Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast
The award-winning podcast from DraftSharks.com, the world's most accurate fantasy football website. Hosted by Jared Smola, Matt Schauf, and other fantasy football analysts, it provides rankings, player news, and strategic advice for fantasy football players. Episodes cover draft preparation, start/sit decisions, waiver wire pickups, and weekly NFL matchups throughout the season.
Episodes
Week 2 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-18-26
Week 1 gave us breakouts, busts, and plenty of reasons to overreact. Now comes the hard part: figuring out what was real.Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the biggest fantasy football start-sit questions for Week 2, including Justin Herbert, Kyle Monangai, Jalen Coker, George Kittle, and more.We’re also revealing sneaky Week 2 starters, running Drake Maye, Christian McCaffr
Week 2 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-14-26
Week 1 gave us plenty of surprises. Now it’s time to figure out which ones actually matter for your fantasy football team.Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the top fantasy football waiver wire targets for Week 2, including Kaelon Black’s surprising workload, Tre Harris’ opportunity, and more.We’ll also hit our favorite defenses to stream for Week 2 and look ahead to a Week
Week 1 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-9-26
Need some start or sit help for Week 1 of the NFL season?Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com look at some of the week’s most difficult lineup decisions, including what to do with George Kittle, Jeremiyah Love, MarShawn Lloyd and more.We’re also digging into the matchups at play in Patriots-Seahawks and Rams-49ers. Plus we’ll reveal a sneaky Week 1 starter at tight end and a key waiver-w
4 IDP Sleepers | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-4-26
Looking for 2026 IDP sleepers? Matt Schauf breaks down four defenders who could outperform their draft-day price.DeMarvion Overshown brings top-12 upside in his return from injury to lead a trio of LBs, plus a veteran DB with enticing rebound potentialFind out which IDP sleepers belong on your fantasy football draft list.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:04 DeMarvion Overshown2:46 Nakobe Dean6:15 Minkah Fitzp
7 Last-Minute Sleepers | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-1-26
Looking for some last-minute fantasy football sleepers? Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down their favorite late-round targets, including De’Zhaun Stribling, KC Concepcion, Jordan Mason, and some high-upside RB picks.
These are players you can target in the double-digit rounds of your fantasy football draft, and some might even be sitting on waivers if you’ve already drafted.
AFC West Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-28-26
The AFC West closes out our 2026 fantasy football division previews, and there’s plenty to sort through before your draft.
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, and Chargers, highlighting the best fantasy football draft targets, overpriced players, and sleepers from each team.
Can Jaylen Waddle and Bo Nix lift the Broncos offense? Is Kenneth Walker
Draft Strategy Guide | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-26-26
Your 2026 fantasy football draft strategy needs to stay flexible. Injuries, ADP movement, and the way your specific draft unfolds can quickly change which positions offer the best value.
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of Draft Sharks break down their 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy Guide, position by position.
We cover when to draft QB, how early to attack RB and WR, where the best TE valu
NFC West Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-21-26
The NFC West brings some of the biggest fantasy football questions of 2026.
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks, highlighting the best draft targets, overpriced players, and sleepers from each team.
Is Brock Purdy still undervalued after his huge finish last season? Can Christian McCaffrey keep dominating? And wh
Best Draft Position | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-19-26
What’s the best fantasy football draft position in 2026? And how should your strategy change depending on where you pick?
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the best draft slots for PPR, Half-PPR, and Non-PPR leagues, plus the players and roster builds that make those spots so valuable.
We’re talking Puka Nacua, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Nico Collins, A.J. Brown, and why
AFC South Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-14-26
The AFC South is packed with fantasy football questions for 2026.
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the Texans, Colts, Jaguars, and Titans in this fantasy football preview to uncover the best values, biggest risks, and sleepers you need to know before your fantasy draft.
Which players are worth targeting at ADP? Who should you avoid? And which offenses could surprise us thi
2026 Breakouts | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-7-26
Fantasy football breakouts can win your league. But which 2026 breakout candidates are actually worth betting on at their current ADP?
