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Fantasy Football, Jared Smola, Draft Sharks, Matt Schauf
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Sep 29, 2026 · 25:34
De’Von Achane is done for the season. Breece Hall and Travis Etienne are dealing with injuries. That puts some potentially valuable running backs at the top of the Week 4 fantasy…
Sep 25, 2026 · 46:37
Week 3 is here, and two games still haven’t given us all the answers. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down the biggest fantasy football start-sit decisions…
Sep 18, 2026 · 35:10
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…
Sep 14, 2026 · 23:54
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…
Sep 9, 2026 · 48:20
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…
Sep 4, 2026 · 12:56
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…
Sep 1, 2026 · 24:07
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…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:13:45
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…
Aug 26, 2026 · 34:09
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…
Aug 21, 2026 · 55:19
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,…
Aug 19, 2026 · 19:54
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…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:01:45
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…
Aug 7, 2026 · 24:25
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…
Aug 5, 2026 · 47:31
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…
Jul 30, 2026 · 26:01
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…
Jul 24, 2026 · 55:21
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…
Jul 17, 2026 · 56:26
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?…
Jul 8, 2026 · 50:02
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…
Jul 2, 2026 · 56:55
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…
Jun 25, 2026 · 21:18
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…
Jun 18, 2026 · 28:55
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…
Jun 11, 2026 · 31:47
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…
Jun 4, 2026 · 35:17
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…
May 28, 2026 · 49:13
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…
May 21, 2026 · 42:27
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…
May 14, 2026 · 1:06:33
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…
May 8, 2026 · 1:13:36
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…
May 1, 2026 · 57:58
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…
Apr 21, 2026 · 47:55
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…
Apr 15, 2026 · 28:45
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…
Apr 9, 2026 · 1:04:51
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…
Apr 2, 2026 · 28:17
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…
Mar 26, 2026 · 32:42
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…
Mar 19, 2026 · 49:47
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…
Mar 12, 2026 · 33:19
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…
Mar 4, 2026 · 17:51
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…
Mar 1, 2026 · 19:25
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…
Feb 19, 2026 · 23:28
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…
Feb 4, 2026 · 30:15
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…
Jan 28, 2026 · 52:04
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…
Jan 2, 2026 · 39:07
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…
Dec 24, 2025 · 38:37
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,…
Dec 19, 2025 · 38:44
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…
Dec 12, 2025 · 49:21
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…
Dec 9, 2025 · 15:30
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…
Dec 4, 2025 · 39:36
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…
Dec 3, 2025 · 29:12
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…
Nov 26, 2025 · 20:50
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…
Nov 21, 2025 · 32:31
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…
Nov 18, 2025 · 23:50
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…
Nov 14, 2025 · 37:29
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…
Nov 11, 2025 · 22:47
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…
Nov 7, 2025 · 37:13
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,…
Nov 4, 2025 · 20:18
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…
Oct 30, 2025 · 44:05
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…
Oct 28, 2025 · 20:50
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…
Oct 24, 2025 · 31:21
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…
Oct 21, 2025 · 32:32
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…
Oct 17, 2025 · 28:09
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…
Oct 14, 2025 · 25:52
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…
Oct 10, 2025 · 38:22
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…
Oct 7, 2025 · 23:46
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…
