The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast
Episodes
279: Week 2 Matchups
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's matchups show, JJ explains why he loves Tyler Lockett this week, why he's into LeSean McCoy, and why you're better off avoiding the Den...
278: 10 Trends for Week 2
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Devin Singletary on the verge of a breakout? Should fantasy managers panic about James Conner? Those things -- and plenty more -- are talked about ...
277: 15 Transactions for Week 2
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions show, JJ looks at a pair of rookie running backs, the Steelers offense, some higher-profile wide receivers to buy, and ...
276: Mailbag 9/6/19
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks through how he's valuing the Kansas City backfield now that LeSean McCoy is there, provides his favorite lowe...
275: Week 1 Matchups
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first start-sit episode of the season, and JJ brings some fire. Listen in to find out why he likes the Detroit passing attack this week, why ...
274: 10 Trends for Week 1
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends episode feature facts about JuJu Smith-Schuster's slot usage, the Seattle passing attack, pass-catching running backs, and mo...
273: 15 Transactions for Week 1
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the first 15 Transactions episode of the season, JJ provides a couple of wide receivers to add off your waiver wire, explains why he's not all-in o...
272: Mailbag 8/29/19
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's the fantasy football outlook for T.Y. Hilton and Marlon Mack now that Andrew Luck's retired? Should we be worried about the Arizona Cardi...
271: Bold Predictions
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With real, meaningful football about to begin, JJ shares 10 bold predictions for the 2019 fantasy football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
270: Mailbag 8/22/19
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should you try to draft an entire backfield when putting together your fantasy football squad? How should you approach drafts where you need to select...
269: Risers and Fallers
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Nick Chubb being selected too late in fantasy football drafts? What about James Conner, Kerryon Johnson, and Damien Williams? Should yo...
268: Mailbag 8/15/19
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where should you take Damien Williams in fantasy football drafts? Is Dante Pettis in trouble? How important is offensive line for running backs in fan...
267: Players to Avoid
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ featured 10 players to target in your fantasy football drafts this year. On this episode of The Late-Round Podcast, he examines 10 playe...
266: Mailbag 8/9/19
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the Melvin Gordon and Ezekiel Elliott holdouts, provides five keys to approaching a dynasty superflex s...
265: Players to Target
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks through 10 of his favorite fantasy football values this season, providing lots of detail and evidence as to why he's targeting those players....
264: Mailbag 8/2/19
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
JJ examines Kerryon Johnson's fantasy football ceiling without Theo Riddick, looks at Kirk Cousins' 2019 outlook, provides his favorite Round 4 throug...
263: Early-Season Schedule Analysis
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are there any players you should be avoiding in fantasy football this year because of a tough early-season schedule? Which quarterback streamers shoul...
262: Mailbag 7/25/19
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks through Melvin Gordon's holdout and what it means for fantasy football, examines Jared Cook's average draft position, gives a Daniel Jones ta...
261: 2019 Tight End Strategy
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very interesting season for tight ends in fantasy football. Should you draft Travis Kelce early on? What about George Kittle and Zach Ertz? Are...
260: Mailbag 7/19/19
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really trust the Arizona offense in fantasy football this year? If you're in a league where managers draft quarterbacks early and often, what ...
259: Tight End Streaming
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you effectively stream tight ends throughout a fantasy football season? What's the ideal tight end draft strategy? On Episode 259, JJ helps answer...
258: Mailbag 7/12/19
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag show features some JuJu Smith-Schuster love, the reasoning behind JJ's Aaron Rodgers pick in the Scott Fish Bowl, some talk around...
257: Spotting 2019 Breakout Candidates
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to spot a breakout running back and wide receiver? Who are the candidates to far exceed their average draft position here in 2019?...
256: Positive Regression Candidates
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which players were unlucky statistically last year? Who's set to rebound in fantasy football this season? JJ examines a list of positive regression ca...
255: Mailbag 6/28/19
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why Russell Wilson is overvalued in fantasy football, describes why strategy is so important when drafting...
