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        Who is Jared Smola

        Jared was born to be a fantasy analyst.

        By four years old, he could name the starting AND backup QB for every NFL team. He started playing fantasy football at age-9 and won his first championship at 10 on the back of a huge season from Barry Sanders.

        Jared joined the Draft Sharks team in 2007. He's now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly player projections that fuel your Draft War Room and in-season tools. He currently ranks ninth among 173 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.

        When he's not buried in his spreadsheets, you can find Jared chasing around his two daughters or trying to break 80 on the golf course.

        Articles

        Week 2 Matchups That Matter: Perfect Bounce-Back Spot For Bengals

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 2 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        11 Sep 2025
        Top 10 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 1 Usage

        Is Ken Walker screwed? Can we trust Travis Etienne? Answers to those questions, plus a trio of buy-low RBs whose usage was better than it might appear.

        10 Sep 2025
        Pass Rate Over Expected Data - Week 1

        Pass rate over expected for and against data for all 32 teams. Find out which teams want to air it out and which want to run the rock. Useful information when making start/sit decisions, waiver-wire moves, and trades.

        9 Sep 2025
        Week 1 Matchups That Matter: Trevor Lawrence Primed For A Fast Start

        A quick look at the most important Week 1 matchup data to consider when making start/sit decisions.

        7 Sep 2025
        Week 1 Tight End Preview: David Njoku And Others Set To Smash

        You don't want to get too fancy with your TE start/sit decisions in Week 1. But there are plenty of TEs that are fringe fantasy plays. Let's break down the position, looking at the top matchups and target projections.

        5 Sep 2025
        Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers: Say No To Stale Rankings

        Don't get caught with stale rankings. Check here for a running list of the risers and fallers in our rankings throughout the summer.

        29 Aug 2025
        12-Team Non PPR Draft Strategy: The Adjustments You Need To Make To Win

        Non-PPR drafts require a different mindset. Fail to adjust and you'll be playing catch-up all season. This strategy guide walks you through the best picks in every round of your 12-team Non-PPR draft.

        29 Aug 2025
        12-Team Half PPR Draft Strategy: The Blueprint for a Championship Roster

        Don't ruin your fantasy season on draft day. This guide walks you pick-by-pick through the minefield, showing you how to stack value, avoid traps, and build a roster that will wreck your 12-team half PPR league.

        27 Aug 2025
        WR Sleepers: Overlooked, Underrated, and Ready to Break Out

        We nailed Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jameson Williams in this space last year. Now you need to jump on Josh Downs and four more key targets before the market catches up.

        27 Aug 2025
        2025 Fantasy Football Tiers: Maximize Value With Every Pick

        Are your rankings lying to you? Anyone can glance at a list of names. But tiers reveal the dropoffs and sweet spots that separate smart drafters from the rest. Study them now, own your draft later.

        27 Aug 2025
        Fantasy Football Draft Guide: 12-Team PPR Draft Strategy

        Ready to crush your fantasy football draft? This strategy guide takes you pick-by-pick through a perfect 12-team PPR draft, arming you with expert insights and battle-tested tactics. We'll also point out the critical mistakes you can’t afford to make.

        26 Aug 2025
        Fantasy Football Sleepers 2025: Sneaky Good, Stupid Cheap

        Winning your league rarely comes down to your first few picks. It’s the overlooked breakouts and late-round fliers that turn a good roster into a juggernaut. Here are 14 sleepers ready to tilt your draft in 2025.

        26 Aug 2025
        Best Draft Position Fantasy Football 10-Team: What the Data Says About Where to Pick

        What’s the best draft position in 10-team fantasy football leagues? We ran the numbers in PPR, half-PPR, and non-PPR to find out.

        25 Aug 2025
        Preseason Week 3 Fantasy Football Takeaways: What's Real and What's Overhyped?

        The preseason can give us valuable clues about the upcoming fantasy season. You just need to know what to look for. Here are the most important fantasy takeaways from all three weeks of preseason action.

        25 Aug 2025
        Juice Up Your Backfield: Our Data-Driven RB Handcuff Rankings

        Not all handcuffs are created equal. We ranked all 32 backup RBs by talent, opportunity, and offense so you know who’s worth a stash and who’s just dead weight.

        24 Aug 2025
        6 Fantasy Football League Winners Who Can Define Your Season

        Looking for league-winning picks? We had the Draft Sharks analysts reveal their favorite draft targets. The result: Six guys who could win you a fantasy championship.

        22 Aug 2025
        Steal These Picks: Our Boldest 2025 Fantasy Predictions

        Want to win your league this season? Start by stealing these picks. The Draft Sharks crew highlights the players ready to smash expectations ... and the ones about to break your heart. From MVP candidates to bust alerts, you’ll find the calls that could swing your draft and carry you to a championship.

        21 Aug 2025
        Premium Content Premium ContentFantasy Football Bust 2025: The Big Name Who Could Sink Your Season

        We helped you dodge Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2024. Now it’s time to steer clear of 2025’s big-name bust.

        20 Aug 2025
        Best Draft Position Fantasy Football: Win Your Draft Before It Even Starts

        What’s the best draft position in 12-team leagues? We ran the numbers to find out. The results might surprise you ...

        20 Aug 2025
        Best Fantasy Football Tools & Software

        Got a fantasy football draft coming up? You might want to know about this powerful cheat sheet. Plus a bunch more fantasy football tools to help you win. (Updated 2025)

        19 Aug 2025
        ESPN Fantasy Football: 6 Tips to Win

        Does your league play on ESPN? These 6 simple tricks can give you an advantage over your competition and propel you to a championship. (Updated 2025)

        18 Aug 2025
        Yahoo Fantasy Football: 4 Strategies to Win

        What's different about Yahoo fantasy football than other formats? We've got 4 important strategies to help you crush your league mates this season. (Updated 2025)

        13 Aug 2025
        Fantasy Points | Fantasy Football Points Scoring Systems

        Whether you're new to fantasy football or trying to learn about a specific format, we've got all the info you need on fantasy points scoring systems. (Updated 2025)

        10 Aug 2025
        2-QB Draft Strategy: What Most Fantasy Managers Get Wrong

        A 2-QB draft can wreck even the savviest fantasy players. Follow these proven strategies and draft like the best.

        7 Aug 2025
        The Vegas Data You’re Not Using, But Should Be

        Every fantasy manager scans rankings. Most skim projections. But hardly anyone looks at the data baked into Vegas odds. And that’s a mistake.

        31 Jul 2025
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