The Rant with Jeff Ratcliffe
Episodes
NFL Free Agency Monday Wrap Up
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is back with another quick slant instant reaction podcast episode to tie a bow on a hectic first day of NFL free agency. He gives his thoughts on...
Mike Evans Signs with the 49ers
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is back with another quick slant instant reaction podcast episode to break down Mike Evans signing with the San Francisco 49ers. Jeff starts with...
Travis Etienne Signs with the Saints
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is back with another quick slant instant reaction podcast episode to break down Travis Etienne signing with the New Orleans Saints. Jeff takes a ...
Isaiah Likely Signs with the Giants
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is back with another quick slant instant reaction podcast episode to break down Isaiah Likely signing with the New York Giants. He starts by temp...
Malik Willis Signs with the Dolphins
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is back with another quick slant instant reaction podcast episode to break down Malik Willis signing with the Miami Dolphins. Miami begins life a...
Michael Pittman Traded to the Steelers
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is back with another quick slant instant reaction podcast episode to break down Michael Pittman Jr. getting traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Je...
Kenneth Walker Signs with Chiefs
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is back with a quick slant instant reaction podcast episode to break down Kenneth Walker signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Jeff dives into Wal...
Alec Pierce Re-Signs with Colts
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is back with a quick slant instant reaction podcast episode to break down Alec Pierce re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts. Jeff breaks down th...
DJ Moore traded to the Bills
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is back with a quick slant podcast episode to break down the initial reaction to DJ Moore being traded to the Buffalo Bills. Jeff gives you the b...
Week 18 Motivations
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 18 is a always a mess for fantasy football, but you can get an edge if you know what each team has on the line. Jeff breaks it all down, going ga...
Week 17 Start/Sit
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 17
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 17 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 fo...
Week 17 Injury Updates
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the fantasy football championship and the NFL isn't making things easy on us. A number of important players are banged up, especially for the Thu...
14 Games, 14 Stats from Week 16
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 16 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...
Week 16 Start/Sit
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 16
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 16 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 fo...
Week 16 Streamers
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in a pinch and need some help this week? Jeff has you covered. He breaks down all the streamers he's looking at for Week 16 at quarterback, ti...
14 Games, 14 Stats from Week 15
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 15 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...
Week 15 Start/Sit
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Week 15 Biggest Injures
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 15
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
10 Tips for the Fantasy Football Playoffs
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 14
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Week 14 Start/Sit
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Best & Worst Schedules in the Fantasy Football Playoffs
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Biggest Rankings Movers from Week 14
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
How and When to Block Your Opponent in Fantasy Football
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 strat...
12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 13
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Week 13 Start/Sit
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 13
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 12
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Week 12 Start/Sit
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Curious Case of Joe Burrow
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 12
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
How To Shift Into End Game Strategy
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
13 Games, 13 Stats from Week 11
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Week 11 Start/Sit
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Who are This Year's League Winners?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 11
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Joe Burrow Designated for Return
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Je...
12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 10
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Week 10 Start/Sit
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Evaluating Fringe Fantasy Options
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 10
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 foo...
NFL Trade Deadline Fallout
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fallo...
12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 9
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Travis Hunter Injury Fallout
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Top Regression Candidates for the Second Half of the NFL Season
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 oppos...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 9
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 foo...
5 Roster Management Strategies for the Stretch Run
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
11 Games, 11 Stats from Week 8
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Week 8 Start/Sit
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Second Half Breakout Candidates
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 8
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 foo...
NFL Trade Deadline Candidates
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 7
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Week 7 Start/Sit
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The 5 Best Advanced Stats For Fantasy Football
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 7
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 foo...
Contender or Pretender After 6 Weeks
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 6
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
5 Things That Sabotage Your Fantasy Season
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 proac...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 6
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 foo...
Joe Flacco Traded to Cincinnati
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
12 Games, 12 Stats from Week 5
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Week 5 Start/Sit
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tam...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 5
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ra...
Emari Demercado or Michael Carter?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Je...
What to Do If You Lost Nabers or Hill
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 4 was absolutely brutal with season-ending injuries to Malik Nabers and Tyreek Hill. If you rostered them, should you panic? Hell no! Jeff breaks...
13 Games, 13 Numbers from Week 4
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Week 4 Start/Sit
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Calvin Ridley and r...