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com reveal four players they’re targeting for breakthrough seasons, including a couple guys in altered backfields, a second-year wideout, and a TE whose long-awaited opportunity is finally arriving.
We break down the stats
NFC South Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-5-26
The NFC South is ... not exciting. But that doesn't mean you can skip this episode.
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola dig into key coaching changes with the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We're looking at whether you should target or ignore Jordyn Tyson, whether Tyler Shough is worth drafting, whether Bryce Young can turn things around and more.
We're talking sleepers, potential busts, and si
Sleepers | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-29-26
It's time to find the best 2026 fantasy football sleepers before their ADPs climb even higher.
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down six of their favorite sleeper picks, including Jonathon Brooks, Dalton Kincaid, and more. They discuss which players are rising too quickly, which values still exist, and why late-round tight ends could give you a major edge this season.
You'll al
AFC North Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-24-26
Are the Steelers suddenly the most interesting offense in a division that typically focuses on the Ravens and Bengals?
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com are breaking down the entire AFC North, which features new coaching staffs on three of four teams.
Which players should you target? Who’s priced way too high? And why does Pittsburgh look so enticing in fantasy football drafts?
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NFC North Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-17-26
From Bears buzz to OC changes, a new QB in Minnesota, and much more, the NFC North gives us plenty to talk about. But who should you be targeting in your fantasy football drafts? Jared Smola and Matt Schauf of DraftSharks.com dig into that question, as well as which overpriced players you should fade and which late-round sleepers could alter your season.
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AFC East Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-8-26
Has anything really changed in the AFC East?
Sure, the Dolphins overhauled their coaching staff and roster, the Jets swapped out one unexciting QB for another, and the Patriots decided to take on the A.J. Brown show. But this still looks like a top-heavy division.
Josh Allen’s new coach is a guy he’s worked with for the past four years. The Patriots look ready to follow Drake Maye to more playoff
NFC East Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-2-26
Can a new OC revive the Eagles offense? Will Jayden Daniels' healthy return spark big things in Washington? How high can the Cowboys pass offense climb? And is there anything worth getting excited about with these Giants?
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com run through every team in the NFC East, talking key changes, top draft targets from our fantasy football rankings, overpriced playe
Impact IDP Rookies | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-25-26
This rookie class stinks, right? … WRONG!
The people who want you to believe that just aren’t paying enough attention to the IDP side. But Matt Schauf of DraftSharks.com is, and he’s got updates on 8 rookies from our IDP rankings set to affect fantasy football leagues all over the place -- dynasty AND redraft.
We’re talkin’ high-level LBs in sneaky-good situations, safeties set for IMMEDIATE impac
Best Ball ADP Values | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-18-26
Best ball ADP is already creating MAJOR fantasy football value … if you know where to look.
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down their favorite 2026 best ball draft values by ADP range, using Draft Sharks rankings, 3D Values, and current Underdog Fantasy ADP.
We hit the early-round discount on Josh Jacobs, the loaded QB value zone, ideal TE picks, and much more.
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QB Tiers | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-11-26
Is late-round QB back, or are 2026 fantasy drafters chasing last year’s results?
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the QB tiers in our 2026 fantasy football rankings, comparing Draft Sharks 3D Values with Underdog ADP to find the best values and biggest traps.
We’re talking Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Jaxson Dart, Patrick Mahomes,
TE Tiers | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-4-26
Should you pay up for Brock Bowers or Trey McBride, or is Colston Loveland the smarter 2026 fantasy football tight end target? Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the top tiers of our 2026 fantasy football TE rankings. We compare Draft Sharks 3D Values to current Underdog Fantasy ADP to find the best values, biggest fades, and smartest draft targets at tight end. We’re talkin
WR Tiers | Fantasy Football Podcast 5-28-26
Who are the best wide receivers to draft in 2026 fantasy football?
