Typical length
18 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

610 episodes, newest first

  1. 12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 8

    Episode 663

    Show notes

    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.

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    18 min
  2. Week 8 Start/Sit

    Episode 662

    Show notes

    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.

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    18 min
  3. Week 8 Injury Updates

    Episode 661

    Show notes

    Jeff kicks off today's show with the latest on Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and Dontayvion Wicks for the Eagles. He then gives you the latest injury news from around the NFL.

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    18 min
  4. Trade Deadline Candidates

    Episode 660

    Show notes

    The NFL trade deadline is approaching, and some big-name players could be on the move. Jeff breaks down the top skill-position trade candidates. Who's most likely to get dealt, where could they land, and what would these moves mean for fantasy football?

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    18 min
  5. 12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 7

    Episode 659

    Show notes

    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.

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    18 min
  6. Week 7 Start/Sit

    Episode 658

    Show notes

    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.

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    18 min
  7. Week 7 Injury Updates

    Episode 657

    Show notes

    Jeff kicks off today's show with the latest on JJ McCarthy and Cam Skattebo for the Giants. He then gives you the latest injury news from around the NFL.

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    18 min
  8. Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 7

    Episode 656

    Show notes

    Jeff then breaks down the biggest rankings movers across the 4 skill positions, gives you some breaking news on some injured players, and tells you his thoughts on the biggest injuries of the week.

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    18 min
  9. Starter or Streamer? How to Know the Difference

    Episode 655

    Show notes

    When does a quarterback or tight end go from being a weekly streaming option to a must-start fantasy player? Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down what separates every-week starters from matchup-dependent options, which stats actually matter, and how to avoid the trap of starting players based on name value or season-long rankings.

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    18 min
  10. 12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 6

    Episode 654

    Show notes

    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.

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    18 min
  11. Jalen Hurts Out + Mailbag Questions

    Episode 653

    Show notes

    Jeff breaks down the fallout from Jalen Hurts being out this week for the Philadelphia Eagles. He then answers your questions in this week's mailbag.

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    18 min
  12. Biggest Rankings Movers Week 6

    Episode 652

    Show notes

    Jeff then breaks down the biggest rankings movers across the 4 skill positions, gives you some breaking news on some injured players, and tells you his thoughts on the biggest injuries of the week.

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    18 min
  13. Why I Don't Recommend Using ROS Rankings/Projections

    Episode 651

    Show notes

    Rest-of-season rankings are everywhere in fantasy football, but are they actually helping you make better decisions? In this episode, Jeff explains why he doesn't recommend relying on ROS rankings and projections to manage your fantasy team. From creating a false sense of security about player value to overlooking changing roles, weekly matchups, and roster needs, these rankings can do more harm than good. Jeff breaks down the pitfalls of ROS rankings and explains how to make smarter decisions that put you in a better position to win.

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    18 min
  14. 13 Games, 13 Stats from Week 5

    Episode 650

    Show notes

    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.

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    18 min
  15. Week 5 Start/Sit

    Episode 649

    Show notes

    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 5, this episode has you covered.

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    18 min
  16. Week 5 Injury Update

    Episode 648

    Show notes

    Jeff kicks off today's show with how to decide whether to wait and start an injured player on Sunday, or go with someone on TNF instead. He then runs through all the latest injury intel from around the NFL.

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    18 min
  17. Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 5

    Episode 647

    Show notes

    Jeff then breaks down the biggest rankings movers across the 4 skill positions, gives you some breaking news on some injured players, and tells you his thoughts on the biggest injuries of the week.

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    18 min
  18. How to Stop Being an Overactive Fantasy Manager

    Episode 646

    Show notes

    Are you hurting your fantasy football team by doing too much? In this episode, Jeff breaks down one of the most common mistakes fantasy managers make: being overactive. Whether it's constantly churning your bench, overreacting to one bad game, chasing every waiver-wire name or making trades just to make trades, more activity doesn't always mean better results. Jeff explains how to recognize when you're doing too much and gives you five practical tips to stay patient, trust your process and make moves that actually improve your roster.

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    18 min
  19. 14 Games, 14 Stats from Week 4

    Episode 645

    Show notes

    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.

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    18 min
  20. Week 4 Start/Sit

    Episode 644

    Show notes

    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 4, this episode has you covered.

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    18 min