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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 PodcastThe Show: NFL Draft Bold Predictions, Slot Wide Receivers, and More
JJ and Kitchen break down the latest NFL Draft buzz, dive into Makai Lemon’s outlook after being a collegiate slot receiver, and wrap things up with some…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1095: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings
With the NFL Draft kicking off this week, JJ breaks down the first round of rookie drafts, spotlighting his 12 favorite pre-draft prospects for fantasy…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1094: Mailbag - Stacking, Drafting for Upside, and More
Should you shoot for ceiling outcomes no matter the league format? Why is stacking so popular? Is Fernando Mendoza the obvious second pick in a superflex…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Rookie Sleepers, Positional Value, and More
JJ and Kitchen talk NFL news, positional value, sleepers in this year's class, and more on this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show. Make sure to check out…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1093: A Solid Wide Receiver Class
How good is this year's wide receiver class? Does it have top-end talent? JJ brings on Yahoo and Reception Perception's Matt Harmon to discuss the 2026 group…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Matt Waldman Returns Again
Matt Waldman — staff writer at Footballguys and creator of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio — joins JJ for their annual marathon episode breaking down…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1092: A Weak Running Back Class
This year's running back class doesn't look the best on paper, but we're bound to find some usability. To help dissect the group, JJ brings on Footballguys'…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1091: Mailbag - ZAP Model Misses, Zero RB, and More
Who was the biggest miss in ZAP Model history? What would it take for the model to like Carnell Tate more than Jordyn Tyson? Why are people pivoting away from…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Biggest Prospect Movers, Rookie Tight End Comps, and More
JJ and Kitchen talk about some recent changes in the industry, look at the prospects with the biggest movement since the Prospect Guide launch, make some…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1090: A Questionable Quarterback Class
JJ sits down with Pretend GM's Alfredo Brown to talk all about this year's quarterback class. Does Fernando Mendoza have a high fantasy football ceiling? Are…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Steve Palazzolo
JJ brings Check the Mic's Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo_) onto Perspectives to talk about his overall evaluation process, some free agency moves, this…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Comparing the 2026 Draft Class, Rookie Wide Receiver Comps, and More
It's a slow news week, but JJ and Kitchen are still talking football — you get draft class comparisons, wide receiver comps, and more on this week's…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1089: Revisiting the Rookie Edge in Redraft Leagues
Last summer, JJ explored the edge rookies can give fantasy managers in redraft leagues. After a disappointing season from first-year players, he revisits the…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1088: Mailbag - De'Von Achane's Outlook, ZAP Model Methodology, and More
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ discusses the Jaylen Waddle trade, looks at AJ Brown's outlook, talks through some ZAP Model changes, and more. Make sure to…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: The Jaylen Waddle Trade, Rookie Running Back Comps, and More
JJ and Kitchen talk about the big Jaylen Waddle trade, some incoming rookie running back comps, and so much more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1087: Free Agency Fallout
JJ analyzes the many fantasy football-relevant moves that happened last week at the start of free agency. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Derek Brown Returns
Derek Brown of FantasyPros joins Perspectives to talk with JJ about free agency and this year’s draft class. The two discuss the Jacksonville backfield…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1086: The Truth About Draft Capital
With NFL Draft analysis in fantasy football, you’ll often hear talking heads emphasize the importance of draft capital. But how important is it, really?…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1085: Mailbag - Rome Odunze's Ceiling, Wide Receiver 40 Times, and More
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the importance of wide receiver 40 times, Rome Odunze's ceiling in fantasy football, the Vikings backfield, and…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Rumors, Biggest Combine Takeaways, and More
JJ and Kitchen talk about rumors with free agency looming, Speed Scores for this year's running back class, the biggest four takeaways from the NFL Combine…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1084: NFL Combine Winners and Losers
Now that the NFL Combine is over, JJ talks through some winners and losers stemming from the event. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Scott Boulanger (Jax Falcone)
JJ brings Scott Boulanger -- also known as Jax Falcone -- onto Perspectives to talk about how managers have too much optimism in dynasty, the 2026 running back…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Combine Week, Year 2 Wide Receiver Comps, and More
JJ and Kitchen talk about news around the NFL, Breakout Scores for this year's wide receiver class, Year 2 wide receiver comps, and more. Make sure to check…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1083: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
JJ analyzes this year's wide receiver class -- the players invited to the NFL Combine -- to see which ones produced like fantasy football studs in college…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1082: Mailbag - Transfer Data, Luther Burden, and More
Has the uptick in college football transfers dramatically changed JJ's prospecting approach? Why couldn't Luther Burden find the field more last year? Is Kaleb…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Preparing for the Combine, Year 2 Running Back Comps, and More
On this week's Late-Round Show, the boys talk about NFL news across the league, running back prospects, Year 2 running back comps, and so much more. Make sure…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1081: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
This year’s running back class may not match last year’s hype, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t future stars in it. On Episode 1081…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Kyle Yates
Kyle Yates is a dynasty-focused fantasy analyst who previously worked at FantasyPros and Pro Football Network. He joins Late-Round Perspectives to talk about…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Super Bowl Hangover, Way-Too-Early Tight End Rankings, and More
JJ and Kitchen are back in mom’s basement to break down Super Bowl LX, dig into their prospecting process, unveil some way-too-early tight end rankings…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1080: Sell Candidates
