Wake Up with Ray & J
Wake Up with Ray & J is your year-round football morning show built for fans who want sharp NFL conversation, fantasy football context, and real-time reactions to the stories shaping the league.
Hosted by Ray Garvin and JRich, Wake Up blends player evaluation, dynasty fantasy football strategy, NFL Draft analysis, roster-building conversations, breaking news reactions, and big-picture football debates into one high-energy show. From rookie breakouts and trade values to team-building, offseason rumors, weekly NFL takeaways, and the next wave of stars, Ray and J bring the same mix of insight, chemistry, and honesty every episode.
Whether you’re grinding dynasty leagues, following the NFL Draft, tracking player movement, or just looking for smart football talk to start your day, Wake Up keeps you plugged into the league all year long.
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NFL Week 8 'Not So Obvious' Starts of the Week ...
Ja'Marr Chase is out, the Chiefs are on bye, and just got Kadarius Toney, what else could go wrong? We are here to bring you our NFL Week 8 Not so obvious starts of the week discussing some of our favorite player matchups for fantasy football for the lesser talked about players. We state the cause for why you should be looking to start some of these players on your rosters whether they are underperforming or may come out of nowhere.
56 min
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Top 10 Takeaways from Week 7 in the NFL | Breec...
The theme of the NFL in week 7 was the number of injuries we saw to star players. From Breece Hall to DK Metcalf, Amon-Ra St Brown, and many more, it's going a tough week for the fantasy football world. This weekend was dominated by massive Running Back performances and we will dive into them all as we discuss our Top 10 Takeaways from Week 7 in the NFL & Recap everything that happened.
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Christian McCaffrey to SF & NFL Week 7 'Not So ...
A nuke was dropped late last night with Christian McCaffrey being traded to the San Francisco 49ers. What does that mean for the 49ers, and what does that mean for fantasy football? We also break down our 'Not so Obvious' Start of the Week in the NFL for Week 7 for fantasy football. DeAndre Hopkins also balled out in his return so maybe PED's do work.
62 min
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NFL Week 7 News, Storylines & Dynasty Trades | ...
There has been ALOT going on this week and so we are here to break it all down for you from Christian McCaffrey being traded, Russell Wilson's hamstring injury, Sean Payton in the house to see Justin Herbert, Hackett on the hot seat, and much more. We dive into all the top headlines and storylines around the NFL in Week 7. We will also talk about some dynasty trades from our discord community and how we feel about some of the deals we are seeing in the Dynasty Fantasy Football community.
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Top 10 Takeaways from Week 6 | NFL Week 6 Recap...
The most anticipated rematch in the NFL this season did not disappoint. The Buffalo Bills took down the Kansas City Chiefs in a close matchup we can only hope to see again this year. The Eagles moved to 6-0, and Tampa Bay stinks. Ray and Jordan Give you their top 10 takeaways from week 6 and what they mean for these teams and players going forward.
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NFL Week 6 'Not So Obvious' Starts of the Week ...
Everybody gives you their Starts of the Week, and how helpful is it really when they tell you to start the best of the best? We're diving deep to give you our favorite Week 6 Not So Obvious Starts of the Week for Fantasy Football.
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Dynasty Trades and In-Season Moves for Fantasy ...
Today we are going to dive into our Patreon Trade Channel to pick out some of our favorite dynasty trades of some key players in fantasy football. If you want tour trade to be considered for the show be sure to subscribe to the Destination Devy Patreon!
51 min
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Top 10 Takeaways from Week 5 | NFL Week 5 Recap
With just MNF to come Week 5 in the NFL is coming to a close, Ray and Jordan are here to give you their Top 10 Takeaways from Week 5 in the NFL. They give a recap of the top storylines and trends in the NFL that you need to know.
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NFL Week 5 Bold Predictions & Top NFL/CFB Match...
Week 5 of the NFL is here and Ray and Jordan are here to discuss some of their bold predictions for week 5 of the NFL season. They will also talk about some of the biggest games of the weekend across CFB and the NFL, highlighting key players to watch and exciting matchups we will be keeping our eyes on.
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Fantasy Football Decisions: Who are we Buying &...
Today we are going to make some decisions. These players are either hot names or being left for dead right now. The real question is regardless of the situation, we could buy low on in hopes their value increases or sell high because there is a limited upside? These are some potential trade targets, and trade candidates in both redraft and dynasty fantasy football leagues.
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Top 10 Takeaways from Week 4 in the NFL
After another full weekend of NFL action, Ray and Jordan are here to give you their Top 10 Takeaways from Week 4 in the NFL. The Zach Wilson Griddy, Mahomes is BACK and Jared Goff is BALLIN! They dive into all things week 4 including the stinker in Baltimore and the Eagles big comeback against the Jaguars.
57 min
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2022 NFL Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings, Proj...
It's that time of the week when we dive into what really matters for fantasy football, the Week 4 Rankings! Ray and Jordan will dive into their NFL projections for Week 4 and discuss the various tiers at all positions along with who they would rank higher and lower beyond the projections. They will dive into some of the tougher, start/sit decisions that people may be facing this weekend.
52 min
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2022 Fantasy Football Would You Rather? Boy or ...
Today on the show we are playing a game of would you rather? Who are some players of similar value that we need some clarity on as a community and where are we going to value them going forward? Are their potential buy or sell windows either in redraft or dynasty fantasy football? A battle of rookie WRs in Chris Olave vs Garrett Wilson We are here to answer all of those questions and more as we head into week 4.
