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Week 17 News

29 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach dissect some of the latest news around the league, with Derrick Henry doubtful to play and Tony Pollard questionable on Thursday Night Fo...

Week 17 WR Rankings

29 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss their wide receiver rankings for Week 17, including Amon-Ra St. Brown in a great spot, Ja'Marr Chase on MNF against the Bills, AJ...

Week 17 TE Rankings

29 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach go through their tight end rankings for Week 17 with a red-hot George Kittle looking to keep it going, Evan Engram looking to end his str...

UHF Shorts: Etienne Due for TD Regression

29 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Travis Etienne's chances of a big game in Week 17 and if he is due for some positive touchdown regression. Check...

UHF Shorts: Fireworks in Lions vs. Bears

29 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach are excited at the prospect of points in the Lions vs. Bears matchup with Justin Fields and Jared Goff leading the way. Check out Faraz'...

UHF Shorts: Is Brian Robinson a League Winner?

29 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach debate the value of Brian Robinson going up against the Browns in Week 17. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to...

Week 17 News + QB & RB Rankings!

28 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Derrick Henry & Tony Pollard's chances of playing Thursday night and then dive into their qua...

Will Derrick Henry Get Rested?

28 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss the latest news at it pertains to Week 17, including a potential rest spot for Derrick Henry and the Titans, Tony Pollard's chanc...

Week 17 QB Rankings

28 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss their quarterback rankings for Week 17, including Josh Allen vs. Joe Burrow, Justin Fields vs. Jared Goff, Dak Prescott against t...

Week 17 RB Rankings

28 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach go through their final running back rankings of the season with a potential blowup game for Saquon, Rhamondre coming off a rough outing, ...

UHF Shorts: Romeo Doubs Looking Healthy

27 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach like Romeo Doubs to have a solid Week 17 against the Vikings with potential for a blowup game if Christian Watson is forced out with inju...

UHF Shorts: Giants WR's Producing

27 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach highlight both Isaiah Hodgins & Richie James as solid pickups for Week 17 in what sets up to be a great matchup for Giants pass catchers....

MNF Recap & Final Waiver Rankings!

27 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach recap the Chargers clinching a playoff spot with a win on MNF behind Austin Ekeler's two-touchdown performance. We th...

Ekeler & The Chargers Clinch Playoff Spot

27 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach recap the Chargers win over the Colts on Monday Night Football. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all...

Week 17 Waivers Part I

27 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach start their waiver wire rankings for Week 17 with a look at Tyler Allgeier and his growing role in Atlanta, D.J. Chark's chances of a big...

Week 17 Waivers Part II

27 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach finish off their Week 17 waiver wire rankings with a look at Greg Dortch, Russell Gage, Elijah Moore, Rashid Shaheed and more. Also, some...

Week 16 Fantasy Football Reaction & Takeaways

26 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach recap a jam-packed Week 16 fantasy football slate with a look at Tyler Allgeier & Drake London looking good for the F...

Week 16 Takeaways Pt. I

26 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Tyler Allgeier & Drake London, Mark Andrews continued struggles, useful games from Devin Singletary & James Cook ...

Week 16 Takeaways Pt. II

26 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach recap what we saw in Seahawks vs. Chiefs, Browns vs. Saints, useful games from a trio of Giants wide receivers, T.J. Hockenson's huge day...

Week 16 Takeaways Pt. III

26 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach finish off their reactions to what we saw in Week 16 with a look at George Kittle's massive game, Jahan Dotson finding the end zone again...

Week 16 TNF Recap + Underdog Draft + Listener Q & A!

23 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach recap the Jaguars win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football, answer plenty of live listener questions to get you r...

Jaguars Take Down The Jets

23 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach recap the Jaguars win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all...

Week 16 Q & A + Underdog Draft

23 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach answer some listener questions and then live draft a team on Underdog! Questions include: Taysom Hill, Noah Fant, Isaiah Likely or Chigo...

Week 16 Q & A Continued

23 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach finish out the show with some more listener questions, including: Ranking AJ Dillon, Raheem Mostert and Rachaad White Tua or Fields? R...

UHF Shorts: DK & Goodwin Boom Incoming?

22 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on DK Metcalf and Marquise Goodwin in Week 16 with no Tyler Lockett in the mix. Check out Faraz's full weekly ranki...

UHF Shorts: Sam Darnold Likes D.J. Moore

22 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss D.J. Moore's chances of having another good week in Week 16 as Sam Darnold's number one target. Check out Faraz's full weekly ra...

UHF Shorts: Can Minshew Keep the Eagles Flying?

