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The Rant - Fantasy Football Podcast
Hosted by Fantasy Football, FTN Media · EN
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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Jeff's Deep Sleepers
Aug 13, 202500:22:39Tap to summarizeIt’s time to dig deep. In this episode, Jeff uncovers the hidden gems at running back and wide receiver who can turn your last-round picks into league-winning gold. He’ll walk you through his process for spotting these late-round values, break down the traits that make them worth stashing, and give you his favorite deep sleepers to target before your league mates even know their names. If you want to leave your draft with a bench full of upside, this is the episode you can’t miss. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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Late-Round Avoids
Aug 12, 202500:19:16Tap to summarizeIt’s time to talk late-round landmines. In this episode, Jeff breaks down exactly how he evaluate players once the draft board starts to thin out, the player archetypes he's looking to grab, and the ones he's steering clear of entirely. From risky profiles to overhyped “sleepers,” he walks you through his process so you know who’s worth the dart throw and who’s just wasting a roster spot. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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Preseason Week 1 Takeaways
Aug 11, 202500:18:38Tap to summarizeWeek 1 of the preseason is done, and Jeff is breaking down every game to pull out the biggest fantasy football takeaways you need to know. From rookies making a statement to surprise depth chart moves, he gives you the biggest takeaways from each game that could shape your draft board. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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Red Flag Players
Aug 7, 202500:19:54Tap to summarizeSome players just scream trouble. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest red flags heading into fantasy football draft season. Whether it’s injuries, bad vibes, or sketchy depth chart situations, he's calling out the landmines you need to dodge. Don’t get burned on draft day. Let’s expose the risky picks before they wreck your roster. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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Draft Day Psychology
Aug 6, 202500:18:34Tap to summarizeJeff dives into the psychological traps fantasy football managers fall into every single year on draft day. From overreacting to position runs to blindly trusting ADP, these mental missteps can quietly wreck a draft, and Jeff's here to help you avoid them (and exploit them when your opponents fall for the bait). If you want the upper hand in your snake draft, this episode is your secret weapon. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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How to Build a Bench That Wins Titles
Aug 5, 202500:17:46Tap to summarizeJeff breaks down the one part of your fantasy football draft that most people overlook: your bench. Too many drafters fill it with "safe" names and end up wondering why their team can’t win when it counts. Jeff shows you how to build a bench with real upside, how to stash the right breakouts, when to draft handcuffs, and what types of players to completely avoid. If you want a roster that actually wins titles, it starts here. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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How to Make Your Keeper Decisions
Aug 4, 202500:16:31Tap to summarizeJeff breaks down everything you need to know to crush your keeper decisions heading into draft season. He hits the do’s and the don’ts that’ll give you the edge your league mates wish they had. If you're torn between players or just want to make sure you're not keeping a future landmine, this one's for you. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
Transcribe →Houston Texans Team Preview
Jun 24, 2021Tap to summarizeJeff Ratcliffe previews the Houston Texans for 2021 fantasy football purposes with rankings and projections for all of the key players. Jeff kicks things off with his read on Deshaun Watson's future with the Texans and discusses Tyrod Taylor's value as a starter. Jeff then breaks down why Brandin Cooks is the only viable fantasy option on the Texans. He then discusses Jordan Aikens' outlook and wraps things up with how the touches will be distributed between David Johnson, Phillip Lindsay, and Mark Ingram in the Texans' backfield. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Kenyan Drake Injured? + RB News and Notes
Aug 24, 2020Tap to summarizeJeff Ratcliffe kicks off today's podcast with some quick thoughts on Kenyan Drake being spotted in a walking book. He then discusses Cam Newton as the starter in New England, where you can expect Clyde Edwards-Helaire to go in fantasy football drafts,... Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
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