Draft Sharks Fantasy Football Podcast
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Deep End Episode 10: Live FBG Draft
July 29, 2021 21:26 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBOur guy Adam Krautwurst is taking a bunch of shots at the Footballguys Championship on MyFFPC.com. On this episode of the Deep End, he and Mike Schopp build a team live. Will Adam's targets make it to him? How will he adjust when the snipers hit? And what will he and Mike think of the team in the end? Subscribe to the Draft Sharks YouTube channel for video of this and every episode. Check out our full 2021 fantasy football rankings.
AFC North Preview 7-22-21
July 23, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThe Ravens tumbled last year vs. their lofty 2019 performance, but the offense remained efficient even through injury and COVID issues. Will the unit really lean more on the pass after addressing that area quite a bit this offseason? The Steelers brought JuJu Smith-Schuster back after he flirted with Baltimore -- among other teams. But a 1st-round RB and a new OC could mean plenty of change on the Pittsburgh offense. The Browns and Bengals both get key players back from ACL tears. So what ca...
NFC North Preview 7-16-21
July 16, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 65 MBAre Vikings skill players going too early after a highly efficient 2020? Aaron Rodgers is holding the Green Bay offense hostage. But is that a reason to be wary of his teammates in your fantasy football draft or to buy the ADP dips? Detroit seems almost an afterthought in fantasy drafts at this point, but there's plenty to discuss beyond D'Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson. And the Bears might hold the key to some fantasy championships this season. The question is whether they'll be willing to...
Chat with TJ Hernandez 7-14-21
July 15, 2021 21:57 - 45 minutes - 42 MB TJ Hernandez runs the DFS content for 4for4, but he caught our eye recently with some quality info on Twitter that can help our season-long drafting. We're digging into the correlation between team offensive scoring and fantasy points by position. We're looking at how to appropriately read backfield splits, and how to leverage uncertainty. And we're applying it all to trying to maximize our drafting strategies. Whether you're playing in best-ball formats right now or holding off for your ...
AFC South Preview 7-8-21
July 11, 2021 03:13 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBEvery team in the AFC South will have a new OC this season, after 2 of them left for head-coaching gigs elsewhere, and 2 teams have new HCs. Those stories get overshadowed by a pair of QB situations, though. Trevor Lawrence arrives as the top pick in the NFL Draft. But it's Deshaun Watson at the forefront. Will he play? If he does, will he play for the Texans? That might be the biggest question in the division, but there are plenty more to run through. Here's the rundown: Houston Texans .....
NFC South Preview 7-7-21
July 08, 2021 18:59 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThe Falcons have torn down last year's version of the offense and rebuilt from the top. The Panthers have replaced their QB -- for the 2nd straight season. The Saints will open a season without Drew Brees for the 1st time since Sean Payton arrived. And the Buccaneers haven't changed much of anything ... besides their trophy case. The NFC South presents plenty of questions about target distribution, backfield sorting and whether offseason moves actually made each team better. Let's start hun...
AFC West Preview 6-24-21
June 24, 2021 21:45 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB Will the AFC West feature a pair of top-5 NFL offenses for the coming season? We know the Chiefs will get the job done -- both on the field and for our fantasy football teams. But where else might we find big upside? Does the QB battle in Denver matter? What can we expect from a Chargers team under new management? And why might we believe in Justin Herbert without believing in his price? Here's the rundown: Denver Broncos ... 1:48 Kansas City Chiefs ... 20:14 Las Vegas Raiders ... 35:...
Deep End Episode 9: The Gildz
June 22, 2021 18:30 - 51 minutes - 47 MB It's official. Our guy Mike Schopp is diving into the FFPC Main Event for the 1st time. Even if it costs him his marriage. In his quest to make it count, Mike and Adam pick the brain of successful FFPC player The Gildz. Among other topics, they're covering ... -- How to build a roster from the 1.01 -- Where stacking might actually hurt you -- When to veer away from ADP -- Plus, an NFC East offense worth chasing in fantasy football drafts Subscribe to the Draft Sharks YouTube channel...
