Draft Sharks Fantasy Football Articles by Jared Smola https://beta.draftsharks.com © Draft Sharks 2026 en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:22:50 +0000 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-sleepers https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-sleepers Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:37:32 +0000 6 data-backed fantasy sleepers with massive upside, including a couple of second-year QBs and a RB who didn't even play last season. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Sleepers, 2026:, Sneaky, Good, Stupid, Cheap Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/nfl-target-leaders https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/nfl-target-leaders Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:23:46 +0000 A look at 2025's NFL leaders in targets, target share, and targets per route ... and what we can learn as we start prepping for 2026 fantasy drafts. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Target, Leaders, 2025, (And, What, Means, 2026, Drafts) Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/best-fantasy-football-tools https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/best-fantasy-football-tools Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:48:21 +0000 Looking for the best fantasy football draft boards & tools? Start with a Draft War Room that live-syncs to your league, giving you player values in real time. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Best, Tools, Software Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/rookie-guide https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/rookie-guide Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:53:50 +0000 Get the info you need on the 2026 rookie class. Rankings, scouting reports, advanced metrics, player comps and more. Key info for dynasty and redraft players. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Draft, Sharks, 2026, Rookie, Guide Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/things-i-learned-doing-fantasy-football-projections https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/things-i-learned-doing-fantasy-football-projections Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:04:30 +0000 From Matt Stafford's outlier TD rate to Bucky Irving's non-existent goal-line role, here are 126 things I learned doing 2026 fantasy football projections. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Things, Learned, Doing, 2026, Projections Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-18-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-18-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:20:37 +0000 Juwan Johnson sits 8th among TEs in PPR points and could climb higher in an excellent Week 18 spot. Who else can fantasy owners trust at TE? Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Juwan, Johnson, Primed, Strong, Finish Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-17 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-17 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:15:10 +0000 A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 16 start/sit decisions, including adjusted points allowed, WR/CB matchups & more. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Get-Right, Spot, Buccaneers Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-17-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-17-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:58:35 +0000 Taysom Hill saw a big spike in usage and production in Week 16. Can we trust him with fantasy championships on the line this weekend? Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Count, Taysom, Hill? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/pass-rate-over-expected https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/pass-rate-over-expected Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:37:44 +0000 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. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Pass, Rate, Over, Expected, Data, Week Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-16 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-16 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:55:06 +0000 The most important matchup data to consider when making Week 16 start/sit decisions. Implied points, WR/CB matchups, adjusted fantasy points allowed and more. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Dallas', Defense, Save, Chargers', Passing, Game? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-16-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-16-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:39:31 +0000 Is Travis Kelce still a bankable fantasy play without Patrick Mahomes? Let's dig into that situation and the rest of the key TE questions in Week 16. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Still, Trust, Travis, Kelce? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-15 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-15 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:18:26 +0000 The most important matchup data to consider when making Week 15 start/sit decisions. Implied points, WR/CB matchups, adjusted fantasy points allowed and more. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Start, Both, Ravens, TEs? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-15-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-15-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:02:59 +0000 Does the Colts' QB problem make Tyler Warren a bench? All the key stats and matchup analysis you need to help with your Week 15 TE start/sit decisions. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Bench, Tyler, Warren? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-14 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-14 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:43:58 +0000 The most important matchup data to consider when making Week 14 start/sit decisions. Implied points, WR/CB matchups, adjusted fantasy points allowed and more. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Bonanza, Buffalo? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-14-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-14-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:13:13 +0000 Tyler Warren catches a Jaguars defense bleeding points to TEs. Who else can fantasy owners count on at TE this week? Let's dig into the key stats and matchups Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Blowup, Spot, Tyler, Warren Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-13-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-13-usage Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:31:34 +0000 Is Bucky Irving a league-winner? And what's up with Carolina's backfield now? Answers to those questions and more in Week 13 usage takeaways. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-13 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-13 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:09:53 +0000 The most important matchup data to consider when making Week 13 start/sit decisions. Implied points, WR/CB matchups, adjusted fantasy points allowed and more. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Steelers, Ready, Wild Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-13-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-13-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:22:40 +0000 Key stats and matchup analysis to help with your Week 13 TE start/sit questions. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Brenton, Strange, Already, Starter? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-12 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-12 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:21:34 +0000 The most important matchup data to consider when making Week 12 start/sit decisions. Implied points, WR/CB matchups, adjusted fantasy points allowed and more. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Lions, Primed, Bounce, Back Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-12-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-12-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:11:57 +0000 Key stats and matchup analysis to help with your Week 12 TE start/sit decisions? Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Will, Travis, Kelce, Keep, Rolling? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-11-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-11-usage Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:49:27 +0000 R.J. Harvey's role was better than you think, the problem for Puka Nacua, and more fantasy football takeaways from Week 11 usage data. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-11 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-11 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:28:04 +0000 The most important matchup data to consider when making Week 11 start/sit decisions. Implied points, WR/CB matchups, adjusted fantasy points allowed and more. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Steelers, Raiders, Deliver, Dream, Spots? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-11-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-11-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:58:04 +0000 Why Oronde Gadsden is primed for a big Sunday, plus other key stats and matchup analysis to help with your Week 11 TE start/sit questions. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Matchup, Edges, Exploit Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-10-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-10-usage Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:29:18 +0000 Does Houston's backfield now belong to Woody Marks? Is the Rams backfield a 50/50 split? Let's dive into what we learned from Week 10 usage. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-10 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-10 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:36:05 +0000 The most important matchup data to consider when making Week 10 start/sit decisions. Implied points, WR/CB matchups, adjusted fantasy points allowed and more. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Will, Jaxson, Dart, Keep, Rolling? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-10-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-10-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:16:22 +0000 Is this the week George Kittle gets rolling? Let's tackle that question and help answer all your Week 10 TE start/sit dilemmas. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, George, Kittle, Breakout, Coming? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-9-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-9-usage Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:44:51 +0000 A shift in Seattle's backfield and an ugly committee in New York's. Let's dive into what we learned from Week 9's usage data. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-9 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-9 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:25:56 +0000 The most important matchup data to consider when making Week 9 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR/CB matchups, adjusted fantasy points allowed & more. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Never, Marvin, Harrison Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-9-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-9-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:57:38 +0000 Should you start T.J. Hockenson in his 2024 debut? Let's tackle that question and help answer all your TE start/sit questions. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Brock, Bowers, Back, Your, Starting, Lineup? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-8-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-8-usage Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:20:45 +0000 Did rookies TreVeyon Henderson and R.J. Harvey just break out? How valuable is Tyrone Tracy as the Giants' lead back? We've got answers! Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, From, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-8 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-8 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:29:59 +0000 A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 8 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchups, and more! Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Trust, Broncos, Offense? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-8-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-8-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:06:38 +0000 Let's run through the top-25 TEs for Week 8 fantasy lineups, helping to answer your start/sit questions at the position. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Should, ACTUALLY, Start, Dalton, Schultz? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-7-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-7-usage Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:57:19 +0000 Updates on the Dolphins, Buccaneers, and Giants backfields -- plus good news for Kyle Pitts and six more takeaways from Week 7 usage. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-7 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-7 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:10:21 +0000 A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 7 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchups, and more! Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Get-Right, Spot, Jayden, Daniels Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-7-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-7-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:43:20 +0000 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 TE dilemmas. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Trust, George, Kittle? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-6-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-6-usage Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:56:53 +0000 Cam Skattebo remains a workhorse, Isiah Pacheco is trending up, and eight more fantasy football takeaways from Week 6 usage. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-6 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-6 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:57:39 +0000 The most important matchup data to consider when making Week 6 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more! Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Breakout, Spot, Tetairoa, McMillan? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-6-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-6-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:21:13 +0000 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? Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Darren, Waller, Must, Start? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/td-regression-watch https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/td-regression-watch Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:36:47 +0000 A team's pass/run TD mix tends to snap back to the norm. We’re targeting the players sitting on a scoring correction, including McCaffrey and Mahomes. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Regression, Watch:, McCaffrey, Jacobs, Mahomes, About Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-5 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-5 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:17:40 +0000 A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 5 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchups, and more! Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Fireworks, From, Jets, Offense?! Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-5-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-5-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:49:30 +0000 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? Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Will, Jake, Ferguson, Keep, Piling, Catches? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-4-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-4-usage Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:11:26 +0000 How valuable is Woody Marks going forward? And what's up with Brock Bowers? Digging into those situations and eight more after Week 4. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-4 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-4 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:34:03 +0000 A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 3 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchups, and more! Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Smash, Spots, Rookie Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-4-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-4-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:12:58 +0000 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 ... Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Players, Trust? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-3-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-3-usage Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:23:18 +0000 New workhorses are emerging in multiple backfields ... but is Chuba Hubbard in trouble? Let's see what the Week 3 usage data says. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-3 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-3 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:45:27 +0000 A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 3 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchups, and more! Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Will, Cowboys, Keep, Rolling? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-3-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-3-tight-end-preview Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:52:47 +0000 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 ... Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Will, Juwan, Johnson, Keep, Rolling? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-2-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-2-usage Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:17:27 +0000 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. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-2 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-2 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:54:59 +0000 A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 2 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR/CB matchups, and more! Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Perfect, Bounce-Back, Spot, Bengals Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-2-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-2-tight-end-preview Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:25:12 +0000 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. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, Actually, Back, Mark, Andrews? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-1-usage https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/top-10-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-week-1-usage Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:41:26 +0000 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. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Takeaways, Week, Usage Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-1 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-matchups-that-matter-week-1 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:52:28 +0000 The most important Week 1 matchup data to consider when making start/sit decisions. Implied totals, passing & rushing matchups, and WR-CB upgrades/downgrades. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Matchups, That, Matter:, Trevor, Lawrence, Primed, Fast, Start Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-1-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-1-fantasy-football-tight-end-preview Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:07:20 +0000 Don't 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 best bets. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Week, Tight, Preview:, David, Njoku, Others, Smash Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-risers-and-fallers https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-risers-and-fallers Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:38:00 +0000 Don't get caught with stale rankings. Here's a running list of the fantasy football risers and fallers in the Draft Sharks rankings throughout the summer. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Risers, Fallers:, Stale, Rankings Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-draft-strategy-guide/12-team-standard https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-draft-strategy-guide/12-team-standard Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:17:40 +0000 This 12-Team Non PPR draft strategy guide takes you through top player targets in every round. Crush your draft from any spot. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, 12-Team, Draft, Strategy:, Adjustments, Need, Make Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-draft-strategy-guide/12-team-half-ppr https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-draft-strategy-guide/12-team-half-ppr Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:11:19 +0000 This 12-Team Half PPR draft strategy guide pinpoints top targets and secondary options in every round. Build a roster that makes your opponents want to quit! Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, 12-Team, Half, Draft, Strategy:, Blueprint, Championship, Roster Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-sleepers/wide-receiver https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-sleepers/wide-receiver Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:44:23 +0000 We nailed Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jameson Williams last year. Now you need to jump on Josh Downs and four more key targets before the market catches up. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Sleepers:, Overlooked, Underrated, Ready, Break Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-tiers https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-tiers Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:48:12 +0000 Rankings are good. Fantasy football tiers are better. These 2025 tiers will help you see where the value lies before you start your draft. (Updated August) Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, 2025, Tiers:, Maximize, Value, With, Every, Pick Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-draft-strategy-guide https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-draft-strategy-guide Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:19:43 +0000 This fantasy football draft guide takes you pick-by-pick through a perfect 12-team PPR draft strategy. Plus draft tips and mistakes to avoid. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Draft, Guide:, 12-Team, Strategy Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/best-draft-position-fantasy-football-10-team https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/best-draft-position-fantasy-football-10-team Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:23:32 +0000 What’s the best draft position in fantasy football 10-team leagues? We ran the numbers in PPR, half-PPR, and non-PPR to find out. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Best, Draft, Position, 10-Team:, What, Data, Says, About, Where, Pick Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/preseason-takeaways https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/preseason-takeaways Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:08:43 +0000 The preseason can give us valuable clues about the upcoming fantasy season, if you know what to look for. Here's what we learned from preseason Week 3. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Preseason, Week, Takeaways:, What's, Real, Overhyped? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/best-rb-handcuffs https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/best-rb-handcuffs Sun, 24 Aug 2025 08:23:30 +0000 Who are the best RB handcuffs in fantasy football? Let's rank them 1 to 32 and figure out who's worth targeting in your fantasy drafts. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Juice, Your, Backfield:, Data-Driven, Handcuff, Rankings Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-league-winners https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-league-winners Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:25:00 +0000 Looking for league-winning picks? We had the Draft Sharks analysts reveal their favorite draft targets. The result: 6 guys who could win you a championship. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, League, Winners, Define, Your, Season Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/ask-the-experts https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/ask-the-experts Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:43:46 +0000 The Draft Sharks analysts give their picks for fantasy football MVP, overvalued and undervalued players, deep sleepers, and more. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Steal, These, Picks:, Boldest, 2025, Predictions Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-busts https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/fantasy-football-busts Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:31:08 +0000 We told you to fade Marvin Harrison Jr. last year. And we were right. So who’s this year’s big-name bust? It's gonna surprise you. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Bust, 2025:, Name, Could, Sink, Your, Season Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/best-draft-position-fantasy-football https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/best-draft-position-fantasy-football Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:11:13 +0000 What’s the best draft position in fantasy football 2025? We ran the numbers in PPR, half-PPR, and non-PPR to find out. The results might surprise you ... Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Best, Draft, Position, Football:, Your, Before, Even, Starts Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/espn-fantasy-football https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/espn-fantasy-football Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:03:13 +0000 Want tips to win on ESPN fantasy football? Discover 6 gems that not even 1% of ESPN fantasy players know about. Here’s how you can game your ESPN league. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, ESPN, Football:, Tips Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/yahoo-fantasy-football https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/yahoo-fantasy-football Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:36:40 +0000 Do you want strategies to help you win your Yahoo fantasy football league? Here are 4 proven ways to dominate your Yahoo fantasy football competition in 2025. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Yahoo, Football:, Strategies Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/fantasy-points-scoring-systems https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/fantasy-points-scoring-systems Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:49:46 +0000 Confused by the various fantasy football points scoring systems? Here are the most common point systems we’ve played in. This quick read covers a lot. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Points, Scoring, Systems Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/2-qb-draft-strategy https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/2-qb-draft-strategy Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:13:21 +0000 2-QB draft strategy varies wildly from 1-QB leagues -- and is even different from superflex. Let's dive into how you should attack these unique drafts. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, 2-QB, Draft, Strategy:, What, Most, Managers, Wrong Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/best-worst-offenses-vegas https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/best-worst-offenses-vegas Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:32:41 +0000 Every fantasy manager scans rankings. Most skim projections. But hardly anyone looks at the data baked into Vegas odds. And that’s a mistake. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Vegas, Data, You’re, Using, Should Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/highest-upside-fantasy-football-players https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/highest-upside-fantasy-football-players Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:33:58 +0000 Finding breakout league-winners is a cornerstone of success in fantasy football. Let's pinpoint the high-upside players to target at every position in 2025. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, High, Upside, Players, 2025:, Who's, This, Year's, Brock, Bowers? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/best-ball-draft-strategy https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/best-ball-draft-strategy Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:36:25 +0000 Master your 2025 best ball strategy with smart stacking, value picks, and roster construction tips. Learn how to draft for upside and outscore the field. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Best, Ball, Draft, Strategy Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/tampa-bay-buccaneers-fantasy-preview-2025 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/tampa-bay-buccaneers-fantasy-preview-2025 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:25:11 +0000 Liam Coen unlocked Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers' offense in 2024. Now he’s gone. So what should fantasy drafters expect in 2025? Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Will, Liam, Coen's, Departure, Sink, Buccaneers? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/guillotine-rankings https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/guillotine-rankings Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:02:30 +0000 These 2025 guillotine rankings emphasize weekly and season-long safety to keep your team alive. Overall and positional rankings for your guillotine draft. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Guillotine, Rankings, 2025:, Players, Most, Likely, Keep, Chopping, Block Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/new-orleans-saints-fantasy-preview-2025 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/new-orleans-saints-fantasy-preview-2025 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:24:13 +0000 There's a big QB question in New Orleans. But HC Kellen Moore and talented skill-position players could make this Saints offense better than you think. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Kellen, Moore, Play, Volume, Could, Make, Saints, Sneaky, Offense Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/carolina-panthers-fantasy-preview-2025 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/carolina-panthers-fantasy-preview-2025 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:04:13 +0000 The Panthers have been a fantasy afterthought for years. But with an improving Bryce Young and an upgraded supporting cast, this team might matter in 2025. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Panthers, Might, Finally, Matter, 2025 Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/atlanta-falcons-fantasy-preview-2025 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/atlanta-falcons-fantasy-preview-2025 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:38:11 +0000 A loaded supporting cast, improved QB play, and offensive continuity set the stage for Atlanta to deliver serious fantasy value in 2025. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Could, Michael, Penix, Make, Falcons, Must-Draft, Offense? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/superflex-mock-draft https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/superflex-mock-draft Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:10:43 +0000 We ran the ultimate superflex mock draft test and uncovered the draft hack you’ll want to steal for your 2025 fantasy league. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Superflex, Mock, Draft:, Draft, Hack, You’ll, Want, Copy Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-17-best-ball-tournament-stacks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/week-17-best-ball-tournament-stacks Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:12:10 +0000 Boost your chances to win best-ball tournaments by targeting these game stacks. We're highlighting top playoff-week stacks and ranking every Week 17 matchup. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Where, Best, Ball, Tournaments, Won:, 2025, Week, Game, Stacks Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/tennessee-titans-fantasy-preview-2025 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/tennessee-titans-fantasy-preview-2025 Thu, 29 May 2025 13:33:31 +0000 Cam Ward should be an immediate upgrade for the Titans — and could make this an undervalued offense in 2025 fantasy drafts. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Tennessee, Titans, Forecast:, Ward, Spark, This, Offense? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/jacksonville-jaguars-fantasy-preview-2025 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/jacksonville-jaguars-fantasy-preview-2025 Tue, 27 May 2025 22:54:52 +0000 The additions of HC Liam Coen and WR Travis Hunter give the Jaguars offense breakout potential. Here's how to handle the team in 2025 fantasy football drafts. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Jacksonville, Jaguars, Forecast:, 2025's, Breakout, Offense? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/indianapolis-colts-fantasy-preview-2025 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/indianapolis-colts-fantasy-preview-2025 Thu, 22 May 2025 23:01:29 +0000 Who will play QB for the Colts this season? And what will that mean for the team's skill-position players? Here's your 2025 Colts fantasy football preview. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Indianapolis, Colts, Forecast:, Will, Play, Kill, This, Team? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/houston-texans-fantasy-preview-2025 https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/houston-texans-fantasy-preview-2025 Tue, 20 May 2025 17:01:49 +0000 A sophomore slump from C.J. Stroud and bad offensive line play made the Texans a fantasy disappointment last year. Should you bet on a rebound in 2025? Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Houston, Texans, Forecast:, C.J., Stroud, Bounce, Back? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/nfl-bye-weeks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/nfl-bye-weeks Fri, 16 May 2025 02:48:04 +0000 The 2025 NFL bye weeks are here — and they could wreak havoc on your fantasy football lineup. Here’s what you need to know. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Weeks, 2025:, Beware, Week Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/fantasy-football-cheat-sheet https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/fantasy-football-cheat-sheet Thu, 08 May 2025 13:31:58 +0000 Our dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet live-syncs to your league. So you get draft suggestions in real time - based on 17 value indicators, updated live. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Cheat, Sheet:, Dynamic, Draft, Room Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/best-auction-draft-cheat-sheet https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/best-auction-draft-cheat-sheet Thu, 08 May 2025 11:50:19 +0000 Want the best auction draft fantasy football cheat sheet & tools? Our auction Draft War Room with live-sync changes everything. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Best, Auction, Draft, Cheat, Sheet, Tools Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/what-is-fantasy-football https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/what-is-fantasy-football Thu, 08 May 2025 03:00:05 +0000 What is fantasy football? And how can you join in the fun? More than 50 million people play fantasy football. Here’s how you can get involved: Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, What, Football? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/dynasty-trade-calculator https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/dynasty-trade-calculator Wed, 07 May 2025 19:00:15 +0000 Take the guesswork out of your dynasty trades. Find out how our Dynasty Trade Calculator will help you make the right moves for your team. (Updated 2025) Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Dynasty, Trade, Calculator Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/best-ball-fantasy-football https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/best-ball-fantasy-football Wed, 07 May 2025 18:20:19 +0000 Learn exactly how best ball fantasy football works. Plus discover how you can become a winner in either best ball leagues or tournament formats. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, What, Best, Ball, Football?, Does, Work? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/lineup-trade-bench-strategy https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/lineup-trade-bench-strategy Wed, 07 May 2025 13:45:27 +0000 Looking for the best fantasy football lineup, trade, and bench strategy? These 3 proven in-season strategies will help your team to a fantasy championship. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Lineup, Trade, Bench, Strategy Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/what-is-dynasty-fantasy-football https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/what-is-dynasty-fantasy-football Wed, 07 May 2025 11:35:19 +0000 Want to know everything about dynasty fantasy football? And how you can become an instant winner in your first dynasty league? Check out this article. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, What, Dynasty, Football?, Does, Work? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/what-is-superflex-fantasy-football https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/what-is-superflex-fantasy-football Wed, 07 May 2025 10:54:35 +0000 Learn what superflex fantasy football is in this 5-minute read. Also discover the draft day strategies that will help you win your superflex league. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, What, Superflex, Football? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/sync-troubleshooting https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/sync-troubleshooting Wed, 07 May 2025 09:50:26 +0000 Finally, a comprehensive fantasy football live-sync tool that just works! The Draft Sharks sync is powerful, simple, and reliable. Here's help setting it set. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Draft, Sharks, Sync, Troubleshooting Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/what-is-auction-draft-fantasy-football https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/what-is-auction-draft-fantasy-football Wed, 07 May 2025 09:05:29 +0000 Learn exactly how auction draft fantasy football works. Auction fantasy football is hugely popular because you can get any player you want — for a price. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, What, Auction, Draft, (Salary, Cap), Does, Work? Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/types-of-fantasy-football-leagues https://beta.draftsharks.com/kb/types-of-fantasy-football-leagues Wed, 07 May 2025 05:05:28 +0000 How many types of fantasy football leagues exist? We have a pretty beefy list explaining the different leagues we play in. Pick one that suits you. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Types, Leagues Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/elic-ayomanor-dynasty-value https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/elic-ayomanor-dynasty-value Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:07:21 +0000 Elic Ayomanor's dynasty value has a wide range of outcomes. But if you’re betting on traits and upside, Ayomanor deserves a long look. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Elic, Ayomanor, Dynasty, Value:, Traits, Brace, Volatility Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/tre-harris-dynasty-value https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/tre-harris-dynasty-value Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:26:57 +0000 Tre Harris' dynasty value is built on elite analytics. But his tape leaves you wanting more. Let's break down one of the most volatile WRs in the 2025 class. Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Harris, Dynasty, Value:, Moldable, Weapon, Still, Taking, Shape Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/ollie-gordon-dynasty-value https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/ollie-gordon-dynasty-value Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:33:02 +0000 Ollie Gordon’s dynasty value has a wide range of outcomes, just like his college production. Is he a future workhorse ... or did he already peak? Fantasy Football Jared Smola Articles Fantasy Football Advice, Ollie, Gordon, Dynasty, Value:, Buyer, Beware, Don’t, Ignore, Ceiling Jared Smola Draft Sharks https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/matthew-golden-dynasty-value https://beta.draftsharks.com/article/matthew-golden-dynasty-value Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:10:49 +0000 Matthew Golden's dynasty value may be overinflated by his exciting speed. Does his on-field production warrant the hype? Let's dive into his outlook. 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