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the top five tiers of our 2026 fantasy football WR rankings for half-PPR leagues. We compare Draft Sharks 3D Values to current Underdog Fantasy best ball ADP to find the best values, biggest fades, and smartest draft targets at wide receiver.
Puka Nacua sits atop the ranking
RB Tiers | Fantasy Football Podcast 5-21-26
Where’s the real value at RB in 2026 fantasy football drafts?
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down the top running back rankings tiers for redraft fantasy football, using Draft Sharks’ half-PPR RB rankings and early Underdog Fantasy ADP. We’re looking for the pockets where you should attack, the spots where you can wait, and the players who might be overpriced before summer news reshapes the boa
32 Stats You NEED to Know | Fantasy Football Podcast 5-14-26
The 2026 fantasy football projections are here, and Jared Smola found 126 things that could change your draft strategy. In this episode of the Draft Sharks Fantasy Football Podcast, Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down one key stat, trend, or projection takeaway for every NFL team heading into the 2026 fantasy football season.
We’re digging into:
🏈 Regression candidates at QB, RB, and WR
🏈 Hi
Dynasty Startup Draft Strategy | Fantasy Football Podcast 5-8-26
Dynasty startup drafts can make or break your fantasy football future. In this episode of the Draft Sharks Fantasy Football Podcast, Matt Schauf, Jared Smola, and Shane Hallam break down the best dynasty startup draft strategies for 2026 fantasy football leagues, including superflex strategy, QB value, rookie pick trades, productive struggle builds, positional deep dives, and how to avoid the bigg
Superflex Rookie Mock Draft | Fantasy Football 5-1-26
Getting ready for a dynasty superflex rookie draft? This episode breaks down a full 5-round mock, showing how NFL Draft capital and landing spots have reshaped the class.
Matt Schauf, Jared Smola, and Shane Hallam of DraftSharks.com give you round-by-round strategy, updated rankings, and key sleepers to target so you can draft with confidence in any superflex format.
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Top IDP Rookies | Fantasy Football Podcast 4-21-26
Who are the top IDP rookies for your dynasty draft?
Matt Schauf and Shane Hallam of DraftSharks.com have dug through the numbers and the film, and we're zeroing in on the top names you'll want to target in your dynasty rookie draft.
👉 Is Arvell Reese worth the risk?
👉 Will David Bailey and Rueben Bain overcome their issues to deliver?
👉 Just how good is this LB class BEYOND Sonny Styles?
👉 Wha
6 Rookie WR Sleepers | Fantasy Football Podcast 4-15-26
Ready to find value in your dynasty rookie draft? This episode breaks down 6 rookie wide receiver sleepers you can target in the later rounds — the guys your league mates are overlooking.
We’re digging into under-the-radar WRs with real upside, including deep threats, late bloomers, and multi-school producers who could beat their draft capital.
In this episode:
The FBS leader in explosive plays
Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft | Fantasy Football Podcast 4-9-26
Getting ready for your 2026 dynasty rookie draft? Start here.
Matt Schauf, Jared Smola, and Shane Hallam run a full rookie mock and break down every key pick, tier, and mistake along the way.
You’ll learn:
Which rookies are climbing boards
Where the real tier breaks happen
The biggest reaches and best values
How to attack your draft with confidence
All backed by Draft Sharks projections and
Rookie RB Sleepers | Fantasy Football Podcast 4-2-26
Everyone hates this rookie RB class, but you might still find hidden gems in our dynasty rookie rankings. Matt Schauf and Shane Hallam of DraftSharks.com hit 5 players who could go later than they should in your dynasty rookie drafts, including teammates with different red flags. But we're starting with a player who has already gone from sleeper to potentially overrated. If you're trying to build
5 Key Coaching Changes | Fantasy Football Podcast 3-26-26
This offseason delivered LOADS of NFL coaching changes. But we've got the 5 that matter most for fantasy football. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com highlighted Liam Coen's Jaguars on this show a year ago, and now we're trying to get you the early scoop on the situations that could alter player values more than the market realizes. Let's dig into which offenses are set to change the m
Way Too Early Rankings | Fantasy Football Podcast 3-19-26
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down DraftSharks.com’s Way Too Early 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings and what they mean for your best ball drafts.
