Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast

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Week 11 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-11-25 Nov 11, 2025

Show notes

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 streaming defense plays for your fantasy football lineup.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:33 Blake Corum

4:31 Tyler Allgeier

5:58 Sean Tucker

8:57 Tez Johnson & Calvin Austin III

10:49 Jayden Higgins & Luther Burden

13:45 What we learned from Mack Hollins

15:56 Jacoby Brisssett

18:48 Streaming defense for Week 11 & Week 12 (and beyond?)

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Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
Mock Draft Simulator
Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts
We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

Week 10 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-6-25 Nov 07, 2025

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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 Walker.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:42 Buy Kenneth Walker?

4:25 Rashid Shaheed impact

8:51 Saints without Shaheed

11:40 Jakobi Meyers outlook with Jaguars

14:29 Raiders without Meyers

19:39 Commanders without Jayden Daniels

23:48 Giants backfield

27:50 Bears backfield

30:29 The trouble with Keenan Allen

34:19 Let’s check in on the banged-up Bucs

EPISODE LINKS

Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
Mock Draft Simulator
Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts
We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

Week 10 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 11-4-25 Nov 04, 2025

Show notes

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 and the top streaming defense options for Week 10 and Week 11.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:48 Why to favor Luke Musgrave over Christian Watson on waivers

4:11 Alec Pierce

6:56 Darius Slayton

8:16 Parker Washington

12:56 Does Tory Horton matter anymore?

14:44 Get Colston Loveland

16:39 Week 10 streaming defense

17:33 Week 11 streaming defense

EPISODE LINKS

Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
Mock Draft Simulator
Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts
We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

Week 9 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-30-25 Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

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 think, and which Jaguars WR you can actually trust. Get the insight and confidence to dominate your Week 9 start-sit calls.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:49 Changing pass-run trends

12:08 Kareem Hunt

16:02 Tyrone Tracy

19:47 TreVeyon Henderson and RJ Harvey

24:19 Why does Jared hate James Cook?

28:24 Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr.

34:56 Sorting out the Chargers WRs

39:15 Why does the market hate Jaylen Waddle?

EPISODE LINKS

Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
Mock Draft Simulator
Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts
We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

Week 9 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-28-25 Oct 28, 2025

Show notes

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 Tracy

5:55 Bam Knight

7:59 Tank Bigsby and Dylan Sampson

10:42 Troy Franklin

12:38 Chimere Dike

15:43 Streaming QB for Week 9

17:42 Streaming defense for Week 9

18:40 Streaming defense for Week 10

EPISODE LINKS:

Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
Mock Draft Simulator
Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts
We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

Week 8 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-24-25 Oct 24, 2025

Show notes

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 confidence you need to survive the toughest lineup week of the season.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:47 Rico Dowdle & Chuba Hubbard

4:15 Patriots backfield

7:54 Steelers backfield

9:52 More work for Alvin Kamara? Does it matter?

13:21 What about the Bears’ pass offense?

18:33 Sneaky starters at QB

21:57 Sneaky starters at RB

24:49 Sneaky starters at WR

27:15 Sneaky starters at TE

EPISODE LINKS

Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
Mock Draft Simulator
Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts
We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

Week 8 Waivers | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-21-25 Oct 21, 2025

Show notes

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 streamers. We'll also take a look ahead to help you out-plan your league mates.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:49 Any Texans targets after Nico Collins injury?

3:48 Target Tez Johnson or any other Bucs?

9:47 Pay attention to Oronde Gadsden!

13:24 Add Kyle Monangai

18:11 Add Brashard Smith?

21:10 Add Xavier Legette?

22:48 Top bye-week streaming QB

28:50 Week 8 streaming defense

30:16 Week 9 streaming defense

EPISODE LINKS:

Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
Mock Draft Simulator
Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts
We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

Week 7 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-17-25 Oct 17, 2025

Show notes

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 disaster, whether Stefon Diggs is still trustworthy after another dud, and more to help you lock in your Week 7 start-sit decisions.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

1:05 Cam Skattebo

5:42 Kimani Vidal

9:10 D’Andre Swift

12:53 Isiah Pacheco

16:01 Rico Dowdle vs. Chuba Hubbard

19:23 What to do with Jets offense

24:02 Stefon Diggs

EPISODE LINKS

Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
Mock Draft Simulator
Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts
We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

Week 7 Waiver Wire | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-14-25 Oct 14, 2025

Show notes

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.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:36 Kimani Vidal

3:32 Bam Knight and Michael Carter

6:26 Elic Ayomanor

9:32 Which Bucs WR should you pick up?

12:50 What to do with Rams WRs

16:30 Which TE should you pick up?

20:56 Week 7 streaming defenses

22:46 Week 8 streaming defenses

EPISODE LINKS

Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
Mock Draft Simulator
Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts
We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

Week 6 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 10-10-25 Oct 10, 2025

Show notes

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 Cincinnati's Joe Flacco hail mary, Jacory Croskey-Merritt's breakthrough, Rico Dowdle, whether you need to start Darren Waller and much more.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:36 Looking for positive TD regression

3:17 More TD passes for Jaguars?

6:30 More fantasy points for Patrick Mahomes?

9:48 Why to get excited about Drake Maye

11:50 Christian McCaffrey

13:08 More rushing TDs for the Rams?

14:20 Buy Jaylen Warren?

16:36 Joe Flacco time!

21:28 Jacory Croskey-Merritt

24:11 Rico Dowdle

26:03 Hassan Haskins or Kimani Vidal?

27:49 Michael Carter

30:08 Jakobi Meyers

32:13 Terry McLaurin

34:09 Is Calvin Ridley back?

36:12 Darren Waller a must start?

EPISODE LINKS

Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
Mock Draft Simulator
Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
Trade Calculator and Trade Value Charts
We made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.

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