Wake Up with Ray & J

Brock Purdy and the 49ers survived a 42–38 SNF shootout to stay alive in the chase for the NFC’s top seed, while Derrick Henry detonated for 216 rushing yards and four TDs to keep Baltimore’s season alive. We also hit the biggest Week 17 questions and takeaways across the slate: Eagles/Bills, Vikings/Lions, Broncos/Chiefs, Texans/Chargers, Patriots/Jets, Steelers/Browns, plus the rest of Sunday’s...

Trevor Lawrence is on an absolute heater and is starting to look like a true fantasy QB1 as the Jaguars keep rolling. We break down the biggest Week 16 storylines — including Ashton Jeanty’s monster performance vs the Texans, Lamar Jackson’s injury impact, the Bears’ wild comeback, Panthers taking control of the NFC South, and statement wins from Burrow and Herbert. Thank you for checking out the...

Ray & JRich are back to discuss the latest in Week 16 in the NFL from the Thriller in Seattle where the Seahawks beat the Rams in OT. They will discuss what it means for both teams with only two games left in the season and how it impacts the NFC playoff picture. They will also discuss part two of Bears-Packers in what could help decide the NFC North, along with Broncos-Jags which could have huge...

Ray & JRich discuss the abysmal performance from the Miami Dolphins in Pittsburgh on MNF, and the fallout from Mike McDaniels comments about evaluating the roster now that they are eliminated from the playoffs. Patrick Mahomes' ACL surgery and what is next for the Chiefs. Are the Packers really contenders without Micah Parsons & their chances against the Bears on Saturday? Plus, they will dive int...

Ray is flying solo for this Week 15 preview — JRich was at the Patriots game — but we’re still covering the full slate: the top matchups, injury fallout, and the biggest news that swung this week’s outcomes. We’ll recap the moments that lit up the slate, including Philip Rivers nearly pulling off a victory after a five-year layoff, TreVeyon Henderson’s monster day, Trey McBride going nuclear, and...

Ray & JRich are here to preview all things Week 15, from the top games, injuries, and biggest news that impact this week's matchups. They will touch on the Buccaneers epic 14-point 4th quarter collapse to lose to the Falcons at home, and what it means for their playoff chances. They will dive into the players that project to perform well this week and who they might avoid, along with some start/si...

Ray & JRich discuss the breaking report that Philip Rivers, who retired after the 2020 season, is coming back to Indianapolis, where he last played, to try to save the Colts' season after Daniel Jones' Achilles injury. They will also discuss the fallout from the Eagles-Chargers game, in which the Eagles continued to show their inconsistent offense. They will also dive into some of the non-playoff...

NFL Week 14 was pure chaos. Ray & JRich break down the Texans’ statement win over Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, Shedeur Sanders vs Cam Ward and the wild Titans-Browns finish, the Bills-Bengals snow show, Rams offensive explosion, Packers edging Caleb Williams, and Steelers-Ravens with massive AFC North implications. We’ll also hit Saints-Bucs, Dolphins-Jets, Seahawks-Falcons, Jags-Colts, Vikings...

Ray & JRich break down a massive Week 14 slate after Detroit torches Dallas on Thursday Night Football. We dive into the Cowboys’ defensive meltdown, Jahmyr Gibbs’ explosion, George Pickens’ no-show, Burrow vs Allen, Texans-Chiefs, Bears-Packers, and whether Caleb Williams can stay atop the NFC. We also hit your fantasy start/sit questions, dynasty reactions, and the latest injury updates heading...

Wake Up with Ray & Jay breaks down the full NFL Thanksgiving and Week 13 slate — Packers vs Lions, Cowboys vs Chiefs, Ravens vs Bengals, and Bears vs Eagles. We talk injury updates, fantasy football takeaways, matchup data, betting angles, and which stars you can trust heading into fantasy playoff season. Plus, Jamar Chase’s massive upside, Lamar’s struggles, Caleb vs Hurts, and our game picks. 00...

Week 12 brought absolute chaos across the NFL and fantasy landscape. We’re breaking down the Cowboys’ 24-point comeback over the Eagles, what it means for Dak Prescott vs. Jalen Hurts moving forward, and why George Pickens is cementing himself as a true alpha WR1. We also dive into Philly’s second-half collapse, Saquon’s slump, and CeeDee Lamb’s frustrating drop issues. Then it’s full QB panic/hop...

Ray and JRich discuss the top matchups in week 12, highlight the key matchups, and things to watch for each game. They also will dive into the latest news and notes throughout the week as we have significant updates for Joe Burrow, Aaron Rodgers, Bucky Irving and more. They will also recap Thursday Night Football where the Texans once again got the best of Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. All of...