Last week, JJ talked through a handful of players you could consider trading for in dynasty leagues this offseason. On Episode 1080, he looks at sell…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Super Bowl LX Preview, Part 2
JJ and Kitchen are back at Radio Row for a second day — breaking down some NFL news items, diving into the Seahawks-Patriots matchup through a Seattle…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Super Bowl LX Preview, Part 1
JJ and Kitchen are live from Radio Row in San Francisco, talking NFL news, previewing Super Bowl LX from New England’s point of view, and chatting with a…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1079: Buy Candidates
JJ looks at a handful of players you might want to consider trading for in your dynasty leagues this offseason. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1078: Mailbag - Free Agent Running Backs, Slot Receivers, and More
On Episode 1078, JJ answers mailbag questions about the Patriots backfield, free agent running backs, wide receiver archetypes, and more. Make sure to check…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Coaching Changes, Way-Too-Early Wide Receiver Rankings, and More
JJ and Kitchen chat about last week's conference championship games, coaching changes, and way-too-early wide receiver rankings for next year's fantasy draft…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1077: Analyzing 2025's Biggest Hits
Last week, JJ looked at some of the things he whiffed on during the 2025 season, seeing if there were any processes that could be fixed. He does the same thing…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1076: Analyzing 2025's Biggest Misses
With the 2025 fantasy football season in the rearview, JJ digs into his biggest missteps from the season to see where his process went wrong. Make sure to…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Bills Drama, Way-Too-Early Running Back Rankings, and More
JJ and Kitchen chat about the upcoming conference championship games, some news items, and way-too-early running back rankings for next year's fantasy draft…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1075: The Death of the Fantasy Football WR2
Wide receiver, as a whole, was pretty rough during the 2025 fantasy football season. On Episode 1075, JJ digs into the reasons why that position isn't what it…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Mike Tomlin, Way-Too-Early Quarterback Rankings, and More
JJ and Kitchen chat about the Wild Card round, some news (including a Tomlin rant), and way-too-early quarterback rankings for next year's fantasy draft class…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Coaching Changes, Playoff Best Ball, and More
JJ and Kitchen chat about the coaching vacancies across the NFL before talking all things playoff best ball. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastBecoming a Best Ball Bro: Officially a Best Ball Bro?
Rich and JJ put a bow on the 2025 best ball season with a recap of JJ's season, including plenty of lessons learned. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastWelcome to the 2026 Offseason
JJ briefly talks about what to look forward to with Late-Round Fantasy Football during the offseason. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1074: 15 Transactions for Week 17
On the last Late-Round Podcast episode of the season, JJ talks through a handful of moves you should be making as you prepare to take home a fantasy football…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Colby Parkinson's Letdown, Team Target Share Data, and More
JJ and Kitchen talk about Thursday Night Football, some team target share data, bold predictions, and so much more on this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Sigmund Bloom Returns
Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom), co-owner at Footballguys, joins JJ to chat about his biggest surprise of the fantasy season, the 2025 rookie class as a whole…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1073: Mailbag - George Pickens' Outlook, the Miami Offense, and More
How will the quarterback change in Miami shift the fantasy football landscape? Is Trevor Lawrence reliable this week? What about George Pickens? JJ answers…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1072: Week 16 Sleepers
JJ discussed some streaming quarterbacks and tight ends, and he goes through a number of different waiver wire wide receivers you may consider starting in Week…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1071: 10 Trends for Week 16
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Kyle Pitts' performance, the Rams backfield, Luther Burden's amazing peripherals, and so much more. Make sure…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1070: 15 Transactions for Week 16
JJ talks about a bunch of backfield injuries, Stefon Diggs, Colby Parkinson, and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode. Make sure to check out…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Kyle Pitts Tilt, Pass Funnel Defenses, and More
JJ and Kitchen talk about Thursday Night Football, some pass funnel defense data, bold predictions, and so much more on this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Subvertadown
Frequent Reddit contributor and owner of subvertadown.com, Subvertadown, joins JJ to chat about his statistical streaming models, kickers in fantasy football…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1069: Mailbag - Devonta Smith's Outlook, Under-the-Radar Wide Receivers, and More
Should fantasy managers be nervous about Devonta Smith's outlook? Who are some under-the-radar wide receivers who could be league-winners in the fantasy…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1068: Week 15 Sleepers
JJ talks about some pass-catching running backs, a handful of tight end streamers, and more on this week's sleepers episode. Make sure to check out…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1067: 10 Trends for Week 15
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about the Steelers' approach in Week 14, Dallas' defense with Quinnen Williams, Michael Wilson's crazy production…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1066: 15 Transactions for Week 15
JJ talks about Emeka Egbuka, Troy Franklin, tight end streamers, and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastThe Show: Wide Receiver Performance, Look-Ahead Waivers, and More
JJ and Kitchen talk about Thursday Night Football, some macro wide receiver data, bold predictions, and so much more on this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Joey Wright
Joey Wright (@thejoeywright) of Footballguys joins JJ to chat about one of his biggest surprises of the 2025 season, Rome Odunze's rest-of-season outlook…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1065: Mailbag - Jakobi Meyers' Outlook, Cam Ward's Dynasty Value, and More
Should fantasy managers who aren't in the playoffs be able to make waiver wire moves? Is Cam Ward doomed in dynasty? Could Jakobi Meyers be a league-winner? JJ…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast1064: Week 14 Sleepers
JJ talks about Trevor Lawrence's run with Jakobi Meyers, tight end streamers, a surprising wide receiver sleeper, and more on this week's sleepers episode…