Draft Sharks Fantasy Football Podcast

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.

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 record book A high-risk prospect with legit talent and major red flags A return specialist with potential beyond The fastest WR in the class — and why he might not be just a gadget player TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:46 Ted Hurst 5:39 De'Zhaun Stribling 10:07 Skyler Bell 14:09 Eric McAlister 18:41 Barion Brown 23:22 Brenen Thompson EPISODE LINKS: Rookie Guide Dynasty Rookie Rankings Rookie profiles Fantasy News  DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools

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 offseason. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:55 Round 1 picks revealed 3:28 Top 3 WRs 7:12 Next group of WRs 9:53 KC Concepcion underrated? 11:42 Kenyon Sadiq vs. Eli Stowers 13:54 When is a trade down OK? 15:17 Chris Bell overrated? 19:04 Round 2 picks revealed 19:30 How much upside to Fernando Mendoza? 26:20 Where does Mike Washington Jr. belong? 30:45 How much does Jared like Elijah Sarratt? 33:53 Does Germie Bernard deserve more love? 38:48 Zachariah Branch has issues 41:47 Round 3 picks revealed 42:33 The case for Bryce Lanc

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 Mike Washington: from sleeper to overrated? 6:08 Nicholas Singleton & Kaytron Allen 13:24 Seth McGowan 17:37 Eli Heidenreich 22:11 Desmond Reid EPISODE LINKS:  Dynasty value rookie profiles Dynasty rookie rankings Draft Sharks Rookie Model  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 LINKSDraft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of t

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 Intro 0:46 Mike McDaniel to Chargers 9:17 Declan Doyle to Ravens 13:31 Klint Kubiak and Andrew Janocko to Raiders 18:32 John Harbaugh and Matt Nagy to Giants 24:15 Brian Daboll to Titans EPISODE LINKS:  2026 Fantasy Football Rankings Fantasy Football ADP Best Ball ADP Fantasy Football News & Analysis  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 LI

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 for the player who already sparked a beer bet between Matt and Jared. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Tease 0:37 Intro 3:24 QB rankings 10:35 RB rankings 22:04 WR rankings 25:59 The Malik Nabers mistake 28:24 The Luther Burden argument 37:52 TE rankings 43:09 The Case Against Tucker Kraft 45:29 The Case FOR George Kittle EPISODE LINKS: Half-PPR Rankings Our biggest misses (and hits) of 2025 Best Ball ADP Get Your Draft War Room  DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections an

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 for your 2026 fantasy drafts. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:37 Kenneth Walker III to Chiefs 5:49 D.J. Moore trade to Bills 14:06 Travis Etienne to Saints 19:26 Malik Willis to Dolphins 24:24 Willis effect on Jaylen Waddle and De’Von Achane 27:32 Mike Evans to 49ers EPISODE LINKS: Fantasy Football News Best Ball ADP 2026 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

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 mates, this episode will help you decide which players to move and when to cash out. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:26 Matthew Golden 5:00 TreVeyon Henderson 11:07 Cam Skattebo 13:38 Caleb Williams EPISODE LINKS: Dynasty Rankings Dynasty Trade Calculator Dynasty Trade Value Charts More Dynasty Trade Targets  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

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 waver. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:45 Tyler Allgeier 7:11 Emeka Egbuka 10:55 Kyler Murray 14:04 Rashid Shaheed EPISODE LINKS: Dynasty Trade Targets Dynasty Trade Value Charts Dynasty Trade Calculator 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 LINKSDraft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy

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 intro 1:34 Travis Hunter redraft outlook 7:12 How to treat Jaguars WRs in best ball 14:18 What does Brian Thomas Jr. need to bounce back? 16:22 Travis Hunter dynasty outlook 19:30 Travis Hunter IDP outlook EPISODE LINKS Travis Hunter fantasy news 2026 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings 2026 Best Ball 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 LINKSDraf

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 Heisman finalist, but does it translate to fantasy?Malachi Fields: Big-bodied WR with steady production. Did he answer key questions?Tanner Koziol: 6’6½ tight end with elite length and massive volumeNicholas Singleton: What his foot injury means for his rookie outlookTyren Montgomery: Not that Ty Montgomery — but a name dynasty players should knowTed Hurst: Small-school producer tested against top competition in MobileIf you’re trying to sort out who to move up, who to fade, and who Senior Bowl week may have overrated, this episode is for you.Get more Senior Bowl reaction at DraftSharks.com, including updated rookie ranki

