Fantasy Football is Life

Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life

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, you're in the right place!

  1. 2d ago

    Week 7 Utilization Report: Risers, Fallers, Waivers & More! (Fantasy Football)

    Three young pass catchers broke out, a superstar receiver is getting downgraded, and the waiver wire has rookie fever.Dwain McFarland and Alex Cupps go through the Week 7 Utilization Report — snaps, routes, rush share, target share — and turn it into the specific moves to make this week, on waivers and in the trade market.They start with the upgrades. KC Concepcion and Omar Cooper Jr. are both climbing at receiver, and Colston Loveland finally gives Chicago something at tight end. At running back it’s Ollie Gordon, Josh Jacobs, and the Denver backfield where Jonah Coleman is still sitting on waivers.Then the downgrades, and one of them is going to be unpopular. Chase Brown is sliding at running back. And Justin Jefferson — yes, that Justin Jefferson — is getting marked down, with the question being whether the schedule can bail him out.The back half is the waiver roundup, and it’s heavy on rookies. Priority adds in Antonio Williams, Seth McGowan, Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane, whose role just grew. Then the should-be-rostered tier with Chig Okonkwo at tight end and Dylan Sampson and Caleb Douglas worth stashing. Plus Kaelon Black as a short-term option.They close in the trade market: a buy-low case on Nico Collins, and a sell-high look at Cam Skattebo.The Utilization Report is brought to you by Tenex.ai. Dwain’s Utilization Report and Cupps’ free and premium waiver pieces are both live on the site. Use promo code FFIL for 10% off FantasyLife+ Tier 2.Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, week 8 waiver wire, utilization report, utilization score, snap share, route participation, trade targets, KC Concepcion, Omar Cooper Jr, Ollie Gordon, Jonah Coleman, Josh Jacobs, Colston Loveland, Chase Brown, Justin Jefferson, Antonio Williams, Seth McGowan, Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane, Chig Okonkwo, Dylan Sampson, Caleb Douglas, Kaelon Black, Nico Collins, Cam SkatteboTimecodes:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:32- KC Concepcion00:19:19 - Omar Cooper Jr.00:32:40 - Colston Loveland00:42:12 - Luther Burden 00:46:46 - Ollie Gordon00:55:30 - Jonah Coleman 01:15:44 - Downgrade: Chase Brown01:18:32 - Downgrade: Justin Jefferson01:25:34 - Priority Add: Antonio Williams01:26:29 - Priority Add: Seth McGowan01:31:24 - Priority Add: Makai Lemon01:34:06 - Priority Add: Ja’Kobi Lane01:35:24 - Chig Okonkwo01:37:38 - Dylan Sampson & Quinshon Judkins 01:45:48 - Caleb Douglas01:47:16 - Kaelon Black01:49:14 - Buy Low: Nico Collins01:54:14 - Sell High: Cam Skattebo02:01:30 - Outro

  2. 6d ago

    Week 7 Game-by-Game Preview: Rankings, Projections, Bold Predictions, Matchups & More!

