Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz

We're back for another episode of Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz and for today's episode we're taking a look back at some of our best takes from the 2025 preseason that came to fruition throughout the 2025 fantasy football season! Some of our best takes: - Drake Maye's ascent to fantasy excellence - The Cowboys having TWO top-12 WRs in fatnasy football - The Jaguars offense ascending under Liam Coen And more! ______________________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brought to you by Xfinity. Be the best at watching sports! Learn more at xfinity.com https://www.xfinity.com/learn/deals/offers?CMP=BAC-33698909-10291409-427339165-61649687&dclid=CjkKEQjwh5vFBhCesp2uk8f87L8BEiQA5meCVNbm_ZZbYT5NF2hI6501Xpx6TWzhOMB-T9LiUhhLZpzw_wcB&gad_source=7 The season is coming to a close, fantasy banners are being hung and champagne is being popped (definitely because of your fantasy football championships and not the New Year's Even celebrations)... But did you think we were going anywhere?! Of course not! Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz is here for another great episode where fantasy football expert Ian Haritz is joined by Matthew Freedman to break down the biggest underperformers and overperformers from every position in 2025 fantasy football. AND, what you can expect for each of these players going into 2026! Will they regress to the mean? Who could be values in 2026 fantasy drafts? We're talking all this and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The season is coming to a close, fantasy banners are being hung and champagne is being popped (definitely because of your fantasy football championships and not the New Year's Even celebrations)... But did you think we were going anywhere?! Of course not! Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz is here for another great episode where fantasy football expert Ian Haritz is joined by Kendall Valenzuela to break down 7 of the biggest lessons we learned from 2025 fantasy football and how we can apply it to our fantasy football drafts and journeys moving forward. In today's episode: Why the late-round dual-threat QB continues to smash! When will we stop fading guys because they "might get hurt?!" Let's not get too caught up with handcuff RBs, okay?! ______________________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-n... And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brought to you by Xfinity. Be the best at watching sports! Learn more at xfinity.com https://www.xfinity.com/learn/deals/offers?CMP=BAC-33698909-10291409-427339165-61649687&dclid=CjkKEQjwh5vFBhCesp2uk8f87L8BEiQA5meCVNbm_ZZbYT5NF2hI6501Xpx6TWzhOMB-T9LiUhhLZpzw_wcB&gad_source=7 We've made it (mostly) through Week 17 of the NFL season and there are LOADS of things we need to dissect for fantasy football... Well don't worry because fantasy football analysts Ian Hartitz and Matt LaMarca are here to break down it all! From surprise performances to huge busts, we're going game by game to cover it all! The best part? We're doing it IMMEDIATELY after the action wraps up on Sunday Night Football, so that you don't have to wait! ______________________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brought to you by Xfinity. Be the best at watching sports! Learn more at xfinity.com https://www.xfinity.com/learn/deals/offers?CMP=BAC-33698909-10291409-427339165-61649687&dclid=CjkKEQjwh5vFBhCesp2uk8f87L8BEiQA5meCVNbm_ZZbYT5NF2hI6501Xpx6TWzhOMB-T9LiUhhLZpzw_wcB&gad_source=7 Welcome to another edition of THE Fantasy Life Show and today we have a very special holiday edition of the show! Fantasy football expert Ian Hartitz is joined by the whole crew of Fantasy Life personalities to reflect on the 2025 fantasy football season, go through some readings, sing some songs, do some skits and everything in between! Gather around the TV on Christmas morning and tune in for the Fantasy Life Holiday Special! In today's episode: - Coach Gene Clemons reads Twas the Night Before Christmas (fantasy edition) - Jake Trowbridge sings us the 12 Weeks of Fantasy - Pistol Pete puts fantasy players from 2025 on trial - Fantasy "Presents or Coal" from a plethora of fantasy experts, including: Kendall Valenzuela, Dwain McFarland, Matthew Freedman, Adam Ronis, and Brian Johnson! Happy Holidays to you and yours! ______________________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!! 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Fantasy Presents and Coal 04:51 - Presents and Coal: Utilization Edition 11:47 - Twas a Fantasy Football Christmas 14:32 - Presents and Coal: Waiver Wire Edition 19:56 - "12 Weeks of Fantasy" 23:15 - Freedman is "The Grinch Who Stole Fantasy" 29:13 - Cooterdoodle's Secret to Holiday Joy 32:46 - Pistol Pete's Fantasy Court 37:57 - Presents and Coal: Guillotine Leagues Edition 43:17 - Adam Ronis' Presents and Coal 48:16 - Thank you!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, fantasy football analyst Matthew Freedman joins Ian Hartitz to break down the crucial Week 17 rankings. They dive into standout running backs like Ashton Gentry, who is primed for success, while exploring concerns surrounding Josh Jacobs' usage. The duo discusses wide receivers with favorable matchups, including McLaurin, and potential risks like Justin Jefferson's recent struggles. They also rank quarterbacks, highlighting the volatility of Jalen Hurts and offering streaming options. Plus, insights on tight ends as championship week approaches!

Brought to you by Xfinity. Be the best at watching sports! Learn more at xfinity.com  https://www.xfinity.com/learn/deals/offers?CMP=BAC-33698909-10291409-427339165-61649687&dclid=CjkKEQjwh5vFBhCesp2uk8f87L8BEiQA5meCVNbm_ZZbYT5NF2hI6501Xpx6TWzhOMB-T9LiUhhLZpzw_wcB&gad_source=7  Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! And we're also back with the AWARD WINNING Utilization Report presented by fantasy football expert Dwain McFarland!  We're diving deep into all the usage data from Week 16 to break down who some of the biggest upgrades and downgrades are for your fantasy championships! Whether you're looking for trade targets, waiver wire additions or guys to stash, we've got you covered. We're breaking down all this and so much more! We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Freedman, a fantasy football analyst known for his sharp insights, joins Ian Hartitz to dissect critical waiver-wire targets for Week 17. They dive into injury updates for quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, exploring implications for their teams. The duo highlights the breakout potential of Blake Corum and discusses tricky RB situations, including the Browns' backfield. They also recommend streaming quarterback Tyler Shough and evaluate Taysom Hill as a surprising tight-end option, ensuring you're ready for your fantasy playoffs.

Brought to you by Xfinity. Be the best at watching sports! Learn more at xfinity.com https://www.xfinity.com/learn/deals/offers?CMP=BAC-33698909-10291409-427339165-61649687&dclid=CjkKEQjwh5vFBhCesp2uk8f87L8BEiQA5meCVNbm_ZZbYT5NF2hI6501Xpx6TWzhOMB-T9LiUhhLZpzw_wcB&gad_source=7 We've made it (mostly) through Week 16 of the NFL season and there are LOADS of things we need to dissect for fantasy football... Well don't worry because fantasy football analysts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland are here to break down it all! From surprise performances to huge busts, we're going game by game to cover it all! The best part? We're doing it IMMEDIATELY after the action wraps up on Sunday Night Football, so that you don't have to wait! ______________________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fantasy football playoffs are here and expert analyst Dwain McFarland is here to go over some fantasy start/sit questions with Brian Drake from Fantasy Points! You grind all season long to get to the playoffs, but now is where the rubber meets the road. Win and go to the championship. Lose and the whole season was for nothing. Who you choose to start these next two weeks will decide if you will take home the glory of a fantasy championship, or fall just short. Luckily, Dwain and Brian are up for the task and are here to break down some of the biggest start/sit questions for the fantasy football playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices