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        Jody Smith

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        Who is Jody Smith

        Jody Smith has been playing fantasy football for over 30 years, the last 15 as an analyst, writer, and editor.

        In 2012, he was named Fantasy Pros' Most Accurate In-Season Ranker and was runner-up to our own Kevin English for Draft Rankings in 2024. Jody's rankings have been among the most consistent, placing him inside the top-10 in multi-year accuracy.

        In 2021, Jody was named a finalist in the Fantasy Sports Writers' Association Football Article of the Year Award.

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        Week 10 Running Back Preview: Quinshon Judkins Returns To RB1 Form

        Fresh legs meet favorable matchups in Week 10 as Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson headline the top RB starts for the playoff stretch run.

        7 Nov 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 10: Smash Spots for Stafford and Shakir

        The Bills are rolling, the Browns are back, and several fantasy staples are slipping. Here’s who to start and sit as the playoff race heats up in Week 10.

        6 Nov 2025
        Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups: Colston Loveland Leads the Pack

        The Week 10 waiver wire pickups feature more than a dozen names to consider for your fantasy squad, including breakout rookie Colston Loveland.

        4 Nov 2025
        Streaming Defense Week 10: Browns Poised To Dominate The Jets

        The Browns headline Week 10 streaming defenses with a prime matchup against the turnover-prone Jets, while the Bills and Bears also offer strong upside.

        3 Nov 2025
        Week 9 Running Back Preview: New Starters, Big Opportunities

        Week 9 offers fantasy managers two clear RB adds and starts: Tyrone Tracy takes over in New York, while Kareem Hunt inherits Kansas City’s backfield.

        31 Oct 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 9: Cardinals Party in Dallas

        Target the Cardinals, led by Jacoby Brissett, against a generous Cowboys defense, and fade the Broncos facing a dominant Texans unit in Week 9.

        30 Oct 2025
        Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups: Tyrone Tracy Tops The List

        Tracy returns to a lead back role, but how aggressively should you pursue him on the waiver wire? Let’s review his outlook, plus over a dozen others, in the Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups.

        28 Oct 2025
        Week 8 Running Back Preview: Bijan Looks To Ground The Dolphins

        Bye weeks hit hard, but top RBs remain in play. Bijan Robinson gets a dream matchup vs. Miami. Check which backs are primed to dominate Week 8.

        24 Oct 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 8: The Bengals Stay Hot

        Cincinnati’s offense looks reborn with Joe Flacco under center. Week 8 offers another chance to trust your Bengals in fantasy lineups.

        23 Oct 2025
        Week 7 Running Back Preview: Bijan vs. CMC ... Who's No. 1?

        Two of the best RBs in football square off as Bijan Robinson takes on Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco. Who comes out on top? We've got the answer, plus matchup notes from around the league.

        17 Oct 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 7: The Commanders Are Poised For A Breakout

        The Commanders and Cowboys are poised for a shootout. Week 7 is a great opportunity to get these Commanders into your fantasy lineups.

        16 Oct 2025
        Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups: Kimani Vidal Takes Charge

        Need RB help? Looking to stash a WR? Searching for an answer at TE? We've got you covered with the top Week 7 waiver wire pickups and bidding strategy.

        14 Oct 2025
        Week 6 Running Back Preview: What Can Dowdle Do vs. Dallas?

        No one saw last week's RB1 overall finish coming for Rico Dowdle. Can he win you another week in his revenge match with the Cowboys? We've got that plus matchup notes from around the league.

        10 Oct 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 6: Will The Lions Roar?

        Detroit has been racking up points and wins. However, a primetime showdown with the 2-3 Kansas City Chiefs looms. Can we still trust the Lions in Week 6?

        8 Oct 2025
        Week 5 Running Back Preview: Jahmyr Gibbs Leads The Way

        Jahmyr Gibbs became the first RB to exceed 50 rushing yards against the Browns last week. What will Gibbs do for an encore this week in Cincinnati against a Bengals team getting destroyed by RBs?

        3 Oct 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 5: Bo Nix Boom... Now What?

        The Broncos had an explosive performance against the Bengals, but things won't be as easy in Philadelphia. Should we fade the Broncos in Week 5?

        2 Oct 2025
        Waiver Wire Pickups Week 5: Did You Wait Too Long to Grab Woody Marks?

        Week 4 gave us a pair of breakthrough RB performances ... and a pair of killer WR injuries. Those factors plus a hot new QB candidate drive these Week 5 waiver wire targets.

        30 Sep 2025
        Week 4 Running Back Preview: Christian McCaffrey Reigns

        Christian McCaffrey racked up 10 receptions last week for the injury-marred 49ers. How many touches will CMC accumulate at home in Week 4 against the Jaguars, and what other RBs are set to dominate in Week 4?

        26 Sep 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 4: Forget The Titans

        Tennessee appears to have a winnable game against the 0-3 Texans. But does that mean that we can rely on Titans in our fantasy lineups?

        24 Sep 2025
        Week 3 Running Back Preview: Bijan Robinson Set To Dominate

        Bijan Robinson averaged over 132 rushing yards and totaled 4 TDs against Carolina last season. How much will he score this week, and what other RBs are set to dominate in Week 3?

        19 Sep 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 3: Can We Trust Detroit's Offense?

        Everything worked for the Lions last week. How will they follow up their breakout game in Baltimore? And which RB is now poised to post top-10 weekly numbers?

        18 Sep 2025
        Week 2 Running Back Preview: Christian McCaffrey Back On Top

        After leading the NFL in touches in Week 1, Christian McCaffrey will see another massive workload this week. What other RBs can you count on in Week 2?

        12 Sep 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 2 (2025): How Bout Them Cowboys?

        The Cowboys are in a prime spot to rebound from a quiet opener. And which top-10 WR from last week is poised to have a much more difficult time in Week 2?

        12 Sep 2025
        Week 1 Running Back Preview: James Conner Poised For A Huge Game

        James Conner is poised to contend for top-12 numbers in Week 1. What other RBs are about to get off to fast starts in the opening slate of the 2025 season?

        5 Sep 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 1 (2025): Fast Start for Ricky Pearsall?

        A pair of NFC West teams offer intriguing fantasy potential in the 2025 season opener. And what should fantasy managers do with Breece Hall?

        4 Sep 2025
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