Sharp Football Analysis by Warren Sharp

NFL Black Monday 2026 is here as head coaches are fired, playoff matchups are set, and referee assignments are revealed for Wild Card Weekend. We break down coaching decisions, playoff paths, and early betting edges as the postseason begins. 

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As the 2025 NFL season ends, teams pivot to the future. Coaching firings shake the league, playoff matchups are finalized, and referee assignments quietly shape betting and game flow. 

This episode breaks down what matters most as the postseason begins. 

What You’ll Learn 

• Which Black Monday firings made sense and which didn’t 

• Early playoff matchup insights and situational edges 

• Why referees matter more than most bettors realize 

• The Brian Daboll case most fans are missing 

• How quarterback context defines coaching success 

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NFL Week 18 analysis and betting insights, player props, referee impact, College Football Playoff reactions, and market inefficiencies — including a Ravens vs Steelers Sunday Night Football preview — all built from film study, analytics, and historical trends. Plus, Warren Sharp’s Novig Value Tips as we head into the most volatile betting slate of the season.

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In This Episode:NFL Week 18 Game Previews, Player Props & Referee Impact

Why Week 18 breaks traditional betting rules

How motivation, seeding, and market inefficiencies create opportunity

NFL Week 18 Game Preview

Ravens at Steelers (SNF)

What the data says vs. public perception

Why this matchup matters for bettors, not just playoff seeding

College Football Playoff Reactions

(Warren Sharp & Ryan McCrystal)

Teams coming off the bye are now 1–7 in CFP quarterfinals

Which results surprised us most

Key injuries impacting the semifinals

Early thoughts on Miami vs. Ole Miss

NFL Player Props & Fantasy Angles

(Rich Hribar)

Bryce Young — Panthers

Trey Lance — Chargers

Michael Wilson — Cardinals

NFL Referee Impact

(Joe Gibbs)

Seahawks at 49ers → Bill Vinovich

Ravens at Steelers → Shawn Smith

How officiating tendencies influence totals and game flow

Warren Sharp’s Novig Value Tips

Quarterback Rushing Yards in Week 18 

Where the biggest betting edges still exist

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NFL Week 18 is unlike any other — Rich Hribar & Ray Summerlin from Sharp Football Analysis break down how to play it for player props, fantasy football and DFS contests.

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The final week of the NFL regular season brings uncertainty, motivation questions, and major edge opportunities for bettors and fantasy players who understand the data. In this episode of the Sharp Football Analysis Podcast, Rich & Ray break down how to approach fantasy football in Week 18, key lessons learned from the 2025 NFL season, and provide data-driven previews for the most important games on the slate.

Whether you’re managing a fantasy championship, placing Week 18 bets, or evaluating teams heading into the playoffs, this episode helps you separate signal from noise.

In this episode:

How to handle fantasy football lineups in Week 18 amid rest and motivation

The biggest analytical takeaways from the 2025 NFL season

Matchup-driven insights for three pivotal Week 18 games

NFL Week 18 Game Previews:

Panthers at Buccaneers (-2.5)

Seahawks at 49ers (-1.5)

Ravens at Steelers (-3.5)

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NFL Week 17 analysis and betting insights, player props, NFL referee impact, coaching decisions, and market inefficiencies, all with holiday cheer — plus Warren Sharp’s Novig Value of the Week — all built from film study and analytics. 

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In This Episode: 

Holiday Kickoff & NFL Week 17 Preview 

Foosball table Christmas assembly disaster 

Why the Christmas Day games were underwhelming 

NFL Team & Coaching Analysis (Warren Sharp): 

Lions loss & Dan Campbell’s aggressive play-calling 

Andy Reid should have given Chris Oladokun more freedom 

NFL Player Props (Rich Hribar): 

Tyler Shough — Saints 

D’Andre Swift — Bears 

Chase Brown — Bengals 

NFL Referee Impact (Joe Gibbs): 

Eagles at Bills → Ron Torbert 

Bears at 49ers → Alex Moore 

Warren Sharp’s Novig Value Play: 

Kenneth Walker — Seahawks 

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Week 17 championships are won on the waiver wire — and this is where the edge is.

