The Cutup

Zain Dhanani
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Host Zain Dhanani breaks down the NFL’s biggest storylines through a unique blend of analytics, film study, and data-driven insight. He also translates that into signals for fantasy football, which he utilizes and shows in live stream drafts.

  1. 5h ago

    Fantasy Football Week 7 DFS, Managed, & Draft Games: The Angles to Help You Win (w/ Erik Beimfohr)

    From Thursday Night recap madness to late-week calf concerns surrounding Puka Nacua, Zain and Erik diagnose which popular plays to target and which chalk traps to fade: TNF Recap & Unicorn Plays: Dissecting Rhamondre Stevenson’s wild touchdown, the chaotic Bears-Patriots game, and long-term outlooks for AJ Brown. Injury Fallout & Ripple Effects: How to handle Puka Nacua’s calf scare, Rams target shares (Konata Mumpfield vs. tight ends), and Devonta Smith’s recurring hamstring woes. Running Back Returnees & Chalk Traps: Navigating backfield splits for Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, Zach Charbonnet, Bam Knight, and why fading a 30%-owned Woody Marks could win you a DFS tournament. Game-Stacking Masterclass: Breaking down Lions vs. Packers in the dome, game-theory angles on Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson vs. Matthew Golden, and why Tucker Kraft on National Tight End Day is primed to explode. Live Lineup Build: Building a high-upside DraftKings GPP lineup step-by-step featuring Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, and dual tight end value. Don't let bye-week hell derail your season! Make sure to Subscribe, rate 5 Stars, and drop a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. [00:00:00] – Week 7 Slate Overview & Kickoff [00:01:03] – Thursday Night Chaos: Rhamondre’s Unicorn TD [00:09:21] – The AJ Brown Conundrum: Buy Low or Panic? [00:14:20] – Matchup Deep Dive: Carnell Tate vs. Browns Man Coverage [00:19:18] – Puka Nacua Injury Fallout: Konata Mumpfield & Rams TE Value [00:35:12] – Eagles & Cowboys Injury Woes: Devonta Smith & Ryan Flournoy [00:41:45] – Returning RBs: Handling Breece Hall, Braelon Allen & Charbonnet [00:47:38] – Cardinals Backfield: Bam Knight vs. Tyler Allgeier [00:52:35] – The Woody Marks Chalk Trap: Fade or Play in DFS? [01:01:36] – Josh Jacobs Return: Low-Ownership Leverage vs. Detroit [01:10:48] – Ravens vs. Bengals: Lamar Jackson & Zay Flowers Upside [01:15:48] – Buccaneers WR Shakeup: Tez Johnson & Egbuka Doubtful [01:21:44] – 49ers Value Dart Throws: Jordan Watkins vs. Brandon Cooks [01:28:07] – Steelers vs. Saints: Jaylen Warren Smash Spot [01:32:00] – Game of the Week: Lions vs. Packers Stack Analysis [01:35:46] – National Tight End Day: Tucker Kraft Ceiling Game [01:46:37] – Green Bay Coverage Disguises: Can Jared Goff Handle It? [01:55:04] – Vomit Stacks: Bo Nix & Jaylen Waddle Leverage [02:08:12] – Bryce Young & Panthers Stacks: McMillan & Jalen Coker [02:14:02] – Superflex & Dynasty Mailbag: JJ McCarthy & Trade Advice [02:27:01] – Live DraftKings Lineup Build & Final Roster Construction Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 2d ago