We hit the top 5 at every position, early ADP traps to avoid, and how to approach best ball strategy right now.
Plus:
Why Drake Maye might be undervalued
The risk behind James Cook’s rising price
Why Bucky Irving still looks overpriced
Where Malik
Biggest Free Agent Movers | Fantasy Football Podcast 3-12-26
NFL free agency is already shaking up the 2026 fantasy landscape. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down the five biggest player moves so far, including Kenneth Walker to the Chiefs, D.J. Moore joining Josh Allen in Buffalo, Travis Etienne landing in New Orleans, Malik Willis to Miami, and Mike Evans heading to San Francisco. Which players just gained massive fantasy value and which situations cou
4 Dynasty Sells | Fantasy Football Podcast 3-4-26
Is it already time to move on from TreVeyon Henderson in dynasty leagues?
Matt Schauf and Shane Hallam of DraftSharks break down that situation plus three other sell-high dynasty trade targets. Prospect guru Shane might already be giving up on a pair of 2025 rookies, one of whom delivered for his team. And Matt closes with a controversial QB pick. Will his case spark debate or win Shane over?
If y
4 Dynasty Buys | Fantasy Football Podcast 3-1-26
Looking for the best dynasty fantasy football buy-low targets before the market shifts?
Matt Schauf and Shane Hallam of DraftSharks.com break down four dynasty trade targets you should be trying to acquire right now: Tyler Allgeier, Emeka Egbuka, Kyler Murray, and Rashid Shaheed. Why now? Three of them could see BIG swings in market value as soon as they land new contracts. And the other looks lik
Jaguars Killing Travis Hunter's Value | Fantasy Football Podcast 2-19-26
Have the Jaguars decided to tank Travis Hunter’s fantasy value?
NFL Network reports Jacksonville plans to use Hunter as a full-time CB in Year 2. That shift could dramatically change his outlook in redraft, dynasty, and IDP leagues.
We break down what it means for Hunter, how it reshapes the outlook for Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, and Jakobi Meyers, and whether current 2026 best ball ADP
6 Senior Bowl Winners + Rookie Sleepers | Fantasy Football Podcast 2-4-26
Mike Washington and Garrett Nussmeier headline this year’s Senior Bowl winners. But do either actually move the needle for your dynasty rookie draft?Shane Hallam and Matt Schauf of DraftSharks.com break down Washington’s breakout week, which officially put him on dynasty radars everywhere — and may have created too much buzz in the process.They also dive into:Diego Pavia: Electric runner and Heism
Top 10 NFL Free Agents & More | Fantasy Football Podcast 1-28-26
The 2026 NFL free agent class looks thin. The rookie offense class isn’t inspiring. And that puts extra pressure on how teams value the few true difference-makers available.
