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The NFL Week 8 Preview is here! Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens travel to Buffalo to face Josh Allen and the Bills, while Justin Jefferson and the undefeated Minnesota Vikings take on Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions in a massive NFC North showdown. Ray Garvin and Jordan Richards break down the biggest Week 8 NFL matchups, including Chiefs vs Broncos, Cardinals vs Cowboys, Bears vs Seahawks, and more. We're discussing game predictions, key injuries, fantasy football implications, and the players who could make the biggest impact this weekend. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to...

The biggest NFL Week 7 overreactions are here! The Seahawks stunned Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, Joe Burrow and the Bengals exploded against Baltimore, and the Falcons handed Brock Purdy and the 49ers their first loss of the season. Ray Garvin and JRich break down the biggest NFL and fantasy football takeaways, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba, J.J. McCarthy, Malik Nabers, Bucky Irving, Tony Pollard and more. Who are we buying, selling, or overreacting to heading into Week 8?

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NFL Week 7 is here, and Ray & J are breaking down the biggest games, fantasy football storylines and NFL news heading into the weekend. We preview Packers vs. Lions, Chiefs vs. Seahawks, Bengals vs. Ravens, 49ers vs. Falcons, Cowboys vs. Eagles and more, including Kenneth Walker's return to Seattle, the latest on Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy and the undefeated 49ers, C.J. Stroud and Marvin Harrison Jr. in Houston, plus our favorite fantasy football angles for Week 7. Subscribe for NFL, fantasy football and dynasty coverage all season long
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Week 6 delivered huge performances from Caleb Williams, Kenneth Walker III, C.J. Stroud, Malik Nabers and more — but which breakouts should fantasy managers actually believe? Ray and J break down the biggest NFL and fantasy football takeaways from Week 6, separate real trends from overreactions, and discuss the players whose values changed the most heading into Week 7.

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We're LIVE for our NFL Week 6 Preview! Join Ray Garvin (@raygarvin) and Jordan Richards (@chaboyjrich) on Wake Up with Ray & J as we break down the biggest games, latest NFL news, fantasy football storylines, and predictions heading into Sunday's action. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs host Justin Herbert and the Chargers, Jordan Love and the Packers face Dak Prescott and the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, and Marvin Harrison Jr. makes his Texans debut alongside C.J. Stroud against the Jaguars in London.

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NFL Week 5 gave us plenty to overreact to. Drake Maye and the Patriots exploded, Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions went nuclear, the 49ers moved to 5-0, Jacksonville stunned Philadelphia and the Chargers somehow fell to 0-5. Ray and J separate NFL reality from fantasy football reaction, breaking down what actually matters from Week 5, what we're buying or selling moving forward and which performances could change how we value players for the rest of the 2026 season. Plus, the latest injury fallout and what we're watching tonight when the Bills face the Rams on Monday Night Football.

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NFL Week 5 is here, and Ray & J are breaking down the biggest games, storylines and fantasy football implications across the weekend. Can the undefeated 49ers survive a massive NFC West showdown with Seattle? Will Lamar Jackson be available against a suddenly dangerous Falcons offense? Plus, we preview Bills-Rams on Monday Night Football, Eagles-Jaguars in London, Bears-Packers and the rest of the Week 5 slate. We'll also react to Buccaneers-Cowboys, the latest NFL injury news and everything else you need to know heading into Sunday.

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Week 4 gave us a full slate of NFL chaos, fantasy football panic, and overreactions everywhere. Tonight we’re separating what actually matters on the field from what matters for your fantasy team. Are the Eagles in real trouble after another offensive collapse? Are the Chiefs, 49ers, and Vikings already separating from the pack? Is it time to panic on the 0-4 teams? What do we do with the injuries to Saquon Barkley, Ja’Marr Chase, Lamar Jackson, Marcus Mariota, Rashee Rice, and more? We’ll break down the biggest Week 4 storylines from both sides: NFL reality and fantasy football impact...

NFL Week 4 is here and we're breaking down the biggest games, matchups and storylines across the league. Patrick Mahomes and the undefeated Chiefs face Ashton Jeanty and the undefeated Raiders for control of the AFC West, Brock Purdy and the 49ers host Bo Nix and the Broncos, while the Rams and Eagles both look to bounce back in Philadelphia. Plus, we discuss Patriots-Bills, Cowboys-Texans, Jaguars-Bengals, the latest NFL injury news and Cleveland's Thursday night win over Pittsburgh.
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Week 3 gave us Brock Purdy throwing four touchdowns, Jahmyr Gibbs exploding for 164 yards and three scores, Lamar Jackson delivering late in Brazil, a nightmare afternoon for Drake Maye, and a Harold Fannin Jr. breakout in Cleveland. RayGQue and JRich separate NFL reality from fantasy football overreaction, plus the Raiders' 3-0 start, the Chargers falling to 0-3, Atlanta's offensive explosion, Texans concerns, Week 3 injuries and all of the biggest storylines heading into Week 4.

