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Are you a fantasy football sicko?! Well you are in good company! On Fantasy Football is Life, fantasy football experts Dwain McFarland, Ian Hartitz and Matthew Freedman take a deep dive into the nooks and crannies of what it takes to win a fantasy football championship! We're here to break down film, advanced analytics, projections, rankings and so much more! These are the nuts and bolts as to what has won us a multitude of fantasy championships ourselves. Fantasy football is our life. If it's yours too, you're in the right place!
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- 2 days ago1h 41m
NFL OC Scott Turner Tells Us What We Get Right & Wrong in Fantasy Football Analysis
Dwain McFarland sits down with former NFL offensive coordinator Scott Turner — Commanders OC from 2020 to 2022, Raiders pass game coordinator and OC in 2023 and 2024, and Jets pass game coordinator in 2025 — for the conversation fantasy players never get to have. They start with the trend nobody can ignore: NFL passing yards per game have fallen from 254 in 2020 to 231 this season, with 2025 the lowest since 2008. Average target depth is down nearly a full yard since 2017 and dropback rates are at their lowest point since 2010. Scott explains what defenses are actually doing with two-high looks and safety rotations, whether this is a real scheme shift or just a Tampa 2 revival, and why inviting offenses to run and sustain long drives has been so effective. Then the counterpunch. Dwain brings the numbers on the efficiency hacks that still work — pre-snap motion, play action, heavy personnel — and asks the question that matters most: if you were looking for a fantasy edge in playcalling and scheme, what would you be seeing that the analytics community is missing entirely? Then the one every fantasy manager has yelled at a television. Why won't coaches just play the more efficient player? Jaylen Warren waited years for a full-time role and erupted the week he got it. Dontayvion Wicks had better underlying data than Romeo Doubs in Green Bay and is now producing in Philadelphia. Christian Watson is dominating now that the room cleared out. Josh Downs is running more routes than ever and looking like a different player. Scott gets into what coaches see in practice and meetings that never shows up in a spreadsheet — and why draft position still shapes those decisions differently for coaches than it does for GMs. They also get into scheme versus talent, whether Puka Nacua becomes Puka Nacua without Sean McVay's vision, what made players like Cam Newton, Josh Gordon and Brock Bowers special from a coach's seat, and what it was like growing up watching his father Norv Turner call plays for two Super Bowl-winning Cowboys teams. Topics in this video: NFL scheme, offensive coordinator interview, Scott Turner, why NFL passing is down, two-high safety coverage, pre-snap motion, play action, heavy personnel, scheme vs talent, why coaches don't play the better player, snap share, route participation, fantasy football breakouts, Jaylen Warren, Dontayvion Wicks, Christian Watson, Josh Downs, Puka Nacua, Deebo Samuel, Cam Newton, Josh Gordon, Brock Bowers, Garrett Wilson, Norv Turner, 2026 fantasy football
- 2 days ago3h 33m
Week 4 Game-by-Game Preview: What to Look for in All 16 Matchups
Zain Dhanani is joined by Dwain McFarland for a special Dwain and Zain edition of the game-by-game breakdown, going through the entire Week 4 slate, all 16 matchups, using spreads, implied totals, injury reports and positional funnel data to sort out who's actually startable and who you're better off benching.They open with Jaguars-Bengals, the highest total on the Sunday board at 51.5, where Jacksonville has been one of the easiest defenses in the league for opposing receivers. From there it's Patriots-Bills, the Colts and Commanders in London, Cowboys-Texans, Broncos-49ers and Chiefs-Raiders before the rest of the afternoon slate.Along the way: Tee Higgins in a matchup Cincinnati can attack, Parker Washington bouncing back from a quiet week, DJ Moore drawing Christian Gonzalez, Josh Downs and Tyler Warren against a Washington defense that's been gashed through the air, Stefon Diggs against the league's worst slot coverage, Dalton Schultz with Nico Collins uncertain, Jake Ferguson and whether to chase the touchdowns, Michael Wilson after a 16-target week, Isaiah Likely, Braelon Allen if Breece Hall sits, Tucker Kraft, Jordan Addison with Justin Jefferson uncertain, Darren Waller, and Jaylen Warren on Thursday night.Plus the sits: Xavier Worthy, Tre Tucker, Matthew Stafford, Mark Andrews, Rome Odunze, Omarion Hampton, Emeka Egbuka with an undrafted rookie starting for Baker Mayfield, the entire Dolphins backfield without De'Von Achane, Kyle Pitts, and Quinshon Judkins behind a broken offensive line.Then Lions-Panthers on Sunday night, Falcons-Saints on Monday, and Steelers-Browns on Thursday.If you've got a lineup decision you can't settle, the game is in here.Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, week 4 start sit, week 4 fantasy football, fantasy football lineup help, Week 4 matchup breakdown, NFL week 4 odds, Colts Commanders London, Tee Higgins, Parker Washington, DJ Moore, Rhamondre Stevenson, Daniel Jones, Josh Downs, Tyler Warren, Stefon Diggs, Dalton Schultz, Jake Ferguson, Deebo Samuel, Bo Nix, Xavier Worthy, Tre Tucker, Michael Wilson, Isaiah Likely, Matthew Stafford, DeVonta Smith, Mark Andrews, Carnell Tate, Rome Odunze, Braelon Allen, Omarion Hampton, Tucker Kraft, Emeka Egbuka, Jordan Addison, Ollie Gordon, Jameson Williams, Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, Jaylen Warren, Quinshon Judkins
- 5 days ago2h 3m
Week 3 Utilization Report: Risers, Fallers, Waivers & More! (Fantasy Football)
Three weeks of data now, and a Week 3 injury wave just rewrote four backfields and a passing game.Dwain McFarland and Alex Cupps go through the Week 3 Utilization Report — snaps, routes, rush share, target share — and turn it into the specific moves to make this week, on waivers and in the trade market.They start with the upgrades. Jeremiyah Love hits liftoff, Cam Skattebo's pass-game role is back, and there's movement for Kenyon Sadiq, George Kittle and Josh Downs. Then the injury fallout: De'Von Achane's torn ACL and what it means for Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright in Miami, Breece Hall's thigh opening the door for Braelon Allen, the Travis Etienne situation pushing work toward Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller, and Baker Mayfield's thumb reshaping the Buccaneers passing game. Plus a Brian Thomas Jr. tangent and where Jadarian Price stands now.The back half is the full waiver roundup. Sam Darnold and Marcus Mariota at quarterback. Keaton Mitchell, available in 68% of leagues, plus Tyler Goodson at running back. Malik Washington and KC Concepcion at receiver, with Christian Kirk as the sicko stash. And AJ Barner and Oronde Gadsden at tight end.They close in the trade market: buy-low cases on Chase Brown and Ashton Jeanty, and sell-high looks at Davante Adams and Bhayshul Tuten.The Utilization Report is brought to you by Tenex.ai. Dwain's Utilization Report and Cupps' free and premium waiver pieces are both live on the site. Use promo code FFIL for 10% off FantasyLife+ Tier 2.Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, week 4 waiver wire, utilization report, snap share, route participation, trade targets, Jeremiyah Love, Cam Skattebo, Kenyon Sadiq, George Kittle, Josh Downs, De'Von Achane, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, Travis Etienne, Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, Baker Mayfield, Brian Thomas Jr, Jadarian Price, Sam Darnold, Marcus Mariota, Keaton Mitchell, Tyler Goodson, Malik Washington, Christian Kirk, KC Concepcion, AJ Barner, Oronde Gadsden, Chase Brown, Ashton Jeanty, Davante Adams, Bhayshul TutenTimecodes:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:35 - Jeremiyah Love00:08:14 - Cam Skattebo00:14:19 - Kenyon Sadiq00:25:23 - George Kittle00:30:23 - Josh Downs00:36:25 - Injury Fallout: De'Von Achane00:53:01 - Injury Fallout: Breece Hall00:59:25 - Injury Fallout: Travis Etienne01:07:35 - Injury Fallout: Baker Mayfield01:15:24 - Brian Thomas Jr.01:17:00 - Jadarian Price01:23:11 - Sam Darnold01:27:25 - Marcus Mariota01:30:48 - Keaton Mitchell01:33:41 - Tyler Goodson01:36:48 - Malik Washington01:39:57 - SICKO STASH: Christian Kirk01:40:28 - KC Concepcion01:42:44 - AJ Barner01:44:59 - Buy Low: Chase Brown01:46:28 - Buy Low: Ashton Jeanty01:54:23 - Sell High: Davante Adams01:56:02 - Sell High: Bhayshul Tuten02:00:00 - Outro
- 6 days ago2h 50m
Week 3 Sunday Night Recap | Fantasy Football is Life
What a Sunday! 🔥 Dwain McFarland and Ian Hartitz run through the biggest fantasy football storylines from across the Week 3 slate, from monster performances and unexpected breakouts to brutal injuries, disappointing stars, and everything in between. Get the fantasy fallout from every game before Week 3 is officially in the books. #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootball2026 #NFL #Week3 #FantasyFootballAdvice #FantasyFootballNews #NFLFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballLive ____________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!