NFC West Preview 6-17-21
June 17, 2021 18:04 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIs Cam Akers going too early? Is Kyler Murray bound for regression? Did Russell Wilson go over the cliff in the 2nd half last year? And how should we treat all those 49ers offensive pieces? We're kicking off our divisional preview series in the juicy NFC West, with a bevy of players and unsettled situations that will heavily impact the 2021 fantasy football rankings. Here's the rundown: Arizona Cardinals ... 1:31 Los Angeles Rams ... 16:44 San Francisco 49ers ... 36:11 Seattle Seahawks...
Deep End Episode 8: Early FBG Strategy
June 16, 2021 20:11 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBBest-ball drafts have been running for months. But now we're already getting into some of the big money drafting. Our guy Adam Krautwurst, for example, already has multiple Footballguys Championship drafts under his belt for this season. On this episode, he and Mike Schopp look back over some of the picks, the strategies and some player questions that still need answers -- all in the name of building success in the drafts yet to come. Among the topics: Can you stomach a Zero-RB start ... ...
Deep End Episode 7: Louie Gott
June 03, 2021 01:32 - 51 minutes - 47 MB Mike Schopp and Adam Krautwurst welcome Western N.Y.'s Louie Gott into the Deep End to talk about managing 100+ fantasy rosters in season and the live experience of FFPC drafting in Vegas. The boys also just might make some early predictions on players who could change their main-event ADP on opening night ... Follow The Deep End on Twitter.
Deep End Episode 6: Tod Burros
May 07, 2021 11:47 - 48 minutes - 44 MB Mike and Adam welcome Tod Burros into the The Deep End to dive into best-ball roster construction, how to handle player exposures and how to avoid outsmarting yourself -- among other topics. Then Mike and Adam talk post-NFL Draft reactions and dynasty trade offers, pondering some of the top fantasy landing spots. Check out our full set of rookie rankings and overall dynasty rankings.
Rookie Mock Draft with Guests 5-6-21
May 07, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBRookie rankings are great. But if that's all you're looking for, you can find them on our site. And we've worked through the prospects, in our Scouting Reports and YouTube videos -- as well as podcasts. So let's get drafting. Hayden Winks of Underdog comes back to the pod, and Matthew Freedman of Action Network joins as well. They join Jared and Matt to take turns in a 3-round, 12-team dynasty rookie mock draft.
Rookie Rankings Risers and Fallers 5-4-21
May 04, 2021 17:32 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB Terrace Marshall? Good. Amon-Ra St. Brown? Good. Rashod Bateman? Not so much. Let's take a look at who made the biggest moves up or down the DrafSharks.com rookie rankings as the NFL Draft played out. Which WRs got a boost? Which RBs suddenly look untouchable? And did the QBs just get even more attractive? We've got 14 fantasy football prospects to break down ...
FFPC Best-Ball Livestream 4-30-21
April 30, 2021 20:54 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB Matt, Adam and Mike get together with Kevin and some other fantasy football fiends to run an FFPC best-ball draft between Round 1 and Round 2 of the NFL Draft. Where will Kyle Pitts land now that he's officially a Falcon? Did Najee Harris rise? Travis Etienne fall? What to do with James Robinson? And did any of the picks NOT made in Round 1 affect player outlooks? Let's play 18 ... (rounds). Check our full 2021 fantasy football rankings. And follow our instant NFL Draft reactions in ...
IDP: 1st-Round Reactions 4-30-21
April 30, 2021 15:20 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB Micah Parsons, Zaven Collins, Jamin Davis ... the 1st round of the NFL Draft delivered some intrigue at LB -- both for redraft and dynasty. Plus, we saw 6 edge defenders go in the 2nd half of the round. Who's set up for immediate production, and who might need a little development time? Let's run through the whole group in this quick pod. Check out our full IDP dynasty rankings.
Deep End Episode 5: Michael Leone
April 29, 2021 21:10 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBMichael Leone of Establish The Run joins Adam and Mike to share some of the secrets behind his best-ball draft strategy and wish for some ideal rookie landing spots in the NFL Draft. Here's how we ranked the dynasty rookies heading into the draft.