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NFL Week 3 is here, and Ray & J are breaking down the biggest games, storylines and matchups across the league. We preview Ravens-Cowboys in Brazil, Chargers-Bills, Rams-Broncos and the rest of the Week 3 slate, plus react to Atlanta’s Thursday night win over Green Bay and the latest NFL injury and quarterback news. Who needs a win the most in Week 3, and which teams are about to show us who they really are?

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Week 2 gave us even more questions than answers. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest NFL and fantasy football overreactions after Sunday’s action — from CeeDee Lamb and Jaxon Smith-Njigba exploding to Chicago crashing back to earth, major injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s disappearing targets and much more. Which Week 2 performances are real, which ones should fantasy managers actually be worried about, and where are we overreacting after only two games?

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NFL Week 2 is here, and Ray & J are breaking down the biggest games across the Sunday and Monday slate after Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills took down the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. We preview Cowboys vs. Commanders, Vikings vs. Bears, Packers vs. Jets, Bengals vs. Texans, Colts vs. Chiefs, Giants vs. Rams and more while discussing the biggest injuries, matchups and storylines that could define Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.

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Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season gave us Caleb Williams and the Bears scoring 59, Jaxson Dart and the Giants upsetting Dallas, Josh Allen torching Houston, Derrick Henry dominating and plenty of fantasy football chaos. RayGQue and JRich separate NFL reality from fantasy football overreactions — discussing what we actually learned from Week 1, which breakout performances are real, which fantasy stars deserve our concern and what we're refusing to overreact to after one game.

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NFL Week 1 is underway, and Ray & J are breaking down everything you need to know before Sunday's full slate. We recap Seahawks-Patriots and the 49ers' dominant win over the Rams before previewing the biggest games still to come, including Cowboys vs. Giants, Bills vs. Texans, Packers vs. Vikings, Commanders vs. Eagles and Patrick Mahomes' return against the Broncos. Plus, the latest NFL injury news surrounding A.J. Brown, Sam Darnold, Tyler Smith, Brock Bowers and more. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to...

The 2026 NFL season is finally here. RayGQue and JRich kick off NFL Week 1 with a look at the first two games of the season: the New England Patriots traveling to Seattle for a Super Bowl rematch against the Seahawks, followed by the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams making history in Australia. We’ll break down the biggest storylines surrounding both matchups, including the latest injury and roster updates, before getting into everything else happening around the NFL as Week 1 officially arrives.

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The 2026 NFL season is almost here, which means it's time to put some takes on the record. RayGQue and JRich are making their BOLDEST predictions for the 2026 NFL season — from Super Bowl contenders and MVP candidates to breakout players, disappointing teams, rookies, surprise playoff runs and predictions that might look completely insane by the end of the year. Plus, we're reacting to the latest NFL news surrounding Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza, Ashton Jeanty, C.J. Stroud., Zay Flowers and more as Week 1 approaches.

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NFL roster cutdown weekend delivered absolute chaos. Aaron Donald is officially BACK with the Los Angeles Rams after coming out of retirement, Josh Jacobs has been placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List as his status with the Packers becomes increasingly uncertain, and the Tennessee Titans have cut former second-round quarterback Will Levis. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest NFL headlines from roster cutdowns, including the players who surprisingly made — or didn’t make — the final 53, major trades, injuries and everything you need to know as we get ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. We also discuss Odell Be...

NFL Preseason Week 3 is here, and RayGQue & JRich are breaking down all of the biggest headlines before the final games and roster cutdowns. Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are still battling for the Falcons’ QB1 job, Ja’Marr Chase gave Bengals fans an injury scare, and the Packers are preparing for the possibility of a Josh Jacobs suspension. Plus, we react to Kayshon Boutte being traded to Houston, Trey Benson’s surprising exit from Arizona, roster bubble names, injuries and everything else happening around the NFL.

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NFL Preseason Week 2 gave us plenty to react to. Ashton Jeanty’s injury sends shockwaves through the Raiders, Shedeur Sanders makes his case in Cleveland, and several young quarterbacks came back down to earth after strong preseason debuts. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest performances, injuries and storylines from around the NFL, including Drew Allar’s struggles, De’Zhaun Stribling’s impressive preseason, Michael Penix Jr.’s return to full-team work and everything else you need to know coming out of Week 2. Subscribe for NFL, fantasy football and dynasty coverage throughout the 2026 season.

