Draft Sharks Fantasy Football Podcast

Fantasy football breakouts can win your league. But which 2026 breakout candidates are actually worth betting on at their current ADP? Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com reveal four players they’re targeting for breakthrough seasons, including a couple guys in altered backfields, a second-year wideout, and a TE whose long-awaited opportunity is finally arriving. We break down the stats, ADP, situations, and training camp buzz behind each pick. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:34 Kenneth Walker 7:25 Jacory Croskey-Merritt 12:46 Luther Burden 19:44 Isaiah Likely EPISODE LINKS: Fantasy football breakouts Fantasy football ADP 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 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-sy

The NFC South is ... not exciting. But that doesn't mean you can skip this episode. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola dig into key coaching changes with the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We're looking at whether you should target or ignore Jordyn Tyson, whether Tyler Shough is worth drafting, whether Bryce Young can turn things around and more. We're talking sleepers, potential busts, and situations that could make or break your fantasy season. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:11 Atlanta Falcons changes 4:01 Falcons top targets 6:17 Overpriced Falcons 9:17 Falcons sleepers? 12:10 Carolina Panthers changes 14:06 Panthers top targets 16:24 Overpriced Panthers 18:31 Panthers sleepers 21:49 New Orleans Saints changes 23:10 Saints top targets 27:48 Overpriced Saints 30:35 Saints sleepers 32:29 Tampa Bay Buccaneers changes 35:00 Bucs top targets 36:56 Overpriced Bucs 44:22 Bucs sleepers EPISODE LINKS: Atlanta Falcons preview Carolina Panthers preview New Orleans Saints preview Tampa Bay Buccaneers preview Fantas

It's time to find the best 2026 fantasy football sleepers before their ADPs climb even higher. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down six of their favorite sleeper picks, including Jonathon Brooks, Dalton Kincaid, and more. They discuss which players are rising too quickly, which values still exist, and why late-round tight ends could give you a major edge this season. You'll also learn how to use ADP trends, training camp buzz, and positional value to identify league-winning picks before your fantasy football draft. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:26 Jonathon Brooks 6:00 Washington backfield 11:30 Jayden Higgins 14:40 Rashid Shaheed 18:06 Dalton Kincaid 21:38 Isaiah Likely EPISODE LINKS: Fantasy football sleepers ADP Market Index  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 o

Are the Steelers suddenly the most interesting offense in a division that typically focuses on the Ravens and Bengals? Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com are breaking down the entire AFC North, which features new coaching staffs on three of four teams. Which players should you target? Who’s priced way too high? And why does Pittsburgh look so enticing in fantasy football drafts? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:19 Ravens Coaching Shakeup 01:06 Ravens Roster Turnover 02:30 Declan Doyle Outlook 03:26 Top Target: Mark Andrews 06:24 Zay Flowers Draft Value 07:58 Derrick Henry Risk Profile 12:34 Ravens Sleepers Debate 18:01 Bengals Changes  19:30 Bengals Target: Tee Higgins 21:35 Burrow And Brown Pricing 25:11 Bengals Sleepers? 26:42 Bengals Tight End Watch 29:23 Browns Overhaul 30:48 Browns Draft Targets 32:57 Harold Fannin Case 36:16 Fade Quinshon Judkins 37:52 Dylan Sampson a Sleeper? 39:14 Browns Rookie Receivers 41:03 Steelers Changes 42:03 Why Steelers are Undervalued 44:07 Core Targets 44:55 Warren vs

From Bears buzz to OC changes, a new QB in Minnesota, and much more, the NFC North gives us plenty to talk about. But who should you be targeting in your fantasy football drafts? Jared Smola and Matt Schauf of DraftSharks.com dig into that question, as well as which overpriced players you should fade and which late-round sleepers could alter your season. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 NFC North Kickoff 00:46 Bears Offseason Changes 03:37 Bears Outlook Risks 05:14 Bears Top Targets 09:43 Bears Overpriced Picks 13:43 Bears Deep Sleepers 16:18 Lions What Changed 19:48 Lions Top Targets 24:27 Lions Overpriced 26:53 Lions Sleeper 28:28 Isiah Pacheco Role Outlook 29:03 David Montgomery Usage Context 30:47 Packers Changes 32:24 Josh Jacobs Value Case 34:11 Christian Watson Breakout 36:47 Fading Tucker Kraft 39:50 Packers WR Concerns 43:30 Marshawn Lloyd a Sleeper? 45:17 Vikings New Look Offense 47:16 Vikings Top Targets 50:08 Vikings Fades & Sleepers EPISODE LINKS: Fantasy football rankings Fantasy football ADP Chicago Be

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 berths. And the other two teams look … willing to help. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com break down who you should -- and SHOULDN’T -- draft from every team in the East … including sleeper picks from even the Jets and Dolphins. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:41 Buffalo Bills intro 2:44 Bills draft targets 6:57 Overpriced Bills 13:42 Bills sleepers 17:02 Miami Dolphins intro 18:56 Dolphins draft targets 20:40 Overpriced Dolphins 23:21 Dolphins sleepers 26:43 New England Patriots intro 27:46 Patriots draft targets 31:26 Overpriced Patriots 33:32 Patriots sleepers 35:33 New York Jets intro 37:12 Jets draft target