    Fantasy Football Week 7: Who to Get, Who to Get Rid Of, & Player Market Signal

    Key Topics & Takeaways: Backfield Volume Shifts: Why Zack Charbonnet’s ramp-up impacts Emanuel Wilson, how to navigate the messy Giants backfield post-Najee Harris, and why Chuba Hubbard’s bellcow workload is fantasy gold. Target Dominance & Roles: How the Davante Adams injury transforms Puka Nacua into the overall WR1, plus deep dives on Zay Flowers, Drake London, and why Luther Burden’s personnel usage warrants caution. High-Leverage Trade Targets: Real-time trade calculator valuations featuring buy/sell verdicts on Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, AJ Brown, and Josh Jacobs. Live Chat Mailbag: Direct strategy answers addressing QB streaming dilemmas, tight end premium stashes (Colston Loveland, Terrance Ferguson), and must-make 2-for-1 package offers. Subscribe & Review: If you found value in today’s film and data breakdown, make sure to hit that Subscribe button, tap the notification bell, and leave a 5-star rating on your favorite podcast platform. Drop your toughest roster dilemmas in the comments below! Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Week 7 Utilization Overview 01:00 – Seahawks Backfield Dynamics: Charbonnet vs. Wilson 04:05 – JSN Dominance & Seattle Passing Distribution 07:25 – Jaylen Waddle Rest-of-Season Valuation & Bo Nix Outlook 10:09 – Tight End Stashes: Terrence Ferguson & AJ Barner 14:18 – High-Stakes Running Back Trade Targets: Saquon & JT 16:17 – Evaluating Green Bay’s Offensive Line & Josh Jacobs 20:20 – Drop or Hold? Omarion Hampton, Ladd McConkey & David Montgomery 25:47 – Broncos Matchups: JK Dobbins vs. RJ Harvey Splits 30:25 – Texans Backfield: Woody Marks Bellcow Outlook 36:22 – Jaguars Backfield & Parker Washington’s Ascendance 44:14 – Quarterback Streaming Strategy & Baker Mayfield 49:40 – Jonathan Taylor Trade Probability & Seth McGowan 57:40 – Bears Personnel Usage: DeAndre Swift & Luther Burden Reality 01:05:11 – Falcons Offense Breakdown: Bijan Robinson & Kyle Pitts 01:08:19 – Ravens Trends: Derrick Henry & Zay Flowers WR1 Ceiling 01:11:08 – Browns Backfield Uncertainty: Quinshon Judkins & Dylan Sampson 01:14:49 – Panthers Bellcow: Chuba Hubbard Trade Value 01:19:34 – Eagles Offense Without Hurts: Saquon Barkley & WR Hierarchy 01:39:03 – Saints Backfield Outlook: Kendre Miller vs. Travis Etienne 01:43:05 – Giants QB Switch: JJ McCarthy Impact on Malik Nabers 01:48:43 – Jets & Patriots: Breece Hall, Braelon Allen & AJ Brown 01:56:04 – Titans & Colts: Pollard Workload & Carnell Tate Breakout 02:00:26 – Steelers Offense: Jaylen Warren & DK Metcalf 02:06:01 – Rams Adjustment: Davante Adams Injury & Puka Nacua WR1 02:09:00 – Bills Usage: James Cook & Keon Coleman 02:14:22 – Chiefs Target Tree & Xavier Worthy Review 02:17:10 – Packers & Commanders: Tucker Kraft, Chig Okonkwo & Diggs 02:22:45 – Final Live Q&A Roster Consultation & Wrap-Up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Oct 16

    Fantasy Football Week 6 DFS, Managed, & Draft Games: The Angles to Help You Win (w/ Erik Beimfohr)

    In this episode, the guys dive into: Thursday Night Aftermath & Denver’s Identity Crisis: Breaking down Bo Nix, Courtland Sutton's struggles, and why the Broncos' passing operation is fundamentally broken. Injury Fallout & Ripple Effects: How to navigate Lamar Jackson sitting out, Jalen Hurts’ health concerns, TreVeyon Henderson vs. Rhamondre Stevenson volume, and Jeremiyah Love being sidelined. Under-the-Radar Slate Breakers: Why Brock Bowers operates as a pure WR1, James Cook's smash spot against the Raiders, and sneaky slot-funnel targets like Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalen Coker. Week 6 DraftKings Roster Build: Step-by-step construction of a high-upside GPP lineup built around a Kirk Cousins double stack, elite tight end leverage, and cheap volume flexes. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review wherever you get your podcasts, and follow along on YouTube for live interactive shows every week! 0:00 Review of Thursday night 14:08 Injury and roster analysis 18:10 Player updates and strategy 24:08 Impact of Jalen Hurts injury 30:31 Quarterback and roster strategy 39:05 Deep league and player targets 45:21 Lineup decisions and health 50:13 Chiefs receivers and deep adds 58:09 Lineup building and DFS tips 1:12:30 Bills and Raiders game preview 1:35:11 Rams, Cardinals, and DFS strategy 1:53:04 DFS roster construction Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Oct 16

    Week 6 Schematic Matchup Levers: Smash Plays, Scheme Mismatches & Live Fantasy Advice!

