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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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00:47:55

Top IDP Rookies | Fantasy Football Podcast 4-21-26

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2026/04/21

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? 👉 What should you look for at each position? If you have an IDP rookie draft coming up, then you'll want

00:28:45

6 Rookie WR Sleepers | Fantasy Football Podcast 4-15-26

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2026/04/15

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 A 3-school starter who might be more NFL-ready than expected A late breakout who rewrote a school

01:04:51

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft | Fantasy Football Podcast...

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2026/04/09

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 evals. Subscribe for more dynasty strategy, rookie rankings, and draft-winning insights all

00:28:22

Rookie RB Sleepers | Fantasy Football Podcast 4-2-26

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2026/04/02

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 a perennial dynasty fantasy football powerhouse, you'll need guys like this.TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:02

00:32:42

5 Key Coaching Changes | Fantasy Football Podcast...

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2026/03/26

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 most, where ADP could be off, and how to adjust your draft strategy.TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Teaser 0:33

00:49:47

Way Too Early Rankings | Fantasy Football Podcast...

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2026/03/19

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 Nabers fits among elite WRs And whether George Kittle can help win you playoff weeks And stick around

00:33:19

Biggest Free Agent Movers | Fantasy Football Podcast...

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2026/03/12

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 could crash? We’re debating the rankings, highlighting draft values, and telling you what these moves mean

00:17:51

4 Dynasty Sells | Fantasy Football Podcast 3-4-26

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2026/03/04

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 you’re looking for dynasty trade strategy, sell-high candidates, and ways to stay ahead of your league

00:19:25

4 Dynasty Buys | Fantasy Football Podcast 3-1-26

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2026/03/01

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 like a potential stud coming off a sluggish season finish. Time to strike while your league mates

00:23:28

Jaguars Killing Travis Hunter's Value | Fantasy...

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2026/02/19

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 is reacting correctly. If you’re drafting soon, you need this breakdown first. TIMESTAMPS 0:00

00:30:15

6 Senior Bowl Winners + Rookie Sleepers | Fantasy...

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2026/02/04

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:Garrett Nussmeier: Game MVP, but what did the practices really show?Diego Pavia: Electric runner and Heisman finalist, but does it translate

00:52:04

Top 10 NFL Free Agents & More | Fantasy Football...

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2026/01/28

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 signals could reshape early projections. We cover: George Pickens as the potential crown jewel of free

00:39:07

Week 18 Preview | Fantasy football Podcast 1-2-26

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2026/01/02

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 Packers or Bills backups are actually usable, why Eagles players might be impossible to trust, the Bears’

00:38:37

Week 17 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-24-25

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2025/12/24

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 is a real option, how to approach Justin Herbert after last week’s bounce-back, and the impossible Justin

00:38:44

Week 16 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-18-25

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2025/12/19

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 of Michael Carter and Kenneth Gainwell. If you’re staring down tough lineup calls, this episode’s built

00:49:21

Week 15 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-11-25

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2025/12/12

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 Isaiah Likely, and ranking tricky RB spots like Rico Dowdle vs. Chuba Hubbard, Giants backs, and Chris

00:15:30

Week 15 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-9-25

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2025/12/09

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. Plus, we’re hitting all the best streaming defenses to get you through Week 15 and

00:39:36

Week 14 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-4-25

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2025/12/04

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 Rhamondre Stevenson’s potentially problematic workload.They also tackle the Steelers’ headache of a

00:29:12

Week 14 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-2-25

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2025/12/03

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 Corum8:53 Targeting handcuff RBs10:56 Chris Rodriguez12:43 Sneaky RB stashes14:34 Adonai Mitchell17:52 Brenton

00:20:50

Week 13 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-25-25

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2025/11/26

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 Strange7:05 Chris Rodriguez9:44 Jayden Higgins13:46 Backup Bengals?16:01 Streaming defenseEPISODE

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