22 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on the fantasy prospects of A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith in Week 16 against the Cowboys with Gardner Minshew steppin...

UHF Shorts: Bold Prediction of the Week

22 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach give a bold prediction for JuJu Smith-Schuster in Week 16 against Seattle. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to...

Week 16 WR & TE Rankings + TNF Preview!

22 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach discuss a bad weather game in Jets vs. Jaguars on Thursday Night Football before diving into their wide receiver rank...

Who Can You Trust on TNF?

22 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach preview Jets vs. Jaguars on Thursday Night Football and offer advice on sit/start decisions with some bad weather on the horizon. Check ...

Week 16 WR Rankings

22 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach go through their wide receiver rankings for Week 16 with a look at DK Metcalf sans Tyler Lockett, A.J. Brown & Devonta Smith with a diffe...

Week 16 TE Rankings

22 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss their tight end rankings for Week 16, including Dallas Goedert, Evan Engram, Cole Kmet and Pat Freiermuth. Is it a Taysom Hill we...

Week 16 Weather + QB & RB Rankings!

21 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach take a look at some bad weather games around the NFL in Week 16 before discussing their quarterback and running back ...

Week 16 QB Rankings

21 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on some bad weather games for Week 16 before diving into their quarterback rankings for Week 16, including Justin He...

Week 16 RB Rankings Pt. I

21 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach start their discussion on running back rankings for Week 16, including Josh Jacobs, Austin Ekeler, Jerick McKinnon and Nick Chubb. Can Aa...

Week 16 RB Rankings Pt. II

21 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach finish off the episode with a look at some running backs rounding out their top 30 rankings, including Isiah Pacheco, Najee Harris, Rahee...

UHF Shorts: Replacing Jalen Hurts

20 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach highlight some options at quarterback to replace Jalen Hurts if he is on your fantasy roster and led you this far into the fantasy playof...

UHF Shorts: Juwan Johnson Likes The End Zone

20 Dec 2022

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At a barren tight end position, Faraz & Zach explain why Juwan Johnson and his knack for getting in the end zone could help your fantasy team in the l...

UHF Shorts: Zack Moss or Deon Jackson?

20 Dec 2022

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With Jonathan Taylor going down for the remainder of the season, Faraz & Zach explain why both Zack Moss & Deon Jackson are worthy pickups as we see h...

UHF Shorts: Marquise Goodwin To Step Up

20 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss Marquise Goodwin as a top option on the waiver wire heading into Week 16 as he is set to replace the injured Tyler Lockett in the...

Top Week 16 Waiver Pickups + MNF Recap!

20 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach recap the Packers keeping their season alive with a win on MNF, discuss how to replace an injured Jalen Hurts and the...

Packers Win & Hurts Is Hurt

20 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach recap the Packers win over the Rams on Monday Night Football and share their thoughts on how to replace Jalen Hurts if he does indeed sit...

Week 16 Waivers Part I

20 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach begin their discussion on the top waiver adds for Week 16, including who to pick up in Indy with Jonathan Taylor going down, D.J. Chark i...

Week 16 Waivers Part II

20 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach finish off their waiver wire picks ahead of Week 16 with a look at Chigoziem Okonkwo, Chris Moore, Chuba Hubbard, James Cook, Romeo Doubs...

UHF Shorts: Tyler Allgeier Having a Year

20 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on the Falcons offense in Desmond Ridder's first start and the impressive play of Tyler Allgeier, who got the bulk o...

UHF Shorts: Gettin' Jaggy Wit It

20 Dec 2022

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Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars offense are absolutely clicking on all cylinders right now and Faraz & Zach discuss what to expect the rest of this se...

UHF Shorts: Can You Trust Mark Andrews Anymore?

20 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss the struggles of Mark Andrews over the last couple months and why he isn't a slam dunk start at a weak tight end position anymore...

Week 15 Fantasy Football Reaction & Takeaways

19 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach react to all that went down in Week 15 across the fantasy landscape, including the Colts losing Jonathan Taylor for t...

Week 15 Takeaways Pt. I

19 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach begin their reactions to Week 15 with a look at the Colts backfield minus Jonathan Taylor for the rest of the season, JK Dobbins continui...

Week 15 Takeaways Pt. II

19 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss Desmond Ridder's first start for the Falcons & Tyler Allgeier's big game, Juwan Johnson finding the end zone twice for the Saints...

Week 15 Takeaways Pt. III

19 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach finish off their reactions to Week 15 with a look at Rhamondre Stevenson going off on a bum ankle, Jerick McKinnon continuing to be a foc...

