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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Top 10 Most Impactful Rookie Rankings for 2022 ...
With Week 1 of the preseason upon us we wanted to get you a leg up on the competition and put down some names of guys we believe will have the largest impact this season. We will dive into many of the top prospects, but that doesn't mean they will be in the top 10. Wake up with us as we discuss both the high-end talent and some under-the-radar guys to keep your eyes on this preseason.
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Raiders vs Jaguars Recap, Diontae Johnson Exten...
With the kickoff of the preseason, we do a quick recap and breakdown of the Raiders stomping the Jaguars at the hall of fame game. What the extension of Diontae Johnson means for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the rest of the NFL? Hollywood Brown was arrested for speeding, Matt Stafford injured elbow, updated with Deshaun Watson, and much more on another fun Friday.
50 min
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Deshaun Watson Suspension, Dolphins Tampering &...
The focus has shifted slightly from the wrongdoing of Deshaun Watson to the Miami Dolphins who were smacked with a big penalty for the tampering they did in trying to acquire Tom Brady in 2019, 2020 & this offseason, along with discussions with Sean Payton's agent prior to him retiring from football. We also discuss the Juan Soto Trade to the Padres, the injury to Tim Patrick, and more training camp news and buzz from around the NFL.
46 min
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Way-Too-Early 2023 NFL Mock Draft & Deshaun Wat...
Today we dive into a recently released 2023 rookie mock draft from Kyle Crabbs (@grindingthetape) of The Draft Network, to look ahead at what he predicts will happen not just for college prospects looking for their shot, but also what teams could be looking to add in the 2023 NFL Draft. We react live to the report that Sue Robinson suggested Deshaun Watson be suspended 6 games for his sexual assault allegations. What does this mean for the Cleveland Browns? We also dive into more training camp news and buzz from around the NFL like Deebo Samuel getting his extension with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Seattle Seahawks Extend WR DK Metcalf & Top-5 ...
With training camp in full swing, it's hard not to get excited about some of the highlights and packages we see. Today we break down the top 5 highlights from training camp this week and what it could mean for these players' future this season. The Seattle Seahawks and DK Metcalf reached a contract extension. We discuss what that means for the Seahawks and for Metcalf. The Cardinals walked back the Murray independent study clause, and does that matter?
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Kyler's Contract Clause, Julio Signs with Tampa...
Today on Wake Up, Ray and Jordan discuss some strange news in the wake of Kyler Murray's contract details being leaked. Julio Jones signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and a deep dive into the athletics article with their 2022 QB Tiers, in which they survey 50 NFL coaches to tier each quarterback, with some puzzling results, and even better quotes. There is also the unstoppable hype train that is NFL Training Camp which officially kicked off yesterday with a lot of news coming out over the past few days.
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NFL Traning Camp Begins, Kyler Extension & A We...
After a week off Ray and Jordan are back to catch you up with everything they missed over the past week. Tons of News within the NFL like Kyler Murray's Contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals, Madden Ratings dropping, Sydney McLaughlin breaking her world record, Ja'Marrr Chase getting crushed by the Madden Ratings, and the new NCAA Transfer Rules.
47 min
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NFL News Updates & A Brand New Segment
We have multiple WRs that have reportedly bulk up this offseasons and Ray and Jordan discuss whether or not this matters for fantasy football. Top TEs on franchise tags are not expected to get a deal done before the deadline. Deshaun Watson news could come as early as next week so if you have thought of making a move may be the last time to do so before the news ultimately drops. There is also a new segment we are going to unveil on this Fun Friday before we take a week off and you won't want to miss it.
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Top-5 Bounce Back Candidates for Fantasy Footba...
Every year in fantasy football there are disappointments, injuries and bad luck that can have us regretting some draft picks in fantasy football. Today we wanted to highlight some of the top candidates to bounce back for the 2022 season for fantasy football. We will highlight some of the higher-end players and then identify some lesser talked about guys who have a chance to bounce back as well that can be a little easier to acquire in your dynasty leagues and cheap in redraft leagues.
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Dynasty H2H Mock Draft - '21,'22,'23 Combined C...
This Mock Draft Monday we are doing a head-to-head mock draft of the Cornerstone rankings found on Patreon. Ray and Jordan are going to discuss, rank, and draft the top players from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 NFL Draft classes to give you all an idea of how these players are being valued, compared to their peers along with how they are valued with the incoming rookie class.
50 min
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Baker Mayfield TRADED to the Carolina Panthers,...
We finally have word that Baker Mayfield has been traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Carolina Panthers for a conditional 5th-round pick. Ray and Jordan discuss the fallout from all angles. What this could mean for DJ Moore, the Panthers as a team. Can Baker save Matt Rhule's job? Who wins week 1 when the Panthers play the Browns. All that and much more on today's show.
46 min
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2022 Final Rookie Rankings Update & Notes for F...
With NFL Training Camp on the way, we wanted to take a minute to discuss the top rookies and our expectations for them for this upcoming season. Since the draft, there have been very few shifts but from what we have seen so far this is where we are evaluating these players BEFORE training camp hype starts flowing in. This could be your last chance to buy a rookie prior to a value spike or consider moving a player you are already skeptical about. Ray is going to go over his top players and the tiers within these rankings.
