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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 Podcast990: The Gray Area of Fantasy Football
JJ made a controversial dynasty trade a couple of weeks ago, and it's sparked a lot of discussion online. On Episode 990, JJ discusses the trade, but, more…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Jeff Bell
Jeff Bell of Footballguys drops by to talk about rookie draft strategy, some of his favorite targets and avoids in those drafts, veterans who now find…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast989: Post-Draft Rookie Rankings
JJ takes a look at the top end of his post-draft rookie rankings, explaining where he sees tier drops in drafts this year. There's one player in his fifth tier…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastRewind: The Pocket Passer Trap
JJ brings back an episode from last year, where he analyzes the importance of not reaching for quarterbacks who lack mobility in fantasy football. Order the…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast988: NFL Draft - Utilizing Front Office Decision-Making
The NFL Draft is one of the rare events of the year where we get to witness every team make some sort of decision. And we can use that to our advantage in…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast987: Mailbag - NFL Draft Predictions, Market Mismatches, and More
With this being such a strong running back class, should we expect teams to wait on the position in the draft? Which players will be rising and falling in…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast986: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings
The NFL Draft begins this week, so JJ is bringing you his thoughts on how Round 1 of fantasy football rookie drafts should go before things start. On Episode…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Matt Kelley
Matt Kelley, the owner of PlayerProfiler and FastDraft, sits down with JJ for a marathon pre-draft Late-Round Perspectives episode. The two talk about Kelley's…
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985: NFL Draft - A Sneaky Wide Receiver Class
The Late-Round Podcast has covered this year's quarterback and running back classes over the last couple of weeks, and now it's time to take a look at the wide…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast984: Mailbag - How to Utilize Player Comps, Ashton Jeanty's Testing, and More
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the impact other analysts have on his evaluation process, why Ashton Jeanty's lack of testing isn't problematic…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast983: NFL Draft - An Elite Running Back Class
This year's NFL Draft running back class is looking really, really good. On Episode 983, JJ sits down and talks to FastDraft's Jagger May all about it. Is…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Matt Waldman Returns
Matt Waldman is the creator of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, and he's been a Footballguys senior staff writer for over 15 years. He joins Late-Round…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast982: NFL Draft - A Questionable Quarterback Class
JJ sits down with FanDuel's Jim Sannes to preview this year's quarterback class. Is Cam Ward the obvious QB1? Should Shedeur Sanders go in the top-five? Which…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast981: Mailbag - Favorite Late-Round Rookie Picks, Omarion Hampton's Ranking, and More
This week's mailbag episode is filled with rookie talk. JJ first explains his thoughts on third- and fourth-round rookie picks after sharing the truth about…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast980: The Truth About Day 3 NFL Draft Selections
It's easy to get excited about your favorite NFL Draft sleeper, but if he's not backed by much draft capital, should you be concerned? On Episode 980, JJ looks…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Thor Nystrom
Fantasy Life's Thor Nystrom joins the show to talk all things NFL Draft. Thor discusses his evaluation process, his thoughts on the NFL Combine, this running…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast979: Free Agency Fallout
The NFL's free agency period began last week, and there are a ton of players on new teams. JJ talks about a ton of those guys -- Najee Harris, Davante Adams…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast978: Mailbag - Najee Harris' New Home, Quinshon Judkins' Receiving Profile, and More
Najee Harris is now a Charger, leaving Jaylen Warren a potentially bigger workload in Pittsburgh. Who should we prefer in fantasy football? Is Quinshon…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast977: Finding a Fantasy Football Edge With Mock Drafts
Mock drafts are usually looked at as just entertainment, but what if they could help you out in fantasy football? What if the data was actually predictive? JJ…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Kyle Borgognoni
Kyle Borgognoni of the Fantasy Footballers joins the show to talk about his evaluation process, the NFL Combine, underrated running back prospects, Matthew…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast976: NFL Combine Winners and Losers
The NFL Combine happened over the weekend, and we got some information about the fantasy-relevant players who participated. What did JJ learn, and who stood…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast975: Mailbag - Travis Hunter's Analytical Profile, Rome Odunze's Outlook, and More
Travis Hunter's projected workload in the NFL is a big question mark, so how is JJ viewing him right now for fantasy purposes? Is Rome Odunze toast after a…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast974: NFL Draft - Wide Receivers With Studly Profiles
The 2025 NFL Draft wide receiver class doesn't look as strong as the 2024 one, but there are still some good players in it. JJ analyzes the class, looking to…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Ryan Heath
Ryan Heath of Fantasy Points joins JJ to talk about his data-heavy approach in fantasy football, a key tip to spotting late-round quarterbacks, why draft…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast973: NFL Draft - Running Backs With Studly Profiles
The 2025 NFL Draft running back class looks good. Really good. On Episode 973, JJ analyzes the 31 backs who were invited to the NFL Combine to see if any of…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast972: Mailbag 2/14/25
Is there any hope for Ja'Lynn Polk? Are people making the same mistake with Christian McCaffrey this year as they did with Saquon Barkley last year? Could Trey…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast971: Sell Candidates
JJ talks through a number of different players you could consider trading away in your dynasty leagues this offseason. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Ryan McDowell
Dynasty League Football's Ryan McDowell sits down with JJ to talk about how to gain an edge in your dynasty leagues, mistakes dynasty managers make, last…
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970: Buy Candidates
JJ talks through a number of different players you could consider trading for in your dynasty leagues this offseason. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast969: Mailbag 1/31/25
Should we be targeting rookie tight ends in our fantasy football drafts? Are there any good buys from last year's running back class? Is Terry McLaurin a…
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968: Analyzing 2024's Biggest Hits
Last week, JJ talked through some of his biggest misses of the fantasy football season, seeing where he might be able to improve on his process moving forward…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast967: Analyzing 2024's Biggest Misses
With the fantasy football season over, JJ digs into some of the biggest mistakes he made in order to improve on his process in 2025 and beyond. Sign up and…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast966: The Running Back Renaissance
The running back position seemed to be better in fantasy football this past season. Was it? And, if it was, what does it mean for 2025 and beyond? JJ examines…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastBecoming a Best Ball Bro: What Just Happened?
