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 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
Need a streaming defense for Week 5? The Cleveland Browns may be a long way from Ohio, but their defense will be right at home in fantasy lineups.
29 Sep 2025
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
The Titans appear 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Week 1 hasn’t even kicked off yet … but there’s already an opportunity to improve your fantasy team. Here are 9 players -- plus a Week 1 streaming defense -- to consider adding now.
2 Sep 2025
Need RB help? Looking to stash a WR? We've got you covered with the top Week 3 waiver wire pickups and bidding strategy.
17 Sep 2024