    5 weeks of data are in the books, and it’s time to exploit the biggest coverage trends and schematic mismatches across the NFL. In this episode, host Zain Dhanani breaks down his personal notebook to uncover dominant matchup edges, injury ripples, and live chat start/sit decisions to help you dominate your Week 5 matchups! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Oct 12

    Fantasy Football Week 6: Must-Add Waiver Targets, Who to Drop, & Player Market Signal

    In this episode, we dive deep into game tape and underlying metrics to uncover elite buy-low targets, waiver wire gems, and must-sell assets across the NFL: Backfield Takeovers & Utilization: Why Bhayshul Tuten is reaching true bellcow status, MarShawn Lloyd’s competitive-snap share, Cam Skattebo taking over the Giants backfield, and why Chase Brown's Week 5 split is the ultimate buy-low window. Target Dominance & Scheme Fits: JSN cementing WR1 overall status, George Pickens’ high-volume ceiling in Dallas, and why Christian Watson’s deep efficiency makes him an every-week starter. Tight End Tier Breakdowns: Why Colston Loveland and Tucker Kraft are flashing massive upside, Isaiah Likely’s mismatch usage, and what to do with Dallas Goedert and Brock Bowers. Live Chat Q&A & Trade Database Vetting: Real-time trade evaluations, start/sit decisions, and sell-high warnings for guys like Jaylen Warren, Mike Evans, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Don’t forget to Subscribe, rate 5 Stars, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Follow the show and drop your trade questions in the comments for next week’s live breakdown! Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction and outlook 1:36 Jaguars backfield analysis 3:24 Trade scenarios and outlook 5:52 Jaguars receiving corps 8:01 Tight end value check 10:03 Jakobi Meyers and schedule 11:35 Jaguars depth and stashes 12:40 Q&A: Waiver and strategy 14:15 Eagles and Packers updates 17:11 Eagles receivers and tight ends 18:56 Fantasy trade consultations 26:12 Buccaneers backfield analysis 28:31 Buccaneers receivers and Dallas 31:56 Cowboys performance review 35:55 Bears vs. Packers analysis 38:40 Bears receiving and tight ends 42:50 Audience Q&A and trade advice 48:18 Giants and Commanders outlook 53:28 Packers backfield and receiving 56:56 Packers receiving deep dive 1:00:56 Commanders backfield breakdown 1:06:55 Commanders passing game evaluation 1:10:16 Texans backfield and receivers 1:14:50 Titans backfield analysis 1:17:20 Bengals backfield analysis 1:22:26 Dolphins and Broncos breakdown 1:24:40 Raiders and Patriots outlook 1:27:58 Patriots backfield update 1:31:27 Vikings and Saints backfields 1:34:36 Vikings and Saints receivers 1:36:42 Browns and Jets personnel 1:40:33 Jets and Colts personnel 1:44:38 Steelers and Seahawks overview 1:49:14 Broncos and Falcons backfields 1:52:30 Chargers and Lions personnel 1:55:42 Cardinals and 49ers breakdown 1:58:50 Seahawks and Ravens final look Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Oct 10

    Fantasy Football Week 5 DFS, Managed, & Draft Games: The Angles to Help You Win (w/ Erik Beimfohr)