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NFL Preseason Week 2 is bringing injuries, quarterback storylines and plenty of training camp drama. Jalen Hurts struggled during joint practices with the Patriots, Tyler Warren went down with an injury, Drew Allar continues to build hype in Pittsburgh, and Alvin Kamara’s injury could have major fantasy implications. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest NFL headlines, including the latest with A.J. Brown and the Eagles, preseason risers and fallers, injury fallout, fantasy football reactions and everything you need to know as Week 2 of the preseason gets underway.

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NFL Preseason Week 1 is in the books, and Ray & J are reacting to what actually mattered for the NFL, fantasy football and dynasty. Tua Tagovailoa struggled in his Falcons debut, Ty Simpson impressed for the Rams, and Von Miller is headed to the Dallas Cowboys. We also break down the Browns QB battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward's rough start, Jeremiyah Love's high-ankle sprain and the rookie performances already changing fantasy football values. Plus, is De'Zhaun Stribling becoming one of the biggest risers of the 2026 rookie class? Ja'Kobi Lane continues to build hype in Baltimore, Emmett...

NFL Training Camp Week 2 rolls on, and Ray & J are back to break down the biggest developments from around the league. Kyler Murray has officially won Minnesota’s starting QB job over J.J. McCarthy, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders continue battling in Cleveland, Denzel Boston is emerging as one of training camp’s biggest risers, and Ben Johnson is setting massive expectations for Caleb Williams and the Bears offense. Plus, we hit the latest injuries, position battles and fantasy football takeaways as the 2026 NFL season gets closer.

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NFL Training Camp Week 2 is here, and Ray & J are reacting to the biggest headlines from around the league. Carson Beck impressed in his preseason debut, Jordyn Tyson lighting up saints camp, injuries are beginning to pile up, and several young players continue to generate serious training camp buzz. We break down what actually matters as the 2026 NFL season gets closer.

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Week 1 of 2026 NFL training camp keeps delivering major headlines. Jonathan Taylor has been paid, Stefon Diggs is heading to Washington, Bijan Robinson reset the running back market, and the Ravens locked up Zay Flowers with a massive extension. Ray & J react to what these moves mean for the 2026 NFL season and fantasy football. Does Diggs make Washington a legitimate contender with Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin? What do the new deals for Jonathan Taylor and Bijan mean for Jahmyr Gibbs and the running back market? Did Baltimore make the right decision paying Zay Flowers like an elite receiver?
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Week 1 of 2026 NFL training camp is in the books, and the headlines are already piling up. Ray & J break down the biggest stories from around the league, including the early excitement surrounding Malik Nabers’ return, the latest developments in the Browns’ quarterback battle with Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter getting back to work on both sides of the football, Deebo Samuel’s return to San Francisco and the early camp buzz around Bijan Robinson. Which developments actually matter for the 2026 season, and which ones are just training camp noise? We’re separating the meaningful takeaways from the August overreactions while discussi...

NFL training camp is underway, and the early headlines are already piling up. Drake Maye and A.J. Brown are creating immediate buzz in New England, Aaron Donald may be considering an NFL comeback, Kyle Shanahan is recovering from a serious car accident, and Jacoby Brissett’s new contract has raised major questions about Arizona’s quarterback competition. Ray and J break down the biggest stories from the opening days of 2026 NFL training camp, what is real, what may be getting overhyped and which developments could have the largest impact on the NFL and fantasy football this season.

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Ray & JRich are back to break down the biggest questions surrounding the AFC as we head towards training camp.

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Ray and JRich discuss the biggest storylines traing camp is right upon us in the next week. Kicking things off with the NFC, where they will discuss the pressure on Jalen Hurts with a new offense, The Rams superbowl or bust, all-in year and if Kyler can find a new home in Minnesota as JJ McCarthy trys to fight for the starting job. All that and more as they break down the 15 biggest storylines going into Training camp.

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After breaking down ESPN’s quarterback rankings on Monday, Ray Garvin and JRich continue through the NFL’s top skill-position players by reacting to the Top 10 wide receivers and running backs for 2026. NFL executives, coaches and scouts voted on the lists—but did they get the order right? Ray and J debate the top spots, questionable placements, major risers, surprising omissions and the players who deserved more respect.

