The Cutup

Zain Dhanani

Co-hosts Zain Dhanani and Steven O’Rourke break down the NFL’s biggest storylines every week through a unique blend of analytics, film study, and data-driven insight.

  1. Free Agent Frenzy & Recent Acquisitions + Fantasy Impacts - Part 1

    Mar 13

    Free Agent Frenzy & Recent Acquisitions + Fantasy Impacts - Part 1

    2026 NFL Offseason Chaos: Cardinals Reset, Falcons QB Battle, Ravens Shift, DJ Moore to Buffalo, & Rootin' for Tuten | The Cutup (Part 1)Zain Dhanani and Steven O'Rourke are back on The Cutup to break down the early chaos of the 2026 NFL offseason. They go team by team through the biggest coaching changes, trades, and quarterback movement — and explain why all of it could create volatile early-season fantasy results.In Part 1, they cover the Cardinals moving on from Kyler Murray, the Jacoby Brissett outlook, Tyler Allgeier's fit in Arizona, and Mike LaFleur's arrival. They also dive into Atlanta adding Tua and what a potential battle with Michael Penix Jr. could mean for Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts.From there, they hit the Ravens' departures, including Isaiah Likely, and what that could mean for Mark Andrews' route share, the Bills trading for DJ Moore, the Panthers' backfield after Rico Dowdle, the Bears' target redistribution after moving on from Moore, the Browns' offensive line additions and Harold Fannin Jr.'s upside, the Broncos' J.K. Dobbins/R.J. Harvey split, the Lions adding Isaiah Pacheco, the Packers after Romeo Doubs, the Texans trading for David Montgomery, the Colts re-signing Alec Pierce and dealing Michael Pittman Jr., and the Jaguars signing Chris Rodriguez while sorting through the Bhayshul Tuten discussion.00:00 Show Returns and NFL Chaos02:38 Team-by-Team Breakdown Begins02:54 Cardinals Backfield: Allgeier Fit08:51 Jacoby Brissett QB Outlook14:22 Falcons Add Tua Debate20:02 Fantasy Impact on Falcons Stars23:46 Ravens Departures Boost Andrews30:53 Bills Trade for DJ Moore37:42 Bills Tight Ends and Dalton Kincaid39:38 Panthers Backfield After Rico Dowdle42:54 Bears Fallout and Target Redistribution46:08 Bears WR Room Reset46:53 Browns O-Line Upgrades49:43 Cowboys Run It Back50:33 Broncos Backfield Split55:04 Lions Post-Montgomery Plan57:02 Packers After Romeo Doubs1:03:36 Texans Add David Montgomery1:08:29 Colts' New Target Tree1:17:23 Jaguars Tuten Debate1:27:51 Wrap-Up and Part 2

    1h 29m
  2. Good, Better, Best? Cardiac Caleb, Luther Truthers, & The Windy City Offense

    Jan 2

    Good, Better, Best? Cardiac Caleb, Luther Truthers, & The Windy City Offense

    In-Depth Look at the Chicago Bears' Playoff Prospects and Offensive Strategy Twitter: - Zain Dhanani: @DhananiZain - Steven O’Rourke: @callmesteveo7 In this insightful episode of 'The Cutup,' co-hosts Zain Dhanani and Steve ORourke return from a brief break to discuss the Chicago Bears' surprising transition into one of the NFL's top five offenses. They analyze the impact of new head coach Ben Johnson, the team's revamped offensive line, and key players like Luther Burden, Caleb Williams, Colston Loveland, DJ Moore, and Rome Odunze. The hosts delve into fantasy angles and playoff implications, touching upon the team's offensive and defensive dynamics. They also discuss D’Andre Swift's and Kyle Monangai’s contributions to the Bears' robust running game. Tune in to get a thorough breakdown of the Bears' offensive strategy and their potential in the playoffs. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:16 Chicago Bears' Offensive Transformation 03:00 Ben Johnson's Impact and Key Players 07:33 Luther Burden's Breakout Performance 19:00 Rome Odunze’s Role and Potential 30:50 Caleb Williams: Strengths and Weaknesses 41:17 Colston Loveland: The Next Elite Tight End? 52:09 Evaluating DJ Moore's Role in the Offense 53:47 Ben Johnson's Offensive Strategy 58:08 DJ Moore's Impact and Future with the Bears 01:03:19 Playoff Predictions and Player Analysis 01:14:17 The Bears' Efficient Running Game 01:21:42 Deandre Swift's Evolution and Future 01:30:15 Playoff Matchups and Fantasy Insights 01:36:49 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

    1h 41m

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Co-hosts Zain Dhanani and Steven O’Rourke break down the NFL’s biggest storylines every week through a unique blend of analytics, film study, and data-driven insight.

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