Fantasy Football is Life

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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. And the best part? We're giving it all to you for F-R-E-E, y'all! Fantasy football is our life. If it's yours too...

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Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Fantasy Football Preview | Every QB, RB, WR & TE!
Yesterday at 7:00 PM

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete Kansas City Chiefs fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Chiefs roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one.Patrick Mahomes is coming off injury β€” how does that affect his fantasy ceiling and where should you be drafting him? Does Travis Kelce have one more run in him? How will Kenneth Walker fare with hm being in Kansas City now? Is Xavier Wort...


Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Fantasy Football Preview | Every QB, RB, WR & TE!
Last Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete Los Angeles Chargers fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Chargers roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one.Does this offense have legitimate breakout potential in 2026 with new OC Mike McDaniel? How does the running back room shake out with Omarion Hampton at the helm? Should we be drafting both Ladd McConkey AND Quentin Johnston? And how high should you be dr...


Denver Broncos 2026 Fantasy Football Preview | Bo Nix, Jaylen Waddle, Broncos RB Committee & MORE!
Last Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete Denver Broncos fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Broncos roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one.How does the wide receiver corps look after adding Jaylen Waddle to the offense? What kind of ceiling does this passing game have with the weapons now in place? Which players are being overlooked at their current ADP and which ones are traps? And ar...


New Orleans Saints 2026 Fantasy Football Preview | Every QB, RB, WR & TE!
06/12/2026

Fantasy football experts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete New Orleans Saints fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Saints roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one. How will Travis Etienne fare in his first season in New Orleans alongside Alvin Kamara? Can Chris Olave finally unlock WR1 upside with a full healthy season? Is there enough target volume to support Jordyn Tyson as well? And which la...


Atlanta Falcons 2026 Fantasy Football Preview | Every QB, RB, WR & TE!
06/11/2026

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete Atlanta Falcons fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Falcons roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one.Bijan Robinson is a consensus top-two pick β€” but should he not be #2? Can Drake London ascend with questionable Quarterbacks? What does the addition of Zachariah Branch mean for the receiving corps? And is Kyle Pitts finally in a position to be a fantasy star? We b...


Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 Fantasy Football Preview | Emeka Egbuka, Bucky Irving & More!
06/10/2026

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete Tampa Bay Buccaneers fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Buccaneers roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one.Is Bucky Irving ready to take the full lead-back role and deliver on his fantasy upside or will Kenneth Gainwell and Sean Tucker vulture valuable carries? How does the receiving corps reshape now that Mike Evans is gone β€” can Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godw...


Carolina Panthers 2026 Fantasy Football Preview | Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan & More!
06/09/2026

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete Carolina Panthers fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Panthers roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one.Is Chuba Hubbard locked in as the lead back or is there more competition than people think? How does the receiving corps shake out behind Tetairoa McMillan with Jalen Coker, Chris Brazzell, and Xavier Legette in the mix? Can Bryce Young support multiple fantasy-relevant pa...


New York Giants 2026 Fantasy Football Preview: Every QB, RB, WR & TE
06/05/2026

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete New York Giants fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Giants roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one. How does the Giants backfield sort out after the draft? Which receivers are being slept on in this offense? Can the quarterback situation support fantasy-relevant pass catchers? And are there any late-round values hiding on this roster that nobody is talking about? We br...


2026 Washington Commanders Fantasy Preview: Jayden Daniels has no one...
06/04/2026

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete Washington Commanders fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Commanders roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one. How does the Commanders backfield look after the offseason shakeup? Is this receiving corps being undervalued in fantasy drafts? Which players are poised to break out and which ones are traps at their current ADP? And what kind of fantasy ceiling does this offense ha...


Dallas Cowboys 2026 Fantasy Football Preview: The Most Fantasy-Friendly Offense in the NFL?
06/03/2026

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete Dallas Cowboys fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Cowboys roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one. Who is the Cowboys' top fantasy asset this season? How does the backfield shake out after the offseason moves? Which receivers are being overdrafted and which ones are sneaky values? And is there any tight end worth drafting from this roster? We break it al...