    In this episode, we break down: • TNF Debrief & Fallout: Dak Prescott’s struggles, Bucky Irving’s electric night, George Pickens hitting his ladders, and serious concerns surrounding Jake Ferguson. • London Game Breakdown (Eagles vs. Jaguars): Navigating the messy Philadelphia backfield, the reality of Will Shipley, and Jalen Hurts’ outlook against Jacksonville’s defense. • Lions vs. Cardinals Shootout: Why Detroit vs. Arizona is the lynchpin of Week 5 DFS, parsing the chalk (Amon-Ra, McBride, Wilson), and high-upside pivots like Jameson Williams. • Breaking Injury Scramble: Real-time updates and strategic pivots for Lamar Jackson, Stefon Diggs, Ashton Jeanty, Kyle Monangai, and the Bengals’ WR room. • Sneaky Value Plays & Handcuffs: Ranking Dahnte Meyers, Roman Wilson, and Antonio Williams, plus the emergence of Mike Washington. • Live DFS Lineup Build: Building a unique, high-leverage DraftKings tournament roster to gain massive leverage on field-wide chalk. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review! Drop your toughest Week 5 start/sit decisions in the comments below. Timestamps 00:00 - Week 5 Fantasy Football Kickoff & Slate Overview 01:11 - Cowboys vs. Buccaneers Post-Game & Dak Prescott Concerns 04:33 - George Pickens Dominance & Jake Ferguson Falling Out of Favor? 09:18 - Bucky Irving Backfield Chaos & Rollercoaster Usage 12:28 - Jayden Daniels Performance & Defensive Recap 15:05 - Eagles vs. Jaguars: London Game & Will Shipley Outlook 24:46 - Jalen Hurts vs. Geno Smith Superflex Dilemma 27:15 - Waiver Wire Stashes & High-Priority Handcuffs 29:41 - Lions vs. Cardinals: Game of the Slate DFS Breakdown 34:28 - Sam LaPorta & Elite Tight End Tiers 37:39 - Cardinals Side: Jacoby Brissett Chalk & Trey McBride 46:56 - Start/Sit Mailbag: David Montgomery vs. Will Shipley 50:53 - Kenneth Walker Trade Value & Running Back Scarcity 53:06 - Bengals WR Injuries: Dahnte Meyers & Gesicki Roles 56:35 - Deep League WR Targets: Antonio Williams & Roman Wilson 01:06:51 - Trade Talk: Jaylen Warren & Selling High 01:11:08 - Saints vs. Vikings: Brian Flores Blitz Schemes & Aaron Jones 01:23:40 - Broncos Offense Breakdown: Bo Nix Checkdowns & J.K. Dobbins 01:29:18 - Breaking News: Bears Backfield, Swift & Packers Matchup 01:38:28 - Ashton Jeanty Injury News & Mike Washington Pivot 01:45:20 - Dealing With Mega Chalk in DFS Tournaments 01:57:38 - High-Leverage Pivots: Giants Stacks & Malik Nabers 02:03:00 - Packers Passing Attack & Tucker Kraft Usage 02:10:40 - Jonathan Taylor Workload & Red Zone Usage 02:25:39 - Lamar Jackson Ruled Out & Ravens Fantasy Outlook 02:37:00 - Bills vs. Rams Preview: Keon Coleman & Shakir 03:01:11 - Live DraftKings Tournament Lineup Build 03:17:04 - Final Thoughts, Spike Week Tools & Sign-Off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Oct 9

    Week 5 Schematic Matchup Levers: Smash Plays, Scheme Mismatches & Live Fantasy Advice!

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Thursday Night Primetime Mismatches: Why Dak Prescott and George Pickens are primed to shred the Buccaneers’ single-high and Cover 3 looks. Coverage Funnels & Exploitable Matchups: Breaking down massive opportunities for Jameson Williams vs. Arizona, Garrett Wilson against Cleveland’s heavy man coverage, and Isaiah Likely against Washington. DFS Sleepers & Red Flags: The blitz-dependent warning signs on Ashton Jeanty, plus why Roman Wilson and Sam Darnold project as high-leverage stream candidates. Live Viewer Q&A: In-depth trade advice on DeVonta Smith, Christian McCaffrey buy-low leverage, and tricky flex dilemmas. Don’t leave your lineup to chance! Hit subscribe, turn on notifications, leave a 5-star review, and join the conversation every week. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction and strategy 1:28 Cowboys, Steelers, and Dolphins 10:15 Player utilization and advice 12:37 Matchup analysis and streaming 21:28 Roster management Q&A 23:18 Quarterback decision making 23:19 Final matchup breakdowns 31:48 Closing Q&A and wrap up 31:54 Final roster advice 32:51 Advanced trade analysis 33:49 Closing remarks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Oct 6

