Wake Up with Ray & J
Wake Up with Ray & J is you best source for all things Fantatsy Football and entertainment! Ray and Jordan are out to provide key stats and metrics to help fantasy footballers make smarter decisions. Ray and friends are here to provide entertaining and actionable content that will help you win your fantasy leagues. They also provide in-depth player analysis for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), Prop Betting, and Dynasty Fantasy Football from college all the way to the NFL. We are here to make sure you are always one step ahead of your league mates.
Episodes
August 8, 2025 • 78 mins
Ray & JRich dive into the early games of preseason week 1 and discuss their takeaways from each of the three matchups. They discuss the injury to Anthony Richardson and what it means going forward for the Colts QB battle and Richardson. The latest out of LA and Matthew Stafford is potentially able to practice on Monday, and whether or not that changes their thoughts on his health. Rashawn Slater tearing his platela tendon, and what...
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August 6, 2025 • 79 mins
Ray and JRich discuss all things NFL Training Camp as Preseason Week 1 quickly approaches. With games kicking off on Thursday, we got word that the Colts will be starting Anthony Richardson for their week 1 preseason game. Then, also due to multiple injuries in Cleveland, Shedeur Sanders would be starting for the browns. With joint practices underway, the NFL training camp hype is out of control, and we are here to break it all dow...
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August 4, 2025 • 85 mins
Ray and JRich discuss all things NFL Training Camp as Preseason Week 1 quickly approaches. Kicking off this week with the latest from over the weekend, like Micah Parsons trade request, and Jerry Jones' comments following. The latest surrounding Khalil Shakir's high ankle sprain and his week-to-week status. They will also touch on some of the latest signings and buzz out of camp around the league as each team prepares fro their fir...
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On today's show, Ray & JRich discuss the latest news from around NFL Training Camps, starting with the official trade request of Washington star WR Terry McLaurin, who has been wanting a contract extension with the team. They will also dive into what the signing of Noah Fant may mean, not just for the Bengals but for the playmakers as a whole. Then recap all the action from Canton as we had our first preseason game between the LA C...
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July 30, 2025 • 68 mins
Ray & JRich are back to discuss the latest news and updates from around the NFL. After being gone for the past week there has been ALOT of news and they are here to break down ALL of what was missed. They will also dive into our first football of the 2026 season a dive into their expectations for the Hall of Fame game.
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Training Camp Week 1 is officially underway — and the headlines are wild. On today’s Wake Up with Ray & J, we’re diving into the biggest NFL stories and fantasy football takeaways from the first full week of camp:
🔹 Micah Parsons sounds off about his deal — is this a real holdout risk for Dallas?
🔹 Terry McLaurin skips camp — what does it mean for Jayden Daniels & fantasy drafters?
🔹 Rookie camp battles heating up —WR depth cha...
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July 23, 2025 • 63 mins
Ray G flying solo today as NFL Training Camps officially kick off this week. Chargers Camp is already rolling, the Lions reported over the weekend, and both the Chiefs and Cowboys start camp today. We’ve got real battles brewing in Dallas, KC, and across the league. Second-round rookies are locking in deals, injuries are already making headlines, and the camp cycle is in full swing.
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July 18, 2025 • 61 mins
JRich Flying solo today to discuss all of the crazy news that we got in the last couple of days. Rashee Rice judgement on his legal case and the fallout, Jordan Addison pleading guilty to his DUI case from 2024 and TJ Watt getting a BIG Bag. Then finally in a story that we have been tracking extensively the 2nd round dominos are beginning to fall and they should be reporting to camp this week into next. Lets talk about it right now...
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July 16, 2025 • 60 mins
We’re back on Wake Up with a loaded show! We break down the latest details in the Quinshon Judkins legal case and what it means for his dynasty value. Plus, second-round rookies are holding out — and it’s impacting key players like TreVeyon Henderson, Luther Burden, and RJ Harvey.
We also cover major NFL contract extensions, including Garrett Wilson’s MASSIVE payday, Sauce Gardner’s new deal, and Trey Smith becoming the highest-p...
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July 14, 2025 • 65 mins
The latest Wake Up Show covers a loaded slate: Ndamukong Suh retires, Quinnshon Judkins' legal issues and their dynasty impact, and second-round rookie holdouts shaking up NFL contracts. Plus, Jauan Jennings wants out of San Francisco — what does that mean for Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall? We also react to ESPN’s Top 10 QB Rankings for 2025 — did they disrespect Jalen Hurts? And don’t miss Ray’s WWE Evolution recap, Home Run De...
