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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast
Fantasy football doesn't have to feel so luck-driven. The award-winning Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast is a fantasy football show that helps you win through bite-sized, analytically-driven episodes. Instead of just drafting from a list of players and crossing your fingers with the hopes that those players produce, host JJ Zachariason provides a process to help you find breakout candidates, sleepers, busts and more. The approach is logical. It's strategic. And it wins.
Episodes
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast517: Mailbag 6/18/21
Is T.J. Hockenson overrated in fantasy football this season? Does Kyle Pitts make sense as the top rookie pick this year now that Julio Jones is gone? Where…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast516: Using Average Draft Position to Predict Team and Quarterback Performance
If an NFL team has a lot of skill players being selected high in fantasy drafts, what does it mean? Does it matter for their outlook? What does it mean for the…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast515: Mailbag 6/9/21
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ breaks down the Julio Jones trade, talks about D'Andre Swift's fantasy football value, explains why previous season…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast514: The Running Back Dead Zone
There's an area of fantasy football drafts that, historically, hasn't produced the best return on investment at the running back position. It's been aptly…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast513: Mailbag 6/4/21
How high is A.J. Brown's ceiling in fantasy football this year? Is there a trade destination where Julio Jones' fantasy value could rise? How should we…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast512: Best Ball League Strategy
JJ's back with another best ball league strategy episode, but this time, he sits down and talks to Mike Leone of Establish The Run. Leone explains the…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast511: Mailbag 5/28/21
How high is Calvin Ridley's ceiling without Julio Jones? Why is Joe Mixon getting so much hype in the fantasy football world? Is Alvin Kamara doomed…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast510: The Impact Mobile Quarterbacks Have on Their Teammates
There's been an uptick in quarterback rushing across the NFL, and that's changed the signal-calling position in fantasy football. But what about the running…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast509: Mailbag 5/21/21
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks into Javian Hawkins' situation in Atlanta, Mike Davis' trade value in dynasty formats, Travis Etienne's strange role…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast508: Insights From Building Projections
Fantasy football projections aren't just about finding the number of fantasy points a player is going to score and calling it a day. Instead, you can build…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast507: Mailbag 5/14/21
Is Miles Sanders in trouble? Which disappointing rookie wide receiver from last season is set for a big rebound in 2021? Why is JJ drafting Kadarius Toney in…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast506: Post-Draft Rookie Rankings
We now know where our favorite prospects were drafted. We know where they landed. Now, where should you draft them? On Episode 506, JJ talks through his…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast505: Mailbag 5/7/21
On this week's mailbag show, JJ breaks down the Jets backfield, talks about Najee Harris' Year 1 impact, explains how he uses his model for post-draft…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast504: Utilizing Front Office Decision-Making
With the NFL Draft finished, we now know where our favorite prospects will be playing football. But we can take more away from the draft than just landing…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast503: Mailbag 4/29/21
How much does landing spot matter? What do teams usually get wrong during the NFL Draft? Which teams could surprise us during the draft and take an early-round…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast502: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings
Where should you draft Najee Harris in your rookie draft? What about Trevor Lawrence? On Episode 502, JJ breaks down his rookie rankings to get you ready for…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast501: Mailbag 4/23/21
Is this running back draft class far worse than what we've seen in the past? Is J.K. Dobbins someone to avoid given the receiving upside in Baltimore? Should…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast500: Another Strong Wide Receiver Class
How good is this year's wide receiver class? Will it rival last year's? To answer that, JJ sat down and talked to RotoViz's Curtis Patrick. On the show, the…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast499: Mailbag 4/16/21
This week's mailbag episode features talk around Antonio Gibson's potential in Year 2, Josh Allen's possible regression, Chase Edmonds' outlook with James…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast498: An Underwhelming Running Back Class
There are a few strong running back prospects in this class, but after them, things look a little bleak. Even still, we're bound to see some relevance from…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast497: Mailbag 4/9/21
Who are the best targets at the end of your dynasty rookie drafts? Is Sam Darnold going to help or hurt D.J. Moore's fantasy production? Is Joe Mixon ready…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast496: A Superior Quarterback Class
This year's quarterback draft class is getting a lot of love, but is it warranted? To help answer that question, JJ brings numberFire's Jim Sannes onto the…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast495: Mailbag 4/2/21
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ re-enters the running back value debate, explains who he likes most from the middle tier of wide receiver prospects, talks…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast494: What a First-Round Wide Receiver Bust Looks Like
Through the years, wide receivers who have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft haven't fared amazingly well in fantasy football. Is there a…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast493: Mailbag 3/26/21
On this week's mailbag show, JJ looks into Mike Davis' new situation in Atlanta, explains how he adjusts for a lack of pro day numbers, sheds light as to why…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast492: Free Agency Fallout
Kenny Golladay's a New York Giant, Kenyan Drake's a Raider, and Will Fuller's headed to Miami. Those are just some of the things that changed across the…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast491: Mailbag 3/19/21
Should we be worried about James Robinson's workload next season? Is it possible for both Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry to thrive in New England? How can you…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast490: Injury Proneness
The fantasy football world talks about a player's injury proneness all the time, but is it actually a thing? Does injury proneness exist? To help answer that…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast489: Mailbag 3/12/21
