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The Rant with Jeff Ratcliffe

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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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Episodes

Their No. 1 target was tight end

Jeff previews the Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers for 2024 fantasy football. He kicks things off with some thoughts on Josh Allen and the Bills new receiver corps. Jeff then tells you why Dalton Kincaid is set up for a big year and why he's proceed with caution with James Cook. He next turns his attention to the Carolina Panthers and ponders whether Bryce Young can improve after a rough rookie season. Jeff gives thoughts on the top Panthers wideout to target in drafts and tells you why he re...

Jul 15, 202430 minEp. 354

Derrick Henry, ink it in

Jeff previews the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens on today's show. He kicks things off with some thoughts on the coaching change in Atlanta and why Zac Robinson will be a good thing for Bijan Robinson's fantasy value. He also discusses Kirk Cousins' outlook and impact on Drake London and Kyle Pitts. Jeff then turns his attention to Lamar Jackson, who is so good that he's priced out of Jeff's board. But Jeff is still plenty interested in Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers. He wraps things up with ...

Jul 12, 202424 minEp. 353

I owe you an explanation

Jeff Ratcliffe kicks off the return episode of The Rant with some words on what caused the show to disappear in December of 2022 and what to expect out of the show going forward. He then dives into a 2024 team preview of the Arizona Cardinals. He breaks down Kyler Murray's outlook now that he's two seasons removed from the ACL injury, why Marvin Harrison Jr. should be going very early in fantasy drafts, what Trey McBride will do for an encore to his breakout 2023 season, and how James Conner has...

Jul 11, 202424 minEp. 352

I'm back

And we're back! That's right, The Rant is making it's Ali-like return to the ring after a nearly two-year hiatus. Jeff Ratcliffe will bring you his football takes in short, easily digestible episodes four days a week starting on July 11th. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jul 10, 202447 sec

Week 17 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 17 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Dec 27, 202218 minEp. 350

Week 16 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Dec 20, 202218 minEp. 349

Week 15 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 15 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Dec 13, 202214 minEp. 348

Week 14 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 14 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Dec 06, 202217 minEp. 347

Week 13 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 12 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Nov 29, 202218 minEp. 346

Week 12 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 12 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Nov 22, 202221 minEp. 345

Week 11 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe talks about the fantasy football fallout from the NFL trade deadline and then breaks down his Week 11 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Nov 15, 202214 minEp. 344

Week 9 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe talks about the fantasy football fallout from the NFL trade deadline and then breaks down his Week 9 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Nov 01, 202227 minEp. 343

Week 8 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 8 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Oct 25, 202222 minEp. 342

Week 7 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 7 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Oct 18, 202222 minEp. 341

Week 6 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 6 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Oct 11, 202226 minEp. 340

Week 5 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 5 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Oct 04, 202226 minEp. 339

Week 4 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 4 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Sep 27, 202225 minEp. 338

Week 3 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 3 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Sep 20, 202221 minEp. 337

Week 2 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down his Week 2 fantasy football waiver wire rankings. He kicks things off with a few thoughts on waiver wire strategy and then dives into his top adds for the week. Jeff gives you his rankings and a suggested percentage of your FAAB budget to bid on each player. He then gives you the players he isn't adding, his hold list and cut list, and wraps things up with his team defensive streamers of the week. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy...

Sep 13, 202228 minEp. 336

Week 1 Waiver Wire

Jeff Ratcliffe gets the 2022 fantasy football season started with the Week 1 waiver wire. Jeff begins with some thoughts on adding players before the season starts. He then breaks down the top players available at running back, wide receiver, and tight end. He wraps things up with five defenses to stream for Week 1. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Sep 06, 202216 minEp. 335

Titans & Commanders Team Preivews

Jeff Ratcliffe previews the Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders for 2022 fantasy football purposes. Jeff kicks things off with what we should be doing with Treylon Burks in fantasy football drafts, Derrick Henry's outlook, and how we should be valuing Ryan Tannehill. He then dives into what to expect from Carson Wentz, which Commanders wideout offers more value, and how to handle Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson in drafts. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy...