JJ and Rich are back to break down the 2024 best ball season. How did JJ's Best Ball Mania teams perform? What kind of learnings will he -- and hopefully…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastWelcome to the 2025 Offseason
JJ goes over the upcoming podcast schedule and what to expect from a content perspective over the next handful of months.See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast965: 15 Transactions for Week 17
Are there any good streaming quarterbacks for championship week? Who should you target out of the Cardinals backfield? Can you trust an Indianapolis wideout?…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Nathan Jahnke
Nathan Jahnke of Pro Football Focus joins the show to talk about PFF's processes, a way he finds an edge in fantasy football, Deebo Samuel's season, and so…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast964: Mailbag 12/20/24
What happened with Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. this season? Which veteran wideouts may be undervalued as we head into the offseason? How can you…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast963: Week 16 Sleepers
JJ talks about quarterback streamers, tight end streamers, some solid running back options, and more on this week's sleepers episode. Sign up and deposit on…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast962: 10 Trends for Week 16
JJ talks about Malik Nabers, team-level regressioon, Davante Adams, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast961: 15 Transactions for Week 16
JJ talks about Tyjae Spears, Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Lindsay Rhodes
Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports and Sports Illustrated joins the show to talk about her experience in television, the fantasy football space, various backfields…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast960: Mailbag 12/13/24
Should we be drafting running backs on teams with mobile quarterbacks? What's up with Jayden Reed? Is Sincere McCormick for real? JJ answers those questions --…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast959: Week 15 Sleepers
JJ talks about quarterback and defensive streamers, a tight end he really likes, and more on this week's sleepers episode. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast958: 10 Trends for Week 15
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about DK Metcalf's struggles, the Cardinals defense, Pittsburgh's wide receiver situation, and more. Sign up and…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast957: 15 Transactions for Week 15
Can you rely on Justin Herbert anymore? Is Isaiah Davis a wortwhile add? What about Sincere McCormick? JJ talks about those players -- and more -- on this…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Matt Schauf
DraftSharks' Matt Schauf joins Late-Round Perspectives to talk about the IDP format, Isaac Guerendo's potential as starter, Breece Hall's rest-of-season…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast956: Mailbag 12/6/24
Who is Cleveland's top wide receiver? Has Jaxon Smith-Njigba officially arrived? Which low-key wide receiver does JJ think could be a league-winner? Those…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast955: Week 14 Sleepers
JJ talks about streaming quarterbacks, some wideouts with favorable slot matchups, a running back who could benefit from a good game script, and more on this…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast954: 10 Trends for Week 14
JJ talks about this year's rookie wide receiver class, the Ravens secondary, the Panthers backfield, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode. Sign up and…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast953: 15 Transactions for Week 14
Do we finally have a league-winning waiver wire add? Can you trust Kyler Murray down the stretch? What about Baker Mayfield? JJ answers those questions -- and…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast952: Week 13 Sleepers
JJ discusses some players with attractive slot matchups, a trio of deep tight end streamers, and more on this week's sleepers episode. Sign up and deposit on…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast951: 10 Trends for Week 13
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about CJ Stroud's struggles, DJ Moore's new role, Trey McBride's season, and more. Sign up and deposit on Underdog…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast950: 15 Transactions for Week 13
On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ talks about Cade Otton, Taysom Hill, Jeremy McNichols, and more. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Chris Allen
Fantasy Life's Chris Allen joins the show to talk about the biggest surprise of the fantasy football season, a trend that we can take advantage of next year…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast949: Mailbag 11/22/24
Is Will Dissly for real? Is Khalil Shakir underrated? Should you be stashing defenses for the fantasy playoffs? JJ talks about those questions -- and more --…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast948: Week 12 Sleepers
It's a brutal week for fantasy football purposes with so many teams on bye. JJ looks at the waiver wire to see if there are any quarterbacks, running backs…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast947: 10 Trends for Week 12
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about the Philly defense, Mark Andrews, Rico Dowdle, and more. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast946: 15 Transactions for Week 12
JJ talks about Calvin Ridley, Kyren Williams, Elijah Moore, and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo…
The Late-Round Fantasy Football PodcastLate-Round Perspectives: Jacob Gibbs
JJ is joined by CBS Sports' Jacob Gibbs to talk about advanced data in fantasy football, overrated and underrated metrics, and so much more. Sign up and…