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Matt Schauf

Matt Schauf

Matt Schauf is an award-winning writer and podcaster who has been with Draft Sharks since 2011. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and other outlets.

Matt has also earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high stakes fantasy formats. In his spare time, Matt enjoys … haha, just kidding. Matt has three kids and dreams of one day reclaiming “spare time.”
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Top Quarterbacks (QB) For Fantasy Football 2023
Top Quarterbacks (QB) For Fantasy Football 2023 11:15am EDT 5/30/23

If you want one of the top fantasy quarterbacks on draft day, you'll need to pay more than last year. Matt says you can find value beyond the top shelf, though.Read More »

Top Tight Ends (TE) For Fantasy Football in 2023
Top Tight Ends (TE) For Fantasy Football in 2023 11:48am EDT 5/25/23

This year's top fantasy tight ends include some guys who stepped up in 2022, some guys who let you down ... and maybe a surprise or two.Read More »

7 Confounding Backfields
7 Confounding Backfields 10:25pm EDT 5/21/23

Our fantasy football rankings hit the relevant players on every team. But these seven backfields took a little more guesswork than others.Read More »

Premium Content Premium Content Dynasty IDP Rookie Rankings
Dynasty IDP Rookie Rankings 9:53pm EDT 5/16/23

Got a draft with defensive players coming up? Then you'll want to dive into these dynasty IDP rookie rankings, complete with info on all the key players, later-round sleepers, and big names to avoid in your rookie draft.Read More »

Jayden Reed Dynasty Fantasy Football Value
Jayden Reed Dynasty Fantasy Football Value 11:57am EDT 5/12/23

Jayden Reed proved more steady than flashy in college. Does that mean a low ceiling for his dynasty fantasy football value?Read More »

Marvin Mims Dynasty Fantasy Football Value
Marvin Mims Dynasty Fantasy Football Value 11:52am EDT 5/12/23

Marvin Mims won with speed at Oklahoma. He'll always be fast, but he'll need to win in different ways to deliver dynasty fantasy football value in the NFL. Matt digs into the specifics with this profile.Read More »

Best Ball Mania IV Top Values
Best Ball Mania IV Top Values 4:25pm EDT 5/1/23

If you're drafting Underdog fantasy football teams right now, then you'll want to know about these value picks. Matt Schauf brings you seven players ready to smash their low ADPs.Read More »

Sam LaPorta Dynasty Fantasy Football Value
Sam LaPorta Dynasty Fantasy Football Value 8:42pm EDT 4/24/23

Sam LaPorta followed an impressive college career with eye-opening numbers at the Scouting Combine. Is he ready to deliver big dynasty fantasy football value? Matt Schauf digs in to find out ... Read More »

Dynasty IDP Rankings | Top 10 by Position
Dynasty IDP Rankings | Top 10 by Position 4:28pm EDT 4/19/23

The rookie group in this year's IDP dynasty rankings features some elite prospects ... and a bunch of other dudes. Matt Schauf is here to sort the tiers.Read More »

Rookie WR Preview Podcast
Rookie WR Preview Podcast 9:19am EDT 4/13/23

In this fantasy football podcast, we reveal and break down the top rookie wide receivers in the early Draft Sharks rankings. And then we dig into some risers, fallers, and potential sleepers beyond the top 6.Read More »

2023 NFL Mock Draft | Fantasy reactions to Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock
2023 NFL Mock Draft | Fantasy reactions to Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock 5:23pm EDT 3/24/23

Mel Kiper Jr. included 12 skill-position rookies in his most recent NFL mock draft. Find out who would be helped -- or harmed -- if things play out that way ...Read More »

Premium Content Premium Content Underdog Fantasy Best Ball Rankings 2023
Underdog Fantasy Best Ball Rankings 2023 10:13am EDT 3/21/23

Want some best ball rankings to help you take advantage of early Underdog fantasy drafts? Here are 300 ranked players, plus some tips on how to attack.Read More »

NFL Cap Space 2023 | Getting a Fantasy Read
NFL Cap Space 2023 | Getting a Fantasy Read 4:35pm EST 3/6/23

The Chicago Bears can afford whomever they want. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have no room under the salary cap. Find out which teams will be most affected by NFL cap space for 2023 and what that means for your best ball drafting right now.Read More »

What You Need to Know Before 2023 Best-Ball Drafts
What You Need to Know Before 2023 Best-Ball Drafts 4:16pm EST 1/23/23

Are you already getting the itch for 2023 best ball drafting? Here are some early draft tips and player values on the earliest sites to roll out their contests.Read More »

Podcast: Underdog Battle Royale Draft Tips for NFL Divisional Round
Podcast: Underdog Battle Royale Draft Tips for NFL Divisional Round 3:28pm EST 1/20/23

Draft a QB early? Fade Saquon Barkley? Chase or avoid stacks? It's a different kinda DFS week, but we're drafting Battle Royales and trying to help you crack the code ... Read More »

Podcast: Divisional Round DFS Top Plays
Podcast: Divisional Round DFS Top Plays 2:45pm EST 1/20/23

Are you playing cash games or large-field tournaments on DraftKings and/or FanDuel this week? We're running through our top plays, fades and values -- with help from the Draft Sharks projections and Lineup Generator.Read More »

Top Plays for Divisional Round Underdog Pick Ems
Top Plays for Divisional Round Underdog Pick Ems 11:18pm EST 1/19/23

Can Week 2 of the NFL playoffs possibly deliver as much offense? Our fantasy football projections don't seem to think so ... Read More »

Top Plays for Wild Card Weekend Underdog Pick Ems
Top Plays for Wild Card Weekend Underdog Pick Ems 11:27am EST 1/11/23

Justin Jefferson heads a LOADED slate of player prop picks for the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs.Read More »

Premium Content Premium Content IDP Playoff Rankings
IDP Playoff Rankings 7:43pm EST 1/9/23

How far can Nick Bosa and the 49ers go? How far can he carry your playoff fantasy football team? And who sits ahead of him on this list?Read More »

NFL DFS Showdown Lineup Picks: Lions-Packers
NFL DFS Showdown Lineup Picks: Lions-Packers 5:30pm EST 1/8/23

Aaron Rodgers and Jared Goff lead a battle for playoff positioning. But who are the leading values for our DFS showdown lineups?Read More »

Podcast: Week 18 DFS Draft Tips
Podcast: Week 18 DFS Draft Tips 6:30pm EST 1/6/23

How long can you wait for a contest-winning QB in NFL Week 18 drafts?Read More »

Podcast: Week 18 FanDuel Top Picks
Podcast: Week 18 FanDuel Top Picks 6:28pm EST 1/6/23

The Draft Sharks Lineup Generator delivers some clear top RB values that just might drive your lineup builds ... Read More »

Podcast: Week 18 DraftKings Top Picks
Podcast: Week 18 DraftKings Top Picks 6:26pm EST 1/6/23

Josh Allen and Joe Burrow come off Monday night's stoppage to potentially control the DFS main slate in NFL Week 18.Read More »

NFL Week 18 Preview: Fantasy Football Podcast
NFL Week 18 Preview: Fantasy Football Podcast 2:20pm EST 1/5/23

Who are the "safe" options at QB for those playing through NFL Week 18? Who can deliver upside to your fantasy football playoffs lineup? And who should you avoid? Let's run through the final weekly slate ... Read More »

Top Plays for Week 18 Underdog Pick Ems
Top Plays for Week 18 Underdog Pick Ems 12:08pm EST 1/4/23

Is it safe to rely on Trevor Lawrence in this week's player props? Heck, it might even be lucrative.Read More »

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