Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast

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...

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 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 thi...

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 Rhamo...

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. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:44 Devin Singletary vs. Blake Corum...

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. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:02 Devin Neal 5:07 Brento...

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 breaking down why Lamar’s recent struggles create the perfect buy window before he hits the best QB runout in Weeks 12-16. We’re also digging into a factor that might help Saquon Barkley and Quishon Judkins the rest of the w...

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 Michael Wilson has more staying power, what to do after the injuries to Josh Jacobs, Jaylen Warren, and Drake London, and which streaming defense could help carry you through the fantasy playoffs. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:48...

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 week’s Ken Walker BUY call, digging into the usage shifts for Woody Marks, D’Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Aaron Jones ... and even the frustrating split in Atlanta. We're also covering the impact of Marvin Harrison Jr.’s a...

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 similarly high-end handcuffs for your fantasy backfield. We're also talking through the top WR targets on the Week 11 waiver wire, extolling the surprising virtues of Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett, and delivering some streami...

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, while uncertain workload spots hurt the fantasy outlooks for Giants and Bears RBs. Jared Smola and Matt Schauf of DraftSharks.com sort through all that, plus Keenan Allen’s big problem and whether it’s time to buy Kenneth Walk...

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 after a breakout performance vs. Cincinnati. But should we chase the Bears rookie or ignore his outlier fantasy score? Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break that down, along with which WRs you should focus on an...

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 DraftSharks.com break down what those storylines mean for your Week 9 fantasy lineup and beyond. We're also diving into league-wide run-pass trends, Tyrone Tracy’s new role, why RJ Harvey and TreVeyon Henderson might not be what you t...

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 fallout from the Isiah Pacheco and Cam Skattebo injuries. We’re spotlighting upside adds such as Tyrone Tracy and Bam Knight, and finding sneaky streamers at QB and DST. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:42 Kareem Hunt 3:38 Tyrone...

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 sneaky plays at every position. We’re breaking down backfield usage in Carolina and elsewhere. Then it’s on to some Week 8 Sleepers: Joe Flacco, Tez Johnson, Dalton Schultz and more. Get the context, the data, and the conf...

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 moves, including who to target after the Nico Collins and Mike Evans injuries, why Oronde Gadsden might be for real, why Kyle Monangai just became more than a fantasy football handcuff, and which QBs and defenses make the best...

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 the rest of the season? Matt and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com dig into that RB’s outlook, plus what to do with Cam Skattebo, D’Andre Swift, Isiah Pacheco, and the Panthers backfield. They also hit the Jets’ offensive di...

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 targets , including Kimani Vidal’s breakout, Bam Knight's move, and sneaky WR stashes. We’ll also hit tight end options, streaming defenses (Seahawks, Falcons), and key injury updates you need before your FAAB bids lock. TIMES...

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 Smola of DraftSharks.com kick things off by breaking down the data behind expected TDs, then dive into key names like Brian Thomas Jr. , Rashee Rice , and Jaylen Warren who might be ready to pop. We're also talking about...

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 that be enough to make him a fantasy factor? What should we do with Kendrick Bourne's breakout game? Which young tight end is ready to help your team most? And what about Streaming Defenses? Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of D...

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 Rankings , the fallout from Bucky Irving and Trey Benson’s injuries, how to handle tricky RB committees (Cardinals, Patriots, Broncos), and whether Ashton Jeanty is a weekly starter or a sell-high. We’re also talking Brock Bo...

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 the Malik Nabers injury and Tyreek Hill injury. Who's the top Giants pickup? What does losing Hill mean for the Dolphins offense? Should you pay up for Darren Waller? And who's the top streaming QB and top streaming defens...

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 the Bengals? Bo Nix has stunk for your fantasy team over the first three weeks. Is it time to give up? Quinshon Judkins and Cam Skattebo are showing out. Do we trust them this and every week? And what do you do with Tre Tuc...

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 digging into Tyjae Spears’ return, sneaky QB pickups, streaming defenses, and more. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:43 Tyjae Spears 5:52 Woody Marks 8:45 Tre Tucker vs. Luther Burden 17:09 Week 4 QB targets 19:02 Week 4 tight end ta...

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? We're talking through that and more for Week 3 fantasy football. We're also talking role changes for Cam Skattebo, James Conner, and ... (maybe?) ... Kenneth Walker. Plus Travis Hunter questions and WRs to buy or sell. TIMESTA...