Wake Up with Ray & J

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Wake Up with Ray & J is your year-round football morning show built for fans who want sharp NFL conversation, fantasy football context, and real-time reactions to the stories shaping the league. Hosted by Ray Garvin and JRich, Wake Up blends player evaluation, dynasty fantasy football strategy, NFL Draft analysis, roster-building conversations, breaking news reactions, and big-picture football debates into one high-energy show. From rookie breakouts and trade values to team-building, offseason rumors, weekly NFL takeaways, and the next wave of stars, Ray and J bring the same mix of insight, chemistry, and honesty every episode. Whether you’re grinding dynasty leagues, following the NFL Draft, tracking player movement, or just looking for smart football talk to start your day, Wake Up keeps you plugged into the league all year long.

  1. 1d ago

    NFL Week 2 Preview: Cowboys-Commanders, Vikings-Bears & Lions-Bills Fallout

    NFL Week 2 is here, and Ray & J are breaking down the biggest games across the Sunday and Monday slate after Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills took down the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. We preview Cowboys vs. Commanders, Vikings vs. Bears, Packers vs. Jets, Bengals vs. Texans, Colts vs. Chiefs, Giants vs. Rams and more while discussing the biggest injuries, matchups and storylines that could define Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Week 2 Preview: Cowboys-Commanders, Vikings-Bears & Lions-Bills Fallout

  2. 5d ago

    NFL vs. Fantasy: The Biggest Week 1 Overreactions

    Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season gave us Caleb Williams and the Bears scoring 59, Jaxson Dart and the Giants upsetting Dallas, Josh Allen torching Houston, Derrick Henry dominating and plenty of fantasy football chaos. RayGQue and JRich separate NFL reality from fantasy football overreactions — discussing what we actually learned from Week 1, which breakout performances are real, which fantasy stars deserve our concern and what we're refusing to overreact to after one game. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL vs. Fantasy: The Biggest Week 1 Overreactions

  3. Sep 11

    NFL Week 1 Preview: Cowboys-Giants, Bills-Texans, Packers-Vikings & More

    NFL Week 1 is underway, and Ray & J are breaking down everything you need to know before Sunday's full slate. We recap Seahawks-Patriots and the 49ers' dominant win over the Rams before previewing the biggest games still to come, including Cowboys vs. Giants, Bills vs. Texans, Packers vs. Vikings, Commanders vs. Eagles and Patrick Mahomes' return against the Broncos. Plus, the latest NFL injury news surrounding A.J. Brown, Sam Darnold, Tyler Smith, Brock Bowers and more. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Week 1 Preview: Cowboys-Giants, Bills-Texans, Packers-Vikings & More

  4. Sep 7

    NFL Week 1 KICKOFF: Patriots vs Seahawks, 49ers vs Rams + Latest NFL News

    The 2026 NFL season is finally here. RayGQue and JRich kick off NFL Week 1 with a look at the first two games of the season: the New England Patriots traveling to Seattle for a Super Bowl rematch against the Seahawks, followed by the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams making history in Australia. We’ll break down the biggest storylines surrounding both matchups, including the latest injury and roster updates, before getting into everything else happening around the NFL as Week 1 officially arrives. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Week 1 KICKOFF: Patriots vs Seahawks, 49ers vs Rams + Latest NFL News

  5. Sep 4

    2026 NFL BOLD PREDICTIONS: Super Bowl, MVP, Breakouts, Busts & More

    The 2026 NFL season is almost here, which means it's time to put some takes on the record. RayGQue and JRich are making their BOLDEST predictions for the 2026 NFL season — from Super Bowl contenders and MVP candidates to breakout players, disappointing teams, rookies, surprise playoff runs and predictions that might look completely insane by the end of the year. Plus, we're reacting to the latest NFL news surrounding Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza, Ashton Jeanty, C.J. Stroud., Zay Flowers and more as Week 1 approaches. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2026 NFL BOLD PREDICTIONS: Super Bowl, MVP, Breakouts, Busts & More

  6. Aug 31

    NFL Roster Cutdown CHAOS: Aaron Donald Returns, Josh Jacobs Sidelined & Will Levis CUT

    NFL roster cutdown weekend delivered absolute chaos. Aaron Donald is officially BACK with the Los Angeles Rams after coming out of retirement, Josh Jacobs has been placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List as his status with the Packers becomes increasingly uncertain, and the Tennessee Titans have cut former second-round quarterback Will Levis. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest NFL headlines from roster cutdowns, including the players who surprisingly made — or didn’t make — the final 53, major trades, injuries and everything you need to know as we get ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. We also discuss Odell Beckham Jr.’s return to the Giants, Micah Parsons missing the start of the season, the latest fantasy football fallout and more from around the league. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Roster Cutdown CHAOS: Aaron Donald Returns, Josh Jacobs Sidelined & Will Levis CUT

  7. Aug 28

    NFL Preseason Week 3 Headlines: Penix-Tua Battle, New Suspension Rules & Boutte Trade

    NFL Preseason Week 3 is here, and RayGQue & JRich are breaking down all of the biggest headlines before the final games and roster cutdowns. Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are still battling for the Falcons’ QB1 job, Ja’Marr Chase gave Bengals fans an injury scare, and the Packers are preparing for the possibility of a Josh Jacobs suspension. Plus, we react to Kayshon Boutte being traded to Houston, Trey Benson’s surprising exit from Arizona, roster bubble names, injuries and everything else happening around the NFL. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Aug 27

    NFL Preseason Week 2 Reactions: Ashton Jeanty Injured, Watson Named STARTER & Young QBs Struggle

    NFL Preseason Week 2 gave us plenty to react to. Ashton Jeanty’s injury sends shockwaves through the Raiders, Shedeur Sanders makes his case in Cleveland, and several young quarterbacks came back down to earth after strong preseason debuts. RayGQue and JRich break down the biggest performances, injuries and storylines from around the NFL, including Drew Allar’s struggles, De’Zhaun Stribling’s impressive preseason, Michael Penix Jr.’s return to full-team work and everything else you need to know coming out of Week 2. Subscribe for NFL, fantasy football and dynasty coverage throughout the 2026 season. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠ 🅧 Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/RayGQue⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ChaboyJRich⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NFL Preseason Week 2 Reactions: Ashton Jeanty Injured, Watson Named STARTER & Young QBs Struggle
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Wake Up with Ray & J is your year-round football morning show built for fans who want sharp NFL conversation, fantasy football context, and real-time reactions to the stories shaping the league. Hosted by Ray Garvin and JRich, Wake Up blends player evaluation, dynasty fantasy football strategy, NFL Draft analysis, roster-building conversations, breaking news reactions, and big-picture football debates into one high-energy show. From rookie breakouts and trade values to team-building, offseason rumors, weekly NFL takeaways, and the next wave of stars, Ray and J bring the same mix of insight, chemistry, and honesty every episode. Whether you’re grinding dynasty leagues, following the NFL Draft, tracking player movement, or just looking for smart football talk to start your day, Wake Up keeps you plugged into the league all year long.

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