The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast
Episodes
Rewind: Superflex Strategy
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In order to make the quarterback position more valuable in fantasy football, we're seeing more and more leagues shift to superflex formats. A couple o...
371: Post-Draft Rookie Rankings
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Draft is over, so JJ has revamped rookie rankings. Instead of just talking about player evaluation, though, Episode 371 dives deep into tiers ...
370: Mailbag 5/1/20
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Todd Gurley in store for an RB1 season? How should we evaluate rookie running backs in the short, medium and long term? Is N'Keal Harry a forgotten...
Rewind: Predictive Data
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What types of numbers should fantasy footballers be focused on when evaluating players? Which type of data is most meaningful? Last year on The Late-R...
369: Utilizing Front Office Decision-Making
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's so much information to take from the NFL Draft. Sure, we find out where certain players are going to start their careers, but we also get a ...
368: Mailbag 4/23/20
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Gronkowski is back in the league. What can we expect output-wise from him in 2020? Can Tom Brady adapt to Bruce Arians' offense? Is A.J. Brown ...
Rewind: The Importance of Draft Capital
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL Draft about to kick off, JJ brings back an episode from last offseason on the importance of draft capital. In terms of potential fantasy ...
367: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL Draft kicking off this week, JJ talks through his favorite rookies in this year's class in order to get you ready for the big event.See o...
366: Mailbag 4/17/20
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Austin Ekeler overvalued right now in fantasy football? What about Joe Mixon? Kenyan Drake? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are analyzed on t...
Rewind: Relying on the Waiver Wire
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How easy is it to find reliable options on the waiver wire each year? JJ brings back an old episode of The Late-Round Podcast with guest Brandon Gdula...
365: A Deep Wide Receiver Class
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This year's wide receiver draft class is being touted as one of the best we've seen in a while, but is it warranted? How good can it be? To help answe...
364: Mailbag 4/10/20
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should we only care about predictive metrics in fantasy football? Which running back ranked outside the top 20 could finish in the top 5 this year? Is...
Rewind: Positional Value Is Not a Crock
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Late-Round Podcast rewind, JJ reminds everyone that Dave Gettleman's famous quote about positional value being unimportant couldn't ha...
363: A Top-Heavy Running Back Class
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How good is this year's running back class? JJ brings on Establish the Run's Evan Silva to answer that very basic question on Episode 363. Evan expla...
362: Mailbag 4/3/20
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Teddy Bridgewater a legitimate late-round quarterback option? What should fantasy managers do with Darrell Henderson in dynasty leagues? S...
Rewind: Prospecting Through Data
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Draft is happening soon, which means fantasy football dynasty leaguers have rookies on their mind. Evaluating those prospects can be difficul...
361: Statistically Superior Quarterbacks in This Year's Draft
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Which quarterbacks in this year's draft class look the best statistically? Is Joe Burrow the top passer in the class, or is there competition for that...
360: Mailbag 3/27/20
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the Carolina Panthers' offense with Robby Anderson, explains how he uses (or doesn't use) effi...
Rewind: Diving Into Dynasty Leagues
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in dynasty fantasy football, but have no idea where to start? A couple of years ago, JJ brought on Dynasty League Football's Ryan McDowel...
359: Free Agency Fallout
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melvin Gordon is a Bronco? Tom Brady is a Buccaneer? DeAndre Hopkins is a Cardinal? What do all of the big offensive moves across the NFL over the las...
358: Mailbag 3/20/20
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What should we expect from Tom Brady now that he's a Buccaneer? How much does Austin Hooper's signing in Cleveland hurt their existing pass-catchers i...
Rewind: Handcuffing Running Backs
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Handcuffing running backs is a common fantasy football draft strategy, but should it be? JJ brings back an episode from the archives to remind Late-Ro...
357: Finding Meaning From the NFL Combine
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does the NFL combine actually matter for fantasy football? To help answer that very basic question, JJ brings Pro Football Focus' Kevin Cole onto th...
356: Mailbag 3/13/20
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Tyler Johnson a better prospect than Bryan Edwards? How should fantasy football managers handle trading up in rookie drafts? And how should you pro...