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about why Travis Etienne's Pro Day weigh-in matters, T.J. Hockenson's 2021 fantasy value, 40-yard dash data, and much…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast488: The Wide Receiver BMI Debate
When prospecting wide receivers, should you consider the player's BMI? Does it matter? And if so, how much does it matter? On Episode 488, JJ dives into the…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast487: Mailbag 3/5/21
Which smaller-school prospects should people watch for during this year's draft process? Is Carson Wentz bound to rebound? Are we inevitably going to see…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast486: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
Last week, JJ analyzed the incoming running back class, looking at players who produced like NFL studs once did. On Episode 486, he does the same thing with…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast485: Mailbag 2/26/21
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks a lot about draft capital, shares takes on Miles Sanders and D'Andre Swift, explains why Aaron Rodgers is bound to…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast484: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
From a data perspective, which running backs in this year's draft class look like they could be strong fantasy football assets at the next level? JJ answers…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast483: Mailbag 2/19/21
With Carson Wentz out of the picture, is Jalen Hurts an obvious fantasy football buy candidate? When is the ideal time to trade for a running back in…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast482: Sell Candidates
Last week, JJ looked at a group of players that you should be looking to trade for in your dynasty leagues this offseason. On Episode 482, he brings you a…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast481: Mailbag 2/12/21
Is James Robinson being overlooked in the fantasy football world? How important is a prospect's landing spot? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast480: Buy Candidates
Who should you be looking to trade for in your dynasty leagues during the offseason? On Episode 480, JJ talks through a handful of candidates.See…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast479: Mailbag 2/5/21
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why he prospects through data, talks through the reasons he's into Jaylen Waddle despite a poor production…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast478: How Rookies Appreciate in Value
It's common sense to want younger players in a fantasy football dynasty format, but it's not just because you're able to hold onto those players for years and…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast477: Mailbag 1/29/21
Does Devonta Smith's small frame matter? Is David Montgomery a sell candidate? Is the running back "dead zone" going to be a thing again next year? Those…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast476: Analyzing 2020's Biggest Hits
Last week, JJ looked at the biggest misses of his 2020 fantasy football season in order to help refine his process moving forward. This week, he does the same…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast475: Mailbag 1/22/21
Is Ezekiel Elliott going to be undervalued next season? What about Joe Mixon? If you've got the top waiver wire priority, should it change the way you…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast474: Analyzing 2020's Biggest Misses
No one gets everything right in fantasy football, but instead of ignoring any misses you might've had in a given year, it's important to look back to see if…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast473: Mailbag 1/15/21
Should we view the 2020 rookie class differently given this season's circumstances? Because of the depth of the position, are wide receivers generally…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast472: The Importance of Quarterback Rushing
We've known for years that mobile quarterbacks are cheat codes in fantasy football, but that cheat code became even more obvious in 2020. With a handful of…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast471: Mailbag 1/8/21
Which top-10 players from this year are bound to bust in 2021? Is James Robinson a clear buy candidate given the quarterback situation in Jacksonville? When…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast470: Prepping for Fantasy Football Playoff Contests
The fantasy football season is over...or is it? On Episode 470, JJ explains how you should attack your postseason contests, providing insight on both the real…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast469: Mailbag 12/23/20
How important is situation for fantasy football rookies? How can you get into prospecting this offseason? Who's this year's fantasy football MVP? JJ answers…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast468: Week 16 Matchups
Can you trust Russell Wilson this week? What about Giovani Bernard? Is Antonio Brown a viable option? JJ talks about those players -- and more -- on this…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast467: 10 Trends for Week 16
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks at Marvin Jones' underrated season, Miles Sanders' strong peripheral numbers, Deshaun Watson's deep-ball numbers…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast466: 15 Transactions for Week 16
On the championship version of the 15 Transactions show, JJ looks at a handful of players you should be adding before your finals matchups.See…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast465: Mailbag 12/18/20
Can you trust Diontae Johnson this week? Is Cam Akers now a better fantasy football asset than Jonathan Taylor? JJ answers those player-focused questions…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast464: Week 15 Matchups
Which streaming quarterbacks can you trust in your fantasy football semifinal? How high should Cam Akers be ranked this week? What about T.Y. Hilton? JJ talks…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast463: 10 Trends for Week 15
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks at T.Y. Hilton's surge, Miles Sanders' usage, James Conner's lackluster performances, and more.See…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast462: 15 Transactions for Week 15
Can you trust Jalen Hurts as your starter in the fantasy football playoffs? What should Todd Gurley managers do with him? Is Chad Hansen for real? JJ…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast461: Mailbag 12/11/20
Should you approach your start-sit decisions differently in the fantasy football playoffs? Who are some quarterback and defensive streamers to pick up for…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast460: Week 14 Matchups
Can you trust Miles Sanders this week in a tough matchup? Should you keep using Philip Rivers as a streamer? Is Cole Beasley a lock? JJ talks about those…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast459: 10 Trends for Week 14
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks at Jonathan Taylor's workload, Brandon Aiyuk's low-key awesome production, the Miami Dolphins' elite fantasy…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast458: 15 Transactions for Week 14
With the fantasy football playoffs here, JJ gives you a handful of adds and drops to make this week to go along with a few players to not give up on just…