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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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Nov 14, 2025 • 1h 22min
Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings Risers + Start/Sit!
Get the scoop on RJ Harvey's opportunity in his first game without J.K. Dobbins and whether Jaylen Warren is primed for a breakout week. The hosts dive into the rising potential of Chase Brown and the best streaming options at tight end, including Theo Johnson. A focus on the quarterbacks reveals Joe Flacco's surprising surge and Aaron Rodgers as a deep-league option. Plus, they tackle listener start/sit questions to guide your fantasy lineup for a pivotal Week 11!

Nov 13, 2025 • 58min
Breaking Down Every Week 11 Matchup for Fantasy Football
Kendall Valenzuela, a fantasy football analyst and SiriusXM co-host, joins to dissect Week 11 matchups. They discuss Jameis Winston's debut for the Giants and its implications for the team's pass catchers. Injury updates on key players like Lamar Jackson and Bucky Irving are addressed. The excitement builds for the Rams-Seahawks clash, alongside evaluations of the Patriots-Jets and Cowboys-Raiders games. Insights on players like Woody Marks and AJ Brown round out a thorough analysis to help fantasy managers strategize.

Nov 12, 2025 • 56min
Upgrades & Downgrades from Week 10 Fantasy Football (Utilization Report)
Joining the conversation is Dwain McFarland, a fantasy football analytics expert known for his insightful Utilization Report. They delve into pivotal player updates, including Aaron Jones' role as a prime RB1 and the impact of injuries, particularly Hunter's season-ending setback. Trevion Henderson's potential scenarios and R.J. Harvey's efficiency are analyzed, alongside Jacoby Brissett's effect on the Cardinals. The duo also dissects Chris Olave's target volume, Jalen Warren's impressive usage, and key trends affecting fantasy performance this season.

Nov 11, 2025 • 52min
Week 11 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 10 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 11 and how much you should really target them.
In today's episode:
Is Alec Pierce the WR1 in Indianapolis now?
Can Tez Johnson continue to stay hot moving forward?
Will Parker Washington keep his role when Brian Thomas returns?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
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Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 44min
Fantasy Breakdown of EVERY NFL Week 10 Game (INSTANT ANALYSIS!)
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We've made it (mostly) through Week 10 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 7, 2025 • 1h 22min
Week 10 Fantasy Football Rankings Risers & Fallers + Start/Sit!
This week, Ian Hartitz chats with Dwain McFarland, a savvy fantasy football analyst. They dive into Matthew Stafford's impressive chemistry with Davante Adams and discuss his strong start potential against the 49ers. The duo also explores Ja'Cory Krosky-Merritt's recent struggles and what it means for his fantasy viability. Keep an eye on Dalton Kincaid's rising performance as a tight end, plus juicy start/sit recommendations to help you navigate Week 10's matchups!

Nov 6, 2025 • 58min
Breaking Down Every Week 10 Matchup for Fantasy Football
Today, get Huel for FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF with this exclusive offer for New Customers only with code FANTASYLIFE at https://huel.com/fantasylife (Minimum $75 purchase)
In this edition of Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz, Ian is joined by Matthew Freedman to break down every single matchup for Week 10 for fantasy football. We're breaking down all the big questions around injuries, defensive matchups and so much more!
In today's episode:
Are Kyle Monangai and Colston Loveland both in spots to stay hot vs. the Giants?
What can we expect from the Vikings pass game with J.J. McCarthy?
How will the two traded WRs fare in their first game with new teams?
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Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 5min
Upgrades & Downgrades from Week 9 Fantasy Football (Utilization Report)
In a data-packed discussion, guest Dwain McFarland, a fantasy football expert and producer of the Utilization Report, dives into the latest trends in usage from Week 9. He analyzes the impact of Jacoby Brissett's starting role on the Cardinals, evaluates new acquisitions like Jacoby Myers and Brock Bowers for fantasy implications, and highlights rising stars like Rico Dowdle and Chase Brown. Dwain also shares insights on Keenan Allen's decline, buy-low opportunities for George Kittle, and emerging talents like Colson Loveland. Don't miss these key strategies for your fantasy roster!

Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 9min
Week 10 Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Football
This week, fantasy football experts dive into the waiver wire, highlighting key targets like J.J. McCarthy and Colston Loveland. They analyze the impact of QB injuries and the potential of players like DeMario Douglas and Parker Washington. Discussions include running back handcuffs like Tank Bigsby and Isaiah Davis, plus emerging talents like Alec Pierce and Torrey Horton. The duo also evaluates tight end options and shares insights on trade value for low-rostered players. Get ready for crucial fantasy insights!

Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 59min
Fantasy Breakdown of EVERY NFL Week 9 Game (INSTANT ANALYSIS!)
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We've made it (mostly) through Week 9 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