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 players, and season-altering sleepers. Find out who you should be clicking on draft day, who the market's reading wrong, which NFC East RB has the guys split, and more. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:57 Top Cowboys draft targets 5:51 Overpriced Cowboys 8:46 Cowboys sleepers 13:24 New York Giants intro 16:17 Top Giants draft targets 20:50 Overpriced Giants 24:35 Giants sleepers 26:38 Philadelphia Eagles intro 29:30 Top Eagles draft targets 33:53 Overpriced Eagles 37:32 Eagles sleepers 40:43 Washington Commanders intro 43:13 Top Commanders draft targets 47:48 Overpriced Commanders 52:21 Commanders sleepers EPISODE LINKS: Best ba

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 impact and even a couple sneaky targets for the end of your fantasy football draft. Get to know these guys before the rest of your league knows about them! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:16 Arvell Reese Role Outlook 04:17 Dillon Thieneman Chess Piece 06:05 Caleb Downs Redraft Caution 09:26 Malachi Lawrence Upside 11:10 Jacob Rodriguez LB Battle 14:06 Kaleb Elarms-Orr a High-Value Secret 16:22 A.J. Haulcy the New Nick Cross? 18:26 Deeper Sleeper in Indy EPISODE LINKS: 2026 IDP Rankings IDP Dynasty Rankings  DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-dr

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 ball targets for Underdog drafts right now, but many could also become key fantasy football values for 2026 redraft leagues throughout the summer. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Best Ball Values Intro 1:26 Early Rounds Tight End Steal 3:40 Josh Jacobs Discount 5:25 Mid Rounds Christian Watson 7:56 QB Value Window 10:25 Kyler Murray Late QB 12:52 Harold Fannin Tight End Bet 16:30 Late Round RB Targets 22:59 Endgame Flyers 27:54 Wrap Up And Tools EPISODE LINKS: Best Ball ADP Best Ball Values Best Ball Draft Strategy  DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. L

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, a certain young guy who could change your season, and more. Draft smarter. Find QB value. Stop paying the wrong price. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:37 Tier 1 revealed 2:58 Josh Allen … and then everyone else 6:14 The market’s undervaluing QB 8:25 Top of Tier 2 revealed 8:55 Is Caleb Williams overrated? 12:57 Is Trevor Lawrence underrated? 15:16 Rest of Tier 2 revealed 15:56 Draft Kyler Murray now 17:53 Are drafters being stupid with Jaxson Dart? 21:24 Why you shouldn’t bother with Patrick Mahomes 23:24 Which later-round QBs could define your season? 28:03 What to do with Malik Willis EPISODE LINKS: QB rankings Best ba

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 talking top targets for best ball drafts right now AND who makes more sense for lineup-setting leagues. No matter what format you play, we’ll hit on players to target -- and landmines to avoid -- in your fantasy football draft. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:54 Are Tier 1 guys worth the price? 9:25 The one-man Tier 2 12:43 Who’s the guy to avoid in Tier 3? 20:27 What makes Tier 4 ugly? 24:12 Tier 5 makes you wanna skip Tier 4 32:13 Isaiah Likely & later-draft targets EPISODE LINKS: TE Rankings Best ball ADP Fantasy football tiers  DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projectio

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 rankings, but how close are Ja’Marr Chase and Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Should you trust Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, and Justin Jefferson at Round 1 prices? Is Nico Collins one of the best Round 2 values in fantasy drafts? And should fantasy managers be worried about A.J. Brown’s declining efficiency? Whether you’re drafting best ball teams now or getting an early start on your 2026 redraft prep, this wide receiver tiers show will help you find value, avoid traps, and build a stronger draft plan. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:10 Key differences between best ball and redraft 3:56 Tier 1 revealed 8:21 Tier 2 revealed 11:34 Tier 3 rev

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 board. And we’re closing the show with a fluid NFL backfield that just might deliver more fantasy value than you’d expect! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 3:12 Tier 1 6:32 Tier 2 10:04 Tier 3 17:39 Tier 4 21:06 Tier 5 24:51 Tier 6 27:26 Tier 7 35:38 Why you shouldn’t ignore Commanders RBs EPISODE LINKS: RB rankings 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 LINKSDraft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic

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: 

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 biggest dynasty draft mistakes. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:46 How to stay flexible as you draft 6:51 What’s wrong with the “productive struggle” strategy 12:40 How to treat rookie picks in your startup draft 19:20 Trade strategy for your startup draft 25:35 QB strategy and ADP 38:49 RB strategy and ADP 48:33 WR strategy and ADP 1:00:59 TE strategy and ADP 1:10:03 Most common startup draft mistakes EPISODE LINKS: Dynasty Draft Strategy Dynasty Rankings Dynasty ADP Dynasty Trade Calculator Dynasty Trade Value Charts  DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft

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 Round 1 picks revealed 4:42 Jadarian Price 8:21 Sorting the top 3 WRs 15:25 Round 1 players to AVOID 24:10 Round 2 picks revealed 25:25 Sorting handcuff RBs 32:02 What to do with Nicholas Singleton 37:27 QB targets in late Round 2? 41:10 Round 3 picks revealed 41:44 What to do with Kaelon Black 45:16 What to do with Kaytron Allen 45:54 Other Round 3 highlights 50:33 How to draft Round 4 1:01:09 Anything in Round 5? EPISODE LINKS: Superflex Rookie Mock Draft Superflex Rookie Rankings Draft Sharks Rookie Guide Rookie Draft ADP  DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, project

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