Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast

Fantasy Football, Jared Smola, Draft Sharks, Matt Schauf
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The award-winning podcast from DraftSharks.com: The world's most accurate fantasy football website.

  1. 3d ago

    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, ADP, situations, and training camp buzz behind each pick. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:34 Kenneth Walker 7:25 Jacory Croskey-Merritt 12:46 Luther Burden 19:44 Isaiah Likely EPISODE LINKS: Fantasy football breakouts Fantasy football ADP Fantasy football rankings   DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKS Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

  2. 5d ago

    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 situations that could make or break your fantasy season. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:11 Atlanta Falcons changes 4:01 Falcons top targets 6:17 Overpriced Falcons 9:17 Falcons sleepers? 12:10 Carolina Panthers changes 14:06 Panthers top targets 16:24 Overpriced Panthers 18:31 Panthers sleepers 21:49 New Orleans Saints changes 23:10 Saints top targets 27:48 Overpriced Saints 30:35 Saints sleepers 32:29 Tampa Bay Buccaneers changes 35:00 Bucs top targets 36:56 Overpriced Bucs 44:22 Bucs sleepers EPISODE LINKS: Atlanta Falcons preview Carolina Panthers preview New Orleans Saints preview Tampa Bay Buccaneers preview Fantasy football rankings Fantasy football ADP   DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKS Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

  3. Jul 30

    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 also learn how to use ADP trends, training camp buzz, and positional value to identify league-winning picks before your fantasy football draft. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:26 Jonathon Brooks 6:00 Washington backfield 11:30 Jayden Higgins 14:40 Rashid Shaheed 18:06 Dalton Kincaid 21:38 Isaiah Likely EPISODE LINKS: Fantasy football sleepers ADP Market Index   DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKS Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

  4. Jul 24

    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? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:19 Ravens Coaching Shakeup 01:06 Ravens Roster Turnover 02:30 Declan Doyle Outlook 03:26 Top Target: Mark Andrews 06:24 Zay Flowers Draft Value 07:58 Derrick Henry Risk Profile 12:34 Ravens Sleepers Debate 18:01 Bengals Changes  19:30 Bengals Target: Tee Higgins 21:35 Burrow And Brown Pricing 25:11 Bengals Sleepers? 26:42 Bengals Tight End Watch 29:23 Browns Overhaul 30:48 Browns Draft Targets 32:57 Harold Fannin Case 36:16 Fade Quinshon Judkins 37:52 Dylan Sampson a Sleeper? 39:14 Browns Rookie Receivers 41:03 Steelers Changes 42:03 Why Steelers are Undervalued 44:07 Core Targets 44:55 Warren vs Dowdle Split 48:54 Steelers Sleepers 51:28 Freiermuth Deep Sleeper 54:17 Wrap Up EPISODE LINKS: Baltimore Ravens preview Cincinnati Bengals preview Cleveland Browns preview Pittsburgh Steelers preview Fantasy football rankings Fantasy football ADP Best playoff-weeks schedules   DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKS Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

  5. Jul 17

    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. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 NFC North Kickoff 00:46 Bears Offseason Changes 03:37 Bears Outlook Risks 05:14 Bears Top Targets 09:43 Bears Overpriced Picks 13:43 Bears Deep Sleepers 16:18 Lions What Changed 19:48 Lions Top Targets 24:27 Lions Overpriced 26:53 Lions Sleeper 28:28 Isiah Pacheco Role Outlook 29:03 David Montgomery Usage Context 30:47 Packers Changes 32:24 Josh Jacobs Value Case 34:11 Christian Watson Breakout 36:47 Fading Tucker Kraft 39:50 Packers WR Concerns 43:30 Marshawn Lloyd a Sleeper? 45:17 Vikings New Look Offense 47:16 Vikings Top Targets 50:08 Vikings Fades & Sleepers EPISODE LINKS: Fantasy football rankings Fantasy football ADP Chicago Bears preview Detroit Lions preview Green Bay Packers preview Minnesota Vikings preview   DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKS Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

  6. Jul 8

    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 berths. And the other two teams look … willing to help. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down who you should -- and SHOULDN’T -- draft from every team in the East … including sleeper picks from even the Jets and Dolphins. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:41 Buffalo Bills intro 2:44 Bills draft targets 6:57 Overpriced Bills 13:42 Bills sleepers 17:02 Miami Dolphins intro 18:56 Dolphins draft targets 20:40 Overpriced Dolphins 23:21 Dolphins sleepers 26:43 New England Patriots intro 27:46 Patriots draft targets 31:26 Overpriced Patriots 33:32 Patriots sleepers 35:33 New York Jets intro 37:12 Jets draft targets 41:59 Overpriced Jets 44:25 Jets sleepers EPISODE LINKS: Fantasy football ADP Fantasy football rankings Buffalo Bills preview Miami Dolphins preview New England Patriots preview New York Jets preview Fantasy Environment Score   DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKS Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

  7. Jul 2

    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 players, and season-altering sleepers. Find out who you should be clicking on draft day, who the market's reading wrong, which NFC East RB has the guys split, and more. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:57 Top Cowboys draft targets 5:51 Overpriced Cowboys 8:46 Cowboys sleepers 13:24 New York Giants intro 16:17 Top Giants draft targets 20:50 Overpriced Giants 24:35 Giants sleepers 26:38 Philadelphia Eagles intro 29:30 Top Eagles draft targets 33:53 Overpriced Eagles 37:32 Eagles sleepers 40:43 Washington Commanders intro 43:13 Top Commanders draft targets 47:48 Overpriced Commanders 52:21 Commanders sleepers EPISODE LINKS: Best ball ADP Dallas Cowboys preview Philadelphia Eagles preview New York Giants preview Fantasy football rankings   DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKS Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

  8. Jun 25

    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 impact and even a couple sneaky targets for the end of your fantasy football draft. Get to know these guys before the rest of your league knows about them! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:16 Arvell Reese Role Outlook 04:17 Dillon Thieneman Chess Piece 06:05 Caleb Downs Redraft Caution 09:26 Malachi Lawrence Upside 11:10 Jacob Rodriguez LB Battle 14:06 Kaleb Elarms-Orr a High-Value Secret 16:22 A.J. Haulcy the New Nick Cross? 18:26 Deeper Sleeper in Indy EPISODE LINKS: 2026 IDP Rankings IDP Dynasty Rankings   DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKS Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

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The award-winning podcast from DraftSharks.com: The world's most accurate fantasy football website.

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  • Creator
    Fantasy Football, Jared Smola, Draft Sharks, Matt Schauf
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    776
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    Clean
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