355: Finding Wide Receiver Prospect Trends
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This year's wide receiver draft class is a good one, which means it'll be super important to nail down who's overrated and underrated. To help you d...
354: Mailbag 3/6/20
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag episode is filled with game theory talk. JJ explains why you can't just always trade studs for younger players in dynasty, why dee...
353: NFL Combine Winners and Losers
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even though the numbers we get from NFL Scouting Combine aren't everything, they're still something. On Episode 353, JJ looks at how the wide receive...
352: Mailbag 2/28/20
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag show features fantasy football talk around Henry Ruggs, Josh Jacobs, Mecole Hardman, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
351: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are there any production-related red flags among the top running backs in this year's class? How strong is the class overall? On Episode 351, JJ looks...
350: Mailbag 2/21/20
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to value rookie picks? Is Kenyan Drake going to maintain his production into 2020? How important is film to JJ's prospect evaluati...
349: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Generally speaking, the best wideouts in the NFL produced well in college. With that in mind, looking at this year's wide receiver draft class, which ...
348: Mailbag 2/14/20
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ gives some trade advice, analyzes DeVante Parker's dynasty situation, talks about a handful of running backs, and m...
347: Sell Candidates
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ looked at a handful of players to buy in your dynasty leagues. On this episode, he pinpoints eight players you should be looking to sell...
346: Mailbag 2/7/20
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ analyzes Cooper Kupp's 2019 splits, provides a couple of surprising running back names who could see more competit...
345: Buy Candidates
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who should you be targeting in dynasty trades this offseason? JJ examines a handful of names on Episode 345, including some surprises at wide receiver...
344: Mailbag 1/31/20
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Zero RB strategy dying in fantasy football? Which 2020 prospects stood out in JJ's prospect model? Should Austin Ekeler be a first-round pick ...
343: Bailing on Unproductive Rookies
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If a wide receiver or running back underachieves as a rookie, is it an opportunity to buy in fantasy football dynasty leagues? Or should you be loo...
342: Mailbag 1/24/20
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag show, JJ rants about the conversation around football analytics, talks about the late-round quarterback strategy, digs into N'K...
341: Analyzing 2019's Biggest Hits
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ walked through his biggest misses, analyzing his process on why his advice wasn't sound. He looks at his hits on Episode 341, which in...
340: Analyzing 2019's Biggest Misses
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shockingly, fantasy football analysts don't get everything right. On Episode 340, JJ talks about his biggest misses of the 2019 season to see where h...
339: Mailbag 1/10/20
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks more about Lamar Jackson, provides some interesting stats from the 2019 season, explains why there's a discon...
338: The Death of the Elite Fantasy Wide Receiver
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are elite wide receivers fading in fantasy football? JJ looks at trends from the last decade to see if the way we view wide receivers in fantasy footb...
337: Mailbag 1/3/20
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag show features talk around Lamar Jackson's potential in 2020, the ideal fantasy football format, players who underperformed and ove...
336: Prepping for Fantasy Football Playoff Contests
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're playing playoff fantasy football, Episode 336 is for you. JJ dissects this year's tournament, providing strategy and picks for your contest...
335: Mailbag 12/20/19
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
JJ says goodbye to the 2019 season by talking about the influence of luck in fantasy football, Lamar Jackson's passing regression, 2020 rankings, and ...
334: Week 16 Matchups
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the final matchups show of the season, JJ explains why he's high on Dak Prescott, why he's nervous about Breshad Perriman, why the Atlanta Falcons...
333: 10 Trends for Week 16
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks at Michael Thomas' outrageous pace, DJ Moore's sneaky-good season, Ryan Fitzpatrick's undervalued productio...
332: 15 Transactions for Week 16
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's fantasy football championship week. You made it this far, but are there any players sitting on your waiver wire who could help you win it all? JJ...
331: Mailbag 12/13/19
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should your start-sit process change during the fantasy football playoffs? Outside of Chris Godwin and Julio Jones, are there any reliable receivers t...
330: Week 15 Matchups
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's matchups show, JJ talks about Dak Prescott, Russell Wilson, Patrick Laird, John Brown, some streaming defenses, and lots more.See omnys...
