Wake Up with Ray & J

Ray and JRich are live with your NFL Week 7 Preview! The guys react to the Bengals’ 33-31 upset over the Steelers on Thursday Night Football, highlight Joe Flacco and Ja’Marr Chase’s breakout performances, and look ahead to the biggest matchups of the weekend. From Eagles-Vikings to Rams-Jaguars in London, plus the latest injury updates and fantasy football news — everything you need to dominate W...

Ray & JRich are back to discuss what's ahead for week 7, the best matchups, concerning situations, and a lot of injuries to dive into. They will also touch on some big performances on Monday Night Football, along with what's next for the Bears & Falcons after big victories over tough opponents. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are...

Ray & JRich break down everything you need to know for week 6 of the NFL, along with a surprising result on Thursday night where the Eagles lost fairly handily to the Giants. What does this mean for both teams going forward? Then, we'll also be breaking down the biggest games of the weekend and what we're watching for, who we like and don't like, along with keeping you up to date on the latest inj...

Ray G and JRich break down everything we love and hate heading into NFL Week 6. From Joe Flacco breathing life into Ja’Marr Chase to Drake Maye’s chemistry with Stefon Diggs, we hit all the storylines that matter most this week. We’ll update you on key injuries — Brock Bowers, Mike Evans, Bucky Irving, Kyler Murray, Terry McLaurin — plus which teams are trending up or down heading into the weekend...

Week 5’s best game was the Bucs–Seahawks shootout: Mayfield vs. Darnold delivered an instant classic. We’re breaking down that thriller plus the Patriots’ upset of the Bills, the Broncos’ rally over Philly, and the Texans’ blowout of Baltimore—plus fantasy takeaways and Week 6 angles. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always hap...

NFL Week 5 is loaded with storylines and fantasy football implications! We kick things off with a TNF recap of Rams vs 49ers before diving into the weekend’s biggest matchups. Can Jalen Hurts outduel Bo Nix in Denver? How will Drake Maye stack up against Josh Allen? We also break down Justin Fields vs the Cowboys, the Commanders vs Chargers with Jaden Daniels, and the latest on Tyreek Hill’s injur...

It’s time for NFL Week 5 Love/Hate! Ray & J break down 10 bold calls heading into the week, including the fallout from Lamar Jackson’s injury, concerns with Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals, and rising performances from Drake Maye, Jaxson Dart, and Cam Skattebo. We’ll cover the matchups we’re targeting, the ones to avoid, and how these storylines will impact your fantasy football rosters. Thank you f...

Week 4 delivered chaos: the Chiefs dominated Baltimore as Lamar exited with a hamstring issue, Puka Nacua torched the Colts (13/170/1), and Giants rookie Jaxson Dart stunned the Chargers in his debut. We hit every headline—Bears’ blocked FG win, Texans’ shutout, Eagles’ scare, Ashton Jeanty’s 3-TD arrival, James Cook’s TD streak—and what it means for Week 5, betting angles, and your fantasy lineup...

Ray & JRich dive into a jam-packed Friday show covering Marvin Harrison Jr.’s shaky performance, Trey Benson’s rough debut, and whether Kyler Murray is holding back Arizona’s offense. We hit on Seattle vs Arizona, Geno Smith’s volatility, the Chargers’ rookies, Ladd McConkey’s “get-right” spot, and preview massive NFL Week 4 matchups, including Chiefs vs Ravens and Browns vs Lions. Don’t miss our...

We’re diving into Week 4 with our “10 Things We Love & Hate” across the NFL and fantasy football. From the Chicago Bears’ passing attack and Caleb Williams’ surprising QB3 standing, to struggles with Brian Thomas Jr., Alvin Kamara, and the Washington Commanders — we’re breaking it all down. Plus, we highlight rising stars like Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden, and Tyquan Thornton, and discuss what’s r...

NFL Week 3 delivered chaos: the Eagles stormed back against the Rams, the 49ers and Buccaneers battled through injuries, and the Chargers survived behind rookie Omarion Hampton. Ray & JRich also break down Cameron Skattebo’s breakout, the latest on Najee Harris, James Conner, CeeDee Lamb, Mike Evans, and what it all means for fantasy football going forward. Thank you for checking out the Podcast,...

The Buffalo Bills stay hot with a 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football as James Cook continues to impress. Join us LIVE as we break down the biggest NFL Week 3 storylines — top matchups, key injuries, betting trends, and fantasy football angles. Don’t miss predictions, bold takes, and chat with us throughout the show Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow...

We break down 10 things we love and hate heading into Week 3 of the NFL season! From Daniel Jones thriving in Indy to the struggles of Justin Fields, we cover offenses, breakout WRs, RB usage, and more. Join us live as we dive into the biggest storylines for fantasy football and beyond. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always h...

