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. 2d ago

    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.

  2. 5d ago

    Fantasy Football Week 4 DFS, Managed, & Draft Games: The Angles to Help You Win (w/ Erik Beimfohr)

    TNF Fallout & Cleveland’s Core: Analyzing the consolidated Browns offense and deciding between Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion for the rest of the season. London Calling (Commanders vs. Colts): Slot funnel mismatches, why Josh Downs and Stefon Diggs are primed to explode, and backfield usage checks. Buy/Sell Windows & Player Values: Is it time to cash out high on Matthew Golden? Plus, deep dives into Drake Maye’s struggles, Jaylen Waddle’s usage, and Christian Watson’s ceiling. Smash Plays & Slate Angles: Why Braelon Allen is the week’s premier plug-and-play back, Bhayshul Tuten's breakout indicators, and Zay Flowers’ elite underlying metrics. Live DFS Main Slate Build: Building a high-upside GPP tournament lineup live on stream, featuring a sharp Jordan Love stack. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and drop a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help us climb the charts! Follow @DhananiZain on Twitter Timestamps: 00:00 Kickoff & Thursday Night Football Takeaways 06:01 Rest of Season Debate: Denzel Boston vs. KC Concepcion 11:03 Mailbag: 18-Team PPR Blockbuster Trade Breakdown 15:05 London Matchup Preview: Colts vs. Commanders Slot Funnels 28:57 Quick-Hit Start/Sit Questions & Waiver Targets 33:35 Patriots vs. Bills: Drake Maye Concerns & Offensive Outlook 44:03 Bengals vs. Jaguars: Shootout Potential & Bhayshul Tuten Buy-Low 01:05:07 Cowboys vs. Texans: Will Anderson Factor & CeeDee Lamb Role 01:14:54 Cardinals vs. Giants: Target Shares & Michael Wilson’s Ascent 01:31:18 Jets vs. Bears: Braelon Allen Workhorse Spot & GPP Value 01:43:00 Chargers Concerns: What To Do With Ladd McConkey? 01:55:15 Packers vs. Buccaneers: Sell-High on Matthew Golden? 02:22:40 Rams vs. Eagles: Jalen Hurts, Broken Offenses & Secondary Plays 02:31:41 Ravens vs. Titans: Derrick Henry Revenge & Zay Flowers Stardom 02:40:30 Vikings vs. Dolphins: Kyler Murray Setup & Jordan Addison Smash 02:45:43 Broncos vs. 49ers: Bo Nix Reality Check & George Kittle Ceiling 03:02:27 Chiefs vs. Raiders: Travis Kelce Angles & Ashton Jeanty Debate 03:19:21 Primetime Previews: Lions vs. Panthers & Saints vs. Falcons 03:33:34 Live Week 4 DraftKings Tournament Lineup Build Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Sep 29

    Fantasy Football Week 4: Must-Add Waiver Targets, Who to Drop, & Player Market Signal