Ray Summerlin of Sharp Football Analysis and Freeman Smith of FAABLab break down the best Week 17 waiver wire targets at running back, quarterback, and tight end, with a special focus on RBs you can actually trust in championship matchups.

Whether you’re streaming a QB, hunting for late-season RB volume, or searching for a tight end who won’t sink your lineup, this episode delivers actionable, data-backed recommendations designed for must-win fantasy football weeks.

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In This Episode:

Which Week 17 RB streamers are worth starting (and which are traps)

Under-the-radar QB streaming options for superflex and 1QB leagues

TE streamers with real touchdown and usage upside

Deep-cut waiver targets that can swing fantasy championships

Why Malik Willis and Darren Waller deserve special attention this week

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NFL Week 16 analysis and betting insights, game outcomes, player props, NFL referee impact and market trends, plus matchup previews and picks from the College Football Playoff — all built from film study and analytics.

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In This Episode:

Thursday Night Football Recap

Rams at Seahawks — Rams using 13 personnel, Seattle's comeback, Mistakes by NFL Officials and Matthew Stafford is still the MVP.

NFL Week 16 Game Previews (Warren Sharp)

Steelers at Lions

49ers at Colts

Patriots at Ravens

Buccaneers at Panthers

Chargers at Cowboys

College Football Playoff Picks & Previews (Ryan McCrystal)

Miami vs Texas A&M

Oklahoma vs Alabama

James Madison at Oregon

Tulane at Ole Miss

NFL Player Props (Rich Hribar)

Aaron Jones — Vikings

Mike Evans — Buccaneers

Bo Nix — Broncos

NFL Referee Impact (Joe Gibbs)

Packers at Bears → Alex Kemp

Jaguars at Broncos → Shawn Hochuli

Warren Sharp’s Novig Value Play

Week 16 best value on the board

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NFL Week 16 player picks, Start/Sit advice, PrizePicks edges, and top sleepers — plus game previews of Packers at Bears, Jaguars at Broncos, and Patriots at Ravens — and “Agree or Disagree” debates about Joe Burrow, Michael Carter, Tyler Allgeier and more from Warren Sharp & Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis.

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Warren and Rich break down the most critical start/sit decisions for Week 16 — including which players you can trust, who belongs on your bench, and how to adjust your playoff lineup strategy as late-season matchups continue to shake out.

PrizePicks Segment: Warren Sharp joins the show to reveal his Week 16 PrizePicks lineup, spotlighting model-backed edges across a slate full of volatility, injury uncertainty, and late-season role changes.

Agree or Disagree features strong debates on:
• Whether Joe Burrow is a QB1 this week
• If Michael Carter is a confident fantasy start in the semifinals
• Why Tyler Allgeier could outpace expectations

Finally, Warren and Rich close with Uncut Gems — deep-league sleepers and bench stashes who could deliver surprising starter-level production this week.

Matchup Summaries:
• Packers at Bears – CHI -1.5 – 46.5
• Jaguars at Broncos – DEN -3 – 46.5
• Patriots at Ravens – BAL -3 – 48.5

Uncut Gems: Deep-league sleepers with starter-level upside
PrizePicks Segment: Warren Sharp’s Week 16 PrizePicks lineup breakdown
Agree or Disagree:
• Joe Burrow outlook
• Michael Carter confidence level
• Tyler Allgeier sleeper potential

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NFL Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire pickups: Packers WR Matthew Golden, Cardinals RB Michael Carter, and Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin headline this week’s must-add list. 

Get FAAB strategy, injury fallout analysis, and under-the-radar breakouts who can swing your playoff matchups — plus insight into how late-season volatility continues to reshape usage roles.

Raymond Summerlin (Sharp Football Analysis) and Freeman Smith (creator of FAABLab) break down the top waiver targets, FAAB bidding tiers, and deep cuts you should roster before your league-mates wise up. 

