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Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast

Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast

Fantasy Football, Jared Smola, Draft Sharks, Matt Schauf 785 episodes Nov 9, 2026

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 10 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-9-26
Week 10 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-9-26 Nov 9, 2026 25:34 The Week 10 fantasy football waiver wire isn't exactly overflowing with exciting options. But there are still running backs worth stashing, wide receivers with upside, and a tight end who could help you through the upcoming bye weeks.Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down what to make of Audric Estime's big game, whether Bam Knight and Corey Kiner deserve roster spots, and if Ta
Week 9 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-5-26
Week 9 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-5-26 Nov 6, 2026 39:17 Can you trust Ashton Jeanty after Mike Washington dominated the Raiders' backfield last week? Is Quinshon Judkins headed for a breakout against the Saints? And should you bench Matthew Stafford in Week 9?Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the toughest Week 9 fantasy football start-sit decisions, including what to do with Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper, and Dalton Kincaid.We're
Week 9 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-2-26
Week 9 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-2-26 Nov 2, 2026 31:23 The Raiders just handed the backfield to Mike Washington, even with Ashton Jeanty healthy. That means you NEED to grab Washington on the Week 9 waiver wire … right?Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com dig into Washington’s outlook before moving on to other hot names like Emmett Johnson, Ryan Flournoy, Antonio Williams, and more.We’re also talking intriguing tight end pickups and streamin
Week 8 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-30-26
Week 8 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-30-26 Oct 30, 2026 44:28 Can you trust Caleb Williams or Jared Goff in Week 8? Is Blake Corum worth starting? And which overlooked players could deliver big fantasy performances?Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the toughest Week 8 fantasy football start-sit decisions, including Jacoby Brissett, Jonah Coleman, and Stefon Diggs.Plus, we're revealing our favorite sneaky starters, planting our flags o
Week 8 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-27-26
Week 8 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-27-26 Oct 27, 2026 19:58 The Week 8 fantasy football waiver wire brings a potential starting RB, some intriguing WR pickups, and a couple of QBs who could save your lineup.Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down their top 5 waiver wire targets. We’re talkin’ bid ceiling for Jonah Coleman, how to treat Kaelon Black, which young WRs present intriguing upside, and the top streaming QB for Week 8.Plus, we’ll
Week 7 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-22-26
Week 7 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-22-26 Oct 22, 2026 36:02 Four teams on bye. Three top-12 fantasy QBs unavailable. So Patrick Mahomes should be an easy Week 7 start, right? Not so fast.Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the toughest Week 7 fantasy football start-sit decisions, including whether to trust Mahomes against Seattle, start Aaron Rodgers or Kyler Murray, and take a chance on Woody Marks or Mark Andrews.We also dig into sn
Week 7 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-19-26
Week 7 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-19-26 Oct 19, 2026 30:14 The Week 7 fantasy football waiver wire isn't all about injuries. It's about spotting opportunity before the rest of your league catches on.Is Keenan Allen becoming a reliable weekly fantasy starter? Can Omar Cooper Jr. build on his breakout performance? And which running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends are worth adding now?Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down their top
Week 6 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-16-26
Week 6 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-16-26 Oct 16, 2026 40:55 Four teams on bye. Injuries challenging lineup decisions. And some surprisingly productive players who might be tough to trust.Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the biggest Week 6 fantasy football start-sit decisions, including whether you can trust Bryce Young, Jameis Winston, MarShawn Lloyd, and Ladd McConkey.We're also digging into sneaky starters and trade targets, as w
Week 6 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-12-26
Week 6 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-12-26 Oct 12, 2026 17:59 Looking for help on the Week 6 waiver wire? We’ve got some bad news for you.This is NOT the week to find immediate game changers. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get value. Matt and Jared break down which of this week’s prime targets probably aren’t worth your time and which hidden gems might still be out there.We’re also targeting streaming defenses for Week 6 and getting ahead of Week 7 waivers
Week 5 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-8-26
Week 5 Start-Sit | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-8-26 Oct 8, 2026 37:33 Can you trust Braelon Allen, Will Shipley, or Ollie Gordon in your Week 5 fantasy football lineup? Injuries have created new opportunities at running back, but which of these guys can actually deliver?Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the toughest Week 5 start-sit decisions, identify sneaky starters, and reveal their bold predictions. Plus, we're targeting Matthew Golden in
Week 5 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-6-26
Week 5 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-6-26 Oct 6, 2026 27:59 Week 5 waivers bring opportunity, injury uncertainty, and the first round of NFL byes.Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down their top waiver wire targets for Week 5, led by Will Shipley after Saquon Barkley’s hamstring injury. They also dig into Keaton Mitchell’s growing role, Michael Mayer’s encouraging usage, and opportunities for Keon Coleman and Antonio Williams.Plus: a bon
Week 4 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-2-26
Week 4 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-2-26 Oct 2, 2026 49:05 Week 4 brings some tricky lineup calls, including Drake Maye, David Montgomery, Braelon Allen, Jameson Williams, and Marcus Mariota.Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down those start-sit decisions before digging into their favorite sneaky starters for Week 4.Then it’s time to check the Panic Meter. How worried should fantasy managers be about Kyler Murray and Malik Nabers? And i

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