The Rant with Jeff Ratcliffe

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 15, this episode has you covered.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

Week 15 isn't making things easy on us. Jeff runs through all the biggest injuries and breaks down what we know, including what the practice reports are telling us and what to look for from the reports for the remainder of the week.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Week 15 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 14 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 15.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

The fantasy playoffs are here and the margin for error is razor thin. In this episode Jeff breaks down the key mindset shifts and strategic moves that separate the contenders from the pretenders. It's a focused look at how to tighten up your process, avoid the traps that take good teams down, and give yourself the best chance to keep moving forward. This is your roadmap for staying sharp when everything is on the line.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Week 14 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 15. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

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 14, this episode has you covered.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

The fantasy football playoffs start next week, and not all schedules are created equally. Jeff dives into the numbers and breaks down the top 5 best and worst schedules for Weeks 15-17 at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. He gives you insights into each schedule and tells you why it's important to not overreact to this information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Week 14 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 13 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 14.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

It's Week 14 and you could be facing elimination. What can you do to help your chances? Jeff breaks down blocking as a fantasy football end game strategy. He tells you why it doesn't work earlier in the season and should only be used when you're facing elimination. Jeff then breaks down exactly how to use this strategy against your opponents.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Week 13 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 14. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

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 13, this episode has you covered.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Week 13 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 12 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 13.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Week 12 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 13. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

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 12, this episode has you covered.

Published: 21 November 2025

Will Joe Burrow play this week? Hell if we know, but Jeff breaks down all the angles of Burrow's potential to get back on the field. He discusses some potential reasons why Burrow was full in practice yesterday, what Zac Taylor had to say about Burrow's chances of starting this week are, and what to look for over the next two practices.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Week 12 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 11 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 12.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

The fantasy playoffs are coming fast, which means it’s time to shift into winning mode. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the five most important end game strategies that separate championship teams from everyone else. From turning your bench into a weapon to streaming with purpose to playing chess on the waiver wire, this is the roadmap for finishing the season strong. If you want to secure your playoff spot and make a real run at the title, this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Week 11 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 12. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

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 11, this episode has you covered.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Every year a few players catch fire down the stretch and help propel fantasy managers to a championship. Who will it be this year? Jeff goes through every team and gives his top candidates. He's especially intrigued by a few young RBs in the AFC.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Week 11 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 10 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 11.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

We got some surprise news on Monday, as the Bengals designated Joe Burrow for return from IR. Burrow is targeting a return to the field in Week 13. Jeff breaks down the news and discusses where he has Burrow for the remainder of the season and how he's handling Burrow in leagues where he's on waivers. Jeff also discusses why he isn't forcing a trade for Burrow.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Week 10 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 11. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

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 10, this episode has you covered.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

With fantasy football trade deadlines approach and the playoffs on the horizon, it's important to always be evaluating our options. Jeff takes a close look at the fringe fantasy options at running back and wide receiver to tell you who is appealing and who isn't. This info will help you evaluate trades and trim the fat from your fantasy benches.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Week 9 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 7 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 9.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

The NFL trade deadline went down today and we had some moves being made. Jeff discusses the biggest moves of the day and breaks down the fantasy fallout of Rashid Shaheed heading to Seattle and Jakobi Meyers on his way to Jacksonville.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Week 9 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 10. If you want the fastest way to cut through the noise and get real insight, this is it.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025

Travis Hunter landed on IR on Friday morning and will miss at least the next 4 games. Jeff gives his thoughts on how to handle Hunter on rosters and the fantasy football impact on the rest of the Jags wide receivers including Brian Thomas Jr, Parker Washington, and Dyami Brown. He also gives some quick thoughts on the Dolphins firing GM Chris Grier.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

It's never a smooth ride in the NFL. Sometimes players get out of the gate hot only to come back to earth down the stretch. Other times it's the opposite. With 8 weeks in rearview mirror, Jeff gives you his top regression candidates, both downward and upward, for the second half of the NFL season.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

Week 9 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 7 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 9.

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

We're coming down the home stretch of the fantasy football regular season, and you want to secure a spot in the playoffs. With six weeks left in the fantasy regular season, Jeff tells you how to shift gears from what we did early in the season and breaks down the five most important strategy adjustments to make right now for roster management.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

We've reached the second half of the fantasy football regular season. Every year, new players emerge at this point of the season. Who are this year's top candidates? Jeff goes team by team to identify the top breakout candidates for the second half of the fantasy season.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

Week 8 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 7 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 8.

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

The NFL trade deadline is just two weeks away. Jeff runs through the top names across the 4 skill positions who could be dealt before the deadline. He unpacks the potentially fantasy fallout for each player and gives some teams who could be in the market for each position. Get the jump on your league with this one.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

Fantasy football is more than just box scores and vibes. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the five most important advanced stats every fantasy player should be using to evaluate talent. From expected fantasy points to yards per route run, these are the metrics that separate smart managers and savvy traders from everyone else. Whether you’re grinding film, building models, or just trying to stop overreacting to touchdowns, this episode will sharpen the way you see player value and give you the edge your league doesn’t have.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

Week 7 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 6 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 7.

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2025

We’re six weeks in, and some unexpected names are sitting pretty in the fantasy football top 12. But can they stay there? In this episode, Jeff digs into the biggest surprise scorers at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end to separate the real breakouts from the early-season mirages. Who’s built to last and who’s about to crash back to Earth? Tune in to find out before you make your next trade or lineup call.

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2025

Are you your own worst enemy in fantasy football? Jeff breaks down 5 things fantasy managers do that could sabotage their season. From not being proactive to chasing points, Jeff breaks it down and discusses how he avoids these pitfalls in his own game.

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

Week 6 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his initial fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 5 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 6.

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2025

The Cincinnati Bengals traded for Joe Flacco. Jeff breaks what this move means for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown. He also gives you his thoughts on Flacco's fantasy value moving forward along with the fallout in Cleveland.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2025

It’s that time of the week. The start/sit questions are flying in, and Jeff breaks down the players everyone seems torn on. From the Arizona and Tampa RBs to what you should do if you have Chuba Hubbard. Disappointing starts to the season for AJ Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, and Ladd McConkey. RBs to stash but not start. Even what to do with the Giants WRs following Malik Nabers' season-ending injury. If you’re stressing over lineup decisions for Week 4, this episode has you covered.

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025

Week 5 rankings are live and it’s time to talk movers. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest risers and fallers from his fantasy football rankings for the week. From players who popped in Week 4 to names trending in the wrong direction, he’ll tell you what it all means for your lineup decisions heading into Week 5.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

With Trey Benson landing on short-term IR, Jeff weighs in on the fantasy fallout. He tells you what he's doing with Benson in various league sizes. Jeff then gives you the tale of the tape for Emari Demercado and Michael Carter. He breaks down their experience as lead backs in Arizona, discusses the reporting (or lack thereof) on which figures to lead, warns about the fantasy football echo chamber, and tells you what he thinks is the most likely outcome this week for Demercado and Carter and how to use that information on waivers.

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025