    Are you ready to separate real utilization signal from box score noise and dominate your fantasy football matchups for Week 4 and beyond? Host Zain Dhanani dives deep into the metrics from every matchup through Sunday Night Football to give you the data-driven edge your roster needs. Inside the Episode: Must-Add Waiver Priorities: Breaking down Braelon Allen’s temporary bellcow upside, how to value Ollie Gordon in Miami, and top under-the-radar stashes across the league. Buy-Low & Sell-High Windows: Why Josh Downs, Stefon Diggs, and Drake London are primed for massive weeks—plus why you should cash in on Rashee Rice and Jake Ferguson right now. Backfield Timeshare Realities: Film and usage breakdowns for murky backfields in Green Bay, Denver, Seattle, Tampa Bay, and Washington. Target Earners & Route Participation Surges: Key takeaways on Zay Flowers’ league-leading target earning, Christian Watson’s alpha role, and tight end tiers featuring Harold Fannin, Tyler Warren, and Isaiah Likely. Live Chat Strategy: Rapid-fire dynasty trade advice, redraft buy/sell dilemmas, and waiver FAAB budget management. If this breakdown helped you set your lineups and prep your waiver claims, make sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and rate the show on BLEAV, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! 00:00:00 – Intro & Setting the Week 4 Agenda 00:00:52 – Atlanta Falcons: Bijan’s Bellcow Role & Drake London Buy Signal 00:02:44 – Chat Q&A: Top Buy-Low / Sell-High Targets (Josh Downs & Ashton Jeanty) 00:05:50 – Waiver Wire: How High to Prioritize Braelon Allen vs. Ollie Gordon 00:08:12 – Falcons Pass Catchers: Selling Kyle Pitts Rest of Season 00:12:18 – Stefon Diggs & Michael Wilson: Underlying Metrics vs. Box Scores 00:16:03 – Timeshare Traps: Avoiding Muddy Backfields 00:23:02 – Air Yards & ADOR Surprises: Jaylen Waddle, Rashee Rice & Deep Threats 00:33:41 – Green Bay Packers: Offensive Line Woes, Christian Watson & Tucker Kraft 00:41:14 – Evaluating Early-Season Route Thresholds & Veteran Priors 00:49:12 – Tennessee Titans: Carnell Tate Usability & Calvin Ridley’s Demotion 01:00:58 – New York Giants: Cam Skattebo’s Workhorse Role & Isaiah Likely’s Usage 01:10:09 – New York Jets: Breece Hall Injury Impact & Garrett Wilson’s Monster Share 01:22:18 – Detroit Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs 1.01 & Sam LaPorta ROS Tier 01:31:51 – LA Chargers: Omarion Hampton vs. Keaton Mitchell & Quentin Johnston 01:37:42 – Buffalo Bills: James Cook’s Floor & DJ Moore Deep Targets 01:41:01 – Seattle Seahawks: Jaren Price Fumble Fallout & JSN Dominance 01:43:52 – Washington Commanders: Terry McLaurin Spike vs. Stefon Diggs Consistency 01:54:23 – KC Chiefs & Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Walker Alpha Status & Ollie Gordon 02:01:34 – Cincinnati Bengals: Chase Brown Touchdown Regression & Tee Higgins Return 02:03:12 – Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaylen Warren Bellcow Usage & DK Metcalf Buy-Low 02:07:08 – Cleveland Browns & Carolina Panthers: KC Concepcion & Harold Fannin Surge 02:09:20 – New England Patriots & Jacksonville Jaguars: Parker Washington & Jakobi Meyers 02:14:23 – Houston Texans & Indianapolis Colts: Josh Downs WR1 Upside & Tyler Warren 02:19:20 – Arizona Cardinals & SF 49ers: Jeremiyah Love Ascending & George Kittle’s Role 02:22:51 – Minnesota Vikings & Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bucky Irving & Emeka Egbuka 02:26:48 – Baltimore Ravens & Dallas Cowboys: Zay Flowers League-Leading TPRR 02:32:05 – Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty Run Blocking Issues & Brock Bowers TE1 02:34:13 – New Orleans Saints & LA Rams: Chris Olave Volume & Kyren Williams 02:39:10 – Denver Broncos: JK Dobbins Touchdown Dependency & Final Chat Questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Sep 26

    Week 2 Fantasy Football DFS & Drafts: The Angles to Help You Win (w/ Erik Beimfohr)

    Episode Summary: Week 2 Recap & Hard Truths: Dissecting the fallout from Packers injuries, weather impacts, and early-season overreactions. Featured Game Breakdowns: In-depth DFS targeting for Ravens vs. Cowboys, Jets vs. Lions shootout potential, and Chiefs vs. Dolphins leverage spots. Sneaky Sleepers & Red-Hot Value: Why the Carolina Panthers pass offense (Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker) and Chuba Hubbard are massive arbitrage plays. Tight End Strategy: Navigating chalk like Dalton Schultz vs. elite upside in Dalton Kincaid, Harold Fannin, and Brock Bowers. Live Q&A & Trade Mailbag: Answering live chat sit/start dilemmas, high-stakes trade offers, and rest-of-season projections. Building a Winning DraftKings Lineup: Live build of a high-ceiling GPP tournament roster constructed to cash big. Find me on Twitter @DhananiZain. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Week 2 Fantasy Recap & Weather Lessons 00:04:10 – Green Bay Packers Offense: Disaster or Opportunity? 00:09:40 – Live Mailbag: Big Trades & Tough Sit/Start Decisions 00:15:15 – Game Breakdown: Ravens vs. Cowboys Shootout Angles 00:27:38 – Kenneth Walker III Chalk vs. Patrick Mahomes Leverage 00:44:52 – Jets vs. Lions: Game Stacking & The Cheap Geno Smith Build 01:04:23 – Waiver Wire Gems & Running Back Handcuffs to Stash 01:11:38 – Deep Dive: Why the Carolina Panthers Offense is Legit 01:33:05 – Chargers vs. Bills: Dalton Kincaid’s Explosive Role 01:48:00 – Tight End Landscape: Fannin, Bowers & Schultz Leverage 01:53:15 – Hidden Gem: Tre Tucker & Saints vs. Raiders Breakdown 02:08:45 – Jameis Winston Chaos, Malik Nabers & Mid-Tier RBs 02:42:15 – Live DFS Tournament Lineup Build ($150 3-Max) 02:56:25 – Final Wrap-Up & Weekend Content Schedule Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Sep 21

    Week 2 Fantasy Football Takeaways: Utilization Trends, Injury Fallout & Buy/Sell Targets | Sept 21

