

Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz
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Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz is your go-to podcast for all things fantasy football. We are dedicated to helping you dominate your fantasy football league, with top experts, insider analysis, actionable strategies, and the latest NFL news. Whether you're drafting, managing your roster, or preparing for the playoffs, Ian is here to break down EVERYTHING you need to stay ahead of the competition — while having a little bit of fun along the way.FLWIH (yes, we're working on that acronym) covers everything fantasy football managers need, from week-to-week breakdowns to season-long strategy. Tune in every day to elevate your fantasy football game to the next level, because hey, it's always a great day to be great after all.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 36min
Fantasy Breakdown of EVERY NFL Week 14 Game (INSTANT ANALYSIS!)
Week 14 of the NFL season delivered plenty of surprises! Jameer Gibbs had a breakout performance, while the Cowboys dealt with injuries and roster concerns. The Jaguars showcased offensive improvement under Trevor Lawrence, and DK Metcalf made headlines. The Titans upset the Browns with standout contributions from Pollard and Sanders. Meanwhile, the Dolphins faced injury woes despite their dominating win. As the Texans stunned the Chiefs, the hosts dissect all the fantasy implications you need to know!

Dec 6, 2025 • 1h 13min
Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings Risers + Start/Sit!
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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)! Week 14 is here and fantasy football expert Ian Hartitz is joined by fantasy football expert Dwain McFarland to break down their rankings for Week 14 of the fantasy football season!
In today's episode:
- Matthew Stafford is QB2 this week?!
- Bucky Irving is back in the top-10 babyyyyy!!!
- Can we trust the Jets wide receivers to get us to the fantasy playoffs?
We're discussing all this, plus answering YOUR start/sit questions for Week 14 of fantasy football!
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Dec 6, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Actual Fantasy Impact of NFL Injuries (feat. Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT)
Welcome back to another episode of Talk Data to Me with Dwain McFarland! On this episode, Dwain is joined by Jeff Mueller, a doctor of physical therapy and fantasy football injury analyst to break down the real impact of injuries in the NFL on fantasy football!In today’s episode we’re asking:
What is Jeff’s process in evaluating injuries impacts on fantasy football?
The injuries that have the highest risk of reaggravation
Injury impacts for the 2025 fantasy playoffs
Join us as we go down a medical and data-driven rabbit hole so you can properly evaluate the injuries of players on your fantasy rosters moving forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2025 • 52min
Breaking Down Every Week 14 Matchup for Fantasy Football
Joining Ian Hartitz is Matthew Freedman, a fantasy football analyst who offers sharp insights all around. They dissect Week 14 matchups, focusing on Omarion Hampton's return and the potential impact on the Bears' pass catchers. Matthew highlights Isaac TeSlaa's opportunity in Amon-Ra St. Brown's absence and examines exciting plays like Travis Kelce against the Texans. They also discuss low-scoring concerns in the Browns-Titans matchup, providing listeners with vital strategies to maximize their fantasy lineups.

Dec 3, 2025 • 58min
The Utilization Data You NEED to Know for Week 14 Fantasy Football (Utilization Report)
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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 13 to break down who some of the biggest upgrades and downgrades are for Week 14 and rest of season. Whether you're looking for trade targets, waiver wire additions or guys to stash, we've got you covered.
Is Christian Watson a WR2 in fantasy now?
Is Chase Brown's role diminishing with Samaje Perine back?
Worried about backfield competition with Rico Dowdle and TreVeyon Henderson?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
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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!!Explore the podcast
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Dec 2, 2025 • 54min
Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Football
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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)! Week 13 is (nearly) in the books and that means it's time to turn to the waiver wire. Luckily, fantasy football experts Ian Hartitz and Kendall Valenzuela are here to give you the names you need to know for Week 14 and how much you should really target them.
In today's episode:
Is AD Mitchell worth your FAAB dollars?
Is Chris Rodriguez the certified RB1 in Washington?
What were some of the sheesh-iest moments of Week 13?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
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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!!
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Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 35min
Fantasy Breakdown of EVERY NFL Week 13 Game (INSTANT ANALYSIS!)
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We've made it (mostly) through Week 13 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!
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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

Nov 27, 2025 • 55min
Breaking Down Every Week 13 Matchup for Fantasy Football
Matthew Freedman, a savvy fantasy football analyst, joins Ian Hartitz to tackle Week 13 matchups. They dive into the Bears' standout pass catchers and speculate on Wan'Dale Robinson's hot streak. The pair breaks down the impact of Bucky Irving's return and dissects Dak Prescott's impressive form against Mahomes' Chiefs. There's also talk of Josh Palmer's emergence, rookie QB Stroud's challenges, and the potential of players like 80 Mitchell as the fantasy playoffs approach. Tune in for concise insights and strategic advice!

Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 6min
Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings Risers + Start/Sit!
In this lively chat, fantasy football expert Dwain McFarland joins Ian Hartitz to break down Week 13 matchups. They dive into why Derrick Henry is primed for a huge game against the Bengals and analyze Rashee Rice's impressive usage as Thanksgiving approaches. The duo assesses key injuries, including updates on Omarion Hampton’s return, and explores sleeper starts like Keaton Mitchell and Tyler Shough for those risky leagues. With insightful rankings and Q&A, they ensure you're ready for fantasy success!

Nov 26, 2025 • 54min
Why George Pickens is THRIVING & Justin Jefferson is Struggling... (Week 12 Utilization Report)
Joining the discussion is Dwain McFarland, a fantasy football usage and analytics expert known for his insightful Utilization Report. They delve into George Pickens' breakout performance and his impressive red-zone usage. The duo also debates Michael Wilson's sudden rise, evaluates Saquon Barkley's strong receiving role, and highlights Kenneth Walker's increasing snap share. Additionally, they analyze Justin Jefferson's troubling decline in utilization and discuss emerging talents like Tyron Tracy. A must-listen for any fantasy football enthusiast!


