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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 7 Matchups That Matter: Get-Right Spot For Jayden Daniels

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 7 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        19 Oct 2025
        Week 7 Tight End Preview: Trust George Kittle?

        Is George Kittle a must-start in his first action since Week 1? We're answering that question and breaking down the rest of your Week 7 start/sit dilemmas at TE.

        17 Oct 2025
        Pass Rate Over Expected Data - Week 6

        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.

        15 Oct 2025
        Top 10 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 6 Usage

        Cam Skattebo remains a workhorse, Isiah Pacheco is trending up, and eight more fantasy football takeaways from Week 6 usage.

        15 Oct 2025
        Week 6 Matchups That Matter: Breakout Spot For Tetairoa McMillan?

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 6 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        12 Oct 2025
        Week 6 Tight End Preview: Is Darren Waller A Must Start?

        Darren Waller has already found his way into the top 12 in our TE rankings. What other surprising names can fantasy managers count on in Week 6?

        10 Oct 2025
        TD Regression Watch: McCaffrey, Jacobs, And Mahomes About to Pop

        A team's pass/run TD mix tends to snap back to the norm. We’re targeting the teams and players sitting on a scoring correction, including Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, and Patrick Mahomes.

        8 Oct 2025
        Week 5 Matchups That Matter: Fireworks From The Jets Offense?!

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 5 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        5 Oct 2025
        Week 5 Tight End Preview: Will Jake Ferguson Keep Piling Up Catches?

        Jake Ferguson has emerged as one of the most reliable players at the generally unreliable TE position. Who else can fantasy managers trust in Week 5 lineups? Let's dive in ...

        3 Oct 2025
        Top 10 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 4 Usage

        How valuable is Woody Marks going forward? And what's up with Brock Bowers? Digging into those situations and eight more after Week 4.

        1 Oct 2025
        Week 4 Matchups That Matter: Smash Spots For Rookie RBs

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 4 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        28 Sep 2025
        Week 4 Tight End Preview: Who Can Fantasy Players Trust?

        TE continues to be plagued by injuries and weekly volatility. So who can fantasy players trust in Week 4 lineups? Let's dig into the matchups ...

        26 Sep 2025
        Top 10 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 3 Usage

        New workhorses are emerging in multiple backfields ... but is Chuba Hubbard in trouble? Let's see what the Week 3 usage data says.

        24 Sep 2025
        Week 3 Matchups That Matter: Will The Cowboys Keep Rolling?

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 3 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        21 Sep 2025
        Week 3 Tight End Preview: Will Juwan Johnson Keep Rolling?

        Injuries have hit the TE position hard early on this season. Where can fantasy owners look for reliable production in Week 3? Let's dig into your options ...

        19 Sep 2025
        Top 10 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 2 Usage

        Is it time to panic on Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton? Is there a new lead back in New York? Let's dive into those situations and more in our look at Week 2 usage.

        17 Sep 2025
        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!

        14 Sep 2025
        Week 2 Tight End Preview: Can You Actually Go Back To Mark Andrews?

        Mark Andrews was a colossal bust in Week 1. But there's reason to bet on a bounce back in Week 2. Let's dive into Andrews and the rest of the top-25 TEs for the week.

        12 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
        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
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