Is DeVonta Smith a WR1 Now?! | 2026 Philadelphia Eagles Preview
06/02/2026

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland deliver the complete Philadelphia Eagles fantasy football preview for 2026 on this episode of Fantasy Football is Life. We go position by position through every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end on the Eagles roster β€” ranking them, projecting their roles, and telling you exactly where to draft each one. - Should we buying Jalen Hurts at his cheapest price in years? - Can Saquon Barkley bounce back to his Who is the Eagles' top fantasy asset this season? Are there sleepers hiding on this roster that nobody is drafting? Which players are being ov...


The Scheme Code: 2026 Fantasy Breakouts Hidden in NFL Playcaller & Personnel Data
05/26/2026

Dwain McFarland and Ryan Heath dive into schemes / personnel around the NFL and how it will impact players in terms of Fantasy Football. They also give their opinions on who they think will break out in fantasy in the 2026 NFL season.

The guys also take on these questions:

- Will we find out next Jaxon Smith-Njigba?

- What's the outlook on Ladd McConkey?

- What is the real risk for Fannin's route participation rate and the target competition?

- Which WR are you targeting on the Jaguars?

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Is Jahmyr Gibbs Fantasy Football's 1.01 OVER Bijan Robinson?
05/22/2026

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland answer some of the most polarizing questions around Fantasy Football. Today the guys preview the Detroit Lions and whether or not Jahmyr Gibbs should be the number 1 overall pick in fantasy drafts over Bijan Robinson. On top of that they get into the Lions WR duo, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, and what we can expect from them during the 2026 NFL season. Is Jared Goff a top QB talent in the league? They don't stop there as they dive into Sam LaPorta's value as one of Fantasy's most interesting TEs this season. All...


Is Kyler Murray THE QB to Target in Late Round Fantasy Drafts?
05/21/2026

In today's video, Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland look at the 2026 Minnesota Vikings from a fantasy perspective and whether or not you should be drafting Kyler Murray in the later rounds of Fantasy Drafts. They also answer important questions:

- Is Aaron Jones too cheap when it comes to his ADP?

- Bounce back seasons for Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson?

- Where do we stand with J.J. McCarthy?

All that and more! ____________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where...


Josh Jacobs is Better Than Fantasy Managers Think! (STOP THE DISRESPECT)
05/20/2026

In this video Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland preview the 2026 Green Bay Packers. The guys answer questions like:

- Can Jordan Love get back into form?

- Is Josh Jacobs not getting the fantasy respect he deserves?

- Will Jayden Reed break out this year?

- Does Matthew Golden make a comeback

- How will Tucker Kraft look after returning from injury?

All that and more! ____________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun...


Is Colston Loveland THE TE1 for Fantasy Football in 2026?
05/19/2026

In today's video, Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland discuss the Chicago Bears Fantasy Football outlook for the 2026 season. In it they tackle these big questions: - Will Colston Loveland end the Fantasy Season as TE1 over Brock Bowers and Trey McBride? - Does another year in Ben Johnson's system mean tier 1 QB status for Caleb Williams? - What can we expect from D'Andre Swift and the Bears RB room? The guys cover all that and more! ____________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has...


Expectations for Jeremiyah Love in Fantasy Football (Previewing the San Francisco 49ers for Fantasy)
05/15/2026

In this video Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland talk about the Arizona Cardinals and what their 2026 season outlook is for Fantasy Football. The guys discuss all the Fantasy relevant players like Jeremiyah Love, Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr. and more! During the discussion they lay out everything you should be expecting from your favorite Fantasy targets on the Cardinals. πŸ” Topics in this video: Fantasy Football Cardinals Preview, Jeremiyah Love 2026 Fantasy Outlook, Trey McBride 2026 Fantasy Outlook, Jacoby Brissett 2026 Fantasy Outlook, Marvin Harrison Jr. 2026 Fantasy Outlook πŸ”” Subscribe for more fantasy football content #FantasyFootball #Cardinals #QBRankings #WRRankings TERankings #RBRankings #FantasyFootballDraft #BestBall #DynastyFantasyFootball #Fantas...