329: 10 Trends for Week 15
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on with Cooper Kupp? Is Russell Wilson a weekly must start quarterback? Can you play Devin Singletary against the Steelers? JJ analyzes...
328: 15 Transactions for Week 15
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Josh Allen droppable? What about Tevin Coleman? Brandin Cooks? JJ talks about those players -- and more -- on this week's 15 Transactions episode.S...
327: Mailbag 12/6/19
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Josh Allen in the fantasy football playoffs? Should you approach your start-sit decisions differently with so much on the line this week...
326: Week 14 Matchups
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The fantasy football playoffs are starting, which means your start-sit decisions are even more important than usual. On this week's matchups show, JJ ...
325: 10 Trends for Week 14
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends show features talk around Jared Goff, the Denver backfield, DeVante Parker, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
324: 15 Transactions for Week 14
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions show, JJ talks about a few quarterbacks who could help you win fantasy championships, a running back who might benefit ...
323: Week 13 Matchups
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Deshaun Watson against the Patriots this week? Is Jared Goff playable at this point? Who are some deeper wide receiver plays that you ca...
322: 10 Trends for Week 13
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends episode features talk around the Rams' offense, Aaron Jones, DeAndre Hopkins, Jared Cook, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
321: 15 Transactions for Week 13
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ focuses a little more on the waiver wire, giving a handful of players to add not just for this week, but fo...
320: Mailbag 11/22/19
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why he's hesitant to say that Todd Gurley is officially back to his old form, looks at one low-rostered ru...
319: Week 12 Matchups
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Dak Prescott this week against the New England defense? What about Aaron Rodgers versus San Francisco? JJ talks about those situations -...
318: 10 Trends for Week 12
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Falcons a matchup to avoid in fantasy football now? That -- and nine other things -- is talked about on this week's 10 Trends show.See omnyst...
317: 15 Transactions for Week 12
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 15 Transactions show features talk around Odell Beckham, Saquon Barkley, Josh Allen, Jameis Winston, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
316: Mailbag 11/15/19
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which underperforming players can help you in the fantasy football playoffs? Should fantasy managers be worried about Saquon Barkley? Those questions ...
315: Week 11 Matchups
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Jared Goff in fantasy football anymore? Is Brian Hill a strong play with Devonta Freeman sidelined? What should fantasy managers do abou...
314: 10 Trends for Week 11
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends show, JJ examines the impact Minkah Fitzpatrick has had on the Steelers, DeAndre Hopkins' value with Will Fuller healthy and ...
313: 15 Transactions for Week 11
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Derrick Henry bound to have a big second half of the season? What should fantasy football managers do with Odell Beckham? JJ answers those question...
312: Mailbag 11/8/19
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
JJ looks into defenses to target for the fantasy football playoffs, the difference between regression candidates and true outliers, why target share i...
311: Week 10 Matchups
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Jared Goff this week? What about Ronald Jones? Joe Mixon? JJ analyzes their situations -- and tons more -- on this week's matchups show....
310: 10 Trends for Week 10
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends show features talk around Dallas Geodert, Devin Singletary, DeAndre Hopkins, and more. Lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
309: 15 Transactions for Week 10
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions show, JJ talks about Ronald Jones, Jamaal Williams, Davante Adams, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
308: Mailbag 11/1/19
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about Leonard Fournette's positive touchdown regression, trading, JuJu Smith-Schuster's rest-of-season outlook, and more on this week's mailb...
307: Week 9 Matchups
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Sam Darnold a viable option this week? What about Royce Freeman? Will David Montgomery give us another strong performance in Week 9? Those question...
306: 10 Trends for Week 9
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends show, JJ analyzes Philadelphia's tight end usage, the Patriots' continued domination, Derrick Henry's receiving usage, and mo...
305: 15 Transactions for Week 9
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can the New England Patriots defense really keep up their current pace? Is David Montgomery a clear-cut sell candidate after a big performance? What a...
304: Mailbag 10/25/19
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should you bench Odell Beckham this week? Is David Montgomery droppable? How do you correctly pronounce "FAAB"? Those important questions -- and more...
