week 5, 2026

One early cashout turned a potential $256 win into $33. Another manager left 45 points on the bench. Paul and Corey relive the betting regrets, fantasy heartbreaks, and hot takes shaping Week 9 of the PayDaMan league. Paul breaks down the league’s shifting standings, the teams surging toward the playoffs, and the ones running out of time. Corey brings the unfiltered reactions, including what’s gone wrong with the Rams, why Kenneth Walker is carrying the Chiefs, and whether Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba deserve more credit. You’ll hear how a close head-to-head matchup came down to lineup decisions, why an 0-9 team still isn’t officially out, and which losing streak might finally end. Plus, the hosts debate the best quarterback-receiver duos, worry about Puka Nacua’s workload, and look ahead to the matchups that could clinch playoff spots.With five games left, the safe weeks are over. If you’re chasing a playoff berth, nursing a losing streak, or just enjoy fantasy football with plenty of banter and second-guessing, this is your Week 9 check-in#paydaman #podcast #fantasyfootball #nfceast #520podcast #7pminbrooklyn

A six-game winning streak, a 462-yard Joe Burrow explosion, and a fantasy loss that came down to one brutal bench decision. King and Corey break down Week 8, where one bad lineup call can haunt you all week - and even a top-scoring performance isn’t always enough. The hosts relive their league’s biggest matchups, including the showdown that left 42 points stranded on the bench, a manager losing despite getting nothing from the quarterback, and the teams fighting to stay in the playoff picture. They debate the week’s boldest calls, from Tyler Allgeier’s monster outing to whether Patrick Mahomes or Dak Prescott was the better play. You’ll also hear how the league’s power rankings are stirring up accusations of bias, which teams are rising or sliding, and why Joe Burrow’s six-touchdown performance earns top-player honors. Plus, King and Cor talk NBA parlays and their high-risk, start-with-$10 betting challenge. If you’re managing a fantasy team, chasing a playoff spot, or just here for the friendly trash talk, this is your Week 8 catch-up - with lineup regrets, league drama, and a matchup ahead that could put the streak to the test.#fantasyfootball #Paydaman #Sleeperapp #Parlays #TylerAllegier #JoeBurrow #JoeBurr

Five straight wins, and Corey still gets ranked fourth. This week, Paul and Corey break down a fantasy football league where one hot streak isn’t enough to silence the power-ranking arguments, and a single win can flip the playoff picture.Big Puss is piling up 200-point weeks, We the North leaps into playoff position, and one team manages a season-low 75.65 points. Paul and Corey recap every matchup, call out questionable roster decisions, and celebrate Tony Pollard’s monster performance. Plus, they debate whether Jaxon Smith-Njigba is putting together one of the greatest wide receiver runs we’ve seen.You’ll hear which teams are rising, who’s falling behind, why holding three quarterbacks might be a bad idea, and which upcoming matchup could come down to a painfully tiny margin. Corey brings the five-game-win-streak confidence; Paul brings the standings, numbers, and power rankings that Corey absolutely does not accept.With the playoff race tightening and the league’s top spot still up for grabs, every lineup choice matters. If you’re chasing a fantasy title, living for the group-chat trash talk, or just want the weekly football recap with plenty of laughs, press play.#PayTheManPodcast #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootballTalk #NFL

Paul finally escapes the winless club with a nail-biting 140-137 victory, while Corey rides a four-game win streak and drops a monster 194-point performance. Week six has the fantasy league turned upside down - and with the standings packed tight, one win can change everything. Paul and Corey break down the week’s biggest matchups, including the fantasy chaos of unpredictable backfields in Seattle, Arizona, Washington, and New York. They also make sense of the week’s surprise performers, from Tyrone Tracy’s two touchdowns to Kyle Pitts’ breakout game, and ask why kickers are suddenly carrying fantasy teams. You’ll hear Paul’s picks for waiver targets, including Stefon Diggs and Tyrone Tracy, while Corey makes the case for a kicker pickup that could pay off. Plus, Corey names his player of the week, the hosts spotlight an under-the-radar team, and they look ahead to a crucial showdown between the league’s bottom four.Whether you’re chasing your first win, protecting a winning streak, or hunting for your next waiver-wire steal, this week’s mix of fantasy strategy, NFL reactions, and roommate-level trash talk is worth a listen.

