Podcast
The Rant - Fantasy Football Podcast
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.
- Fantasy Sports chart
- #37
- Episodes
- 610
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 18 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
610 episodes, newest first
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18 min
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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18 min
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
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
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
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.
Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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18 min
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
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.
Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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18 min
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
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.
Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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18 min
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.
Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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18 min
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
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.
Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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18 min
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
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.
Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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18 min
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.
Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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