NFL Week 11 delivered chaos across the league. Ray & JRich react to Bryce Young’s 448-yard OT masterpiece vs the Falcons, the Broncos stunning the Chiefs at the buzzer, the Eagles’ defense clamping the Lions, and the 49ers getting Brock Purdy and the offense rolling again against Arizona. We also dive into Shedeur Sanders’ high-pressure debut in Cleveland vs the Ravens, Josh Allen’s six-touchdown...

Ray & JRich are back to break down the week 11 slate featuring many big-time matchups. Tap in as they discuss Mahomes' prospects in Denver, facing off against the division-leading Broncos. Josh Allen and the Bills host the Buccaneers for a matchup between two top QBs needing a big win. Then the battle between the 2024 1st round QBs, Caleb Williams & JJ McCarthy. Darnold vs Stafford with two of the...

Ray & JRich dive into the latest NFL news heading into Week 11! The New York Giants have fired head coach Brian Daboll after a disappointing 2–8 start — we’ll break down what went wrong, what’s next for Jameis Winston and the rest of the Giants’ offense, and how the team moves forward. We’ll also discuss Travis Hunter’s LCL surgery, ending his rookie year early for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and wh...

We’re live breaking down NFL Week 10: Stafford’s historic TD streak, Seattle’s fourth straight, and Houston’s comeback without C.J. Stroud. We hit every game—Chargers-Steelers, Lions-Commanders, Rams-49ers, Dolphins-Bills, Pats-Bucs, Bears-Giants, Saints-Panthers, Colts-Falcons—plus fantasy angles, injuries, and rest-of-season takes. Chat is open—drop your W/Ls and start/sit regrets! Thank you for...

Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season is loaded with storylines — from the 49ers vs Rams NFC West clash to Steelers-Chargers on Sunday Night Football and a Falcons-Colts showdown in Berlin. Ray and Jay break down every major matchup, fantasy angle, and betting storyline that will shape the playoff race. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we ar...

After an insane trade deadline, Ray & JRich are back to recap it all. From the Jets massive trades of star players to offensive weapons swapping teams, they are here to unpack the biggest moves and how they impact their respective teams. They will also do some Q&A and answer your questions. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are alwa...

Ray and Jay are back recapping an insane Week 9 across the NFL — from the Packers’ humiliating loss to Carolina, to Jayden Daniels’ injury, Sam Darnold’s red-hot streak, and JSN’s rise in Seattle. The guys debate dynasty “Would You Rathers” for JSN, Brian Thomas Jr., and Jackson Dart, react to Brock Bowers’ historic performance, and discuss JJ McCarthy’s gritty win vs. Detroit. We cover all the bi...

Ray & JRich preview Week 9 in the NFL, highlighting the biggest games for this weekend. They will also discusss the latest injury news and how it may impact the games, along with who may be in line for more work. They will also touch on TNF where the Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins in fairly convincing fashion with more execution errors offensively from Miami, and a defense that had trouble stoppin...

It’s midseason, and we’re grading every key 2025 NFL rookie for fantasy football! 🧠 Ray and JRich break down rookie grades, tiers, and breakout potential across all positions — QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs. We’ll highlight the top fantasy performers so far, who’s trending up, and which rookies still have room to grow in dynasty and redraft formats. 📈 Find out who’s earned an A+… and who needs a second...

Week 8 was wild across the NFL! James Cook III exploded for 216 yards vs. Carolina, Jonathan Taylor scored three more TDs, and Tucker Kraft dominated prime time as Jordan Love and the Packers rolled the Steelers. We break down Tua Tagovailoa’s bounce-back 4-TD day, Drake Maye’s MVP push, Bo Nix’s 4-TD blowout, CJ Stroud’s return to form, and Justin Fields’ redemption game. Plus: Saquon Barkley’s i...

Ray & JRich break down the best games and the key matchups for Week 8 of the NFL season. They will also discuss the chargers blowing out the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football, with what was one of the worst performances from this Vikings team in some time. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any....

Mike Evans is out for the season — so what’s next for Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers offense? Ray & JRich dive into Tez Johnson’s breakout opportunity, the state of the Texans and Nico Collins, Justin Fields’ meltdown in New York, and whether J.J. McCarthy is really injured… or being benched. Plus: Ashton Jeanty’s dynasty ranking debate, Alec Pierce love, Chargers target breakdown, and more fro...

Denver drops 33 in the 4th 🤯, Stafford throws 5 in London, and the Chiefs blank the Raiders 31–0. We break down the Eagles’ Air Raid (Hurts deep bombs to DeVonta/AJB), the Broncos’ miracle finish, and what it all means for Week 8 power ranks & fantasy moves. Week 7 had EVERYTHING: Denver’s wild 33-point fourth quarter comeback, Stafford’s 5 TDs in London, and the Chiefs’ 31-0 statement with Rashe...