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Answering Your Burning Fantasy Questions Going Into Week 5
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi and Zach Rizzuto dig into the listeners biggest questions heading into Week 5! 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything you...
Waiver Wisdom: Trey Sermon
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this short clip, hear from Faraz and Zach as they discuss the fantasy prospects of Trey Sermon if Jonathan Taylor is forced to miss time. 2024 We...
Waiver Wisdom: Jordan Whittington
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this clip, the guys take a look at Jordan Whittington and his chances of carving out a more meaningful role for the Rams. 2024 Weekly Rankings, T...
Waiver Wisdom: Tank Bigsby
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this clip, Faraz and Zach talk about why Tank Bigsby is a solid deep-league pickup right now. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything ...
Waiver Wisdom: Xavier Legette vs. Darnell Mooney
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who's the better pickup this week on waivers? 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything you need to win your league: https://www.upperhand...
Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups!
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach recap the two Monday Night Football games before diving into their waiver wire pickups ahead of Week 5. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade C...
UHF Shorts: A Shift in the Bengals Backfield?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this clip, Faraz and Zach talk about the split in the Bengals backfield after Chase Brown had his best game of the season in Week 4. 2024 Weekly ...
UHF Shorts: Ladd McConkey Leading the Way in LA
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this clip, Faraz and Zach share their thoughts on Ladd McConkey looking like the #1 receiver in Los Angeles. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, ...
UHF Shorts: Hard to Just Bench Chuba Hubbard
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this clip, the guys explain why Chuba Hubbard could still have some value with Jonathan Brooks set to return soon. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Ch...
UHF Shorts: Concern Meter - Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson & Josh Jacobs
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach talk about their level of concern for a trio of running backs losing work to their backups - Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson and Josh Jacob...
Week 4 Fantasy Football Reaction & Takeaways
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach recap all that went down in Week 4 across the fantasy football landscape. Is the Chiefs offense going to be ok sans Rashee Rice? How go...
UHF Shorts: Khalil Shakir Set to Fly Over Ravens
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach share their thoughts on a juicy matchup for Khalil Shakir in an AFC showdown on Sunday Night Football. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Ch...
UHF Shorts: The Big George Pickens Game on Tap?
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach explain why they like what they've seen between Justin Fields and George Pickens so far this season. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Char...
Fantasy Football Week 4 WR + TE Rankings
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach close out the week with a recap of the Cowboys win over the Giants on TNF, the latest injury news and their WR + TE rankings. Are Ja'Ma...
UHF Shorts: Anthony Richardson is in Fantasy Time-out
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this clip, Faraz and Zach tell you why sitting Anthony Richardson may be a good idea until we see some improvement from him and the Colts offense. ...
UHF Shorts: Aaron Jones Revenge Game!
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Aaron Jones about to go off against his former team in Week 4? 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything you need to win your league: h...
UHF Shorts: Jayden Daniels is as Must-start as They Come
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this clip, Faraz and Zach share their thoughts on just how quickly Jayden Daniels has become one of the top fantasy QB's. 2024 Weekly Rankings, T...
Fantasy Football Week 4 QB & RB Rankings!
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach touch on the latest injury news, preview Giants vs. Cowboys on TNF and then dive into their quarterback and running back rankings for W...
Fantasy Football Week 4 Buys & Sells!
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz comes at you solo today to quickly give you some of his favorite fantasy football buys and sells ahead of Week 4. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade ...
Waiver Wisdom: Bucky Irving vs. Braelon Allen
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach debate if Bucky Irving or Braleon Allen should be higher on your waiver priority lists. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and every...
Waiver Wisdom: Jauan Jennings
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach debate just how much we should be expecting from Jauan Jennings after his monster performance in Week 3. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade ...
Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups!
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach recap the two Monday Night Football games before getting you ready for your waiver wire pickups ahead of Week 4, with thoughts on Jauan...
UHF Shorts: Chiefs Transition to the Rashee Rice Era
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach discuss how this Chiefs offense has now fully transitioned to its Rashee Rice era. It was fun, Travis Kelce. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Tr...
UHF Shorts: Malik Nabers Finding Giant Success
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach debate just how high the ceiling is for stud rookie receiver Malik Nabers. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything you ne...
UHF Shorts: Hope You Were Buyin' Kyren
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the fantasy prospects of Kyren Williams after a blowup game against the 49ers in Week 3. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and ev...
UHF Shorts: Optimism for Caleb and This Bears Offense?