Oct 3, 2025 · 41:13
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…
Sep 30, 2025 · 26:34
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…
Sep 26, 2025 · 44:45
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…
Sep 23, 2025 · 25:31
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…
Sep 19, 2025 · 33:45
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?…
Sep 16, 2025 · 26:30
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…
Sep 12, 2025 · 43:13
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…
Sep 9, 2025 · 23:33
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…
Sep 4, 2025 · 41:08
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,…
Sep 3, 2025 · 30:58
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…
Aug 29, 2025 · 31:40
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…
Aug 26, 2025 · 20:33
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…
Aug 22, 2025 · 17:06
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…
Aug 19, 2025 · 37:31
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…
Aug 15, 2025 · 21:51
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…
Aug 12, 2025 · 36:05
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…
Aug 6, 2025 · 1:05:19
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…
Aug 1, 2025 · 55:29
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,…
Jul 29, 2025 · 52:51
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…
Jul 29, 2025 · 57:49
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.…
Jul 22, 2025 · 56:58
Who knew Matt had so much to say about Zay Flowers? Who knew there was attractive fantasy upside in ... Cleveland? We're previewing the entire AFC North in this episode, and…
Jul 18, 2025 · 1:07:34
We're diving deep into the NFC North for your 2025 fantasy football drafts. Why can't the guys get excited about drafting Jahmyr Gibbs or Amon-Ra St. Brown in 2025? Who's the key…
Jul 12, 2025 · 53:36
Is Tyreek Hill about to rebound and wreck your league ... or continue declining and wreck your roster? Is this the year of Breece Hall ... or another year of Breece Hall letting…
Jul 8, 2025 · 1:13:56
We’re diving deep into the NFC East for your 2025 fantasy football prep. Can Jalen Hurts rebound for the Eagles ... and does he even need to? Which breakthrough performer in…
Jul 3, 2025 · 59:08
Did Shane screw up his dynasty mock draft by taking Christian McCaffrey too early? Did Jared ignore his own dynasty startup rankings because he fell in love with a young tight…
Jun 27, 2025 · 26:36
Tough keeper calls? We’ve got you covered. In this episode, we’re applying the Draft Sharks Keeper Calculator to help solve difficult keeper decisions we’ve gathered from actual…
Jun 24, 2025 · 32:15
Wanna find this year’s Zack Baun or Andrew Van Ginkel? This is your show. We’re revealing the top 10 (or more) players from each position group in our IDP rankings . Find out…
Jun 20, 2025 · 33:53
You might be drafting tight ends wrong ... especially if you think Brock Bowers is a good pick in 2025. We're digging into our fantasy TE rankings to find the top targets and…
Jun 18, 2025 · 44:37
This episode reveals the top three tiers of our fantasy football WR rankings . Which guy seems like a trustworthy stud but suddenly presents HUGE risk? And which big names are…
Jun 13, 2025 · 32:04
Time to break down the RB landscape for 2025 fantasy football drafts. We’re diving into our latest Running Back Rankings -- highlighting elite targets, mid-round value plays, and…
Jun 10, 2025 · 27:18
Are you trying to figure out your QB strategy for 2025? At this position, it's about much more than just who to pick. When you draft your QB can dramatically impact your entire…
Jun 6, 2025 · 31:16
Which moves by NFL coaches will have the biggest fantasy football impact in 2025? This episode dives deep into how Ben Johnson, John Morton, Brian Schottenheimer, Liam Coen, Chip…
Jun 3, 2025 · 1:12:11
Get ready to draft like a pro! We’re breaking down a superflex mock draft , pick by pick, to show you the best strategies for dominating your league. We invited special guest…
May 30, 2025 · 23:30
Looking for this year’s league-winners before the hype catches up? We’re diving deep into the best fantasy football sleepers -- talkin' RB sleepers , WR sleepers , QB sleepers…
May 28, 2025 · 22:33
In this episode, we break down Fantasy Football Tiers like you've never heard before. We’re not just ranking players — we’re grouping them by VALUE, STRATEGY, and UPSIDE to help…
May 23, 2025 · 42:14
Jared pulls out 32 vital bits of info from his fantasy football projections process. We're presenting one for each team -- behind the scenes stats, trends, and facts that help…
May 20, 2025 · 13:49
We've updated the dynasty IDP rankings at DraftSharks.com, and you might find some surprising new names near the top. Find out what Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper has going for him,…
May 16, 2025 · 38:36
Getting ready for a startup draft in your dynasty fantasy football league? Then it's time to LOCK in! You can either set your dynasty fantasy football team up to DOMINATE ... or…
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