In the first Draft Sharks podcast of the 2026 offseason, Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down the top 10 NFL free agents that actually matter for fantasy football, with a focus on how contracts, landing spots, and market sig
Week 18 Preview | Fantasy football Podcast 1-2-26
Week 18 is here, and if you’re still setting lineups, you already know what comes with it: rested starters, snap-count roulette, and late-week chaos.In this episode, Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down the toughest Week 18 start-sit decisions, focusing on teams expected to rest starters like the Chargers, Packers, Bills, and Eagles. We cover how aggressive to be with the Rams, whether any Packe
Week 17 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-24-25
Championship week is here, and setting a clean Week 17 lineup is harder than ever. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down the toughest start-sit decisions of the season, navigating injuries, tough matchups, a weird holiday schedule, and playoff-clinching scenarios that could change team plans. We dig into what to do with Lamar Jackson, how to handle the Steelers backfield, whether Michael Carter i
Week 16 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-18-25
Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down the toughest start-sit decisions of the week, starting with the Chargers mess and what to do with Justin Herbert in his best passing matchup of the season. We also dig into uncomfortable but viable QB starts such as Trevor Lawrence, J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix, and C.J. Stroud. And we’ll hit the post-Mahomes Chiefs, sort Packers receivers, and ponder the usability
Week 15 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-11-25
Week 15 is here, and the start-sit calls are getting especially uncomfortable. We dig deep on DeVonta Smith’s shaky recent efficiency despite steady volume, figure out what to do with Justin Jefferson after another quiet outing, and look into what’s changed with Jaxson Dart. We’re also sorting through a messy QB tier with Dart, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson, breaking down TE decisions around
Week 15 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-9-25
Isaiah Likely leads the Week 15 waiver wire, and Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com are breaking down exactly why he could swing a playoff matchup. But he’s not the only name you need to know heading into the fantasy football playoffs. We’re also digging into Devin Singletary’s situation, Luther Burden’s emerging role, and whether Marcus Mariota is actually a viable fantasy option this
Week 14 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-4-25
Lamar Jackson has us stumped from the jump, and Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com are here to sort out every major Week 14 start-sit decision with the fantasy playoffs closing in. They dive into the struggling Chargers offense, question whether RJ Harvey is fooling us, highlight why Bucky Irving looks legit, and break down Devin Neal’s rising usage, the messy Panthers split, and Rhamo
Week 14 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-2-25
Adonai Mitchell just torched Atlanta, but can he actually help you win a fantasy title or is he fool’s gold? Jared Smola and Matt Schauf break down Mitchell, Devin Singletary’s surprising burst, and what to make of Blake Corum, Brenton Strange on the fantasy football waiver wire this week. Plus streaming defenses and other sneaky targets.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:44 Devin Singletary vs. Blake Corum8:5
Week 13 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-25-25
Is Devin Neal the fantasy football waiver wire target of the week after the Alvin Kamara injury? He's OK. But Jared and Matt would rather chase the PPR floor of Jaguars TE Brenton Strange or the upside of Texans WR Jayden Higgins. We're also talking Chris Rodriguez, fallout from the Tee Higgins injury, and streaming defenses for Week 13 and beyond.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:02 Devin Neal5:07 Brenton St
Week 12 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-21-25
There’s never been a better time this season to target Lamar Jackson in fantasy football trades Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com open the Week 12 preview show by breaking down why Lamar’s recent struggles create the perfect buy window before he hits the best QB runout in Weeks 12-16. We’re also digging into a factor that might help Saquon Barkley and Quishon Judkins the rest of the w
Week 12 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-18-25
Sean Tucker looked electric in Buffalo, but Jared Smola and Matt Schauf of DraftSharks.com explain why he’s not worth an expensive Week 12 waiver bid. They also break down why Michael Wilson has more staying power, what to do after the injuries to Josh Jacobs, Jaylen Warren, and Drake London, and which streaming defense could help carry you through the fantasy playoffs.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:48 Mic
Week 11 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-14-25