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach talk about a Week 3 performance from the Bears offense that finally saw them get out of the gates and show some promise going forward. ...
Week 3 Fantasy Football Reaction & Takeaways
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach go game-by-game to share all their takeaways from Week 3! 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything you need to win your le...
Week 3 Fantasy Football Matchups!
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple days off due to being under the weather, Faraz gets you up to speed on some of his favorite matchups at all positions for Week 3. Good ...
Waiver Wisdom: Hunter Henry
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Given the state of the tight end position this season, should Hunter Henry be a priority on waiver wires this week? 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Char...
Waiver Wisdom: Chiefs Backfield
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who should you be targeting in this Chiefs backfield after the Isiah Pacheco injury? 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything you need to...
Waiver Wisdom: Braelon Allen
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach talk about Braelon Allen's fantasy impact after a big performance in Week 2. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything you ...
Week 3 Waiver Wire Rankings
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get your waivers in! Faraz and Zach recap the Falcons comeback win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football and discuss the latest injury news around ...
UHF Shorts: The Commanders Have an Abundant Run Game
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach discuss Brian Robinson Jr. impressing on the ground through two weeks and if Terry McLaurin can get it going after a very slow start. ...
UHF Shorts: Brock Bowers Dealin' in Vegas
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach talk about why there's not going to be many names above Bowers in the weekly tight end rankings going forward. 2024 Weekly Rankings, ...
UHF Shorts: These Saints Go Marching in the End Zone
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach share their thoughts on what we've seen from the Saints offense through two weeks. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everything...
Week 2 Fantasy Football Reaction & Takeaways
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lot to talk about after Week 2 as Faraz and Zach share their thoughts on another big JK Dobbins performance, Brian Robinson looking good, a busy Bro...
Latest News, TNF Recap & WR + TE Rankings!
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach get you ready for Week 2 across the fantasy football landscape with the latest news, a TNF recap and their WR/TE rankings and matchups ...
Fantasy Football Week 2 QB & RB Rankings!
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz comes at you solo today as he discusses the latest NFL news and how it impacts your fantasy teams before diving into his quarterback and running...
Buy This Guy: Zack Moss
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zack Moss is looking like the lead Bengal in the Cincy backfield. Should you trade for him sooner rather than later? 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Cha...
Buy This Guy: Derrick Henry
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys tell you why they like King Henry to keep finding himself in the endzone for Baltimore all season long. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts,...
Buy This Guy: Brock Bowers
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach discuss why rookie tight end Brock Bowers could be a nice buy before he really gets going in Vegas. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Chart...
Fantasy Football Week 2 Buys & Sells!
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach share their thoughts on several players that they're looking to buy and sell ahead of Week 2, with thoughts on Tank Dell, DeVonta Smith...
Week 2 Waiver Wire Rankings
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach discuss the top waiver wire options for Week 2 and how you should prioritize them, including JK Dobbins, Isaiah Likely, Jaleel McLaughl...
Week 1 Fantasy Football Game-by-Game Recap!
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach go game-by-game to recap all that went down in Week 1 across the fantasy landscape. 02:45 Eagles/Packers 14:00 Patriots/Bengals 20:48 ...
TNF Recap, News & Week 1 WR + TE Matchups!
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday! Zach and Faraz recap a wild opener between the Chiefs and Ravens before looking ahead to tonight's Packers vs. Eagles game in Brazil. Pl...
TNF Preview + Week 1 QB & RB Rankings
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Football begins tonight! Catch Faraz and Zach as they preview Ravens vs. Chiefs and then go over their quarterback and running back rankings for Week ...
Buy This Guy: Calvin Ridley
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach explain why Calvin Ridley may be a bit undervalued as the season gets set to begin. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and everythin...
Buy This Guy: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach tell you why trying to acquire JSN before the actual games begin could be a savvy move. 2024 Weekly Rankings, Trade Charts, and every...
Early Season Trading Strategy + Week 1 Targets
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach explain how you should be looking at trades early in the season before offering up a couple wide receivers that they are trying to acqu...
NFL News & Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups!
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the SHOW! Faraz and Zach get right back into it with the latest news, including Ricky Pearsall's scary weekend, Hollywood Brown set to...
2024 Wide Receiver Fantasy Breakdown | 'Reception Perception'
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Koh is joined by Upperhand Fantasy's Faraz Siddiqi to get his thoughts on which highly drafted wideouts rank highly on his "Worry Index", what s...