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 agency Big questions around Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, and Travis Etienne Which WRs and TEs could turn into fantasy winners… or landmines And more Plus, we introduce the NFL Free Agency Tracker, now live on DraftSharks.com, and explain how free agency chaos affects early best ball drafts and dynasty decisions. Free agency is coming fast. We’re already in the numbers. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:59 Daniel Jones 4:45 Malik Willis 9:37 Breece Hall 15:23 Kenneth Walker III 19:17 Travis Etienne Jr. 21:49 RB sleepers 27

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’ motivation, and the uncertainty surrounding the Cowboys. All of it is backed by Draft Sharks’ Week 18 projections and rankings, with updates continuing right through inactives to help you squeeze every last edge out of the final week.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:11 What to do with Chargers4:48 Stay away from Packers6:09 What to do with Bills10:52 Are we underrating the Rams in Week 18?13:58 Start Tanner McKee, Tank Bigsby, or Jahan Dotson?17:00 Trust the Bears?18:58 What does Rams decision mean for Jacoby Brissett and the Ca

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 Jefferson conversation, plus more tough calls for Week 17.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:19 Playoff-clinching scenarios6:12 Start or sit Lamar Jackson9:10 Start or sit Steelers RBs11:48 Start or sit Michael Carter15:06 Start or sit Justin Herbert (and other Chargers)21:54 Start or sit Taysom Hill (and other Saints)28:22 Start or sit Justin Jefferson (and other Vikings)35:25 Top 5 Week 17 team defensesEPISODE LINKS:Week 17 Fantasy RankingsWeek 17 Start-SitWeek 17 Matchups That Matter  DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTA

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 to help you advance through the fantasy football playoffs.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:42 Start or sit Justin Herbert and other Chargers11:31 Non-obvious QB starters for Week 1613:11 Start or sit Trevor Lawrence16:08 Start or sit Chiefs without Patrick Mahomes20:38 Tua Tagovailoa benched25:37 Start or sit Packers WRs28:50 Start or sit Michael Carter33:01 Start or sit Steelers RBsEPISODE LINKS:Week 16 Fantasy RankingsWeek 16 Start-SitStrength of ScheduleWeek 16 Matchups That MatterWeek 16 Expert MovesDon’t Trust the Box Sc

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 Rodriguez.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:35 Start or sit DeVonta Smith12:16 Start or sit Justin Jefferson16:56 Start or sit Jaxson Dart21:46 Start or sit Patrick Mahomes25:03 Start or sit Lamar Jackson27: 52 Who’s Isaiah Likely starting over31:09 How to sort Panthers backfield35:34 What to do with Giants RBs39:18 Start or sit Chris Rodriguez42:33 Start or sit Colts offenseEPISODE LINKS:Week 15 Fantasy RankingsWeek 15 Start-SitStrength of ScheduleWeek 15 Matchups That MatterWeek 15 Expert MovesDon’t Trust the Box Score  

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 beyond.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:46 Devin Singletary4:07 Marcus Mariota6:00 Luther Burden7:27 Isaiah Likely10:12 Mike Gesicki11:57 Streaming defenseEPISODE LINKS:Week 15 Waiver Wire PickupsWeek 15 IDP Waiver WireWeek 15 Streaming DefenseFree Agent FinderFantasy Football Strength of ScheduleWeek 15 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 LINKSDraft War R

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 backfield, the big calls on Justin Jefferson and Adonai Mitchell, and what Puka Nacua’s usage really looks like heading into the most important week of your season.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:36 What the hell is up with Lamar Jackson?8:00 Start or sit Justin Herbert & the Chargers?12:14 RJ Harvey a fraud?17:12 Bucky Irving’s for real18:43 Devin Neal’s strong usage21:26 Carolina Panthers split the backfield25:27 Rhamondre Stevenson gets too much work28:34 Steelers’ annoying backfield30:58 Start or sit Justin Jefferson?34:34 St

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 Strange20:13 Sneaky WR stashes24:57 Streaming defensesEPISODE LINKSWeek 14 Waiver Wire PickupsWeek 14 IDP Waiver WireWeek 14 Streaming DefenseFree Agent FinderFantasy Football Strength of ScheduleWeek 14 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 LINKSDraft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fanta

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 LINKS:Week 13 Waiver Wire PickupsWeek 13 IDP Waiver WireWeek 13 Streaming DefenseFree Agent FinderFantasy Football Strength of ScheduleWeek 13 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 LINKSDraft 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 R