Week 11 brings a wave of backfield uncertainty. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down what really matters for your Start-Sit decisions. We’re revisiting last week’s Ken Walker BUY call, digging into the usage shifts for Woody Marks, D’Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Aaron Jones ... and even the frustrating split in Atlanta. We're also covering the impact of Marvin Harrison Jr.’s ap
Week 11 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-11-25
NOW is the time to grab Rams RB Blake Corum off the fantasy football waiver wire. Jared Smola and Matt Schauf of DraftSharks.com detail the why ... and then hit a couple more similarly high-end handcuffs for your fantasy backfield. We're also talking through the top WR targets on the Week 11 waiver wire, extolling the surprising virtues of Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett, and delivering some streamin
Week 10 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-6-25
The trades of Rashid Shahed and Jakobi Meyers leave ripples on both sides. Who loses and gains fantasy value? The Jayden Daniels injury damages the whole Washington offense, while uncertain workload spots hurt the fantasy outlooks for Giants and Bears RBs. Jared Smola and Matt Schauf of DraftSharks.com sort through all that, plus Keenan Allen’s big problem and whether it’s time to buy Kenneth Walk
Week 10 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-4-25
Is it tight end week on the fantasy football waiver wire? Tucker Kraft's injury in Green Bay vaults Luke Musgrave to the forefront. Colston Loveland's waiting for him there after a breakout performance vs. Cincinnati. But should we chase the Bears rookie or ignore his outlier fantasy score? Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break that down, along with which WRs you should focus on and
Week 9 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-30-25
Matthew Stafford’s back, and the Rams are slinging it again. Kareem Hunt’s stepping into a big opportunity as Kansas City’s lead back. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down what those storylines mean for your Week 9 fantasy lineup and beyond. We're also diving into league-wide run-pass trends, Tyrone Tracy’s new role, why RJ Harvey and TreVeyon Henderson might not be what you t
Week 9 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-28-25
Running back injuries are driving the Week 9 waiver wire, and Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com are here to help you sort through the chaos. We’re breaking down the fallout from the Isiah Pacheco and Cam Skattebo injuries. We’re spotlighting upside adds such as Tyrone Tracy and Bam Knight, and finding sneaky streamers at QB and DST.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:42 Kareem Hunt3:38 Tyrone Tracy
Week 8 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-24-25
Six teams on bye. Injuries everywhere. And start-sit decisions that feel impossible. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com are here to get you through Bye-mageddon with sneaky plays at every position. We’re breaking down backfield usage in Carolina and elsewhere. Then it’s on to some Week 8 Sleepers: Joe Flacco, Tez Johnson, Dalton Schultz and more. Get the context, the data, and the conf
Week 8 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-21-25
Two key WR injuries. Rookie breakouts at RB and TE. And a brutal six-team bye week. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down all the top Week 8 waiver wire moves, including who to target after the Nico Collins and Mike Evans injuries, why Oronde Gadsden might be for real, why Kyle Monangai just became more than a fantasy football handcuff, and which QBs and defenses make the best
Week 7 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-17-25
It’s a big week for running backs, and one player just made Matt Schauf completely rethink his stance. Was it just a fluke against a soft defense, or a real breakout that changes the rest of the season? Matt and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com dig into that RB’s outlook, plus what to do with Cam Skattebo, D’Andre Swift, Isiah Pacheco, and the Panthers backfield. They also hit the Jets’ offensive di
Week 7 Waiver Wire | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-14-25
The Chargers backfield is clear. The Cardinals’ is chaos. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com are here to help you sort it all out with the top Week 7 waiver wire targets, including Kimani Vidal’s breakout, Bam Knight's move, and sneaky WR stashes. We’ll also hit tight end options, streaming defenses (Seahawks, Falcons), and key injury updates you need before your FAAB bids lock.TIMESTA
Week 6 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-10-25
It’s Week 6, and the Draft Sharks crew is digging into touchdown regression. Which teams are due for a scoring spike, and which players could benefit most? Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com kick things off by breaking down the data behind expected TDs, then dive into key names like Brian Thomas Jr., Rashee Rice, and Jaylen Warren who might be ready to pop. We're also talking about Cin
