Wake Up with Ray & J

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Wake Up with Ray & J is your year-round football morning show built for fans who want sharp NFL conversation, fantasy football context, and real-time reactions to the stories shaping the league. Hosted by Ray Garvin and JRich, Wake Up blends player evaluation, dynasty fantasy football strategy, NFL Draft analysis, roster-building conversations, breaking news reactions, and big-picture football debates into one high-energy show. From rookie breakouts and trade values to team-building, offseason rumors, weekly NFL takeaways, and the next wave of stars, Ray and J bring the same mix of insight, chemistry, and honesty every episode. Whether you’re grinding dynasty leagues, following the NFL Draft, tracking player movement, or just looking for smart football talk to start your day, Wake Up keeps you plugged into the league all year long.

  1. 2 days ago

    2026 NFL BOLD PREDICTIONS: Super Bowl, MVP, Breakouts, Busts & More

    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. 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. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2026 NFL BOLD PREDICTIONS: Super Bowl, MVP, Breakouts, Busts & More

  2. 6 days ago

    NFL Roster Cutdown CHAOS: Aaron Donald Returns, Josh Jacobs Sidelined & Will Levis CUT

    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 Beckham Jr.’s return to the Giants, Micah Parsons missing the start of the season, the latest fantasy football fallout and more from around the league. 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. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Roster Cutdown CHAOS: Aaron Donald Returns, Josh Jacobs Sidelined & Will Levis CUT

  3. 28 Aug

    NFL Preseason Week 3 Headlines: Penix-Tua Battle, New Suspension Rules & Boutte Trade

    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. 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. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 27 Aug

    NFL Preseason Week 2 Reactions: Ashton Jeanty Injured, Watson Named STARTER & Young QBs Struggle

    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. 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. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Preseason Week 2 Reactions: Ashton Jeanty Injured, Watson Named STARTER & Young QBs Struggle

  5. 20 Aug

    NFL Preseason Week 2 Reactions: Jalen Hurts Struggles, Tyler Warren Hurt & Drew Allar Hype

    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. 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. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Preseason Week 2 Reactions: Jalen Hurts Struggles, Tyler Warren Hurt & Drew Allar Hype

  6. 17 Aug

    NFL Preseason Week 1 Reactions: Tua Struggles, Simpson Shines & Von Miller to Cowboys

    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 Johnson flashes for Kansas City, and we discuss when "it's just preseason" stops being a good enough reason to ignore what we're seeing. 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. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Preseason Week 1 Reactions: Tua Struggles, Simpson Shines & Von Miller to Cowboys

  7. 13 Aug

    NFL Training Camp Week 2 Reactions: Kyler Wins QB1, Shedeur vs Watson & Camp Risers

    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. 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. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 10 Aug

    NFL Training Camp Week 2 Reactions: Carson Beck Shines, Tyson Turning Heads & Major Injury News

    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. 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. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Training Camp Week 2 Reactions: Carson Beck Shines, Tyson Turning Heads & Major Injury News
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Wake Up with Ray & J is your year-round football morning show built for fans who want sharp NFL conversation, fantasy football context, and real-time reactions to the stories shaping the league. Hosted by Ray Garvin and JRich, Wake Up blends player evaluation, dynasty fantasy football strategy, NFL Draft analysis, roster-building conversations, breaking news reactions, and big-picture football debates into one high-energy show. From rookie breakouts and trade values to team-building, offseason rumors, weekly NFL takeaways, and the next wave of stars, Ray and J bring the same mix of insight, chemistry, and honesty every episode. Whether you’re grinding dynasty leagues, following the NFL Draft, tracking player movement, or just looking for smart football talk to start your day, Wake Up keeps you plugged into the league all year long.

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