Week 7 Was WILD! | Fantasy Football Week 8 Preview, Waiver Wire & Start 'Em, Sit 'Em
Week 7 is in the books, and the fantasy football season is heating up! 🔥🏈
In this episode of Red Zone Dads, I'm breaking down the biggest takeaways from Week 7, the players who delivered, the ones who disappointed, and what it all means heading into Week 8.
With the fantasy playoffs getting closer, every lineup decision matters. Whether you're sitting at the top of your league or fighting to keep your season alive, I've got you covered!
🏈 What's Inside This Episode:
🔥 Week 7 Recap – The biggest performances, surprises, and disappointments.
🧠 Five Things I Know – My biggest takeaways from another wild NFL weekend.
📈 Waiver Wire Targets – Players worth adding to strengthen your roster.
✅ Start 'Em, Sit 'Em – My picks for who deserves a starting spot and who should ride the bench.
🔮 Bold Predictions – I'm putting a few predictions on the line heading into Week 8.
👨👧👧 Dad Moment of the Week – Because managing fantasy football teams is one thing. Managing dad life? That's a whole different league!
Fantasy football, real opinions, bold predictions, and a little dad-life chaos. That's what Red Zone Dads is all about!
🎧 New episodes weekly!
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👍 Like, subscribe, and share with your league mates!
💬 Question of the Week: What's one fantasy football decision you wish you could take back this season?
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Week 6 is officially in the books, and the fantasy football season is heating up! 🔥🏈
On Episode 9 of Red Zone Dads, we’re breaking down the biggest takeaways from Week 6 and getting you ready to dominate your fantasy matchups in Week 7!
🎙️ In This Episode:
🏈 5 Things I Know — Drake Maye’s rise, the Eagles’ struggles, C.J. Stroud heating up, and more!
📈 My Guys — Players I’m buying and trusting as the fantasy season rolls on.
🚨 Fantasy Panic Meter — Is it time to worry about some of your biggest fantasy investments?
✅ Week 7 Start ’Em / Sit ’Em — Who belongs in your lineup and who should ride the bench?
🔥 Bold Predictions — Some aggressive calls for Week 7 that might just get me roasted!
👨👧👧 Dad Moment of the Week — Because balancing fatherhood, football, and fantasy is a sport of its own!
Plus, I’m getting ready for a football weekend in Detroit!
Whether you’re sitting at 6-0 or fighting to keep your playoff hopes alive, we’ve got you covered!
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Football. Fantasy. Fatherhood. That’s Red Zone Dads!
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16 Oct 2026
Week 6 Is Heating Up! 🔥 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em, Waiver Wire & Bold Predictions
Week 6 is here, and the fantasy football madness continues!
On Episode 8 of Red Zone Dads, I’m breaking down everything you need to know heading into another big NFL weekend.
Talking fantasy football surprises, waiver wire targets, players I’m buying and selling, and my weekly Start ’Em, Sit ’Em picks — including Rhamondre Stevenson, Ashton Jeanty, and MarShawn Lloyd.
Plus, I’m dropping some bold predictions, sharing a Dad Moment of the Week, and keeping it real about football, fatherhood, and everything in between.
Whether you’re fighting for first place or trying to save your fantasy season, I’ve got you covReal Dad Life. Real Football Talk.
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Week 5 is here, the bye weeks have started, injuries are piling up, and fantasy rosters are already getting uncomfortable. 😬
This week on Red Zone Dads, we’re breaking down the biggest Week 4 takeaways, waiver-wire targets you need to know, who to start and sit in Week 5, and a few bold predictions—including why Michael Wilson could be in for a BIG week.
Plus, the Dad Moment of the Week—because managing kids might still be harder than managing a fantasy roster. 😂
🎧 Waiver Wire
🔥 Week 5 Start ’Em / Sit ’Em
🔮 Bold Predictions
👨👧 Dad Moment of the Week
Set those lineups. Make those moves.
Week 4 is here, and fantasy football is already getting NASTY. 🏈🔥
In Episode 6 of Red Zone Dads, Rick is breaking down everything you need to know before setting your Week 4 lineup — from the latest injuries and waiver-wire targets to the players you should Start ’Em and Sit ’Em.
Rick is also talking dad life, fantasy-manager frustrations, and the players he is watching before everyone else catches on.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:
🧢 Dad Moment of the Week
🚨 Biggest Week 4 injuries and who benefits
🛒 Waiver Wire — players you should be looking to add
🔥 Week 4 Start ’Em
🥶 Week 4 Sit ’Em
👀 Players I’m watching before they blow up
😂 Fantasy Manager Pet Peeve of the Week
💥 My Week 4 Bold Prediction
🗣️ A little real talk about being a dad AND a fantasy football manager
And yes… I’m putting my name on one VERY bold Week 4 prediction. 👀
Red Zone Dads is fantasy football, sports, music, dad life and everything that comes with trying to win your league while raising a family.
Dads first. Fantasy managers second.
If you enjoy the episode, make sure to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE it with another dad, mom, friend, etc… who thinks they are the smartest person in their fantasy league. 😂
25 Sept 2026
🔥The Fantasy Football Panic Is Officially Here | Week 3 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em
Week 2 is in the books, and now it’s time to figure out who’s for real, who’s fooling us, and who we should be worried about.
Episode 5 of Red Zone Dads covers our Week 2 takeaways, Buy, Sell or Panic, waiver-wire targets, Week 3 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em, and a few bold calls for the week ahead.
Fantasy football, dad life, and plenty of opinions.
Set your lineup. Don’t panic. Have Fun!
18 Sept 2026
Week 1 Was Crazy… Week 2 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em
Week 1 is officially in the books — and fantasy football already has dads questioning their draft, their lineup, and possibly their entire existence. 😂
In Episode 4 of Red Zone Dads, we break down the biggest takeaways from Week 1 and look ahead to Week 2.
🏈 Red Zone Dads Moment of the Week
🧾 Receipt Check: Did our Week 1 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em calls hit?
🚨 Don’t Panic, Dad: Who should you actually be worried about?
🔥 Week 2 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em
🛒 Waiver Wire Dad
🔮 Dad’s Bold Calls for Week 2
Fantasy football, dad life, and everything that comes with trying to manage both.
Set your lineup. Don’t panic.
🎙️ Red Zone Dads
Fantasy Football. Dad Life. No Excuses.
11 Sept 2026
🏈 Football is finally here! Week 1 - Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em & Dad Life
Football is finally back, and the Red Zone Dads are ready for Week 1!
We’re kicking off the NFL season with our Start ’Em & Sit ’Em picks, fantasy sleepers, players we’re staying away from, and the guys we’re refusing to panic about after one week.
Plus, we talk about what it’s really like being a football dad when the NFL season takes over your Sundays — balancing fantasy football, family, kids, and everything else life throws at you.
Week 1 is here. Let’s set those lineups.
4 Sept 2026
RedZone Dads: The Draft is Here, Don’t Screw it Up
The draft is here—and it’s time to trust your guys. In Episode 2, I break down five draft rules, my 2026 “My Guys,” players I’m avoiding at their current ADP, RB strategy, three bold predictions, and the pick I’m most afraid to make. Real life, fantasy football, and a little dad chaos. Let’s draft!
13 Aug 2026
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