FTN Fantasy Football Podcast
Fantasy football done better. Laquan Jones and Matt Okada give you insights and analysis along with a lot of fun to get you ready to dominate your fantasy football leagues. FTN provides unique angles on the game and gives you the strategies and intel that will immediately up your game. You've tried the rest. Now try the best fantasy football podcast.
Episodes
December 26, 2025 • 53 mins
Week 17 fantasy championships are decided by the smallest margins — and one wrong call can end it all.
We tackle the biggest burning questions of the week, including Derrick Henry’s outlook without Lamar, whether Baker Mayfield can be trusted vs Miami, and if Rhamondre Stevenson is set up for a ceiling game.
We also break down must-answer lineup decisions at QB, the Panthers backfield vs Seattle, Jaylen Waddle’s outlook after Qu...
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December 19, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode, we break down Okada’s Need to Know for Week 16, including why streamers can be league-winners, what to do with the Chargers’ 50-50 backfield, and why Zay Flowers could quietly swing semifinal matchups. We also dive into a bold take fantasy managers won’t want to hear — Ashton Jeanty may need to ride the bench this week.
Plus, we tackle the biggest Burning Questions of Week 16, including:
Can Quinshon Judkins be t...
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December 12, 2025 • 52 mins
It’s Week 15, the fantasy playoffs are here, and we are officially marked safe from the losers’ bracket! In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to survive another week of lineup chaos.
Okada kicks it off with the Need-to-Know for Week 15—including whether Blake Corum has quietly become a problem, why Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers are spiraling at the worst possible time, and how the Seahawks’ backfield inju...
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December 4, 2025 • 49 mins
It’s Ride-or-Die Week, and LaQuan Jones and Matt Okada are here to get you ready for the most crucial fantasy matchup of the season. In this Week 14 breakdown, we dive into everything you need to know before locking in your lineups — from unpredictable passing attacks to sneaky RB plays and must-make Start/Sit decisions.
LaQuan and Okada cover:
Why the passing attacks for the Packers, Bears, Jaguars, and Broncos may be too divers...
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November 28, 2025 • 48 mins
Okada’s Need to Know – Week 13: Turkey Was A$$ EditionThanksgiving’s over and so are some fantasy seasons. Week 13 is playoff life-or-death — here’s what you actually need to know:Justin Jefferson = cooked (out again, pivot to Addison)
David Montgomery = officially unstartable vs. GB
Hot Topics: Devin Neal (NO) = the waiver RB1 you’re adding tonight (Kamara out 4-6 weeks, juicy Miami matchup)
Bucky Irving = full-go and back t...
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November 21, 2025 • 51 mins
In this Week 12 episode, LaQuan Jones and Matt Okada dive deep into the chaos of the fantasy season and ask the question every manager is facing right now: Who actually deserves to stay on your roster?
Okada kicks things off with his Need-to-Know for Week 12, including why Zay Flowers is primed to pop down the stretch, and how Trevor Lawrence and J.J. McCarthy have turned into full-blown fantasy killers. We also pump the brakes on...
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Week 11 Fantasy Trade Panic: Buy AJ Brown After “Get Rid of Me” Meltdown? + Okada’s Must-Move Deals!
November 13, 2025 • 47 mins
Week 11 fantasy football trade targets: Buy AJ Brown after his “get rid of me” meltdown? Okada’s Buy/Sell/Hold + deadline deals to save your season! In this Week 11 fantasy football breakdown, we dive into the AJ Brown “If you have me in fantasy, get rid of me” controversy — is this the ultimate buy-low window or time to cut bait?
We unpack Okada’s official Trades Move with a full Buy / Sell / Hold list to dominate before your l...
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November 6, 2025 • 52 mins
Dive into Week 10 with the guys on a no-nonsense breakdown of the biggest moves, busts, and lineup calls shaking up your fantasy season. We kick off with the brutal truth on Brian Thomas Jr.—why he’s officially a bust and it’s time to cut bait.
Meanwhile, Jacory Croskey-Merrit is done; drop him now before he tanks your roster.
Jordan Love lives and dies by his matchup—Okada reveals exactly what to expect.
Plus, the Carolina RBB...
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October 30, 2025 • 54 mins
Okada’s Week 9 Fantasy Fire
Gadsden storming the TE1 cliff
Jordan Mason’s season is toasted
D’Andre Swift = sneaky RB1 lock ROS
Trade Deadline Wish List : Breece, Pollard, Cousins, DJM, Shaheed, Meyers, Ridley, Njoku/Jeudy
Ask the Fantasy Streets: Olave+Addison for Jeanty+Tracy? Monangai or Spears? Adams for a ‘26 2nd? ETN/Hunt/Addison/Diggs start-2 chaos + more TikTok trades dissected
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October 24, 2025 • 43 mins
Dive into this week's fantasy football podcast, packed with critical insights for Week 8! We discuss why this week almost made us quit fantasy football, delivering key strategies and player updates to keep your lineup strong during the "Byepocalypse." Here are the highlights
Key Points for Week 8:Jameson Williams & Ashton Jeanty Risks, Kyle Pitts' Quiet TE1 Rise
George Kittle Boosts Christian McCaffrey + More!