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Who do NFL Coaches & GMs think are the top 10 QBs in the NFL? Today on Wake Up with Ray & JRich, we’re reacting to ESPN’s ranking of the Top 10 NFL Quarterbacks, voted on by league executives, coaches and scouts. Can any young risers like Caleb Williams crack the top 10, and how do they rank the talented but MVPs who have struggled in the postseason. They debate it all and more on todays show We’ll debate the rankings, discuss the biggest snubs and break down what these evaluations mean for fantasy football and dynasty managers heading into the 2026 NFL se...

Today on Wake Up with Ray & JRich, we’ve got a loaded show across the sports and fantasy football landscape. Tonight, the USA takes center stage in a historic World Cup matchup vs Belgium, and we’re breaking down what this moment means, the stakes, the storylines, and why this match has the sports world locked in. Then we shift to the NFL and fantasy football, where training camp is right around the corner and the offseason hype is about to meet reality. We’re talking through some of the most discussed fantasy players heading into camp, including Bo Nix, J...

Who has the best weapons in the NFL heading into the 2026 season? Today on Wake Up with Ray & JRich, we’re breaking down ESPN’s ranking of every NFL team’s offensive skill-position groups — wide receivers, running backs, and tight ends — and debating which teams have the best and worst playmakers in the league. We’ll talk through the biggest surprises, the teams that are being overrated, the young offenses that could explode, and what these rankings mean for fantasy football, dynasty values, rookies, and NFL team building. Are the Eagles, Bengals, Texans, Lions, Dolphins, Bears, or Falcons loaded with enough...

Brendan Sorsby just got crushed by the NFL’s decision to nix the supplemental draft, and Brandon Aiyuk is making it clear he may want a new team. Today on Wake Up with Ray & JRich, we’re breaking down the biggest NFL news, fantasy football angles, dynasty impact and minicamp buzz from around the league.

We’ll lead off with Brendan Sorsby’s NFL outlook after the league gave him the big thumbs down by not holding a supplemental draft. What does this mean for his future, his draft stock and the 2027 NFL Draft conversation? Then we’re diving...

Brendan Sorsby is officially one of the biggest stories in football right now, and today on Wake Up with Ray & JRich, we’re breaking down the full Sorsby fallout, what it means for his future, and where he could potentially land in the supplemental draft. We’ll also dive into Rashee Rice being out and ready to get back on the field. In a contract year, how confident should dynasty fantasy football managers be that Rice can put the noise behind him and ball out for the Kansas City Chiefs? Is this a buy window, a sell window, or the...

The New York Knicks just took a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals after a historic San Antonio Spurs collapse, and Patrick Mahomes just landed a massive reworked contract that makes him the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history. Today on Wake Up with Ray & Jay, we’re breaking down the biggest stories in the NBA, NFL, college football and fantasy football. How did the Knicks pull off one of the biggest moments in franchise history? What went wrong for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs? Is Patrick Mahomes’ new deal the start of another wave of quarterback contract chaos acro...

Christian Watson just landed a massive new deal with the Green Bay Packers and Brandon Aiyuk is going off on the San Francisco 49ers. Today on Wake Up with Ray & JRich, we’re breaking down the biggest NFL contract drama, OTA buzz and fantasy football impact from around the league. What does Christian Watson’s mega deal mean for the Packers offense and dynasty fantasy football? Is Brandon Aiyuk’s frustration with the 49ers a real problem or just offseason noise? We’ll also talk through Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers reportedly not being close on a new deal, plus Jac...

Today on Wake Up with Ray & JRich, we’ve got a loaded show across the NFL, NBA and fantasy football landscape. The Knicks stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a gritty road win over the Spurs, led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and a monster all-around game from Josh Hart. We’ll break down what New York’s win means for the series and whether Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio can adjust. Then we get into the NFL blockbusters. Myles Garrett is headed to the Los Angeles Rams in a massive win-now swing, while the Browns reset with Jared...

Today on **Wake Up with Ray & JRich**, we’re talking through the latest **A.J. Brown trade watch**, the growing conversation around **Luther Burden as a potential WR1** and what it all means for dynasty, fantasy football and the NFL landscape. We’ll also get into the Wemby Finals conversation, early offseason buzz and the player/storyline debates that actually matter right now. Football, fantasy, dynasty and a little hoops — let’s get to it.

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May 28, 2026 — Jacobs legal troubles, Travis Hunter responds to the criticism and the latest NFL OTA buzz across the league. Patrick Mahomes is back on the field throwing at Chiefs OTAs, Daniel Jones expects to be ready for Week 1 and we’re getting our first look at Kyler Murray in Minnesota. We’ll break down what matters, what’s noise and what fantasy football managers should actually care about heading into the 2026 season.

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