    Matthew Freedman and Zain Dhanani go game by game through the entire Week 7 slate, all 14 matchups with the Bills, Jaguars, Commanders and Chargers on bye, using spreads, implied totals, injury reports and coverage data to sort out who’s actually startable and who you’re better off benching. They open in Paris with Steelers-Saints at Stade de France, where New Orleans is playing its second straight road game and is banged up at every level of the defense. Then it’s Packers-Lions at a 53.5 total, 49ers-Falcons, Rams-Raiders and Bengals-Ravens with Lamar Jackson’s status still unsettled. The rankings come with four voices again — Zain, Freedman, Dwain and Cupps — and this week the gaps are the widest they’ve been. Dameon Pierce is RB16 for Freedman and RB51 for Dwain. Brock Purdy is QB1 for Freedman and QB7 for Zain. Tyler Shough splits them by eleven spots, Mark Andrews by eight, Xavier Worthy by twelve, and Zonovan Knight by so much that Dwain doesn’t rank him at all. Along the way: Germie Bernard against a Saints defense that blitzes 41% of the time, Aaron Rodgers in a soft spot in Paris, Jordan Love against a Detroit secondary missing four safeties, Jordan Watkins as the last 49ers receiver standing, Tyler Higbee without Davante Adams, Derrick Henry whether or not Lamar plays, Chuba Hubbard, C.J. Stroud in his third straight strong week, Bo Nix as an actual Freedman favorite for once, Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason splitting Minnesota’s backfield, Braelon Allen with Breece Hall still questionable, Carnell Tate and Denzel Boston, D’Andre Swift for the sixth time this season, and DeVonta Smith in an Eagles offense that has lost Jalen Hurts for the year. Plus the fades: Tyler Shough behind a broken line, Chris Olave in Paris, Kyle Pitts, Ashton Jeanty’s declining usage, Chase Brown, Emeka Egbuka with an undrafted rookie at quarterback, Isaiah Likely with J.J. McCarthy taking over, Cam Skattebo after a week without a carry, Jonathan Taylor against the Vikings, KC Concepcion, Jaxon Smith-Njigba against a Chiefs defense that hasn’t allowed a receiver 75 yards all year, and Patrick Mahomes. Then Chiefs-Seahawks on Sunday night, Cowboys-Eagles on Monday, and Patriots-Bears on Thursday. If you’ve got a lineup decision you can’t settle, the game is in here. Topics in this video: 2026 fantasy football, week 7 start sit, week 7 fantasy football, week 7 bye weeks, fantasy football lineup help, Week 7 matchup breakdown, NFL week 7 odds, Steelers Saints Paris, Germie Bernard, Aaron Rodgers, Tyler Shough, Chris Olave, Jameson Williams, Josh Jacobs, Jordan Love, Brock Purdy, Jordan Watkins, Kyle Pitts, Drake London, Tyler Higbee, Matthew Stafford, Tre Tucker, Ashton Jeanty, Samaje Perine, Chase Brown, Mark Andrews, Derrick Henry, Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Jaylin Noel, C.J. Stroud, Cam Skattebo, Isaiah Likely, J.K. Dobbins, Bo Nix, Zonovan Knight, Michael Wilson, Jordan Mason, Aaron Jones, Keenan Allen, Jonathan Taylor, Omar Cooper, Braelon Allen, Malik Washington, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Wan’Dale Robinson, Carnell Tate, Emanuel Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Xavier Worthy, Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Dameon Pierce, DeVonta Smith, Roschon Johnson, D’Andre Swift, DeMario Douglas, Hunter Henry Subscribe for more fantasy football content

  3. Oct 20

    Week 6 Utilization Report: Risers, Fallers, Waivers & More! (Fantasy Football)

    A juicy waiver week, five young pass catchers taking over, and an Ashton Jeanty comp that Cupps is not going to enjoy.Dwain McFarland and Alex Cupps go through the Week 6 Utilization Report — snaps, routes, rush share, target share — and turn it into the specific moves to make this week, on waivers and in the trade market.They start with the upgrades, and it’s a receiver week. Germie Bernard is still available in half of leagues. Carnell Tate, Jalen Coker, Emeka Egbuka and Matthew Golden are all climbing. At running back, Jaylen Warren and Bhayshul Tuten are both holding steady, though Dwain has some concerns about the Steelers backfield. And there are open questions at tight end on Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts.Then the downgrades, with Cam Skattebo sliding and a question mark on Michael Wilson.The back half is the biggest waiver section they’ve done. Two priority adds in Omar Cooper Jr. and Antonio Williams, with Terry McLaurin’s season-ending injury opening the Washington target share, plus a reminder that Jordyn Tyson is available in 52% of leagues with a likely Week 9 return. Then the should-be-rostered tier: Tyrone Tracy Jr. at running back, Jaylin Noel, Ja’Kobi Lane, Demario Douglas and Travis Hunter at receiver, and Michael Mayer as a startable tight end now with Terrance Ferguson as an upside stash. Then the short-term and handcuff tier with Roschon Johnson, Samaje Perine, Konata Mumpfield, Christian Kirk and Malachi Fields.They close in the trade market: a buy-low case on A.J. Brown, and sell-high looks at Ashton Jeanty and Breece Hall — including the comp Dwain has been sitting on.The Utilization Report is brought to you by Tenex.ai. Dwain’s Utilization Report and Cupps’ free and premium waiver pieces are both live on the site. Use promo code FFIL for 10% off FantasyLife+ Tier 2.Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, week 7 waiver wire, utilization report, utilization score, snap share, route participation, trade targets, Germie Bernard, Carnell Tate, Jalen Coker, Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden, Jaylen Warren, Bhayshul Tuten, Colston Loveland, Kyle Pitts, Cam Skattebo, Michael Wilson, Omar Cooper Jr, Antonio Williams, Terry McLaurin, Jordyn Tyson, Tyrone Tracy Jr, Jaylin Noel, Ja’Kobi Lane, Demario Douglas, Travis Hunter, Michael Mayer, Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, Roschon Johnson, Samaje Perine, Konata Mumpfield, Christian Kirk, Malachi Fields, A.J. Brown, Ashton Jeanty, Breece HallTimecodes:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:36 - Germie Bernard00:10:50 - Carnell Tate00:17:17 - Jalen Coker00:26:42 - Emeka Egbuka00:35:25 - Matthew Golden 00:40:00 - Jaylen Warren & the Steelers Backfield00:47:44 - Bhayshul Tuten00:54:07 - Colston Loveland01:00:59 - Kyle Pitts01:04:30 - Downgrade: Cam Skattebo01:08:58 - Downgrade: Michael Wilson01:13:00 - Priority Add: Jordan Tyson01:13:52 - Priority Add: Omar Cooper Jr.01:22:51 - Priority Add: Antonio Williams01:29:22 - Tyrone Tracy Jr.01:33:44 - Jaylin Noel01:37:28 - Ja’Kobi Lane01:41:43 - Demario Douglas01:43:47 - Travis Hunter01:47:36 - Michael Mayer01:50:43 - Terrance Ferguson01:52:34 - Roschon Johnson01:53:47 - Samaje Perine01:54:09 - Konata Mumpfield01:54:52 - Christian Kirk01:55:23 - Sell High: Ashton Jeanty02:04:48 - Sell High: Breece Hall02:05:05 - Buy Low: A.J. Brown02:08:09 - Outro