Week 15 News + TNF Recap + Listener Q & A!

16 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach discuss Mike White being ruled out for the Jets, recap Thursday Night Football between the 49ers and Seahawks, answer...

Mike White News & TNF Recap

16 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Mike White being ruled out against the Lions and what it means for the Jets offense and quickly recap what we saw...

Week 15 Q & A + Underdog Drafts

16 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach answer some listener questions and do a couple live drafts on Underdog for Week 15. Questions asked include: Dallas Goedert or Chigoziem...

Week 15 Listener Q & A Continued

16 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach close out the show with some more listener questions, including: Alvin Kamara, Terry McLaurin or Christian Watson? Is Rex Burkhead worth...

UHF Shorts: Chris Olave Goes Up Against Atlanta

16 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Chris Olave's matchup against Atlanta in a pivotal Week 15 matchup, both in real life and your fantasy season. C...

UHF Shorts: Pittman To Exploit Minnesota Secondary

16 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach explain why Michael Pittman should find some success against a Vikings secondary that has been leaking production to the exact area where...

Week 15 WR & TE Rankings + TNF Preview!

15 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Kenneth Walker in a big matchup between the Seahawks & 49ers on TNF before diving into their ...

Can You Trust Kenneth Walker on TNF?

15 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share some quick thoughts on a big NFC West battle between the Seahawks & 49ers on Thursday Night Football. Should you trust Kenneth Walk...

Week 15 WR Rankings

15 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss their wide receiver rankings for the first week of the fantasy playoffs with a look at CeeDee Lamb, the weather impacts for Tyree...

Week 15 TE Rankings

15 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach go through their tight end rankings for Week 15, including David Njoku's run of good form, Gerald Everett in a nice spot, Chigoziem Okonk...

UHF Shorts: Isiah Pacheco Set Up Nicely

15 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach like the matchup and workload in recent weeks for Isiah Pacheco to provide some nice fantasy numbers for your team in the first round of ...

UHF Shorts: Carolina RB's Staying Busy

15 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on the Panthers becoming a run-first offense with a strong defense behind them and what that means for the value of ...

UHF Shorts: Vintage Jonathan Taylor Incoming?

15 Dec 2022

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Is this the week we see some vintage Jonathan Taylor? Multiple scores incoming? Faraz & Zach want to see it and explain why it's possible. Check out ...

UHF Shorts: Big Matchup for Geno Smith

15 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss the value of Geno Smith in Week 15 going up against a tough 49ers defense on Thursday Night Football. Check out Faraz's full wee...

UHF Shorts: Aaron Rodgers To Deliver on MNF?

15 Dec 2022

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Aaron Rodgers is coming off a bye week and it looks like he'll have a full complement of weapons at his disposal. Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on...

Week 15 News + QB & RB Rankings!

14 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach touch on the latest news, including Marcus Mariota due to have surgery and Dallas Goedert designated to return from I...

How Does Ridder Affect Atlanta Offense?

14 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach quickly run through the latest news, including the Marcus Mariota situation and how Desmond Ridder affects the Atlanta offense, Dallas Go...

Week 15 QB Rankings

14 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss their quarterback rankings for Week 15 with Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts leading the way, Joe Burrow potentially without a couple o...

Week 15 RB Rankings

14 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach go over their running back rankings for the first week of the playoffs, including Tony Pollard, Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon, James Conner, Zono...

UHF Shorts: Mecole Hardman Worth a Pickup

13 Dec 2022

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With Mecole Hardman available to come off IR, Faraz & Zach explain why he is worth a speculative add if he was dropped in your league over the last mo...

UHF Shorts: Can Damien Harris Rise to the Occasion?

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach have Damien Harris as their top waiver wire pickup ahead of Week 15, but caution that his health and role are still question marks. Chec...

UHF Shorts: Give Me Some Okonkwo

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach like Chigoziem Okonkwo as their top tight end pickup heading into the fantasy playoffs, as the talented rookie has good underlying statis...

UHF Shorts: Jahan Dotson To Command Targets?

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach debate what kind of value Jahan Dotson could have for the fantasy playoffs with the talented rookie coming off a 9-target game before the...

Top Week 15 Waiver Pickups + MNF Recap!

13 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach recap an injury-filled MNF matchup between the Patriots and Cardinals and dive into some injury news on Deebo Samuel,...

MNF Recap & Injury News

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach recap the Patriots win over the Cardinals on Monday Night Football and dissect the latest news on Deebo Samuel, DeeJay Dallas, Jeff Wilso...

