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Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast

Fantasy Football, Jared Smola, Draft Sharks, Matt Schauf

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

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AFC South Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-29-25

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2025/07/29

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 Colts and Titans ready to rebound from their disastrous QB play of 2024? Let's break down

00:52:51

AFC South Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-29-25

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2025/07/29

00:57:49

NFC South Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-25-25

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2025/07/29

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 Falcons worth targeting?15:01 Carolina Panthers 2024 recap16:13 What’s new for the Panthers18:15 How to

57:49

NFC South Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-25-25

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2025/07/25

The Falcons, Panthers, Saints, and Buccaneers feature plenty of big names. But you'll be surprised at the sleeper types 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.0:00 Intro1:10 Atlanta Falcons 2024 recap2:17 What’s new for the Falcons3:12 Any Falcons worth targeting?15:01 Carolina Panthers 2024 recap16:13 What’s new for the Panthers18:15 How to treat Tetairoa

56:58

AFC North Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-22-25

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2025/07/22

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 there's lots to discuss beyond the obvious offensive prowess in Baltimore and Cincinnati. Do the Bengals actually sport a sneaky pass-catching option (or two)? Which backfields present late-round RB sleepers? And what QB take just leaves Jared saying "No"?0:00 Intro0:45 Baltimore Ravens 2024 recap2:06 What’s new

67:34

NFC North Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-18-25

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2025/07/18

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 to this year's Packers offense, and why isn't it Josh Jacobs? How much can Jared and Matt agree on the new-look Chicago Bears ... and where do they split? And which Vikings player are you absurdly overrating right now? Let's break it all down before your next draft.0:00 Intro0:58 Chicago Bears 2024

53:36

AFC East Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-11-25

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2025/07/12

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 you down? Jared and Matt aren't necessarily agreeing on player takes throughout the AFC East. But they're both fading James Cook in fantasy football drafts! Why? Listen in to find out!0:00 Intro0:58 Buffalo Bills recap2:02 What’s new for Bills?3:19 Bills to target11:00 One key Bill to FADE15:50 Miami Dolphins

73:56

NFC East Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-8-25

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2025/07/08

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 Washington looks iffy in 2025 fantasy football drafts? Is there anything worth targeting among the Giants (besides Malik Nabers)? And why do the guys keep talking about the Cowboys' offense? (Hint: It sure ain't the running backs.) Find out who you should be targeting, fading, and awaiting more info on for your

59:08

Dynasty Mock Draft | Fantasy Football Podcast 7-3-25

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2025/07/03

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 end? Is Matt underrating both those positions in this superflex mock draft? We ran through a dynasty startup mock draft to highlight our favorite targets and point out mistakes you need to avoid. See who went too early, which players stayed on the board WAY too long ... and what strategy tips push the guys to disagree.0:00

26:36

Keeper Decisions | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-27-25

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2025/06/27

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 managers. We’re talkin’ Brock Bowers, Brian Thomas Jr., Malik Nabers, and more – while considering draft-pick values, upside, and cross-positional values. PLUS, we’re talking overall keeper strategies. So even if you’re not facing a decision on any of these players, we’ve got tips to help you make the right call in any

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IDP Rankings | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-24-25

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2025/06/24

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 which third-year edge rusher appears on the verge of a breakout and which proven vets might sit a little lower than you’d expect. Check out which new guys are shaking up the LB rankings. And get the surprising names who could dominate at DB. Plus, we’re delivering 6 sleeper picks ready to make you look like a draft day

33:53

TE Rankings | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-20-25

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2025/06/20

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 fades at the position. But grabbing the right TE in your fantasy football draft is about more than just the players. You need to figure out when to get your guy. That's why we're not only revealing our top 10 on this show. We're also looking at how Trey McBride, George Kittle, Travis Kelce, Evan Engram, and more

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WR Rankings | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-18-25

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2025/06/18

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 somehow going underrated? You'll also find out which WRs Jared and Matt are drafting most often -- and who they won't touch in fantasy football drafts. Stick around to hear about the young wideout they DO NOT agree on.0:00 Intro3:18 WR Rankings Tier 15:25 Puka Nacua leads fantasy football WR rankings Tier 210:39 A.J

32:04

RB Rankings | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-13-25

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2025/06/13

Time to break down the RB landscape for 2025 fantasy football drafts. We’re diving into our latest RB rankings -- highlighting elite targets, mid-round value plays, and landmines to avoid. Who’s rising? Who’s falling? And who is the market just getting wrong? We're delivering the insight you need to dominate your draft.0:00 Intro2:37 Top 13 RB Rankings3:51 Christian McCaffrey6:21 Ashton Jeanty7:40 Jonathan Taylor8:59 De’Von Achane10:12 Josh Jacobs & Kyren Williams13:16 Bucky Irving15:02

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QB Rankings | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-10-25

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2025/06/10

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 roster build. That's why we're focused on more than just the names in our fantasy QB rankings. We're covering why Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, and Jalen Hurts make sense at their early-round price tags. We're looking at what makes Joe Burrow different. And we're covering why Justin Fields and Jordan

31:16

New NFL Coaches That Matter for 2025 | Fantasy...

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2025/06/06

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 Kelly, and Kellen Moore are set to reshape offenses -- and your fantasy football fortunes. We’re breaking down scheme fits, likely impacts on key players, and what it all means for your fantasy football drafts. Tune in for actionable insights you can’t afford to miss.0:00 Intro0:56 Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson7:04

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Superflex Mock Draft | Fantasy Football Podcast 6-3-25

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2025/06/03

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 Theo Gremminger from Fantasy Points to help dive into every round, analyzing value, risk, and upside to help you make confident decisions when you’re on the clock. 0:00 Intro2:51 Superflex mock draft setup4:27 Superflex draft strategy8:33 First pick of the superflex mock draft9:39 Top tier of QBs12:17 Patrick Mahomes’

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Sleeper Picks | Fantasy Football Podcast 5-30-25

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2025/05/30

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 and more for the 2025 season. These under-the-radar picks have the talent, opportunity, and upside to smash their ADP. Hit play and get ahead of your opponents.0:00 Intro1:27 Jaylen Wright4:34 Tyjae Spears8:25 Rashid Shaheed11:15 Ricky Pearsall14:56 Trevor Lawrence17:46 Packers stackFantasy Football SleepersFantasy Football

22:33

Fantasy Football Tiers | Fantasy Football Podcast...

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2025/05/28

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 you make smarter picks every round.✅ Get our must-know tier breaks✅ Learn why tiers > straight rankings✅ Draft with confidence and flexibility0:00 Intro3:23 Fantasy Football QB Tiers7:20 Fantasy Football RB Tiers11:36 Fantasy Football WR Tiers15:32 Fantasy Football Tight End TiersFantasy Football TiersFantasy Football

42:14

32 Facts You'll Want to Know | Fantasy Football...

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2025/05/23

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 shape the way we position players in your fantasy football rankings. What makes Terry McLaurin a shaky 2025 bet? What will the Packers offense look like? And which backfield leaders carry red flags? We're talking all that and much more on this show.0:00 Intro2:14 Arizona Cardinals4:10 Atlanta Falcons5:38 Baltimore

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