Byepocalypse Survi...
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October 17, 2025 • 46 mins
We dive into the key fantasy football insights for Week 7! We highlight three critical takeaways for the Fantasy Streets: why Cowboys games are a goldmine for fantasy points, how Tyreek Hill’s absence has shifted Jaylen Waddle’s role downfield, and why the Eagles’ offense might be shakier than you think.
We also break down the murky backfield situations in our "Battle of the Backfields" segment, analyzing Panthers (Chuba Hubbard ...
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October 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Is a Heisman-hyped RB ready to explode and carry your team to victory? A stunning QB trade to Cincy could unleash a new gear for Chase and Higgins—are they must-starts?
Injuries shake up the backfield: with a key RB down, who’s the next man up—Vidal or Haskins?
The choices get spicy in our WR/RB battles: Would you trust a resurgent 49ers pass-catcher over a role-player teammate?
QB and TE decisions turn up the heat: Do you roll ...
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October 3, 2025 • 46 mins
In Week 5, injuries and underperformers shake up fantasy lineups! We dive into who’s healthy enough to play and who’s a risky bet. Fantasy News: Studs are struggling, leaving managers in distress. Injured stars: Terry McLaurin, CeeDee Lamb, Tyreek Hill, and Malik Nabers—are they worth starting? Underperforming WRs: AJ Brown, Ja’Marr Chase, and Brian Thomas Jr. continue to frustrate.
For long-term value, we explore waiver wire WRs...
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September 26, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode, we dive into the latest fantasy football "Fantasy News" and preview key Week 4 matchups.
We discuss whether it’s time to panic on Ladd McConkey’s slow start, evaluate if Daniel Jones is a legit fantasy option, and break down the murky Commanders backfield situation.
Game Previews:
Browns vs. Lions: Can the Lions’ potent run game overpower Cleveland’s stout defense?
Panthers vs. Patriots: Will Tre’Veyon Henderson...
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September 19, 2025 • 45 mins
WEEK 3 Start and Sits + Bounce-Back Players: Must-Win Week for 0-2 Rosters!
Are your fantasy dreams teetering on the edge at 0-2? We’re diving into Week 3 with critical start/sit advice and spotlighting bounce-back candidates like AJ Brown—can he reclaim his WR1 status? Brian Thomas Jr.—ready to explode for the Jags? And Ladd McConkey—are those WR1 hopes fading fast? Game Previews to Guide Your Lineup Decisions: Texans vs. Jagu...
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September 12, 2025 • 36 mins
Will it happen again...? Week 1 players who blew up, but will they keep the same energy in Week 2?
Game Previews Start and Sits for Week 2.
49ers vs Saints
Patriots vs Dolphins
Bears vs Lions
T-Mid vs the Bengals
Justin Fields vs the Bills defense
Sit back and enjoy the vibes and learn a ton.
@RealDealFantasy - LaQuan Jones @MattOkada - Matt Okada
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September 5, 2025 • 39 mins
ITS WEEK ONE SET YOU LINEUPS BRUH! LFG!!! Week 1 game previews. We’re diving into six explosive matchups, breaking down key players, starts, and sits reactions and many more fire topics. Buckle up Week 1 is HERE!
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August 30, 2025 • 47 mins
Get ready for the ultimate fantasy football showdown in our 2025 Fantasy Football Awards Extravaganza! This action-packed episode is your front-row seat to the most electrifying fantasy awards show of the year, where we discuss the biggest stars, expose the ultimate flops, and celebrate the brightest new talent in the game!
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August 23, 2025 • 27 mins
What's the Word on the Giants, Jets, and the Miami Dolphins? Boots on the ground from 10-year NFL Veteran Leger Douzable.
The Word:
Justin Fields, the passer, is discussed, and his connection with Garrett Wilson.
Which RB looks the part for RB1 duty for the Jets
Giants' O-line will have a heavy hand in Russell Wilson's success.
Malik Nabers is in the Mount Rushmore of the elite WRs CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase?
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August 23, 2025 • 41 mins
We break down the trade sending RB Brian Robinson Jr. from the Commanders to the 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick, analyzing its impact on Christian McCaffrey’s first-round fantasy status.
Is Robinson insurance or a sign of concern for CMC’s health in San Francisco’s offense? Plus, we rank our Top 10 Tight Ends for 2025 fantasy drafts. Join us for expert insights!
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