The "Must-Draft" Players of the 2024 Season!
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi quckly chats about which players are on his "Must-Draft" list, and why! Check out our 2024 Draft Kit with up to date rankings, targets/...
Bears Inside Scoop: Beat Reporter Chris Emma
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Chris Emma discuss the ceiling of Caleb Williams in year one, the chemistry he has been developing with Keenan Allen, DJ Moore and Rome Odun...
Packers Inside Scoop: Beat Reporter Paul Bretl
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz sits down with Paul Bretl for the scoop on how Jordan Love has looked so far this offseason, how this crowded wide receiver room may shake out a...
Raiders Inside Scoop: Beat Reporter Vinny Bonsignore
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz welcomes on Vinny Bonsignore for some insight into what he's seen at Raiders camp so far, including the QB battle, Luke Getsy's offensive philos...
More Inside Scoops From Beat Reporters at Training Camp
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our tour around the NFL with Faraz getting some insider thoughts from Paul Bretl (Packers), Vinny Bonsignore (Raiders) and Chris Emma (Bea...
Fantasy Football Mock Draft!
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's draft season! Catch Faraz and Zach as they go through a mock draft on the Fantasy Life website from the 5 spot and then catch up on some news ove...
Patriots Inside Scoop: WEEI's Tom Carroll
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz welcomes on Tom Carroll of WEEI for his takeaways from Patriots training camp, including the new offensive philosophy we may see, the quarterbac...
Bills Inside Scoop: Beat Reporter Sal Capaccio
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz sits down with Sal Capaccio for an inside look at what's going on in Bills training camp, including the Josh Allen to Keon Coleman connection, D...
Commanders Inside Scoop: Logan Paulsen
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz hops on with 8-year NFL veteran TE Logan Paulsen to discuss Kliff Kingsbury's offense, Jayden Daniels' development and connection with his top t...
Eagles Inside Scoop: Beat Reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz welcomes on Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks to talk about how much goal line work Jalen Hurts is looking at, DeVonta Smith's camp performance,...
Saints Inside Scoop: Beat Reporter Jeff Nowak
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz welcomes on Saints reporter Jeff Nowak to get his take on Chris Olave moving into the top tier of NFL receivers, Alvin Kamara's backfield usage,...
Browns Inside Scoop: Beat Reporter Daryl Ruiter
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz welcomes on Browns reporter Daryl Ruiter for an inside look at the WR competition behind Amari Cooper, David Njoku looking to build on his caree...
The Inside Scoop From Beat Reporters...Continued
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More training camp reports, please! Today, Faraz welcomes on Eliot Shorr-Parks of the Eagles, Sal Capaccio of the Bills and Logan Paulsen of the Comma...
49ers Inside Scoop: Beat Reporter Jake Hutchinson
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz talks to 49ers reporter Jake Hutchinson about how a Brandon Aiyuk trade would affect the offense, if Ricky Pearsall is ready to make an impact i...
The Inside Scoop From Beat Reporters at Training Camp
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You want the upper hand, right? Well, we're putting in that work to get you a behind the scenes look at what is actually going down at training camps ...
Quarterback & Tight End Breakout Watch!
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz hits on several potential breakouts at the QB and TE positions for the 2024 fantasy season. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfant...
Running Back & Wide Receiver Breakout Watch!
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz hits on several potential breakouts at the running back and wide receiver positions for the 2024 season. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Upper Hand Clips: The Zero-RB Strategy
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are planning or interested in going with a zero-RB strategy for your upcoming drafts, catch this segment from our full draft strategy episode l...
2024 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Start your week off with a banger of an episode from the guys! Faraz and Zach dive deep into the different strategies they're looking to implement whe...
Training Camp Watch!
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz and Zach dive into several situations they will be monitoring closely once training camp gets underway, including De'Von Achane's year two role,...
Fantasy Football Bounce-Back Candidates!
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The duo is back! The middle of summer is here and drafts are rolling and will continue to roll. Catch Faraz and Zach as they discuss some bounceback c...
Breaking Down Receiver Battles for Fantasy
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz is back to share a bunch of his thoughts on how some of these ambiguous wide receiver rooms may shake out this season, including the Packers, Ch...
Ambiguous Backfields!
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year where we don't know exactly how a backfield's touches will shake out. Coach speak, practice hype, injuries...it all accounts fo...
UHF Shorts: Don't Hide From Trey Mcbride
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi shares his thoughts on a potential big season for Trey McBride in 2024. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Our roo...
UHF Shorts: Slim Pickens for George?