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NFL Week 3 Ballers of the Week! Bricks & Must A...
Week 3 in the NFL has nearly come to a close and it's time for our favorite segment, BALLERS & BRICKS (Studs & duds) where we discuss the top players from the weekend and who let us down. We will also discuss some of our other takeaways from the games, the latest news around the NFL, and discuss some of our priority waivers for fantasy football.
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2022 NFL Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings, Proj...
It's that time of the week when we dive into what really matters for fantasy football, the Week 3 Rankings! Ray and Jordan will dive into their NFL projections for Week 3 and discuss the various tiers at all positions along with who they would rank higher and lower beyond the projections. They will dive into some of the tougher, start/sit decisions that people may be facing this weekend.
50 min
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NFL Week 3 Fantasy Football Buys & Sells
It's already week 3 and we have to start thinking about our Week 3 Fantasy Football Buys & Sells and what is in the best interest of our teams moving forward. It can be these tough decisions that can alter our season for now and in the future. Now that we have some data to go off of let's dive into the value of some of the hottest (and coldest) names in the fantasy football world.
56 min
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NFL Week 2 Recap, Studs & Duds, Trey Lance Inju...
Week 2 of the NFL season is in the rearview mirror and we can begin to reflect on what we saw. Ray and Jordan dive into all of the games, and discuss their studs and duds for the week in what they are calling "Ballers & Bricks". What do we make of the San Francisco 49ers in the wake of the Trey Lance Injury? Lamar Jackson vs Tua Tagovailoa in a shootout for the ages. Then not one but two Monday night football games with the Tennessee Titans vs the Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia Eagles vs the Minnesota Vikings. We will also touch on the latest news throughout the NFL.
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2022 NFL Week 2 Picks, Props, Predictions & Mat...
NFL Week 2 Picks Against the Spread, Player props, Predictions for Week 2, the best matchups and so much more. Everything you need to prepare you for all of the tough matchups in week 2 of the NFL is here. We tackle the biggest games and the brightest stars to highlight the most important matchups throughout the weekend so you can win in the betting markets and for your fantasy football teams.
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, MNF Review, Chiefs vs Charger...
Today on the show we are blessed by the presence of Troy King of Football Guys. We have a BIG announcement that we are super excited about coming next week. He is here to break down Monday Night Football and a preview of Thursday Night Football as Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers travel to arrowhead to take on their division rival Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes. One of the most anticipated games to date should be set for fireworks. We will discuss the game script, how teams will attack each other and what we should expect for fantasy purposes.
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2022 NFL Week 1 Recap, Studs & Duds, Dak Injury...
After much anticipation Week 1 of the NFL season is in the rearview mirror and we can begin to reflect on what we saw. Ray and Jordan dive into all of the games, and discuss their studs and duds for the week in what they are calling "Ballers & Bricks". Who do we trust going forward and who do we need to see more of for us to feel better about these players?
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2022 NFL Week 1 Bold Predictions, Picks & Start...
2022 NFL Week 1 Bold Predictions, Picks & Starts of the Week for Fantasy Football talking the best games, and the best matchups for the weekend. After what the Bills just did to the Rams we need to be cautious with going too bold with our predictions. There is still a lot to like with the matchups and we are going to look at an alternative when making these starts/sit decisions for fantasy football using our title sponsor, Prizepicks. We have you covered for all things for your fantasy football and betting needs for Week 1
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2022 NFL Week 1 TNF Buffalo Bills vs Los Angele...
ITS BACK! THE NFL IS BACK. It officially kicks off today with the Buffalo Bills going to LA to face the Los Angeles Rams. We will break down that game, discuss some of the matchups for both teams, and who will also dive into the college slate with some of the marquee matchups in college football and the players to watch in those games.
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RayGQue's College Football Week 1 Recap, Risers...
Ray is back from vacation to give you his College Football Week 1 Recap, Risers & Fallers. Florida QB Anthony Richardson put on a show against #7 Utah. Alabama QB Bryce Young showed off the wheels against Utah State throwing for 5TDs and is not the Heisman favorite. Ohio State QB CJ Stroud got the Mahomes treatment and Notre Dame came close to upsetting the B10 favorite. Ray will also touch on an impressive performance from top RBs Bijan Robinson, Sean Tucker, and Tank Bigsby. Then there's the lackluster WR performance from the top dogs and how we view them moving forward.
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Russell Wilson & Lamar Jackson, New York Jets &...
Ray is out on vacation so Jordan brought in one of his favorite people in the Fantasy & Betting space. The CEO of Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life. We will ask him how he feels about his Jets this year, the dad life, and much more. We will be taking questions live and having fun on a Friday. Talking Fantasy Football, Betting, and what is on the way over at Fantasy Life. Wake Up with JRich episode 2 is sure to be a banger.
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2022 College Football Preview for Dynasty Fanta...
The King of College is here to talk all things College Football for the 2022 Season. From players to watch, to his favorite picks to win the National Championship. This show will be all you need to prepare yourself for the college football season. Be sure to tune in for what could be one of the biggest shows of the year as Ray breaks down everything you need to know for your fantasy football leagues, along with who he is going to be watching this year as the season officially kicks off this week. We may even be placing some bets!
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