The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast
Episodes
157: Bold Predictions
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL season about start, JJ runs through a handful of bold predictions for the 2018 fantasy football campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
156: Mailbag 8/24/18
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to properly utilize average draft position during a fantasy draft? How should we be handling the Detroit, Washington, and Indianap...
155: Risers and Fallers
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Which players have seen their fantasy football stock rise over the last month? What about guys who have seen it fall? On Episode 155, JJ examines a...
154: Mailbag 8/17/18
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off this week's mailbag episode, JJ analyzes one of the most frequent questions he gets, which is when he'd select the QB1 in fantasy football...
153: Players to Avoid
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every player is valuable at some point in a fantasy football draft, but versus average draft position, which players are most overrated this year? On ...
152: Mailbag 8/10/18
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have a fantasy football auction draft coming up? JJ's got you...sort of covered. On this week's mailbag episode, JJ briefly explains his 2018 auction ...
151: Players to Target
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are there any must-draft players in fantasy football this year? On Episode 151 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at more than 10 guys he's consisten...
150: Mailbag 7/27/18
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is offensive coordinator data overrated in fantasy football? Should you be selling Rashaad Penny even before he plays an NFL snap? When will each of t...
149: Tight End Strategy
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Gronkowski is always an early-round selection in fantasy football, but is he worth the price? On this episode of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ exa...
148: Mailbag 7/20/18
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Steelers didn't get a deal done with Le'Veon Bell, which means he'll be a free agent next season. Should that change the way fantasy football owne...
147: Early-Season Schedule Analysis
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Which players should you target and avoid in your fantasy football drafts based on early-season schedules? JJ examines.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
146: Mailbag 7/13/18
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag features a look at this year's Scott Fish Bowl, analysis on Jay Ajayi and Kenyan Drake's seemingly inflated average draft position...
145: How the League Has Evolved
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
numberFire's Justin Freeman hops on The Late-Round Podcast to talk about the NFL's offensive trends, and what these trends mean for your fantasy footb...
144: Mailbag 7/6/18
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How should you go about tiering players? Is Spencer Ware a strong late-round pick? Are tight ends better to draft early than quarterbacks? Those quest...
143: Relying on the Waiver Wire
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Exactly how good are we at navigating the fantasy football waiver wire? On Episode 143 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ brings on guest Brandon Gdula to ...
142: Mailbag 6/29/18
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How should fantasy football owners view Sammy Watkins this season? Is Mark Ingram a logical target for Alvin Kamara owners? Which positional slot do y...
141: Keeper Selection
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're just weeks away from fantasy football keeper deadlines, which means thousands of owners are about to make their first important decision of the ...
140: Mailbag 6/22/18
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at this year's top-10 offenses, explains how your superflex plans may change in best ball leagues, let's the ...
139: Superflex Strategy
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're playing in a two-quarterback or superflex fantasy football league, you may not know how to handle the quarterback position. On Episode 139 o...
138: Mailbag 6/15/18
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How does Duke Johnson's recent contract extension impact Nick Chubb? Should Le'Veon Bell just move to wide receiver? Are fantasy football owners overr...
137: Spotting a Breakout Wide Receiver
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ looked at ways to spot a late-round breakout running back in your fantasy football drafts. Using a similar process, he does the same for...
136: Mailbag 6/8/18
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is Josh Gordon undervalued in early fantasy football drafts? What about Robert Woods? What defines a handcuff? Those questions -- and more -- are answ...
135: Spotting a Breakout Running Back
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a method to help spot late-round breakout running backs in fantasy football? According to a study done recently by Late-Round Podcast host JJ...
134: Mailbag 6/1/18
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After ranting about Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, JJ looks at the value of average draft position, whether this year's rookie r...
133: Positive Regression Candidates
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes players underperform in fantasy football because they were unlucky. Sometimes it's because their teams do things that aren't sustainable. Th...
132: Mailbag 5/25/18
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ further examines the notion of "reaching" in fantasy football drafts, talks through an underrated reason selecting ...
131: Negative Regression Candidates
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Regression is a very real thing in sports. On Episode 131 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at some of the big performances from the 2017 season tha...
130: Mailbag 5/17/18
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are we looking at Saquon Barkley's value incorrectly? Should teams be trading back in rookie drafts this season? Can Julio Jones match DeAndre Hopkins...
129: Insights From Building Projections
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After building fantasy football projections for the 2018 season, JJ looks at some low-key insights he discovered through the process. Some topics incl...
128: Mailbag 5/11/18
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Late-Round Podcast mailbag episode, JJ looks at Alvin Kamara's outlook given Mark Ingram's injury, analyzes the Indianapolis Colts' bac...
127: Stop Overreacting to Last Season's Results
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When looking at the upcoming fantasy football season, owners tend to overreact to things that happened during the previous season. Episode 127 of The ...
126: Mailbag 5/4/18
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is Mike Evans going to be overdrafted in fantasy football this year? How should we utilize draft capital when projecting rookies? Which Green Bay rook...
125: Utilizing Front Office Decision Making
01 May 2018
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 ...
124: Positional Value Is Not a Crock
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
During the first round of this year's NFL Draft, the Giants selected Saquon Barkley with the second overall selection. The team's general manager, ...
123: An Underwhelming Wide Receiver Class
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rotoworld's Evan Silva joins the show to talk about this year's wide receiver class. In the episode, JJ and Evan look at the top players in the class,...