Week 6 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-7-2025
Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire time! Michael Carter delivered if you played him in Week 5. But could his role be in jeopardy? Kendre Miller's outplaying Alvin Kamara. Will that be enough to make him a fantasy factor? What should we do with Kendrick Bourne's breakout game? Which young tight end is ready to help your team most? And what about Streaming Defenses? Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of D
Week 5 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-3-25
Backfield injuries. Usage shakeups. Star WRs returning. And the first week of byes. Week 5 brings it all. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the Week 5 Rankings, the fallout from Bucky Irving and Trey Benson’s injuries, how to handle tricky RB committees (Cardinals, Patriots, Broncos), and whether Ashton Jeanty is a weekly starter or a sell-high. We’re also talking Brock Bow
Week 5 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-30-25
Week 5 fantasy football waiver wire talk. The breakout performance for Woody Marks puts him at the top of the list. But we're opening this show by breaking down the fallout from the Malik Nabers injury and Tyreek Hill injury. Who's the top Giants pickup? What does losing Hill mean for the Dolphins offense? Should you pay up for Darren Waller? And who's the top streaming QB and top streaming defens
Week 4 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-26-25
You’ve got Who to Start fantasy football questions. We’ve got answers. Game 1 of the latest Jake Browning Era went even worse than we could have imagined. Where does that leave the Bengals? Bo Nix has stunk for your fantasy team over the first three weeks. Is it time to give up? Quinshon Judkins and Cam Skattebo are showing out. Do we trust them this and every week? And what do you do with Tre Tuc
Week 4 Waiver Wire | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-23-25
It’s time to hit the Week 4 fantasy football waiver wire! Should you add Tre Tucker or Luther Burden? Matt and Jared don’t agree on which WR helps your lineup more. We’re also digging into Tyjae Spears’ return, sneaky QB pickups, streaming defenses, and more.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:43 Tyjae Spears5:52 Woody Marks8:45 Tre Tucker vs. Luther Burden17:09 Week 4 QB targets19:02 Week 4 tight end targets21
Week 3 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-19-25
Week 3 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, and TreVeyon Henderson are off to TERRIBLE starts. Does that mean they all need to hit your bench now? We're talking through that and more for Week 3 fantasy football. We're also talking role changes for Cam Skattebo, James Conner, and ... (maybe?) ... Kenneth Walker. Plus Travis Hunter questions and WRs to buy or sell.TIMESTAMP
Week 3 Waiver Wire | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-16-25
QB injuries are piling up and taking the Week 3 lead on fantasy football waiver wires. Jared's got one solution to your Joe Burrow problem that might surprise you. Plus he and Matt break down Justin Fields and Jayden Daniels injury fallout, must-add WRs like Troy Franklin and Wan’Dale Robinson, whether it’s finally Blake Corum season, and the best streaming defenses to target.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1
Week 2 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-12-25
It’s time to set your fantasy football lineups for Week 2! Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down the biggest questions: What do the Brock Purdy and George Kittle injuries mean for the 49ers offense? Is Mac Jones worth a superflex stash? Will Dak Prescott and the Cowboys bounce back? We’re also digging into tricky backfields (Seahawks, Vikings, Broncos), breakout candidates like Omarion Hampton an
Week 2 Waiver Wire | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-9-25
Week 2 waiver time, and we're looking to be your waiver wire assistant. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down Marquise “Hollywood” Brown’s expanded role -- and boosted ceiling -- in Kansas City. We're also trying to figure out how to treat Daniel Jones and Aaron Rodgers off surprisingly strong openers. Cedric Tillman, Kayshon Boutte, Juwan Johnson, and Harold Fannin make the list as well. Plus we
Week 1 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-4-25
Justin Fields brings fantasy upside this year, but Week 1 isn’t the time to start him. We’re breaking down the Jets QB matchup, what it means for Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall, plus start/sit calls for Tyreek Hill, Terry McLaurin, and more. We’ll also dive into rookie debuts for Omarion Hampton, Tyler Warren, Travis Hunter, and others to get you set at every position.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:34 Week
6 Dynasty Moves to Make | Fantasy Football Podcast 9-2-25