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi explains why George Pickens may be a good dynasty sell right now. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Our rookie dr...
UHF Shorts: Testing the Market on Josh Jacobs
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi shares his thoughts on Packers new running back Josh Jacobs and why he's willing to test out the market on him at this point in the offs...
UHF Shorts: Better Call Breece Hall
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi explains why he thinks Breece Hall may be a good bet to lead all running backs in fantasy scoring this season. Instagram: https://www....
UHF Shorts: Ja'Marr Chase-in That #1 Spot
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi makes the case for Ja'Marr Chase as this year's #1 overall wide receiver. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Our r...
Dynasty Sells & 2024 New Fantasy Leaders?!
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz hits us with three players he's selling in dynasty at this point of the offseason and four players who could potentially find themselves at the ...
Early OTA Takeaways!
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Faraz on holiday, Zach Rizzuto goes solo to give us some takeaways from the first week of OTA's across the league! He hits on Kyren Williams and ...
Top 5 Dynasty Buys!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi runs through his favorite dynasty buys in the early 2024 offseason. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Our rookie ...
2024 Rookie 1 QB Mock Draft
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it, we did it. Catch Faraz and Zach as they mock draft four rounds of a rookie 1 quarterback league! Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Rookie Running Back Landing Spots!
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz shares his thoughts on some of the landing spots for this year's class of running backs, including Jonathon Brooks, Trey Benson, Blake Corum and...
2024 Rookie Superflex Mock Draft
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi, Zach Rizzuto and Joe Volpe run through the early rounds of a supeflex rookie mock draft with the 2024 prospects. Instagram: https://w...
BONUS: With Schedule Release Nearing, NFL VP of Broadcasting Mike North Touches On All Things Scheduling | 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo'
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024-25 NFL schedule is likely to be released during the second week of May. Audacy Original podcast 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with...
Analyzing Rookie WR Landing Spots & Outlooks w/ Matt Harmon
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi is joined by the host of Reception Perception, Matt Harmon, to discuss their thoughts on the landing spots of some of the top wideouts i...
Pre-NFL Draft Mailbag!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz opens up some mail ahead of Thursday's NFL Draft! Thoughts on Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson vs. CJ Stroud, a 2024 breakout running back, Zamir...
Dynasty, Draft & Deep Sleepers w/ Ian Hartitz!
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another day, another fine guest on the Upper Hand podcast. Today, Faraz sits down with another member of the Fantasy Life family, Ian Hartitz. The guy...
Deep Analysis of NFL Draft Prospects w/ Dwain McFarland
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, Faraz Siddiqi welcomes on Fantasy Life's Dwain McFarland to discuss draft capital and how teams view prospects, the importance of lan...
2024 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Prospects
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz is back diving deep into several of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. Catch his thoughts on Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabe...
2024 NFL Draft Running Back Prospects
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Faraz Siddiqi shares his thoughts on some running backs in this year's draft class including Jonathan Brooks, Trey Benson, Jaylen ...
NFL Free Agency Frenzy Continues
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Faraz is back with some more thoughts on the latest free agency moves with Diontae Johnson heading to Carolina, Calvin Ridley sign...
NFL Free Agency Frenzy
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Faraz Siddiqi sits down and assesses a crazy first couple days of free agency. We hit on several of the running back movements, wi...
NFL Combine Quarterback, Running Back & Wide Receiver Recap w/ Cody Carpentier
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Faraz is BACK as he welcomes on NFL Draft Analyst Cody Carpentier for his thoughts on quarterback, running back and wide receiver ...
Super Bowl LVIII & NFL Playoff Takeaways - Fantasy Football Edition
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Faraz comes at you live from Vegas as he shares some quick thoughts on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs winning another Super Bowl a...
[FULL SHOW] Feet on the ground for Senior Bowl 2024
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faraz Siddiqi reports from the Senior Bowl last week where he was able to talk about some standouts who have their names in the NFL Draft coming up in...
Divisional Round, Conference Championships & Underdog Picks
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Zach goes solo as he recaps the Divisional Round matchups, looks ahead to Conference Championship Sunday and gives out some Underd...
NFL Head Coach Vacancies & Divisional Round Preview
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Faraz and Zach share some thoughts on what went down during Wild Card Weekend, head coaching vacancies and predictions on where th...
[FULL EPISODE] Wild Card Weekend Preview & Coaching Vacancies
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Faraz and Zach start the show with their thoughts on some head coaching news/vacancies before diving into previews of the Wild Car...