Fantasy Football Trade Strategy
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trading can be where fantasy leagues are won and lost, and most people flat-out stink at it. In this episode, Jeff breaks down how to actually pull of...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 4
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 4 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 foo...
Jaxson Start
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL never sleeps, and today’s episode is packed with breaking news that’s shaking things up. Jeff kicks things off with the Giants finally pul...
14 Games, 14 Numbers from Week 3
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 3 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 ...
Week 3 Start/Sit
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 3 brings plenty of tough start/sit calls, so Jeff breaks down some of the trickiest names on fantasy rosters. From Isiah Pacheco’s favorable ma...
Buy Lows
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to level up your fantasy squad? Jeff kicks things off with some trade strategy tips to help you navigate your league like a pro, then he dives...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 3
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 3 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 foo...
Stock Up, Stock Down Week 3
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to check the market. In this episode, Jeff runs through all 32 NFL teams and give you one player whose fantasy stock is either on the rise...
14 Games, 14 Numbers from Week 2
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 2 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 ...
Week 2 Start/Sit
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 2 is here and the start sit dilemmas are piling up. In this episode Jeff runs through the names dominating fantasy group chats right now, from Jo...
Panic Meter
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to fire up the panic meter. In this episode, Jeff runs through the biggest fantasy names who stumbled in Week 1 and puts a number on how w...
Biggest Rankings Movers in Week 2
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 2 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 foo...
How to Make Drop/Add Decisions
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every fantasy manager hits that point where the waiver wire looks tempting and the cut button starts calling. In this episode Jeff breaks down how to ...
14 Games, 14 Numbers
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 1 is 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 onl...
Week 1 Level Set
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The season is here and it’s time to set the table for Week 1. I break down the opener and why we shouldn't overreact to what we saw, dive into why w...
Common Start/Sit Dilemmas for Week 1
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 1 is here and the start sit debates are heating up. In this episode Jeff takes on the biggest names everyone is asking about, from Dak Prescott, ...
7 RBs Who Could Disappoint in Week 1
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 1 is finally here, and that means it’s time to talk running backs who could leave fantasy managers frustrated right out of the gate. In this ep...
5 Things You Can Do to Play Better In Season
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Draft season is done. Now it’s about actually playing the game. In this episode, Jeff breaks down five things you can do to be a better fantasy foot...
What We Learned in 2025 Fantasy Football Drafts
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff wraps up fantasy draft season with some final words on what we actually learned. The game has evolved. The masses are sharper, v...
Roster Ratios: The Hidden Strategy That Wins Leagues
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff breaks down one of the most overlooked strategies in fantasy football: maintaining the right roster ratios. It’s not just abou...
Rashee Rice Suspended for 6 Games
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff digs into the news that Rashee Rice has been suspended for the first six games of the 2025 season and what it means for fantasy ...
5 League Settings That Promote Luck Over Skill
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff breaks down the fantasy football league settings that turn your season into a dice roll instead of a skill game. From short benc...
McLaurin Contract & Preseason Week 3 Takeaways
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff kicks things off with a breakdown of Terry McLaurin’s brand-new contract extension and what it means for Washington and fantas...
Brian Robinson Jr. Traded
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Robinson Jr. just got traded to the 49ers, and Jeff breaks down what this move means for fantasy football. Does Robinson carve out a role in one...
Biggest Rankings Risers
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the biggest draft weekend of the year, and Jeff has you covered with his biggest fantasy football rankings risers. Quarterbacks shaking up the ...
Cracking the Commanders Backfield
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Commanders’ backfield is a fantasy puzzle, and Jeff is breaking it down piece by piece. Brian Robinson trade rumors are heating up, Jacory Crosk...
Why "Value" is Killing Your Hero/Zero RB Builds
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves the idea of flexibility on draft day, but sometimes “mixing strategies” just leaves you with a mess. In this episode, Jeff breaks d...
Preseason Week 2 Biggest Takeaways
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week 2 of the preseason is nearly in the books, and there’s no shortage of fantasy football takeaways. From quarterbacks making strides to rookies f...
Why Mocks Don't Help You Draft Better
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mock drafts might be fun, but they’re not making you a better fantasy football drafter. In this episode, Jeff breaks down why mock drafts give you a...