Underrated-Overrated with Byron Lambert 4-27-21
April 28, 2021 03:36 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBWe're just days away from the NFL Draft. Almost time to cut through all the rumors and reports to find out exactly where every prospect will land and just how much the NFL values all the players we've been scrutinizing for months. Before we get there, though, we invited Byron Lambert of RosterWatch on to single out some fantasy football prospects who look overrated or underrated by current Dynasty League Football ADP. (Be sure to check our pre-draft rookie rankings here.) Here's the rundow...
Scouting Report: Khalil Herbert 4-23-21
April 23, 2021 20:09 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBKhalil Herbert bounced around before really breaking out at Virginia Tech last season. Was that just a signal that he's coming to impact the NFL and fantasy football rosters? Or was it too little, too late? Matt and Jared investigate. Check the full profile: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--khalil-herbert
Scouting Report: Nico Collins 4-22-21
April 23, 2021 03:54 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBIs Nico Collins a top-shelf athlete and sleeper candidate who was under-utilized by his Michigan coaches? Or is he just a size-speed specimen with red flags we should not ignore? Jared and Matt dig into the early-entry Wolverine to see about his dynasty fantasy football outlook. Check out the full profile: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--nico-collins
Rating Rookies with Rich Hribar 4-22-21
April 23, 2021 00:31 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB If you follow Rich Hribar on Twitter -- or anywhere else -- then you know he goes deep with statistical analysis. We brought him onto the podcast to dig into this year's incoming rookie class, with the NFL Draft just a week away. What stats can signal future production? What types of players should you look for at each position? And what the heck should we do with DeVonta Smith? We'll get to all that and more ... Here's the rundown: Rich's prospect process ... 2:13 What matters at QB ....
Deep End Episode 4: J Moyer 4-21-21
April 22, 2021 00:35 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBMike Schopp and Adam Krautwurst welcome J Moyer of FFAstronauts on to give his scouting insight on the incoming NFL Draft RB class. What are the traits that can translate to NFL success -- or portend issues in the pros? J tells you what to watch out for with Travis Etienne ... and shares his own surprise name at the top of the RB list. Check out our full set of free Dynasty Rookie Scouting Reports.
Scouting Report: Travis Etienne 4-21-21
April 21, 2021 20:59 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThe Clemson RB is coming out a year later than we all expected. But that doesn't mean there's any less for fantasy football owners to like about Travis Etienne. Matt and Jared run through the profile of a likely top pick in every dynasty rookie draft. Check out the full profile: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--travis-etienne
Scouting Report: Sage Surratt 4-20-21
April 21, 2021 00:46 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBThe Wake Forest wideout brings an exciting athletic background. But is there enough to Sage Surratt's game to excite NFL teams and dynasty fantasy football managers? Jared and Matt put him under the microscope. Check out the full profile: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--sage-surratt
Scouting Report: Kenny Yeboah 4-19-21
April 19, 2021 16:05 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBThe athletic tight end finally posted intriguing numbers after transferring to Ole Miss for his final season. But does Kenny Yeboah offer enough to intrigue NFL teams and dynasty fantasy football managers? Matt and Jared investigate. Check out the full profile: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--kenny-yeboah
Deep End Episode 3: Jerry Hooton
April 19, 2021 02:08 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBMike and Adam talk to Jerry Hooton about the decisions that won him $500,000 in the FFPC main event. Then they talk about some of their favorite fantasy football options in the upcoming NFL Draft class. Check out our full list of FREE Dynasty Prospect Scouting Reports.
Best-ball ADP with Zach Krueger 4-15-21
April 17, 2021 01:16 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB Zach Krueger is hyper-focused on best-ball drafting, especially on FFPC. So we figured he'd be a good guest to talk with about overall draft strategy, value picks at ADP and how to attack each position. He did not disappoint. Here's the rundown: How to start at QB ... 6:35 Favorite QB targets ... 11:34 QBs to avoid ... 17:53 Rookie QB win rates ... 20:42 How to start at RB ... 26:27 Favorite RB targets ... 29:54 Packers ADP moves ... 42:17 Building a WR corps ... 45:26 Favorite...