254: Negative Regression Candidates
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which players overperformed statistically in 2018? And how can you use that knowledge to help with your 2019 fantasy football drafts? JJ examines thos...
253: Mailbag 6/20/19
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Chris Godwin overrated in early fantasy football drafts? What are the odds that Godwin and teammate Mike Evans both finish as top-10 wide receivers...
252: Team-Level Regression
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy football managers tend to look at individual players who are set to regress year over year, but what about the team level? On Episode 252 of T...
251: Mailbag 6/14/19
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to get a trade done in your fantasy football league? Are there real concerns with Josh Jacobs and David Montgomery? Is Russe...
250: 6 Points Per Touchdown Pass Leagues
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In standard fantasy football leagues, quarterbacks get four points per touchdown pass, but there are plenty of leagues where they're rewarded six. In ...
249: Mailbag 6/7/19
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In drafts going on right now, Todd Gurley's being selected as the number 10 running back. Does that make sense? Should you target D.J. Moore or Cur...
248: Quarterback Streaming
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is quarterback streaming a real thing in fantasy football? Can you actually successfully implement the strategy? On Episode 248, JJ explains why the a...
247: Mailbag 5/31/19
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which wide receivers and running backs currently being drafted in the top-12 at their position have the highest chance to bust? Why did JJ take David ...
246: Insights From Building Projections
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After building fantasy football projections for the 2019 season, JJ looks at 10 low-key insights he discovered through the process. Some topics includ...
245: Yards Created
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a fantasy football world where we're constantly trying to find an edge, analysts are coming out with bigger and better ways to evaluate players eac...
244: Mailbag 5/17/19
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should Nick Chubb be ranked as a top-10 fantasy football running back entering the year? Are we overvaluing Derrius Guice's 2019 potential? What about...
243: The Importance of Draft Capital
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting drafted early helps a rookie earn a better contract, but does it matter for fantasy football? On this episode of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ...
242: Post-Draft Rookie Rankings
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we know where the players in the 2019 NFL draft class will be starting their careers, who should you be prioritizing in your fantasy football...
241: Mailbag 5/3/19
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains the flaws of Senior Bowl-related analysis, tells you why you should stop worrying so much about the top of...
240: Utilizing Front Office Decision Making
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Draft is an event where teams show their hand. You're able to see what franchises are attempting to do with their team building, and that can ...
239: Mailbag 4/25/19
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why is JJ down on Kelvin Harmon? Is Chris Warren going to be a thing for the Raiders? What should we expect from Devin Funchess and Jarvis Landry this...
238: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL Draft just days away, JJ reveals his favorite wide receivers and running backs in this year's class.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
237: Mailbag 4/17/19
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's (early) mailbag episode, JJ examines how to make tight ends and team defense more important in fantasy football, explains why he cares ...
236: An Intriguing Wide Receiver Class
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is this the best wide receiver class that we've seen since the epic 2014 group? To help answer that question, JJ talks to Rotoworld's Josh Norris, ...
235: Mailbag 4/12/19
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What should we expect from JuJu Smith-Schuster this year in fantasy football? What's the worst landing spot for a wide receiver prospect? Which teams ...
234: A Low-Ceiling Running Back Class
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are there any impact players at running back in this year's draft class? JJ brings on numberFire's Brandon Gdula to answer this question and discuss t...
233: Mailbag 4/5/19
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why his projections differ from his rankings, provides a few early-round players he may be avoiding this s...
232: Statistically Superior Quarterbacks in This Year's Draft
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which quarterbacks in this year's draft class have the best statistical profiles? Which ones seem to be overrated and underrated? On Episode 232 of Th...
231: Mailbag 3/28/19
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag episode features talk around Mel Kiper's decision to mock Terry McLaurin to the Colts in the first round, ways to decide keepers i...
230: Scouting Through Data
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Grinding film is one way to evaluate players as they attempt to transition to the NFL, but statistics can tell us a lot, too. On Episode 230, JJ chats...