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July 11, 2025 • 60 mins
Ray & JRich discuss the puzzling story of Najee Harris' July 4th incident and apparent eye injury. Tristan Wirfs is likely headed for the PUP to start the season after he suffered an injury. Potential holdout looming for Terry McLaurin?! They discuss the latest developments surrounding his contract hopes, with training camp just around the corner. There is also other minor news in the NFL as we head closer to training camp, which b...
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July 9, 2025 • 68 mins
🔥 In this episode of Wake Up with Ray & J, we spotlight one breakout offensive player from every NFC team for the 2025 NFL season. Whether it’s rising stars set to take the next leap or underrated players ready to shock the league, we’ve got 16 breakout picks you need to know before the fantasy football hype catches up.
Dynasty managers, redraft grinders, and offseason truthers — this episode is for you.
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July 7, 2025 • 68 mins
🔥 In this episode of Wake Up with Ray & J, we break down one breakout offensive player from every AFC team heading into the 2025 NFL season. From household names ready to level up to deep sleepers poised to explode, we’re identifying 16 players who could smash expectations and become fantasy football game-changers this year.
Whether you’re prepping for your dynasty drafts, setting redraft targets, or just trying to stay ahead of...
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July 2, 2025 • 60 mins
Ray & JRich react to the massive trade between the Pittsburgh Steelers & the Miami Dolphins, sending Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins for Jonnu Smith & Jalen Ramsey. Then, in a corresponding move the Dolphins trade for the recently retired TE Darren Waller who was still under contract with the New York Giants and now projects as the starting tight end for the Miami Dolphins for 2025. Then we react to a 7-round WIN NOW Mock Draft ...
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June 30, 2025 • 69 mins
Not every player is a breakout waiting to happen 💥
In this episode of Wake Up, Ray and JRich break down 10 players we’re genuinely worried about heading into the 2025 fantasy football season.
Whether it's due to injuries, depth chart shifts, coaching changes, or just bad vibes from minicamp — we’re talking through who we’re fading, why they could disappoint, and how we’re adjusting in dynasty, redraft, and best ball.
🚩 Who’s se...
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June 27, 2025 • 59 mins
Ray and JRich break down the NFL's Top 100 player rankings and debate who’s rising, falling, and fading out for 2025. They dive into the dynasty value of Garrett Wilson vs. AJ Brown vs. Rome Odunze, give an update on Tyler Shough being named Saints starter, and react to the latest fantasy news including Tez Walker’s breakout potential. Plus, a little NBA Draft spice and MLB All-Star rant you won’t want to miss.
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June 25, 2025 • 64 mins
It’s time to turn the page to the 2026 NFL Draft 📖
Ray and JRich break down their early top 5 prospects at multiple key positions heading into the college football season.
From quarterbacks and running backs to wideouts and defensive studs — we’re highlighting the top-tier talent to watch as the next draft cycle begins.
👀 Who’s QB1 in 2026?
🔥 Which RB could be a top-15 pick?
📈 Which WRs are rising after spring hype?
🧠 What d...
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Ray and JRich discuss the latest updates around the NFL from the signing of Travis Hunter and his record signing bonus for a non-QB, the high praise from Mike Tomlin for rookie Kaleb Johnson. Along with the Oklahoma City thunder getting it done on their home court to win their first NBA title as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brings home the finals MVP. There was also the massive trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets and mu...
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June 20, 2025 • 67 mins
We’re back with a jam-packed Friday episode covering the hottest storylines in fantasy football and the NFL! From Shedeur Sanders’ off-field headlines to Charles McDonald’s Top 10 QBs list and the latest NFL rumors (Keenan Allen, Amari Cooper, Terry McLaurin), Ray and JRich break it all down with insight, banter, and bold predictions. Is the Chargers offense really top 5 material? Should Zay Flowers be a buy or sell in dynasty? And...
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June 18, 2025 • 68 mins
It’s time for a Fantasy Football ADP showdown 🔥
Ray and JRich go head-to-head in a special ‘Would You Rather?’ edition, putting players with drastically different Underdog ADPs under the microscope.
Using advanced data — including Trinity Scores, route volume, target separation, and expected fantasy points — the guys compare blind player profiles to determine who’s actually the better value.
Debates include:
🏈 QB outside the To...
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