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        Who is Jared Smola

        Jared was born to be a fantasy analyst.

        By four years old, he could name the starting AND backup QB for every NFL team. He started playing fantasy football at age-9 and won his first championship at 10 on the back of a huge season from Barry Sanders.

        Jared joined the Draft Sharks team in 2007. He's now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly player projections that fuel your Draft War Room and in-season tools. He currently ranks ninth among 173 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.

        When he's not buried in his spreadsheets, you can find Jared chasing around his two daughters or trying to break 80 on the golf course.

        Articles

        Week 14 Matchups That Matter: RB Bonanza In Buffalo?

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 14 start/sit decisions, including implied points, projected plays, WR/CB matchups, and adjusted fantasy points allowed.

        4 Dec 2025
        Pass Rate Over Expected Data - Week 13

        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. Useful information when making start/sit decisions, waiver-wire moves, and trades.

        3 Dec 2025
        Top 8 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 13 Usage

        Is Bucky Irving a league-winner? And what's up with Carolina's backfield now? Answers to those questions and more as we break down the fantasy impact of Week 13 usage.

        3 Dec 2025
        Week 13 Matchups That Matter: Steelers Ready To Run Wild

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 13 start/sit decisions, including implied points, projected plays, WR/CB matchups, and adjusted fantasy points allowed.

        30 Nov 2025
        Week 13 Tight End Preview: Is Brenton Strange Already A Fantasy Starter?

        Brenton Strange was productive in his return last week and draws a nice matchup vs. the Titans on Sunday. How does he stack up vs. the rest of the position this week? Let's dig into the key stats and matchup analysis you need to help with your Week 13 TE start/sit questions.

        28 Nov 2025
        Week 12 Matchups That Matter: Lions Primed For Big Bounce Back

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 12 start/sit decisions, including implied points, projected plays, WR/CB matchups, and adjusted fantasy points allowed.

        23 Nov 2025
        Week 12 Tight End Preview: Will Travis Kelce Keep Rolling?

        Travis Kelce has finished as a top-3 fantasy TE in two of his last three outings. Will he stay hot in Sunday's showdown with the Colts? That plus other key stats and matchup analysis to help with your Week 12 TE start/sit decisions.

        21 Nov 2025
        Top 8 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 11 Usage

        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.

        19 Nov 2025
        Week 11 Matchups That Matter: Can Steelers And Raiders Deliver In Dream Spots?

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 11 start/sit decisions, including implied points, projected plays, WR/CB matchups, and adjusted fantasy points allowed.

        16 Nov 2025
        Week 11 Tight End Preview: Matchup Edges To Exploit

        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.

        14 Nov 2025
        Top 8 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 10 Usage

        Week 10 usage moved markets. Woody Marks seized Houston’s backfield while the Rams shifted to a near 50/50 backfield split. Let's break down the eight changes that flipped fantasy values.

        12 Nov 2025
        Week 10 Matchups That Matter: Will Jaxson Dart Keep Rolling?

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 10 start/sit decisions, including implied points, projected plays, WR/CB matchups, and adjusted fantasy points allowed.

        9 Nov 2025
        Week 10 Tight End Preview: Is The George Kittle Breakout Coming?

        George Kittle has disappointed since returning from his hamstring injury. Is this the week he busts out? Let's tackle that question and help answer all your TE start/sit dilemmas.

        7 Nov 2025
        Top 7 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 9 Usage

        A shift in Seattle's backfield, an ugly committee in New York's ... and do the Broncos have a new No. 1 WR? Let's dive into what we learned from Week 9's usage data.

        5 Nov 2025
        Week 9 Matchups That Matter: Now Or Never For Marvin Harrison Jr.

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 9 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, adjusted fantasy points allowed, and more!

        2 Nov 2025
        Week 9 Tight End Preview: Brock Bowers Is Back ... But Is He Back In Your Starting Lineup?

        Is Brock Bowers a must-start in his first action since Week 4? Let's tackle that question and the rest of your Week 9 TE start/sit dilemmas.

        31 Oct 2025
        Top 8 Fantasy Football Takeaways From Week 8 Usage

        Did rookies TreVeyon Henderson and R.J. Harvey just break out? How valuable is Tyrone Tracy as the Giants' lead back? We dug into Week 8 usage and found eight situations you need to act on.

        29 Oct 2025
        Week 8 Matchups That Matter: Can We Trust The Broncos Offense?

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 8 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        26 Oct 2025
        Week 8 Tight End Preview: Should You ACTUALLY Start Dalton Schultz?

        Dalton Schultz sits uncomfortably high in the Week 8 TE rankings. Let's break down why he's a viable fantasy play this week -- and run through the rest of the top-25 TEs.

        24 Oct 2025
        Top 8 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 7 Usage

        Is Kyle Monangai a fantasy starter? What do we do with the Panthers backfield now? And how real is Oronde Gadsden?

        22 Oct 2025
        Week 7 Matchups That Matter: Get-Right Spot For Jayden Daniels

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 7 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        19 Oct 2025
        Week 7 Tight End Preview: Trust George Kittle?

        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 dilemmas at TE.

        17 Oct 2025
        Top 10 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 6 Usage

        Cam Skattebo remains a workhorse, Isiah Pacheco is trending up, and eight more fantasy football takeaways from Week 6 usage.

        15 Oct 2025
        Week 6 Matchups That Matter: Breakout Spot For Tetairoa McMillan?

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 6 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        12 Oct 2025
        Week 6 Tight End Preview: Is Darren Waller A Must Start?

        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?

        10 Oct 2025
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