229: Mailbag 3/22/19
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ rants about Josh Jacobs and his 40 time, explains why best player available isn't really a thing, shares why James ...
228: Free Agency's Impact on Fantasy Football
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A ton of players changed teams over the last week in the NFL, but what does it all mean? On Episode 228, JJ analyzes all the relevant moves, breaking ...
227: Mailbag 3/15/19
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people hate Sashi Brown? What should we expect from Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham, and Le'Veon Bell in fantasy football this season? Is Baker Ma...
226: Predictive Data
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which type of data should we, as fantasy football managers, care most about? On Episode 226, JJ chats with Josh Hermsmeyer, FiveThirtyEight writer ...
225: Mailbag 3/7/19
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How should you be handling your rookie draft picks in dynasty fantasy football this year? Should teams spend money on elite wide receivers? How much g...
224: NFL Combine Winners and Losers
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that running backs and wide receivers have concluded their testing at the NFL Combine, which players helped and hurt their draft stock? Who should...
223: Mailbag 3/1/19
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains where D.J. Moore would rank within this year's wide receiver draft class, talks about the depth of running...
222: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which wide receivers in this year's draft class had the most complete production profiles in college? Do any of them look like full-blown studs? On Ep...
221: Mailbag 2/22/19
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which running backs could be negatively impacted as we head into free agency and the draft? Is drafting best ball teams right now a bad decision? Thos...
220: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn about this year's running back draft class when looking strictly at college production? On Episode 220, JJ analyzes this year's inco...
219: Mailbag 2/15/19
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at the impact Kareem Hunt made within the Kansas City offense, explains the biggest fantasy football winner o...
218: The Value of Offensive Situation
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How important is offensive situation for your fantasy football assets? Can we accurately predict which offenses are going to be strong entering a seas...
217: Mailbag 2/8/19
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why and how did the Rams lose the Super Bowl? How should fantasy managers view Jerick McKinnon and Robert Woods in dynasty formats? Is Julian...
216: Sell Candidates
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ talked through nine players he's looking to buy in dynasty leagues this offseason. This week, he's giving eight players that he's sellin...
215: Mailbag 2/1/19
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why The Late-Round Podcast is structured the way it's structured, digs into the role of college production...
214: Buy Candidates
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter the NFL offseason, which players should you be targeting in trades in your dynasty leagues? On Episode 214, JJ provides nine guys he's ...
213: Mailbag 1/25/19
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the importance of Tom Brady in New England's run-heavy playoff offense, gives his early pick for the la...
212: Analyzing 2018's Biggest Hits
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ walked through some of his biggest misses in an attempt to find some learnings to carry through to the 2019 season and beyond. On Episod...
211: Going for Two Late in Games
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend, the Cowboys scored a late-game touchdown, giving their contest against the Rams a 30 to 21 score. The team then opted to kick an extra p...
210: Analyzing 2018's Biggest Misses
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You won't become a better fantasy football player without analyzing why some of your predictions went wrong. On Episode 210, JJ analyzes some of hi...
209: Mailbag 1/11/19
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should NFL teams be hiring only offensive-minded head coaches? Given the Kliff Kingsbury hire, should you want Melvin Gordon or David Johnson over the...
208: Passing Distribution Is Changing Fantasy Football
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Offenses in the NFL are constantly changing. And as fantasy football managers, we need to understand the impact of these changes. On Episode 208 of Th...
207: Mailbag 1/4/19
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ rants about the Steelers' 2018 season and explains why Le'Veon Bell's absence wasn't close to the reason they faile...
206: Prepping for Fantasy Football Playoff Contests
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Looking forward to your fantasy football playoff contests? Before you set or draft your lineups, make sure you listen to JJ's high-level look at what ...
Offseason Update
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What should you -- a Late-Round Podcast listener -- expect from JJ and the podcast this offseason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
205: Mailbag 12/21/18
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag show, JJ talks about whether you should change your fantasy football league setup to decrease the luck factor. He then digs int...