They also analyze the Rams passing game after Davante Adams’ injury and evaluate how shifting opportunity windows affect fantasy value at the most critical point in the season.

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In This Episode:

Rams Passing Game:

Which pass catchers are must-add targets after Davante Adams’ injury

Top Adds:

Matthew Golden, WR, Packers — emerging role in the offense, widely available

Michael Carter, RB, Cardinals — stepping into a bigger role due to injuries

Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, Broncos — deep-league upside and potential starter-level production

Deep Cuts & Stashes:

Freeman: Jawhar Jordan, Audric Estime

Raymond: Tre Harris, Olamide Zaccheus

FAAB Strategy:

How to bid aggressively — but efficiently — when every roster spot matters and playoff advancement is on the line

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NFL Week 15 analysis and betting insights with data-driven picks on game outcomes, player props, referee impact, and market trends — plus key breakdowns of the evolving playoff picture — all built from film study and analytics.

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Warren Sharp breaks down this week’s biggest matchups, gives out another best bet (he’s 10–4 on podcast picks and 32–13 lifetime), and delivers detailed logic behind every recommendation to help make your weekend wagers more profitable.

Rich Hribar reveals his favorite NFL Player Props of the Week and NFL Referee Analyst Joe Gibbs shares insights on how two of this week's biggest games will be officiated.

Plus, a full recap of Atlanta’s come-from-behind victory at Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers, including the massive amount of penalties the Falcons overcame to win.

In This Episode:

Thursday Night Football Analysis:
Falcons vs Buccaneers — Atlanta overcomes penalties to execute a dramatic comeback

Week 15 Storylines & Game Previews (Warren Sharp):
Joe Burrow Contemplates Future / Ravens at Bengals
Philip Rivers / Colts at Seahawks
Jayden Daniels / Commanders at Giants
Chargers at Chiefs
Raiders at Eagles
Lions at Rams

College Football expert Ryan McCrystal dishes out advice to win college bowl pick 'em pools, as well as betting college football futures and longshots to win the College Football Playoff.

NFL Player Props (Rich Hribar):
Nico Collins – Texans
Darius Slayton – Giants
Jauan Jennings – 49ers

NFL Referee Impact (Joe Gibbs):
Chargers at Chiefs → Shawn Hochuli
Packers at Broncos → Brad Rogers

Warren Sharp’s Novig Value Play of the Week for Week 15

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NFL Week 15 player picks, Start/Sit advice, PrizePicks edges, and top sleepers — plus game previews of Lions at Rams, Ravens at Bengals, and Bills at Patriots — and “Agree or Disagree” debates about Jonathan Taylor, Chuba Hubbard, Justin Jefferson and more from Raymond Summerlin & Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis.

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Raymond and Rich break down the most critical start/sit decisions for Week 15 — including which players you can trust, who belongs on your bench, and how to adjust your playoff lineup strategy as offenses continue to wobble late in the season.

Warren Sharp joins the show to reveal his Week 15 PrizePicks lineup, spotlighting model-backed edges across a slate full of volatility, injury uncertainty, and late-season role changes.

Then it’s time for Agree or Disagree, featuring strong debates on:

• Whether Jonathan Taylor is the only usable Colt this week
• If Chuba Hubbard is truly the Carolina back you want
• Why Justin Jefferson is breaking fantasy managers’ spirits

Finally, Raymond and Rich close with Uncut Gems — deep-league sleepers and bench stashes who could deliver surprising starter-level production this week.

Matchup Summaries:
• Lions at Rams
• Ravens at Bengals
• Bills at Patriots

Uncut Gems: Deep-league sleepers with starter-level upside
PrizePicks Segment: Warren Sharp’s Week 15 PrizePicks lineup breakdown

Agree or Disagree:
• Jonathan Taylor outlook
• Chuba Hubbard rest-of-season trust
• The Justin Jefferson dilemma

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