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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.

        Articles

        Week 18 Running Back Preview: Gainwell Has Top-10 Potential

        Kenneth Gainwell has top-10 upside in a must-win game for the Pittsburgh Steelers. See his projections and all the RB matchup and usage notes for Week 18.

        2 Jan 2026
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 18: Avoid The Buffalo Bills

        The Buffalo Bills have plenty of fantasy talent, but those players are risky bets in an unpredictable Week 18. See who else to target and fade this week.

        1 Jan 2026
        Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups: Which Teams Will Rest Starters?

        With unpredictable playing time across the league in a chaotic Week 18, Emanuel Wilson stands out as the top waiver pickup.

        30 Dec 2025
        Week 17 Running Back Preview: Omarion Hampton Gets His Shot

        Omarion Hampton is set up to see a huge workload and be a difference-maker vs. the Texans. See his projections and all the matchup and usage notes for Week 17's championship slate.

        26 Dec 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 17: Stevenson To The Rescue

        Patriots' RB Rhamondre Stevenson and the Cardinals will carry lineups thanks to generous matchups and volume. See who else to target and fade in Week 17.

        25 Dec 2025
        Week 16 Running Back Preview: Jahmyr Gibbs Bounces Back

        Jahmyr Gibbs disappointed last week, but he's in a prime position to rebound against a fading Steelers run defense. Check out all the matchup and usage notes that should drive your playoff lineup decisions.

        19 Dec 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 16: Jayden Reed Set to Soar

        Jayden Reed’s matchup-driven upside makes him a featured playoff play, alongside several other picks designed to maximize fantasy scoring when it matters most.

        18 Dec 2025
        Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups: Michael Carter's Volume Spike Makes Him a Must-Add

        The Week 16 waiver wire pickups feature Michael Carter as the clear top target. See why he's a must-add, plus get FAAB guidance, injuries to watch, and key streamers ahead of your must-win matchups.

        16 Dec 2025
        Streaming Defense Week 16: Saints March All Over The Jets

        The high-value Jets matchup vaults the Saints to the top of our Week 16 Streaming Defense list. See who else presents some upside for your lineup.

        15 Dec 2025
        Week 15 Running Back Preview: Woody Marks Flirts with RB1 Value

        Woody Marks looks poised to carry playoff lineups against the lowly Cardinals. See where he ranks, plus all the key RB matchup and usage notes for Week 15.

        12 Dec 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 15: The 49ers Set The Tone

        The 49ers fuel Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 15 as Brock Purdy and Jauan Jennings surge into must-start territory while other familiar names slide into sit status.

        11 Dec 2025
        Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups: Blake Corum Leads Playoff Adds

        It's fantasy playoffs time. Get ready for the stretch run with a look at our Week 15 waiver wire pickups, featuring Blake Corum, Marcus Mariota, and others.

        9 Dec 2025
        Week 14 Running Back Preview: Jonathan Taylor Bounces Back

        Jonathan Taylor faces a third straight game against a solid run defense. Can he get back on track against the Jaguars? We break down the key usage and matchup analysis you need to help with your Week 14 RB start/sit questions.

        5 Dec 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 14: Packers Tame The Bears

        Week 14 features a pivotal Packers-Bears matchup with Jordan Love rising and Caleb Williams fading. Here’s your guide to the smartest start-sit plays.

        4 Dec 2025
        Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups: Boost That Playoff Backfield

        Did Devin Singletary just become a fantasy starter ... or luck into garbage-time production? Let's dig into that plus who can actually help you win the fantasy football playoffs.

        2 Dec 2025
        Week 13 Running Back Preview: Harvey Leads Denver's Charge

        The Week 13 RB Preview highlights RJ Harvey as a strong play in Denver’s favorable spot, with other evolving backfields creating new fantasy opportunities.

        28 Nov 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 13: The Broncos Keep Rolling

        Week 13 Start/Sit breaks down key calls, with Denver’s stars leading the conversation as fantasy managers navigate a busy holiday slate.

        26 Nov 2025
        Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups: Strange Heating Back Up

        The Week 13 waiver wire pickups feature 17 names to consider for your fantasy squad, including Jags TE Brenton Strange and several impactful WRs.

        25 Nov 2025
        Week 12 Running Back Preview: Lions' RBs Ready To Feast

        The Lions’ backfield could swing fantasy matchups. Our Week 12 RB preview covers what to expect from Gibbs and Montgomery, plus other RBs primed to break out

        21 Nov 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 12: Stick With the Cardinals

        Jacoby Brissett and Michael Wilson will keep rolling against the Jaguars, plus other key Week 12 start/sit decisions as we head into the fantasy playoff push.

        20 Nov 2025
        Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups: RB Help Headlines the Week

        Emanuel Wilson’s opportunity spike and Sean Tucker’s rising usage highlight a Week 12 waiver wire loaded with late-season help for contending teams.

        18 Nov 2025
        Week 11 Running Back Preview: Ashton Jeanty’s Breakout Spot

        McCaffrey anchors a powerful Week 11 RB slate featuring Achane’s upside, Jacobs’ rebound spot, and Jeanty’s best matchup of the season for fantasy managers.

        14 Nov 2025
        Fantasy Football Start Sit Week 11: Tre Tucker for the Win?

        Tre Tucker already registered a monster fantasy outing ... but not a whole lot else. Does he carry enough boom potential this week to overlook the bust risk?

        13 Nov 2025
        Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups: Go Grab Blake Corum Now

        Blake Corum tops our Week 11 pickups, while several other emerging options are ready to make noise when it matters most for fantasy managers.

        11 Nov 2025
        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
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