204: Week 16 Matchups
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Jared Goff in your fantasy football championship? Is there a waiver wire quarterback being overlooked this week? Which typical starting ...
203: 15 Transactions for Week 16
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the last 15 Transactions episode of the season, JJ looks at a handful of running backs you can add off the waiver wire, defenses you can stream for...
202: Mailbag 12/14/18
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
JJ opens up this week's mailbag episode with a way to hack your fantasy league (it's legal), and then he answers questions about the Tennessee Titans ...
201: Week 15 Matchups
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Kirk Cousins after his poor Week 14 performance? Is Baker Mayfield a start-worthy player on the road against Denver? Which waiver wire-t...
200: 15 Transactions for Week 15
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is DaeSean Hamilton the Denver wideout to target through the rest of the fantasy football playoffs? What should fantasy managers do with Adrian Peters...
199: Mailbag 12/7/18
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why Patrick Mahomes may be worth of an early(ish)-round fantasy football selection next year. He then prov...
198: Week 14 Matchups
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Jared Goff in Chicago this week? What about Spencer Ware against the Baltimore defense? Which Steelers running back should you play, and...
197: 15 Transactions for Week 14
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the fantasy football playoffs here, JJ takes a look at adds, drops, and holds for the remaining three weeks of the fantasy season. On this week's...
196: Mailbag 11/30/18
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Should fantasy football managers be allowed to lose on purpose in order to dictate playoff seeding? Are the Bears a reliable defensive option against ...
195: Week 13 Matchups
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Will Baker Mayfield continue his hot streak? Can you trust Tom Brady in a tough matchup? What about Adrian Peterson? Those players -- and tons more --...
194: 15 Transactions for Week 13
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Melvin Gordon is injured, Jarvis Landry hasn't done a thing in good matchups, and Courtland Sutton hasn't been usable in fantasy football since Demary...
193: Week 12 Matchups
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Adrian Peterson without Alex Smith? Is Deshaun Watson overvalued in fantasy football? Which wide receivers can you find off the waiver w...
192: 15 Transactions for Week 12
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ looks at a pair of quarterback and tight end streamers, a buy-low running back with a great playoff schedul...
191: Mailbag 11/16/18
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag episode features a rant about Le'Veon Bell's value, a list of passing attacks to target for the fantasy football playoffs, Emmanue...
190: Week 11 Matchups
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is Aaron Rodgers a risky play in Week 11? What about Marlon Mack? Can Amari Cooper keep it going against Atlanta? Those questions -- and plenty more -...
189: 15 Transactions for Week 11
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ gives you a pair of quarterbacks you can buy for the fantasy football playoffs, provides streaming optio...
188: Mailbag 11/9/18
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks ahead to the fantasy football playoffs and gives some defensive recommendations, explains why he's not necess...
187: Week 10 Matchups
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Which quarterback streamers are reasonable options in Week 10? Can you trust Adrian Peterson with Washington's offensive line injuries? Is Josh Gordon...
186: 15 Transactions for Week 10
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ looks at a few wide receivers who can help you in the fantasy football playoffs. He also digs in and provid...
185: Mailbag 11/2/18
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is there ever a time to veto trades in fantasy football? What should fantasy managers do with James Conner? Is Michael Thomas going to bounce back? Th...
184: Week 9 Matchups
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's matchups episode, JJ explains why he likes the Saints' passing attack, looks at some streaming options, provides some deeper plays at w...
183: 15 Transactions for Week 9
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions podcast, JJ examines the Houston Texans' passing attack without Will Fuller, explains why Aaron Jones could be a fantas...
182: Mailbag 10/26/18
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ goes on a little rant about the two-point conversion conversation, looks at ways to decrease schedule variance in f...
181: Week 8 Matchups
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Should fantasy football managers avoid using Matthew Stafford given the Seahawks have allowed so few points to opposing quarterbacks? Is Deshaun Watso...