Is Christian McCaffrey THE RB1 in Fantasy Football? Previewing the San Francisco 49ers for Fantasy
05/14/2026

In this video Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland talk about the San Francisco 49ers and what their 2026 season outlook is for Fantasy Football. The guys discuss all the Fantasy relevant players like Brock Purdy, Mike Evans, Christian McCaffrey and more! During the discussion they lay out everything you should be expecting from your favorite Fantasy targets on the 49ers. πŸ” Topics in this video: Fantasy Football 49ers Preview, Brock Purdy 2026 Fantasy Outlook, Mike Evans 2026 Fantasy Outlook, Christian McCaffrey 2026 Fantasy Outlook, George Kittle 2026 Fantasy Outlook πŸ”” Subscribe for more fantasy football content #FantasyFootball #49ers #QBRankings #WRRankings TERankings #RBRankings #FantasyFootballDraft #BestBall #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballPodcast ____________ If you...


2026 Los Angeles Rams Fantasy Football Preview: Puka Nacua Keeps WR1 Crown?
05/13/2026

The Los Angeles Rams enter the 2026 fantasy football season with plenty of intrigue, and Puka Nacua is once again at the center of it all. In this 2026 Rams fantasy football team preview, we break down what to expect from the Rams offense, what to expect from Puka Nacua, and what else to expect from this Rams offense lead by Matthew Stafford. Can Puka Nacua finish as the WR1 in fantasy football yet again? Which Rams players are worth targeting in 2026 drafts? Let’s break it all down. #FantasyFootball #2026FantasyFootball #LosAngelesRams #PukaNacua #RamsPreview #FantasyFootballDraft #NFLFantasyFootball ____________ If you want more of Fa...


Seahawks 2026 Fantasy Team Preview | Sam Darnold Finishes as QB..?
05/12/2026

In this video Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland talk about the Seattle Seahawks and what their 2026 season outlook is for Fantasy Football. The guys discuss all the Fantasy relevant players like Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jadarian Price and more! During the discussion they lay out everything you should be expecting from your favorite Fantasy targets on the Seahawks. πŸ” Topics in this video: Fantasy Football Seahawks Preview, Sam Darnold 2026 Fantasy Outlook, Jaxon Smith-Njigba 2026 Fantasy Outlook, Jadarian Price 2026 Fantasy Outlook, Zach Charbonnet 2026 Fantasy Outlook πŸ”” Subscribe for more fantasy football content #FantasyFootball #Seahawks #QBRankings #WRRankings TERankings #RBRankings #FantasyFootballDraft #BestBall #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballPodcast ____________ If you wa...


Debating RB Projections VS their ADP in Fantasy Drafts
05/11/2026

In this video, Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland debate Running Backs ADP vs where Fantasy Life has them projected for Fantasy Drafts. These RBs are being taken much later in Fantasy Drafts than where they are currently projected, meaning, they can be drafted at a great value. So if you want to make sure you're getting the right RBs at the right time in your Fantasy Football Drafts, pay extra close attention to these players. πŸ” Topics in this video: Fantasy football RBs, 2026 RB Projections, Underdog ADP, fantasy football draft strategy, Bargain targets at RB πŸ”” Subscribe for more fantasy football conten...


Handcuff Running Back Tier Rankings for 2026 Fantasy Football
05/08/2026

Ian Hartitz tier ranks every handcuff running back worth drafting in 2026 fantasy football. These are the backup RBs sitting behind starters who β€” if injury strikes β€” could become league-winning waiver wire pickups or late-round draft steals. Not all handcuffs are created equal. Some backups step into elite rushing workloads with massive touchdown upside. Others land in committees that make them barely startable. Ian breaks down which backup running backs belong in the top tier of must-draft handcuffs, which ones are worth a late-round flier, and which ones you can leave on the waiver wire entirely. If you want to protect your...


Top-24 Rookie Rankings for 2026 Fantasy Football (Dynasty)
Top-24 Rookie Rankings for 2026 Fantasy Football (Dynasty) episode artwork
05/04/2026

Dwain McFarland and Matthew Freedman reveal their full 2026 dynasty rookie rankings on this episode of Talk Data to Me. Now that the NFL Draft is complete and every landing spot is locked in, they go position by position through the running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends β€” breaking down exactly where each rookie falls in their rankings and why.

They tier out the entire class from the clear-cut top picks down to the late-round dart throws, debating where they agree, where they disagree, and which rookies moved the most after landing spot. How does Jeremiyah Love's landing sp...