    Fantasy Football Week 5: Must-Add Waiver Targets, Who to Drop, & Player Market Signal

    Backfield Clarity & Workhorses: Why Jaylen Warren, Kyren Williams, and Emanuel Wilson are locked-in plays, plus urgent pivot plans for Omarion Hampton and Ashton Jeanty owners. Buy Low & Sell High Targets: Why model data screams to buy DK Metcalf, Stefon Diggs, and DeAndre Swift, while exploring sell-high windows for Quinshon Judkins, David Montgomery, and Kyle Monangai. Waiver Wire & FAAB Priorities: Strategic bids on Will Shipley, Dontayvion Wicks, and Keon Coleman. Injury Fallouts & Roster Traps: Navigating missing stars like Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb's monster usage, and which "name-brand" tight ends to drop immediately. Enjoying the show? Make sure to hit Subscribe and give a 5-star review! Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Week 4 Utilization Breakdown 01:06 – Steelers: Jaylen Warren’s Elite Workload & DK Metcalf Buy-Low 06:21 – Dropping Michael Pittman & Roman Wilson Reality Check 08:38 – Live Q&A: Jaylen Waddle, Tucker Kraft & Omarion Hampton Panic 16:59 – Browns: Sell Quinshon Judkins & Buy KC Concepcion 22:05 – Live Q&A: Team Triage (1-3 Records, Saquon Barkley & Amon-Ra St. Brown) 27:07 – Colts vs. Commanders: Jonathan Taylor RB1, Marcus Mariota Injury & Stefon Diggs 39:56 – Live Q&A: Drop Ladd McConkey for Michael Wilson? Plus Drake Maye & FAAB 46:11 – Cowboys: CeeDee Lamb Dominance & George Pickens Trade Value 51:00 – Live Q&A: What to Do with Omarion Hampton? Deep-Dive Strategies 01:05:14 – Texans: David Montgomery vs. Woody Marks & Nico Collins’ Return 01:08:45 – Jets vs. Bears: DeAndre Swift Buy-Low & Rome Odunze Sell Window 01:19:08 – Packers: Chris Brooks Injury & MarShawn Lloyd Utilization 01:23:42 – Buccaneers: Bucky Irving Downgrade & Jalen Daniels QB Concerns 01:31:16 – Jaguars vs. Bengals: Bhayshul Tuten Breakout & Chase Brown Usage 01:36:33 – Bills vs. Patriots: James Cook Value & Rhamondre Stevenson Split 01:46:10 – Titans vs. Ravens: Carnell Tate Trap & Zay Flowers/Derrick Henry Ceiling 01:51:18 – Cardinals vs. Giants: Michael Wilson Surge & Cam Skattebo Role 01:56:05 – Rams vs. Eagles: Kyren Williams Bellcow & Will Shipley FAAB Guide 02:00:59 – Dolphins vs. Vikings: Ollie Gordon Sell-High & T.J. Hockenson Explosion 02:05:33 – Chiefs vs. Raiders: Rashee Rice Hamstring & Ashton Jeanty Warning Signs 02:11:03 – Chargers vs. Seahawks: Ladd McConkey Hurt & Emanuel Wilson Workhorse 02:16:12 – Broncos vs. 49ers: RJ Harvey PPR Value & Mike Evans Regression 02:22:58 – Lions vs. Panthers: Jahmyr Gibbs 1.01 & Sam LaPorta Top-5 Status 02:27:19 – Falcons vs. Saints: Drake London Alpha, Chris Olave & Alvin Kamara 02:32:56 – Final Rapid-Fire Chat Questions & Wrap-Up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Host Zain Dhanani breaks down the NFL’s biggest storylines through a unique blend of analytics, film study, and data-driven insight. He also translates that into signals for fantasy football, which he utilizes and shows in live stream drafts.

Information

  • Creator
    Zain Dhanani
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Zain Dhanani
  • Show Website
    The Cutup

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