    In this episode, Zain breaks down: Backfield Clues & Workhorses: Why James Cook, Kenneth Walker III, and Chase Brown are flashing true bellcow usage, plus what to make of the murky situations in Miami, New England, and Tennessee. Injury Fallout & Emergent Targets: Navigating key injuries to DJ Moore, Dallas Goedert, and JK Dobbins, and how they vault Keon Coleman, Christian Watson, and Tucker Kraft into new territories. Wide Receiver & Tight End Signals: Elite route shares and target metrics for DeVonta Smith, Trey McBride, and Parker Washington, contrasted with warning signs for Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rashee Rice. Viewer Q&A: Answering live chat questions on high-stakes trade proposals, waiver wire priorities (FAAB strategies), and rest-of-season rankings. If you enjoy data-driven fantasy analysis that helps you dominate your leagues, be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and share the show! Find me on X for live updates: @DhananiZain Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Week 2 Fantasy Overview 02:01 – Buffalo Bills: James Cook Bellcow Role & Keon Coleman Value 08:18 – Live Q&A: Justin Herbert Outlook & Early Waiver Targets 17:25 – Detroit Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs Usage & Amon-Ra St. Brown Stability 2 22:28 – Live Q&A: Rashee Rice & Jameson Williams Trade Debate 24:28 – Chicago Bears: D'Andre Swift Rotation & Luther Burden Role 31:27 – Live Q&A: De'Von Achane Buy-Low & Drake London Concerns 36:49 – Minnesota Vikings: Aaron Jones Workload & Justin Jefferson Route Share 40:40 – Carolina Panthers: Chuba Hubbard & Xavier Legette Trends 48:46 – New Orleans Saints: Alvin Kamara, Travis Etienne & Chris Olave 53:18 – Baltimore Ravens: Derrick Henry & Rashod Bateman Value 55:31 – Live Q&A: Breece Hall & Saquon Barkley Valuations 59:05 – Philadelphia Eagles: Saquon Injury & DeVonta Smith Dominance 01:05:04 – Tennessee Titans: Tony Pollard vs. Tyjae Spears Backfield 01:08:50 – Green Bay Packers: Christian Watson Breakout & Tucker Kraft Metrics 01:17:03 – New York Jets: Breece Hall & Garrett Wilson Outlook 01:20:08 – Pittsburgh Steelers: Jaylen Warren & George Pickens Usage 01:22:44 – New England Patriots: TreVeyon Henderson Emergence 01:25:53 – Cincinnati Bengals: Chase Brown RB1 Signals 01:27:39 – Houston Texans: Woody Marks & Dalton Schultz Role 01:33:48 – Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty Workhorse Profile 01:35:40 – Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton & Ladd McConkey 01:39:43 – Jacksonville Jaguars: Parker Washington Alpha Numbers & Bhayshul Tuten 01:43:53 – Denver Broncos: JK Dobbins Injury & Backfield Split 01:47:33 – Washington Commanders: Jacory Croskey-Merritt & Terry McLaurin 01:51:26 – Dallas Cowboys: Javonte Williams & CeeDee Lamb Dominance 01:54:48 – Miami Dolphins: De'Von Achane Workload & Malik Washington 01:57:32 – San Francisco 49ers: CMC / Kittle Management & Deebo Role 02:01:02 – Seattle Seahawks: JSN Alpha Metrics & Kenneth Walker Dominance 02:03:09 – Arizona Cardinals: Trey McBride TE1 & Marvin Harrison Jr. Warning 02:06:24 – Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor & Josh Downs Signals 02:09:11 – Kansas City Chiefs: Kenneth Walker & Rashee Rice Caution 02:12:10 – Final Chat Questions & Show Wrap-Up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Sep 18

    Week 2 DFS & Drafts: The Angles to Help You Win (w/ Erik Beimfohr)

    Key Highlights / Bullet Points Macro Slate Breakdown: Identifying the primary game environments and pace-of-play dynamics for Week 2. DFS Strategy & Leverage: How to differentiate in tournaments without sacrificing projectable volume. Target Game Stacks: Finding high-ceiling stacks and smart bring-backs. Draft Angles & Player Targets: Value plays and leverage targets to gain an edge this week. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Welcome with Erik Beimfohr 02:40 – Week 1 Thoughts & Week 2 Matchup Review 2:13:00 – Building a DFS Tournament Lineup for Week 2 2:32:30 – Final Thoughts https://x.com/DhananiZain Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Sep 14

    Week 1 Takeaways on Matthew Golden, Chuba Hubbard, & MUCH MORE + Q&A from Chat - Tight Ten | Sept 1

    Talk the latest NFL News and Analysis with NFL Signal Analyst, @DhananiZain. Helping you determine roles and turning that into player value. Follow on X: https://x.com/DhananiZain Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Week 1 Takeaways on Matthew Golden, Chuba Hubbard, & MUCH MORE + Q&A from Chat - Tight Ten | Sept 1

  8. Sep 4

    Tight Ten: Cam Skattebo Interview, Broncos RBs, & Draft Weekend AMA | Sept 4

    Talk the latest NFL News and Analysis with NFL Signal Analyst, @DhananiZain. Helping you determine roles and turning that into player value. Follow on X: https://x.com/DhananiZain Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Tight Ten: Cam Skattebo Interview, Broncos RBs, & Draft Weekend AMA | Sept 4
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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.

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  • Creator
    Zain Dhanani
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zain Dhanani
  • Show Website
    The Cutup

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