A fantasy trade offer can turn into a bad deal while it’s still sitting in your inbox. Paul and Corey debate when a trade should expire, then break down a Week 5 packed with streaks, lineup regrets, and huge performances.The league’s playoff picture is already taking shape: Big Blue has won four straight, Big Puss is riding a three-game streak, and three teams share a combined 1-14 record. Paul and Corey recap the matchups, the Cut the Man drama, and the players who made the difference, including Drake May’s five-touchdown comeback, Jalen Warren’s all-around explosion, and a kicker putting up 22 points.You’ll also hear the fantasy decisions that sting: benching Ja’Marr Chase, carrying multiple Chiefs into an early bye, and watching a 274-point performance fall just short of 300. Plus, Paul offers a potential streaming option in Jameis Winston for managers searching for quarterback help.If you’re managing a fantasy roster, don’t let an old trade offer—or one missed lineup change—catch you sleeping. Tune in for the league banter, the Week 5 takeaways, and the fantasy questions worth arguing about before next kickoff.

One bad prop and one unnecessary leg can turn a winning parlay into a long night. Meanwhile, a Monday-night Alvin Kamara comeback flips a fantasy matchup that looked finished. Paul Tyrrell and Corey break down the gut calls, brutal misses, and wild swings of Week 4.Corey explains how a rushed bet choice cost him a payout, why he’s keeping his next play to three legs, and why sportsbook boosts might be bait. Paul recaps his first-ever 0-4 fantasy start, while Corey celebrates a big win and a bench loaded with points he couldn’t even use.You’ll get the week’s biggest fantasy performances, from CeeDee Lamb’s monster game to Emmanuel Wilson’s surprise breakout, plus the league’s rising contenders, painful duds, and a high-stakes coworker matchup coming up. The guys also trade thoughts on Tyreek Hill and OBJ as possible pickups, the Mets-Yankees rivalry, and the WNBA playoffs.In fantasy football, the smallest decision can swing a week, and the trash talk is just getting started. Tune in for sharp takes, painful hindsight, and the kind of sports banter that goes wherever the conversation leads.

Week 3 is packed with fantasy football highs, bad beats, betting talk, and plenty of trash talk. The crew recaps league results, standout performances, injuries, waiver moves, and the NFL storylines shaping the season so far. Plus, defending champ Trevor joins the show to talk through his rough start and how he plans to bounce back

Episode DescriptionFantasy football is chaos: one week you’re the league’s top scorer, the next you can barely break 100 points. Paul Tyrrell and Corey unpack the injuries, terrible lineup decisions, bizarre performances, and brutal fantasy heartbreak that made Week 2 impossible to predict.From Saquon Barkley’s mysterious two-play return to Josh Allen stealing every touchdown in sight, the hosts break down the weekend’s biggest betting frustrations and fantasy lessons. They revisit the Cut Man League, waiver-wire strategy, late injury news, zero-dollar pickups, and the painful difference between surviving elimination and actually building a winning roster.You’ll hear:How Paul lost a close matchup after leaving Matthew Stafford’s 29.85 points on the benchWhy Corey is ready to quit after Malik Nabers, Jaxon Dart, and the Giants derail his fantasy seasonThe explosive performances from Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Devontae Adams, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Allen, and Amon-Ra St. BrownWhy NFL injuries and quarterback uncertainty are reshaping waiver-wire prioritiesThe surprising fall of the league’s highest-scoring team, plus this week’s essential pickup: Tyler ShoughThe argument over the NFC East, the NFC West, and whether some teams are simply impossible to trustPaul brings the commissioner’s perspective, league standings, matchup analysis, and the painful lessons of managing too many fantasy teams. Corey brings the unfiltered reactions, league slander, betting takes, and the honest perspective of a manager trying to claw his way out of the basement.With Week 3 featuring a battle between the league’s top two teams, the stakes are rising fast. Whether you need a quarterback, are deciding who to start, or just want confirmation that your fantasy team is not the only one falling apart, this is essential listening for fantasy football managers surviving the chaos.

Week 1 is finally here! Paul and Corey talk about not getting chopped in CutDaMan and taking L's in PayDaMan. Listen in as they talk about NFL parlays. Tough performances from their stars. And Standout performances around the league. Who is this weeks surprise player? Who do they say is the disappointment of the week. Paul drops some names to be picked up this week as the boys prepare for week 2 of NLF action.

Welcome back to fantasy football with PayDaMan Podcast featuring Corey and Paul. We talk draft, surprises, sniped picks, 18 team Elimination league and more. Check it out!