Week 15 Top Pickups

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach highlight their top waiver wire pickups for Week 15 with Damien Harris, Elijah Moore, Chuba Hubbard and D.J. Chark all in a position to h...

Week 15 Back-end Waivers

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach finish off the episode with some waiver wire picks for the fantasy playoffs, including Parris Campbell, Chris Moore and Rondale Moore. Ca...

UHF Shorts: Texans, Cowboys Duel It Out

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach recap the Cowboys surviving for a win against the Texans and explain why there is some value to be had in the Texans passing offense. Ch...

UHF Shorts: Can't Trust the Bills Backfield

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach explain why it's hard to trust anybody in the Bills backfield right now, even in an offense that can put up points in a hurry. Check out...

UHF Shorts: Winnin' With McKinnon

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss Jerick McKinnon's huge game against the Broncos and what kind of value we should expect from him going forward. Check out Faraz'...

UHF Shorts: These Lions Are Roaring

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach called a solid game for D.J. Chark and he came through for you in Week 14. What should we make of this Lions passing offense moving forwa...

UHF Shorts: Zonovan & Elijah Get It Done

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Zonovan Knight after he saw his role unchanged in Week 14 upon Michael Carter's return and what to make of Elijah...

UHF Shorts: Jerry Jeudy Goes Wild

13 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach react to Jerry Jeudy's three-touchdown performance and debate if he can keep it up regardless of who is throwing him the ball. Check out...

Week 14 Fantasy Football Reaction & Takeaways

12 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach react to all that went down in Week 14, including an unfortunate injury situation with Tee Higgins, Zonovan Knight ma...

Week 14 Takeaways Pt. I

12 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach start their reactions to what went down in Week 14 with a discussion on their own league, the unfortunate Tee Higgins injury situation, A...

Week 14 Takeaways Pt. II

12 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss the Jets usage of Zonovan Knight and Elijah Moore rising from the ashes, the Texans almost upsetting Dallas, Justin Jefferson's h...

Week 14 Takeaways Pt. III

12 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach finish off their reactions to Week 14 with a look at Chigoziem Okonkwo getting it done and looking like a real talent, Saquon Barkley's s...

BONUS: Faraz Siddiqi Joins The Show To Give His Props! | 'The Daily Tip'

09 Dec 2022

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From 'The Daily Tip' podcast (subscribe here): Faraz Saddiqi, host of 'Upper Hand Fantasy', joins hosts Chelsa Messinger and PJ Glasser to give out hi...

Week 14 News and Q & A + Underdog Draft!

09 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach discuss the latest news ahead of Week 14 regarding Saquon Barkley, Leonard Fournette, Travis Homer, Amari Cooper and ...

Week 14 News & TNF Recap

09 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach go over some news on Saquon Barkley, Leonard Fournette, Travis Homer, Texans WR's and Amari Cooper and provide some quick thoughts on the...

Week 14 Q & A + Underdog Draft

09 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach answer some listener questions ahead of Week 14 and live draft a team for Battle Royale on Underdog! Check out Faraz's full weekly ranki...

Week 14 Q & A Continued

09 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach finish off the episode by answering more listener questions regarding an all-important Week 14. Let's make those playoffs! Check out Far...

UHF Shorts: Waddle + Tyreek in Primetime

09 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach like Jaylen Waddle to exploit the Chargers secondary on Sunday Night Football. And of course, Tyreek Hill is always ready for a big play....

UHF Shorts: Deebo Should Rock With Brock

09 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach think that Brock Purdy coming in at quarterback is a good thing for Deebo Samuel and the quick passing game in San Francisco. Check out ...

Week 14 WR & TE Rankings + TNF Preview!

08 Dec 2022

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On today's episode, Faraz & Zach run through the latest news & notes and preview Rams vs. Raiders on TNF. Wide receiver rankings are next, as the guys...

Latest News & TNF Preview!

08 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss the latest news regarding Jaylen Waddle, the Seahawks backfield, Treylon Burks and Joe Mixon before previewing Rams vs. Raiders o...

Week 14 WR Rankings

08 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach discuss their wide receiver rankings for an important Week 14 as we near the fantasy playoffs. Can Jaylen Waddle have a ceiling game on p...

Week 14 TE Rankings

08 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach run through their tight end rankings for Week 14, including T.J. Hockenson, George Kittle, Gerald Everett and more. Check out Faraz's fu...

UHF Shorts: Temper Expectations for Etienne

08 Dec 2022

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Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Travis Etienne in Week 14 and tell you why they would temper expectations, but also realize that if the proper us...