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Don't Draft Miles Sanders & 2022 NFL WR Player ...
Ray and Jordan are kicking off their best bets from their partners Prizepicks. Today they will be reviewing the wide receiver player props found on Prizepicks to pick out the best NFL WR futures for 2022. This series will be broken down by position giving you an overview beyond the top guys but also how this could be advantageous for fantasy football.
56 min
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Terry McLaurin Extension & ESPN's Matt Miller's...
Ray and Jordan discuss some of the trending news and topics across the NFL. Starting with the Terry Mclaurin extension to stay in Washington for the next 3 years. Matt Miller of ESPN dropped a 2023 round 1 mock draft where we break down all of the fantasy-relevant players in the mock draft and what it means for us in fantasy football heading into the college season.
57 min
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Dynasty Fantasy Football Startup Mock Draft Str...
Ray and Jordan walk through a startup draft with the viewers to prepare you for what you may find in your drafts over the summer and ways you can find value on the draft board. This will be tailored more to Superflex dynasty fantasy football leagues but the advice applies to all leagues and formats. It's still about drafting the best players and making the most out of every pick. They dive into all of that and more today from the 1.08
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Gronk Retirement Fallout, Watson & Kamara Suspe...
Ray and Jordan take a look at the landscape around the NFL to tackle some of the most pressing topics in the news cycle like Gronk's retirement. The suspensions looming for Alvin Kamara and DeShaun Watson, JK Dobbins injury concerns, and much more.
50 min
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How to Dominate a Dynasty Startup Auction Draft
MFL Link:
https://www73.myfantasyleague.com/2022/options?L=57315&O=07
Ray and Jordan have been talking about it for a few days and finally, they will be breaking down some of the teams in their Heisman startup auction draft which concluded today. They will discuss budget allocation, strategy, team building, what trends they saw along with where they went right and where they went wrong to help you feel confident taking the plunge into an auction league where it is one of the best ways to draft.
51 min
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Dynasty Fantasy Football Startup Mock Draft on ...
Ray and Jordan walk through a startup draft with the viewers to prepare you for what you may find in your drafts over the summer and ways you can find value on the draft board. This will be tailored more to Superflex dynasty fantasy football leagues but the advice applies to all leagues and formats. It's still about drafting the best players and making the most out of every pick. They dive into all of that and more today from the 1.02
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2022 NFL RB Player Prop Bets & Futures on Prize...
Ray and Jordan are kicking off their best bets from their partners Prizepicks. Today they will be reviewing the running back player props found on Prizepicks to pick out the best NFL RB futures for 2022. This series will be broken down by position giving you an overview beyond the top guys but also how this could be advantageous for fantasy football.
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Fantasy Stock X: NFL Mini-Camp News, Raiders Ba...
We are back talking about some of the news coming out of the NFL with mandatory mini-camp starting up. Terry Mclaurin is the next wide receiver who is holding out of camp looking for a contract extension. What to make of the Raiders heading for an RBBC in Las Vegas. We may also see some changes to the Dallas Cowboys offense this season and so much more. We also played a game of keep/trade/cut.
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Dynasty Fantasy Football Startup on SLEEPER | S...
Ray and Jordan walk through a startup draft with the viewers to prepare you for what you may find in your drafts over the summer and ways you can find value on the draft board. This will be tailored more to Superflex dynasty fantasy football leagues but the advice applies to all leagues and formats. It's still about drafting the best players and making the most out of every pick. They dive into all of that and more today from the 1.07
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Deshaun Watson's Value & 2022 NFL QB Player Pro...
Ray and Jordan are kicking off their best bets from their partners Prizepicks. Today they will be reviewing the quarterback player props found on Prizepicks to pick out the best NFL QB futures for 2022. This series will be broken down by position giving you an overview beyond the top guys but also how this could be advantageous for fantasy football.
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Fantasy Stock Exchange: NFL Mini-Camp News, Div...
We are back talking about some of the news coming out of the NFL with mandatory mini-camp starting up. We have seen some WRs like Deebo Samuel report while DK Metcalf and Allen Lazard are absent looking for new contracts. There was also the report that Dalton Schultz will not report without a deal he is currently on the franchise tag which he signed. Metcalf is pending an extension and we are unsure what the status is of Deebo right now but there is plenty to talk about as news continues to ripple out of the NFL and things start to heat up.
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Breaking Down Mel Kiper Jr. 2023 Top 25 NFL Pro...
After a brief hiatus, dear friend of the show Mel Kiper Jr. is back with his first big board for the 2023 NFL Draft Class and we are here to break it all down for you. From the top prospects and some disagreements Ray may have with Mel, were have it all for you to hear so tap in with us!
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Dynasty Fantasy Football Startup on SLEEPER | S...
Ray and Jordan walk through a startup draft with the viewers to prepare you for what you may find in your drafts over the summer and ways you can find value on the draft board. This will be tailored more to Superflex dynasty fantasy football leagues but the advice applies to all leagues and formats. It's still about drafting the best players and making the most out of every pick. They dive into all of that and more today with the first.
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