Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast

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...

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 play...

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 impac...

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 ball draft values by ADP range, using Draft Sharks rankings, 3D Values, and current Underdog Fantasy ADP. We hit the early-round discount on Josh Jacobs, the loaded QB value zone, ideal TE picks, and much more. These are best...

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 football rankings , comparing Draft Sharks 3D Values with Underdog ADP to find the best values and biggest traps. We’re talking Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Jaxson Dart, Patrick Mahomes...

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 break down the top tiers of our 2026 fantasy football TE rankings . We compare Draft Sharks 3D Values to current Underdog Fantasy ADP to find the best values, biggest fades, and smartest draft targets at tight end. We’re talki...

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 rankings for half-PPR leagues. We compare Draft Sharks 3D Values to current Underdog Fantasy best ball ADP to find the best values, biggest fades, and smartest draft targets at wide receiver. Puka Nacua sits atop the ranking...

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 Sharks’ half-PPR RB rankings and early Underdog Fantasy ADP. We’re looking for the pockets where you should attack, the spots where you can wait, and the players who might be overpriced before summer news reshapes the boa...

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 Podcast, Matt Schauf and Jared Smola break down one key stat, trend, or projection takeaway for every NFL team heading into the 2026 fantasy football season. We’re digging into:  🏈 Regression candidates at QB, RB, and WR  🏈 H...

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 break down the best dynasty startup draft strategies for 2026 fantasy football leagues, including superflex strategy, QB value, rookie pick trades, productive struggle builds, positional deep dives, and how to avoid the bigg...

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 Schauf, Jared Smola, and Shane Hallam of DraftSharks.com give you round-by-round strategy, updated rankings, and key sleepers to target so you can draft with confidence in any superflex format. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 3:10 Ro...

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? 👉 Wh...

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...

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...

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...

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 m...

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 Nabe...

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 cou...

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...

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 lik...

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...

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: Diego Pavia: Electric runner and H...

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 s...

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 Pack...

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 i...