Ray goes solo to break down a wild NFL Week 2, starting with the shocking Joe Burrow injury news. He dives into the Cowboys vs Giants shootout, Kansas City’s offensive struggles, Cincinnati’s Burrow-less win, and breakout performances from stars like Jamar Chase, Romo Odunze, and Puka Nacua. Plus, instant reactions from Eagles vs Chiefs, Lions vs Bears, Patriots vs Dolphins, and more. Learn more a...

The Packers dominated Washington on Thursday Night Football behind Jordan Love’s strong performance. Ray and J break it all down with a full NFL Week 2 preview, covering the biggest matchups, latest injury updates, and key storylines to watch across the league. Who are the players to watch heading into the weekend? Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have a...

NFL Week 2 is here and we’re breaking down all the fallout from Week 1. J.J. McCarthy led the Vikings to a dramatic MNF win over Caleb Williams and the Bears, while injuries to Xavier Worthy, George Kittle, and Brock Purdy shake up fantasy football. Ray & J also react to Tank Bigsby’s trade, rookie updates, and dive into Thursday’s QB battle between Jayden Daniels and Jordan Love. Thank you for ch...

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is nearly in the books! We hit every headline: Eagles outlast the Cowboys after a lightning delay and Jalen Carter’s ejection, the Chargers shock the Chiefs in São Paulo, Daniel Jones leads the Colts past the Dolphins, Rodgers’ Steelers outduel Fields’ Jets, the Packers dominate the Lions in Micah Parsons’ debut, the 49ers win late vs. Seahawks, and the Bills storm ba...

Week 1 of the NFL season is here! We react to a wild Thursday Night Football opener where Jalen Hurts rushed for two touchdowns, Saquon Barkley found the end zone, and the Eagles outlasted the Cowboys 24-20 after a weather delay and the ejection of Jalen Carter. We also break down the latest injury updates, news around the league, and give our final thoughts heading into a massive Week 1 slate. Th...

The NFL is back! 🏈 The 2025 season kicks off with a massive Cowboys vs Eagles showdown on Thursday night, and we’re here with our Week 1 Kickoff Show to bring you bold predictions, the latest NFL news, and everything you need to know heading into the season. From opening night storylines (Hurts, Barkley, Prescott, Pickens) to league-wide bold predictions, we’re setting the tone for the 2025 seaso...

Ray & JRich discuss Micah Parsons being traded to the Green Bay Packers and what the fallout of this move is, not just for the present but for the future of the Dallas Cowboys. Then how much can Micah help the Packers contend in the NFC? They will discuss the latest updates around the NFL, like Rashee Rice accepting his 6-game suspension to start the season. Injury updates to Joe Mixon, Chris Godw...

Ray & JRich hit the latest NFL storylines that impact fantasy football: Tyreek Hill’s price vs risk, Terry McLaurin’s new deal in Washington (great news for Jayden Daniels), and the Raiders’ WR room (Jakobi Meyers noise, Amari Cooper signing, Dont’e Thornton Jr. role). Plus: Joe Mixon to PUP, Tyjae Spears injury notes, Najee Harris status, and why Tony Pollard may be undervalued. We react to Adam...

Ray & JRich dive into everything we saw during Week 3 of the NFL Preseason, breaking down the biggest headlines, major stories, and news as we head towards NFL Week 1. With roster cutdowns coming this week, we’ll finally get clarity around key injuries, PUP list designations, and which players will be available earlier than expected. This episode covers: • Caleb Williams vs. Patrick Mahomes game r...

The Wake Up crew is back with a loaded Friday show! Ray and Jay dive into the Micah Parsons contract drama in Dallas, Eric Dickerson’s wild claim of a Shedeur Sanders NFL conspiracy, and the hype building around Jaxson Dart’s preseason dominance and dynasty fantasy football stock. We also break down the Chris Godwin injury update, the Saints’ trade for Devaughn Vele, Travis Hunter’s outlook, and m...

Ray and JRich dive into Field Yates’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft and break down the top QB prospects, including Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, and Garrett Nussmeier. They react to major NFL news: Joe Flacco starting for the Browns, Daniel Jones being named QB1 in Indy, and what it means for Anthony Richardson. Plus, rookie WR shakeups in Tampa Bay with Jalen McMillan’s injury and Emeka Egbuka’s rising value,...

Football season is here, and Ray, JayRich, and guest Derek Brown (@DBRo_FFB) break down all the biggest storylines from NFL preseason week 2! We react to Caleb Williams’ strong showing, rookie RB performances from Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, and others, and dive into QB battles with Jackson Dart, Dylan Gabriel, our thoughts on Cam Ward and more. Plus, what do Justin Fields’ struggles mean for...