The Cutup

Zain Dhanani
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The Cutup is NFL analysis with Zain Dhanani, built around film study, player usage and weekly matchups. Zain breaks down coverage, injuries and changing roles to explain what’s happening on the field and what it means for fantasy football. Episodes cover start/sit decisions, waiver priorities, trade values and questions from the live audience. Erik Beimfohr joins Zain for DFS slate breakdowns and live lineup builds. Listen to the discussion or watch on YouTube for the film and on-screen analysis.

  1. 1d ago

    Week 8 Fantasy Football and DFS: Cowboys–Cardinals Plays and Fades with Erik Beimfohr

    Can Cowboys vs. Cardinals break the Week 8 slate? Zain Dhanani and Erik Beimfohr go through their plays and fades for NFL DFS, managed fantasy football leagues and weekly draft games. The full Week 8 discussion for the 2026 NFL season. Watch the full show on YouTube Follow Zain on X Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Week 7 recap 2:17 Packers–Panthers recap and Christian Watson 6:16 Matthew Golden’s role 9:52 Panthers offensive line and fantasy outlook 15:00 Week 8 injuries and Cowboys–Cardinals 20:56 Jets–Raiders injuries and Ashton Jeanty 22:32 Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers and Ravens–Bills 30:43 AJ Brown and Patriots receiving options 41:33 Carnell Tate injury and receiver options 43:31 Colts–Jaguars and Jonathan Taylor 49:37 Titans defense and Chase Brown 55:11 Live fantasy questions and start/sit 1:09:00 Parker Washington outlook 1:12:00 David Montgomery rest-of-season value 1:17:03 Lions–Vikings matchup and blitz analysis 1:32:18 Jets–Raiders DFS options 1:43:02 Jets–Raiders and Omar Cooper 1:57:52 Cowboys–Cardinals plays and stacks 2:14:01 Week 8 DFS lineup build 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

    Packers vs Panthers TNF - DFS Showdown, Bets & Fantasy Football

    I’m breaking down Packers vs Panthers for Thursday Night Football: DFS Showdown, betting angles and fantasy football start/sit decisions. Listen to the full TNF replay from The Cutup with Zain Dhanani, or watch the video for the on-screen analysis. Watch the Packers vs Panthers video replay Follow Zain Dhanani on X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 4d ago

    Week 8 Fantasy Football: Buy Chase Brown? Trust Luther Burden?

    I’m looking at Week 7 playing time and personnel to sort out the Week 8 fantasy football decisions: player values, waivers and trades. Chase Brown still has an RB1 workload. Luther Burden has the talent, but I want to see a bigger route share before moving him higher. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube Read my Week 7 postgame thread on X Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:56 Bears: Cole Kmet and Luther Burden 7:46 Patriots 14:14 Chase Brown and trade questions 29:41 Steelers 37:06 Saints 45:48 Buccaneers 56:57 Panthers 1:02:10 Colts 1:06:51 Vikings 1:11:52 Bengals and Chase Brown 1:17:16 Ravens 1:21:23 Dolphins 1:25:37 Jets 1:31:12 49ers 1:35:27 Falcons 1:39:47 Giants 1:45:07 Texans and Browns 1:50:12 Titans 1:51:48 Broncos and Cardinals 2:01:00 Packers and Lions 2:06:05 Rams and Raiders 2:10:52 Chiefs and Seahawks 2:15:47 Cowboys and Eagles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Oct 24

    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 Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZB9nomWQVM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Oct 21

    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 on this episode's YouTube page! 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 Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkpgoOw57BE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. 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 Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJEnJTBu-dI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. 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 6 matchups! Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpg3XfC9O5Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. 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 Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcAXBYyCT8A 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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The Cutup is NFL analysis with Zain Dhanani, built around film study, player usage and weekly matchups. Zain breaks down coverage, injuries and changing roles to explain what’s happening on the field and what it means for fantasy football. Episodes cover start/sit decisions, waiver priorities, trade values and questions from the live audience. Erik Beimfohr joins Zain for DFS slate breakdowns and live lineup builds. Listen to the discussion or watch on YouTube for the film and on-screen analysis.

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  • Creator
    Zain Dhanani
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Zain Dhanani
  • Show Website
    The Cutup

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