Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast

Before the NFL season starts, we’ve got 6 dynasty trades you need to consider. James Cook got a big new contract, but that didn’t take away his issues. Jaylen Waddle and Chris Godwin both look dramatically undervalued by the market. And is it already time to quit on Jacory Croskey-Merritt? (The guys don’t totally agree on that one.) It’s definitely time, though, to check the Dynasty Trade Value Charts and build some trade offers.

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You should be hunting for fantasy football sleepers, especially throughout the second half of your draft. And this episode gives you some targets. We're hitting the Jacksonville backfield for a young RB we haven't talked about enough. We're mapping out the post-Brian Robinson Jr. landscape in Washington, warning against one potential mistake. We're looking at the positive impact from a couple of injuries, what we can glean from som...

Don't you hate it when you rush to the waiver wire to pick up that IDP who just had a breakout week ... only to find he's already on someone else's roster? Well we're gonna put you on the other side of that frustration. Matt's highlighting 6 IDP sleepers on this episode to get you ahead of your league mates. The list includes a high-ceiling rookie LB, three other LBs with weekly-starter upside, a stupidly underrated DB, and a defen...

What is the Best Draft Position in fantasy football this year? We've run the numbers for PPR, half-PPR, and non-PPR drafts, and we're revealing those answers in this show. But the most important factor is the players who make those draft positions so good. That's why we're also digging into the specifics to help you win your fantasy football draft even if you don't get to choose your position.

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2:37 How do we figu...

Draft season is here, and your plan starts now. Should you open with RB or WR? Is this the year to grab a QB earlier than usual? We’re breaking down the pockets of value at every position so you know when to strike and who to target. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola walk through their draft boards, player rankings, and format-specific strategies to help you build a winning roster.

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2:21 How to draft QB

8:29 Superflex dr...

Ricky Pearsall has the talent and opportunity to change your fantasy football season. That makes him one of the four Fantasy Football Breakouts we're revealing on this fresh podcast episode. Learn about Pearsall and three more fantasy football draft targets ready to SMASH expectations and win you a championship!

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2:32 Tetairoa McMillan 

6:35 Ricky Pearsall 

10:05 George Pickens 

14:53 Jaylen Warren 

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Vikings coaches can't stop buzzing about Jordan Mason. And now we're finally listening. He has moved much closer to Aaron Jones in our fantasy football rankings. And that's just one set of adjustments we're covering today. We're also digging into Breece Hall and his Jets backfield mates, RJ Harvey's standing vs. J.K. Dobbins and the rest of the Broncos, Matthew Golden's outlook, and more.

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The AFC West kicks off with a Denver Broncos offense that delivered some surprising value last year ... and then added some potentially large contributors for 2025. The Kansas City Chiefs come off two down years for scoring that just might set up their key players as fantasy football draft values. The Las Vegas Raiders changed the most vs. last year. (And that's a good thing!) While the Los Angeles Chargers might bring more questio...

Kenneth Walker’s getting rave reviews … but should you bite in fantasy drafts? We’re breaking down the Seahawks’ buzz, the 49ers’ post-collapse ADP value, Rams injury concerns, and whether the Cardinals are fooling themselves. Sleeper picks, bust alerts, and key takeaways for every NFC West team in your 2025 fantasy football leagues.

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1:04 Arizona Cardinals 2024 recap

2:12 What’s new for the Cardinals

3:39 Target Ja...

This episode should have given us a chance to talk up Joe Mixon (again). Instead, his foot injury just might shake up the whole Houston offense! We're breaking down all the potential impact on the Texans. Then we're digging into Jared's 2025 boo: Trevor Lawrence. Are the Jaguars suddenly an offense you need to target? Is Travis Hunter a value or a bust at his fantasy football ADP? And are the Colts and Titans ready to rebound from ...

The Falcons, Panthers, Saints, and Buccaneers feature plenty of big names. But you'll be surprised at the fantasy football sleepers Jared and Matt pick out from this division. Let's dig into why you SHOULD target Alvin Kamara, why you should NOT draft Baker Mayfield, and LOTS more fantasy football insight.

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1:10 Atlanta Falcons 2024 recap

2:17 What’s new for the Falcons

3:12 Any Falcons worth targeting?

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Who knew Matt had so much to say about Zay Flowers? Who knew there was attractive fantasy upside in ... Cleveland? We're previewing the entire AFC North in this episode, and there's lots to discuss beyond the obvious offensive prowess in Baltimore and Cincinnati. Do the Bengals actually sport a sneaky pass-catching option (or two)? Which backfields present late-round RB sleepers? And what QB take just leaves Jared saying "No"?

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We're diving deep into the NFC North for your 2025 fantasy football drafts. Why can't the guys get excited about drafting Jahmyr Gibbs or Amon-Ra St. Brown in 2025? Who's the key to this year's Packers offense, and why isn't it Josh Jacobs? How much can Jared and Matt agree on the new-look Chicago Bears ... and where do they split? And which Vikings player are you absurdly overrating right now? Let's break it all down before your n...

Is Tyreek Hill about to rebound and wreck your league ... or continue declining and wreck your roster? Is this the year of Breece Hall ... or another year of Breece Hall letting you down? Jared and Matt aren't necessarily agreeing on player takes throughout the AFC East. But they're both fading James Cook in fantasy football drafts! Why? Listen in to find out!

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0:58 Buffalo Bills recap

2:02 What’s new for Bills?

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We’re diving deep into the NFC East for your 2025 fantasy football prep. Can Jalen Hurts rebound for the Eagles ... and does he even need to? Which breakthrough performer in Washington looks iffy in 2025 fantasy football drafts? Is there anything worth targeting among the Giants (besides Malik Nabers)? And why do the guys keep talking about the Cowboys' offense? (Hint: It sure ain't the running backs.) Find out who you should be ta...

Did Shane screw up his dynasty mock draft by taking Christian McCaffrey too early? Did Jared ignore his own dynasty startup rankings because he fell in love with a young tight end? Is Matt underrating both those positions in this superflex mock draft? We ran through a dynasty startup mock draft to highlight our favorite targets and point out mistakes you need to avoid. See who went too early, which players stayed on the board WAY t...

Tough keeper calls? We’ve got you covered. In this episode, we’re applying the Draft Sharks Keeper Calculator to help solve difficult keeper decisions we’ve gathered from actual managers. We’re talkin’ Brock Bowers, Brian Thomas Jr., Malik Nabers, and more – while considering draft-pick values, upside, and cross-positional values. PLUS, we’re talking overall keeper strategies. So even if you’re not facing a decision on any of these...

Wanna find this year’s Zack Baun or Andrew Van Ginkel? This is your show. We’re revealing the top 10 (or more) players from each position group in our IDP rankings. Find out which third-year edge rusher appears on the verge of a breakout and which proven vets might sit a little lower than you’d expect. Check out which new guys are shaking up the LB rankings. And get the surprising names who could dominate at DB. Plus, we’re deliver...

You might be drafting tight ends wrong ... especially if you think Brock Bowers is a good pick in 2025. We're digging into our fantasy TE rankings to find the top targets and fades at the position. But grabbing the right TE in your fantasy football draft is about more than just the players. You need to figure out when to get your guy. That's why we're not only revealing our top 10 on this show. We're also looking at how Trey McBrid...