Before the NFL season starts, we’ve got 6 dynasty trades you need to consider. James Cook got a big new contract, but that didn’t take away his issues. Jaylen Waddle and Chris Godwin both look dramatically undervalued by the market. And is it already time to quit on Jacory Croskey-Merritt? (The guys don’t totally agree on that one.) It’s definitely time, though, to check the Dynasty Trade Value Ch
Last Minute Sleepers | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-29-25
You should be hunting for fantasy football sleepers, especially throughout the second half of your draft. And this episode gives you some targets. We're hitting the Jacksonville backfield for a young RB we haven't talked about enough. We're mapping out the post-Brian Robinson Jr. landscape in Washington, warning against one potential mistake. We're looking at the positive impact from a couple of i
6 IDP Sleepers | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-26-25
Don't you hate it when you rush to the waiver wire to pick up that IDP who just had a breakout week ... only to find he's already on someone else's roster? Well we're gonna put you on the other side of that frustration. Matt's highlighting 6 IDP sleepers on this episode to get you ahead of your league mates. The list includes a high-ceiling rookie LB, three other LBs with weekly-starter upside, a
Best Draft Position | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-22-25
What is the Best Draft Position in fantasy football this year? We've run the numbers for PPR, half-PPR, and non-PPR drafts, and we're revealing those answers in this show. But the most important factor is the players who make those draft positions so good. That's why we're also digging into the specifics to help you win your fantasy football draft even if you don't get to choose your position.TIME
Draft Strategy Guide | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-19-25
Draft season is here, and your plan starts now. Should you open with RB or WR? Is this the year to grab a QB earlier than usual? We’re breaking down the pockets of value at every position so you know when to strike and who to target. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola walk through their draft boards, player rankings, and format-specific strategies to help you build a winning roster.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:
4 Breakout Picks | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-15-25
Ricky Pearsall has the talent and opportunity to change your fantasy football season. That makes him one of the four Fantasy Football Breakouts we're revealing on this fresh podcast episode. Learn about Pearsall and three more fantasy football draft targets ready to SMASH expectations and win you a championship!TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:32 Tetairoa McMillan 6:35 Ricky Pearsall 10:05 George Pickens 1
Biggest Rankings Movers | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-12-25
Vikings coaches can't stop buzzing about Jordan Mason. And now we're finally listening. He has moved much closer to Aaron Jones in our fantasy football rankings. And that's just one set of adjustments we're covering today. We're also digging into Breece Hall and his Jets backfield mates, RJ Harvey's standing vs. J.K. Dobbins and the rest of the Broncos, Matthew Golden's outlook, and more.TIMESTAMP
AFC West Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-6-25
The AFC West kicks off with a Denver Broncos offense that delivered some surprising value last year ... and then added some potentially large contributors for 2025. The Kansas City Chiefs come off two down years for scoring that just might set up their key players as fantasy football draft values. The Las Vegas Raiders changed the most vs. last year. (And that's a good thing!) While the Los Angele
NFC West Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-1-25
Kenneth Walker’s getting rave reviews … but should you bite in fantasy drafts? We’re breaking down the Seahawks’ buzz, the 49ers’ post-collapse ADP value, Rams injury concerns, and whether the Cardinals are fooling themselves. Sleeper picks, bust alerts, and key takeaways for every NFC West team in your 2025 fantasy football leagues.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:04 Arizona Cardinals 2024 recap2:12 What’s
AFC South Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-29-25
This episode should have given us a chance to talk up Joe Mixon (again). Instead, his foot injury just might shake up the whole Houston offense! We're breaking down all the potential impact on the Texans. Then we're digging into Jared's 2025 boo: Trevor Lawrence. Are the Jaguars suddenly an offense you need to target? Is Travis Hunter a value or a bust at his fantasy football ADP? And are the Colt
NFC South Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-25-25
The Falcons, Panthers, Saints, and Buccaneers feature plenty of big names. But you'll be surprised at the fantasy football sleepers Jared and Matt pick out from this division. Let's dig into why you SHOULD target Alvin Kamara, why you should NOT draft Baker Mayfield, and LOTS more fantasy football insight.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:10 Atlanta Falcons 2024 recap2:17 What’s new for the Falcons3:12 Any Fa