Aug 26, 202216 minEp. 333

Seahawks & Buccaneers Team Previews

Jeff Ratcliffe previews the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 2022 fantasy football purposes. Jeff kicks things off with his thoughts on the Seahawks quarterback situation, why he's still bullish on DK Metcalf, and what to do with the Seahawks running backs. He then dives into Tom Brady's outlook, how to value the wide receivers, and what to think about Leonard Fournette heading into 2022. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy...

Aug 25, 202216 minEp. 332

Steelers & 49ers Team Previews

Jeff Ratcliffe previews the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers for 2022 fantasy football purposes. Jeff kicks things off with his thoughts on when Kenny Pickett will be under center, the wide receiver outlooks, and what to expect from Najee Harris in Year 2. He then dives into how to value Trey Lance in fantasy drafts, how the 49ers will use Deebo Samuel, and what to do with Elijah Mitchell in drafts. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy...

Aug 24, 202218 minEp. 331

Jets & Eagles Team Previews

Jeff Ratcliffe previews the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles for 2022 fantasy football purposes. Jeff kicks things off with his thoughts on Zach Wilson, what to expect from Elijah Moore and Garrett Wilson, and which running back provides the better value in fantasy football drafts. Jeff then breaks down the impact of Philly trading for AJ Brown, Jalen Hurts' ceiling/floor combination, and where to value Miles Sanders. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy...

Aug 23, 202218 minEp. 330

Saints & Giants Team Previews

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants for 2022 fantasy football purposes. Jeff kicks things off with what you need to know about Alvin Kamara's off-field issue, what to expect from Jameis Winston, and which Saints wideout to target in drafts. He then dives into why he isn't overly bullish on Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones' fantasy outlook, and what to think of Kadarius Toney heading into this season. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy...

Aug 22, 202218 minEp. 329

Vikings & Patriots Team Previews

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots for 2022 fantasy football purposes. Jeff kicks things off with his thoughts on the Justin Jefferson hype, Kirk Cousins as a safe late-round option, and Dalvin Cook's outlook. He then dives into the Patriots' backfield, breaks down the receiver corps, and gives his thoughts on Mac Jones in Year 2. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Aug 19, 202218 minEp. 328

Raiders & Dolphins Team Previews

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down the Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins for 2022 fantasy football purposes. Jeff kicks things off with Davante Adams' outlook in Vegas, why Derek Carr is a safe fantasy option, and what to do with the Raiders running backs. He then dives into Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle with Tua Tagovailoa, why you should fade Mike Gesicki, and which Dolphins running back to target in drafts. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy...

Aug 18, 202218 minEp. 327

Rams & Chargers Team Previews

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers for 2022 fantasy football purposes. Jeff begins with why he isn't concerned about Matthew Stafford's elbow, Cooper Kupp's greatness, and how the touches will be distributed in the backfield. He then dives into how you can get exposure to Justin Herbert even if you don't draft him, who to choose between Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, and who is the handcuff to Austin Ekeler. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy...

Aug 17, 202218 minEp. 326

Jaguars & Chiefs Team Previews

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs for 2022 fantasy football purposes. Jeff begins with what he's seen out of Trevor Lawrence in the preseason, some thoughts on Christian Kirk, and why we should be cautiously optimistic on Travis Etienne. He then dives into Patrick Mahomes' outlook without Tyreek Hill, how the the targets will be distributed among the Kansas City wideouts, and why Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a post-hype sleeper. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantas...

Aug 16, 202218 minEp. 325

Texans & Colts Team Previews

Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts for 2022 fantasy football purposes. Jeff begins with some thoughts on why Dameon Pierce will lead the Texans backfield, Brandin Cooks' high fantasy floor, and Nico Collins' sleeper appeal. He then dives into Matt Ryan's impact on the Colts, who to like besides Michael Pittman in the Colts wide receiver corps, and who is the handcuff to Jonathan Taylor. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy...

Aug 15, 202218 minEp. 324
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