303: Week 8 Matchups
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's matchups show features analysis on Ryan Tannehill, Jacoby Brissett, Derrick Henry, Keke Coutee, and a ton of other players.See omnystudio....
302: 10 Trends for Week 8
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends show, JJ talks about Alshon Jeffery, Mohamed Sanu, the Atlanta Falcons defense, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
301: 15 Transactions for Week 8
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Todd Gurley a buy or a sell? Can you now trust Corey Davis with Ryan Tannehill as his quarterback? Should Kenny Golladay managers be worried? JJ an...
300: Mailbag 10/18/19
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How should we be valuing Aaron Jones and Austin Ekeler right now in our fantasy football leagues? What about Darren Waller and Hunter Henry? Is now th...
299: Week 7 Matchups
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Jared Goff in Week 7 after his awful Week 6 performance? What about his receivers, specifically Brandin Cooks? Could this be Royce Freem...
298: 10 Trends for Week 7
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends show, JJ talks about the Cleveland passing attack, a tight end who could provide some upside for tight end-needy teams, Robby...
297: 15 Transactions for Week 7
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 15 Transactions show features talk around DeAndre Hopkins, Terry McLaurin, the Cleveland passing attack, and much more.See omnystudio.com/...
296: Mailbag 10/11/19
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
JJ opens up this week's mailbag episode with some talk around how a player's name and history may be hurting the way you make decisions for your fanta...
295: Week 6 Matchups
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's matchups episode, JJ explains his love for Kyler Murray, saves Kenyan Drake truthers, provides some deeper options that wide receiver-n...
294: 10 Trends for Week 6
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends episode features talk around Lamar Jackson, the Atlanta Falcons defense, Michael Gallup, Todd Gurley, and more.See omnystudio.co...
293: 15 Transactions for Week 6
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Kyler Murray flying under the radar in fantasy football? What should you do with Austin Ekeler? How flukey was Will Fuller's performance on Sunday?...
292: Mailbag 10/4/19
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag show features talk around touchdown regression, Leonard Fournette, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tampa Bay's wide receivers, and much more....
291: Week 5 Matchups
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really trust Andy Dalton in fantasy football this week after a pitiful performance on Monday night? Are we bound to see a Will Fuller turnarou...
10 Trends for Week 5
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends episode features talk around Devonta Freeman, Sony Michel, TY Hilton, and plenty more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
289: 15 Transactions for Week 5
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should fantasy managers be worried about DeAndre Hopkins and Odell Beckham? Is now the time to trade away James Conner? What about Jordan Howard? All ...
288: Mailbag 9/27/19
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why leagues should stop vetoing trades, looks at James Conner's rest-of-season fantasy football potential,...
287: Week 4 Matchups
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield this week? What about Adrian Peterson? Is Marquez Valdes-Scantling a must start? Those questions -- a...
286: 10 Trends for Week 4
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends episode features talk around the Rams' running back receiving usage, the Denver Broncos offense, Darren Waller's hot start, and ...
285: 15 Transactions for Week 4
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After another touchdown in Week 3, is Derrick Henry a sell candidate? What should fantasy football managers do about Davante Adams? How about Devonta ...
284: Mailbag 9/20/19
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should you be holding or selling Austin Ekeler in fantasy football? What's the proper way to manage your fantasy team's bench? Is Devonta Freeman doom...
283: Week 3 Matchups
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If Cam Newton sits, should you still play DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel this week? Is Carson Wentz a reliable option? What about Devonta Freeman? On this...
282: 10 Trends for Week 3
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends episode features stats about Pittsburgh's inability to cover slot receivers, Leonard Fournette's usage, Miami's low-volume offen...
281: 15 Transactions for Week 3
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should you already be looking to sell Josh Jacobs? Is Kerryon Johnson in trouble? What about Sony Michel? Those questions -- and more -- are answer...
280: Mailbag 9/13/19
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag episode has a couple of rants, and it features talk around Lamar Jackson, Sony Michel, and Aaron Rodgers, among other players.See ...