Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz

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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.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 58min

The Utilization Data You NEED to Know for Week 14 Fantasy Football (Utilization Report)

Brought to you by Xfinity. Be the best at watching sports! Learn more at xfinity.com https://www.xfinity.com/learn/deals/o... 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! ______________________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 2, 2025 • 54min

Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets 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). 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! ______________________ 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
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Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 35min

Fantasy Breakdown of EVERY NFL Week 13 Game (INSTANT ANALYSIS!)

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 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! ______________________ 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
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Nov 25, 2025 • 54min

Week 13 Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Football

Kendall Valenzuela, a savvy fantasy football analyst and contributor, joins Ian Hartitz to dive into essential waiver wire targets for Week 13. They discuss the rising star Kyle Monangai taking charge of the Bears backfield and evaluate the rookie Chimere Dike's emergence. The duo also highlights key injury updates, including Joe Burrow's return and Baker Mayfield's concerns, while laying out must-roster handcuffs. Tune in for insightful analysis on players to consider and the 'sheesh-iest' moments from Week 12!
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Nov 24, 2025 • 2h 1min

Fantasy Breakdown of EVERY NFL Week 12 Game (INSTANT ANALYSIS!)

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 12 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
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Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 2min

10 Sneaky Fantasy Trends to Know for the Rest of the Season

Dwain McFarland is back with another episode of Talk Data to Me and man will you not want to miss this one!In this episode, Dwain is joined by fantasy football expert Matthew Freedman to break down 10 sneaky trends we're seeing in the underlying data for fantasy football and how you can exploit them to dominate your leagues down the stretch!These trends include:- Are we seeing the 49ers and Rams lighten the workload for their running backs?- Is Bhayshul Tuten going to be a league winner down the stretch?- Are Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson the leading WRs for the Packers?We're breaking down all these and so much 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

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