  4. Oct 15

    We Broke Down Every Week 6 Game So You Can Win Your Fantasy Matchup

    Matthew Freedman and Zain Dhanani go game by game through the entire Week 6 slate, all 14 matchups with the Lions, Bengals, Vikings and Dolphins on bye, using spreads, implied totals, injury reports and coverage data to sort out who’s actually startable and who you’re better off benching.With four teams off this week, a lot of lineups have holes in them, and most of this episode is about filling them.They open in London with Texans-Jaguars, where Jacksonville is playing its second straight game overseas while Houston flies a league-worst 4,200 miles to get there. Then it’s Bills-Raiders at a 53.5 total, Cardinals-Rams with the Rams carrying the highest implied total on the slate, Bears-Falcons, and the rest of the afternoon.This week the rankings also come with four voices — Zain, Freedman, Dwain and Cupps — and some of the gaps are enormous. Xavier Worthy is WR21 for Zain and WR38 for Cupps. Mark Andrews is TE10 for Zain and TE24 for Cupps. Dalton Kincaid, Rhamondre Stevenson, Germie Bernard, Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Hurts all split the group too.Along the way: Rhamondre Stevenson as a potential top-five back if TreVeyon Henderson sits, Germie Bernard as the week’s top waiver pickup with three Steelers receivers hurt, Mike Evans pushing toward WR1 territory if Deebo Samuel misses again, Matthew Golden in a smash spot on Sunday night, Denzel Boston with Cleveland shorthanded, Braelon Allen with Breece Hall still out, Cam Skattebo against a Saints run defense allowing the most to backs, Brenton Strange and Dalton Schultz as bye-week streamers, Blake Corum in the highest-scoring game environment on the board, and Tyler Higbee without Terrance Ferguson.Plus the fades: Parker Washington against a tough Houston matchup, Trey McBride against the league’s best tight end defense, Patrick Mahomes at Arrowhead against a Chargers team he’s historically struggled with, Omarion Hampton in a three-way committee behind a broken line, Bucky Irving without Baker Mayfield, Jalen Hurts without most of his offense, Bo Nix on short rest, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt losing work to Rachaad White.Zain also has DraftKings salaries and projected ownership on several plays, including Dalton Kincaid, Tre Tucker, Mark Andrews and the Kansas City receivers.Then Cowboys-Packers on Sunday night, Commanders-49ers on Monday, and Seahawks-Broncos on Thursday.If you’ve got a lineup decision you can’t settle, the game is in here.Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football, week 6 start sit, week 6 fantasy football, week 6 bye weeks, fantasy football lineup help, Week 6 matchup breakdown, NFL week 6 odds, NFL DFS, Brenton Strange, Parker Washington, Dalton Schultz, Woody Marks, Dalton Kincaid, James Cook, Tre Tucker, Kirk Cousins, Blake Corum, Tyler Higbee, Jacoby Brissett, Trey McBride, Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland, Kyle Pitts, Drake London, Juwan Johnson, Cam Skattebo, Jameis Winston, Josh Downs, Daniel Jones, Wan’Dale Robinson, Tony Pollard, Rhamondre Stevenson, Braelon Allen, Mark Andrews, Denzel Boston, Xavier Worthy, Patrick Mahomes, Omarion Hampton, Germie Bernard, Bucky Irving, Tetairoa McMillan, Chuba Hubbard, Jalen Hurts, MarShawn Lloyd, Matthew Golden, Jake Ferguson, George Kittle, Mike Evans, Rachaad White, Emanuel Wilson, Sam Darnold, J.K. Dobbins, Bo NixSubscribe for more fantasy football content

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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, you're in the right place!

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