- 1 weeks ago2h 0m
Week 3 Injury Report: What You Need to Know for Every Team
Week 3 is finally here, and Alex Cupps and Zain Dhanani has you covered with the latest NFL injury news and the fantasy football impact across every team. 🏈 From key players who could miss Week 3 to injury situations that might change your lineups, we’ll break down everything you need to know before kickoff. Tune in LIVE for the complete Week 3 injury report and get your fantasy roster ready. ____________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!
- 1 weeks ago2h 25m
Week 3 Game-by-Game Preview: What to Look for in All 16 Matchups
Matthew Freedman and Zain Dhanani go game by game through the entire Week 3 slate, all 16 matchups, using spreads, implied totals, injury reports, and last year's positional funnel data to sort out who's actually startable and who you're better off benching.They open in Rio de Janeiro with Ravens-Cowboys, the highest total on the board at 52.5, where Dallas's defense was No. 1 last season in fantasy boost allowed to both quarterbacks and wide receivers. From there it's Chargers-Bills, Cardinals-49ers, and Jets-Lions before the afternoon slate, with Chiefs-Dolphins, Patriots-Jaguars, Raiders-Saints, and a Bengals-Steelers game that's suddenly a very different conversation.Along the way: Zay Flowers' hamstring and what it means for Rashod Bateman, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy in a game Kansas City is favored by 11.5, Quinshon Judkins against Carolina, Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin in Tampa, Malik Nabers in a 39.5-total game against Tennessee, Javonte Williams and Jake Ferguson in Brazil, plus Bhayshul Tuten, Oronde Gadsden, Woody Marks, and the Green Bay backfield.If you've got a lineup decision you can't settle, the game is in here.
- 1 weeks ago1h 58m
Week 2 Utilization Report: Risers, Fallers, Waivers & More! (Fantasy Football)
Two weeks of data now, and the picture is getting clearer for some players and much worse for others.Dwain McFarland and Alex Cupps go through the Week 2 Utilization Report — snaps, routes, rush share, target share — and turn it into the specific moves to make this week, on waivers and in the trade market.They start with the upgrades. Parker Washington moves into low-end WR1 territory, and the Panthers' passing game finally gives Jalen Coker a path into WR3 range. Then the backfields that changed shape through injury and role shifts: Aaron Jones, Chuba Hubbard, Jaylen Warren and TreVeyon Henderson.Then the downgrades, starting in Chicago. Colston Loveland slides to a low-end TE1 and Luther Burden drops to a high-end WR4 in a Bears offense that hasn't delivered. Plus where Rashee Rice stands now.The back half is the full waiver roundup. Bryce Young at quarterback. Jonah Coleman, Kaleb Johnson, Tank Bigsby and Emanuel Wilson at running back. Adonai Mitchell, Denzel Boston and Tre Tucker at receiver. And Dalton Schultz and Oronde Gadsden at tight end.They close in the trade market: a buy-high case for Bucky Irving, a buy-low window on Tucker Kraft, and why this might be the moment to sell Stefon Diggs.The Utilization Report is brought to you by Tenex.ai. Dwain's Utilization Report and Cupps' free and premium waiver pieces are both live on the site. Use promo code FFIL for 10% off FantasyLife+ Tier 2.Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, week 3 waiver wire, utilization report, snap share, route participation, trade targets, Parker Washington, Jalen Coker, Aaron Jones, Chuba Hubbard, Jaylen Warren, TreVeyon Henderson, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden, Rashee Rice, Bryce Young, Jonah Coleman, Kaleb Johnson, Tank Bigsby, Emanuel Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Denzel Boston, Tre Tucker, Dalton Schultz, Oronde Gadsden, Bucky Irving, Tucker Kraft, Stefon DiggsTimecodes:0:09 - Intro2:07 - Parker Washington9:12 - Jalen Coker14:40 - Aaron Jones19:57 - Chuba Hubbard24:04 - Jaylen Warren29:11 - Treveyon Henderson38:57 - THE BEARS50:24 - Rashee Rice59:37 - Bryce Young1:07:54 - Jonah Coleman1:13:09 - Kaleb Johnson1:22:13 - Tank Bigsby1:23:24 - Emmanuel Wilson1:26:12 - AD Mitchell1:31:27 - Denzel Boston1:37:05 - Tre Tucker1:38:27 - Dalton Schultz1:41:18 - Oronde Gadsden1:48:55 - Bucky Irving1:52:24 - Tucker Kraft1:55:21 - Stefon Diggs
- 1 weeks ago2h 28m
Week 2 Sunday Night Recap | Fantasy Football is Life
Week 2 is almost in the books! 🔥 Join Dwain McFarland and Ian Hartitz for a live recap of Sunday Night Football and the biggest fantasy football takeaways from around the NFL, including standout performances, surprising results, injuries, and what it all means heading into Week 3.#FantasyFootball #FantasyFootball2026 #NFL #Week2 #FantasyFootballAdvice ____________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!
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