Scouting Report: Tamorrion Terry 4-16-21
April 16, 2021 20:05 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBThe 6'3 speedster torched ACC secondaries. But does Tamorrion Terry have enough size and speed to outweigh the red flags signaling his entry to the NFL? Jared and Matt look into whether he's a sleeper for dynasty fantasy football leagues or a bust waiting to happen. Check out the full profile: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--tamorrion-terry
Scouting Report: Dyami Brown 4-15-21
April 15, 2021 23:33 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBDyami Brown has been a dynamic downfield threat for the UNC Tar Heels over the past 2 seasons. But is that all he brings to the table as an NFL Draft prospect? And even if so, is that enough to make him attractive for fantasy football owners? Jared and Matt break him down. Check out the full profile: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--dyami-brown
Scouting Report: Jaret Patterson 4-14-21
April 14, 2021 17:52 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBBuffalo's record-setting running back has gone from ignored prospect to early NFL Draft entrant. Does Jaret Patterson have enough going for him to continue beating the odds in the pros and in your fantasy football leagues? Jared and Matt dig in. Check out the full profile: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--jaret-patterson
Scouting Report: Tutu Atwell 4-13-21
April 14, 2021 03:31 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBAnother tiny Louisville Cardinals dynamo goes under the microscope. Can Tutu Atwell turn his top-shelf speed into NFL -- and fantasy football -- success? Or is he destined to peak as a very good college player? Jared and Matt dig in. Check out the full scouting report: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--tutu-atwell
Scouting Report: Amon-Ra St. Brown 4-12-21
April 13, 2021 01:02 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBCan Equanimeous St. Brown's little brother make a bigger impact in the NFL than his sibling? Amon-Ra St. Brown got off to a noisy start at USC, but then quieted down. Jared and Matt look at what we might expect from the young wideout in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Check out the full profile: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--amon-ra-st--brown
Scouting Report: Hunter Long 4-12-21
April 13, 2021 01:00 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBTight end Hunter Long became 1 of Boston College's top targets over his 3 years there. What does he need to make him a top target among fantasy football prospects in this year's rookie TE class? Matt and Jared investigate. Check out the full scouting report: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--hunter-long
Scouting Report: Javian Hawkins 4-9-21
April 09, 2021 17:17 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBJavian Hawkins will be tiny for an NFL running back. But does the Louisville star bring enough fight to make up for it? Matt and Jared dig in. Check out the full profile: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--javian-hawkins
Scouting Report: Tylan Wallace 4-8-21
April 08, 2021 20:45 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBTylan Wallace broke out early in his Oklahoma State career and won on the market-share front throughout. So is there anything to worry about in projecting him ahead to the NFL and our fantasy football rosters? Jared and Matt investigate. Check out the full scouting report: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--tylan-wallace
Scouting Report: Jermar Jefferson 4-7-21
April 07, 2021 15:56 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBJermar Jefferson failed to build on a terrific freshman season at Oregon State. But did he show enough to be a valuable member of an NFL backfield and contribute to your dynasty fantasy football roster? Matt and Jared explore. Check out the full scouting report: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--jermar-jefferson
NFL Draft All-Bust Team 4-6-21
April 07, 2021 02:42 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB Were you excited about Hakeem Butler? Rashaad Penny? Johnny Manziel? Consider this show your therapy session. We're looking back on some players that fantasy football owners got too excited about heading into the NFL Draft, only to have that love unrequited. Pat Fitzmaurice of the Fitz on Football podcast and Drew Osinchuk of the Bulletproof Fantasy Football podcast join Matt to relive some of the toughest losses we've all endured. Here's the rundown: QB ... 2:03 TE ... 11:15 RB ... 1...
Scouting Report: Jaylen Waddle 4-6-21
April 06, 2021 19:05 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWe already hit several of his Alabama teammates. Now it's time to assess the fantasy football future of speedster Jaylen Waddle. Where does he fit amid an NFL Draft class stuffed with similarly sized WR prospects? Check out the full scouting report: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--jaylen-waddle
Scouting Report: Brevin Jordan 4-5-21
April 05, 2021 18:13 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBBrevin Jordan looks like the TE3 for the 2021 NFL Draft class. But how close should he sit to Kyle Pitts and Pat Freiermuth in dynasty rookie drafts? Jared and Matt dig into Jordan and seek some player comps for setting expectations. Check out the full scouting report: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--brevin-jordan
Scouting Report: Chuba Hubbard 4-4-21
April 05, 2021 00:55 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBChuba Hubbard topped 2,000 yards to lead the nation in rushing just 2 years ago. So why aren't we certain that he's heading for NFL -- or fantasy football -- stardom? Check out the full Dynasty Prospect Scouting Report here: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/dynasty-prospect-scouting-report--chuba-hubbard
Scouting Report: Terrace Marshall 4-3-21
April 03, 2021 21:01 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBHe flashed through his first 2 seasons, but Terrace Marshall became the focal point in 2020 with Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase out of the way. Did he show enough to become a 1st-round NFL Draft pick? And should fantasy football owners get excited? Jared and Matt target the LSU wideout.
Deep End Episode 2: Navigating High Stakes
April 02, 2021 21:49 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAdam Krautwurst took down 5th place in the 2019 FFPC main event. He talks to Mike Schopp about how he bankrolls his high-stakes fantasy football habit, diversifying the player portfolio, the differences of drafting throughout the year and why it might be time for Mike to take the plunge.
Scouting Report: Trey Sermon 4-2-21
April 02, 2021 20:28 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBTrey Sermon had to transfer once and wait his turn twice. But did a late-season surge for Ohio State in the NCAA playoffs set him up to be a Day 2 pick in the NFL Draft? That would certainly help his fantasy football outlook. Matt and Jared look into the Buckeyes running back as part of the Dynasty Prospect Scouting Report series: https://www.draftsharks.com/article/full-list-of-2021-dynasty-prospect-scouting-reports
Scouting Report: Kadarius Toney 4-1-21
April 01, 2021 17:05 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBKadarius Toney spent just 1 season as a true wide receiver at Florida. That's been enough for plenty of NFL mock drafts to project him into Round 1. Should you follow in your fantasy football draft, or be wary? Jared and Matt investigate ...
Scouting Report: Michael Carter 3-31-21
April 01, 2021 00:19 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBA day after we dug into Tar Heels RB Javonte Williams, let's take a look at senior teammate Michael Carter. A star in his own right at UNC, Carter's size likely means a very different path through the NFL -- and perhaps fantasy football.
Scouting Report: Javonte Williams 3-30-21
March 30, 2021 18:35 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBJavonte Williams and Michael Carter split the UNC backfield and now enter the 2021 NFL Draft together. We start with Williams, who has generated lots of excitement among scouts. Matt and Jared look into whether it's too much -- or whether he's a soon-to-be fantasy football stud.
Scouting Report: Rondale Moore 3-29-21
March 29, 2021 18:42 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBPurdue WR Rondale Moore is an exciting athlete. But can he translate that to success in the NFL and your fantasy football lineup? DraftSharks.com's Jared and Matt explore ...
Scouting Report: Pat Freiermuth 3-28-21
March 29, 2021 00:09 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBThe Penn State alum fits a more traditional TE mold, which could set Pat Freiermuth up for early fantasy football relevance. Matt and Jared dig into the 2021 rookie.
Scouting Report: D'Wayne Eskridge 3-27-21
March 27, 2021 18:27 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBWestern Michigan WR D'Wayne Eskridge is a burner. Will that be enough to make him a fantasy football asset in the NFL, though? Jared and Matt investigate.
Deep End Episode 1: Todd Kovler
March 27, 2021 17:02 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBMike Schopp and Adam Krautwurst debut their new player-focused fantasy football podcast by interviewing Todd Kovler. He brought home more than $150K in best-ball and survivor-pool winnings last year. Here, Todd opens up about some of the key players to his 2020 run (6:03), how he handles roster construction (11:27) and his primary key to success (19:34). Then Mike and Adam jump into some risers, fallers and targets for dynasty and best ball.