122: Mailbag 4/19/18
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's the optimal way to select a keeper in fantasy football? Is Doug Baldwin going to have a monster 2018 season? Those questions -- and plenty more...
121: Evaluating This Year's Running Back Draft Class
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of hype surrounding this year's running back draft class, but how good is it? Is it better than last year's? On Episode 121 of The Late-...
120: Mailbag 4/13/18
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is Josh Allen an obvious bust? Will Spencer Ware dig into Kareem Hunt's workload next year? Why do fantasy football analysts seem to rank players in a...
119: Statistically Superior Quarterbacks in This Year's Draft
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for the NFL Draft, JJ brings on numberFire analyst Jim Sannes to talk about this year's quarterback class. Find out which passers are s...
118: Mailbag 4/6/18
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Brandin Cooks in Los Angeles, how should fantasy owners value him in redraft and dynasty formats? Are analysts misusing the term "regression" in ...
117: Buy Candidates
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ examined a handful of players you should be selling in your dynasty leagues. On Episode 117 of The Late-Round Podcast, he looks at the o...
116: Mailbag 3/30/18
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ explains his draft strategy in a league with eight flex spots, talks about why the "contr...
115: Sell Candidates
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you play in a dynasty fantasy football league, you know the season never ends. On this episode of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ examines a handful of ...
114: Mailbag 3/23/18
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Late-Round Podcast mailbag, JJ examines the worth of a quarterback in dynasty formats, looks at whether or not the Browns should take t...
113: The Value of Rookie Picks
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dynasty fantasy football owners use rookie picks as a form of currency in their league, but exactly how valuable are they? On this episode of The Late...
112: Free Agency's Impact on Fantasy Football
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With a crazy week of movement around the NFL, how has the fantasy football landscape changed? How should we value the players who switched teams, like...
111: Diving Into Dynasty Leagues
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 111 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ is joined by Ryan McDowell of DynastyLeagueFootball.com and the Dynasty Command Center to talk about all ...
110: Mailbag 3/9/18
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Should we be worried about Saquon Barkley's potential if he gets drafted by Cleveland? How should we be valuing Kenyan Drake and Sammy Watkins moving ...
109: NFL Combine Winners and Losers
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Combine is done, but did anything change? On this episode of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at running backs and wide receivers who saw thei...
108: Mailbag 3/2/18
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag show, JJ examines the importance of the NFL Combine, explains where Saquon Barkley should be drafted, talks through some dynast...
107: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As we get ready for the NFL Combine, which running backs should we be watching for fantasy football purposes? On this episode of The Late-Round Podcas...
106: Mailbag 2/23/18
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at a handful of fantasy football questions that are dynasty slanted, and he also answers whether or not the S...
105: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Combine is quickly approaching, which means fantasy football owners need to get acclimated to this year's prospects. On Episode 105 of The Lat...
104: Mailbag 2/16/18
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ quickly talks through dynasty startup auction strategy, looks at the most impactful defensive positions based on ex...
103: A Running Back's True Value
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's the real value of an NFL running back? With the use of numberFire's Net Expected Points metric, host JJ Zachariason explains why many are still...
102: Mailbag 2/7/18
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Should fantasy football owners be prioritizing streaming options off the waiver wire each week over running backs and wide receivers? How should owner...
101: How Analytics Won the Super Bowl
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Pederson is being called the gutsiest play-caller in Super Bowl history, but so many of his decisions came down to smart mathematical thinking. H...
100: Mailbag 2/2/18
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this 100th episode of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ analyzes (rants about?) the Alex Smith trade that went down this week, talks through his approa...
99: Analyzing 2017's Biggest Hits
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago, host JJ Zachariason analyzed his biggest misses of the 2017 fantasy football season, hoping to find some answers surrounding wh...
98: Mailbag 1/26/18
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag episode features questions surrounding the Green Bay Packers backfield, selecting keepers, making your fantasy football leagues mo...
97: Mailbag 1/19/18
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, host JJ Zachariason looks at coaching mistakes made in the divisional round, breakout candidates for the 2018 fantasy ...
96: It's Still a Passing League
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Nick Foles, Case Keenum, and Blake Bortles headlining conference championship week in the NFL, there's a lot of talk about the importance of pass...
95: Mailbag 1/12/18
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do coaching changes impact fantasy football? How can we use numberFire's efficiency metrics for running backs to help us next year in fantasy foot...
94: Analyzing 2017's Biggest Misses
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's impossible to nail every pick during a fantasy football season, but instead of just ignoring what went wrong, it's good to take a look back and s...
93: Mailbag 1/5/18
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The fantasy football season is over, but that doesn't mean fantasy football talk has to end. On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at whether or no...
92: Prepping for the Playoffs
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The fantasy football season may be over, but there are still a lot of contests to play during the NFL playoffs. On Episode 92, host JJ Zachariason loo...
91: Mailbag 12/22/17
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are narratives something fantasy football owners should worry about? What are some things we've learned through the 2017 fantasy football season? Who'...
90: Week 16 Start or Sit
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's championship week, which means making sound start-sit choices has never been more important. Should you be playing Joe Flacco if you're in desper...
89: 15 Transactions for Week 16
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's championship week across fantasy football leagues, which means it's the last 15 Transactions podcast of the year. On this week's episode, host JJ...
88: Mailbag 12/15/17
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can a lack of diversification in draft strategy and player selection across multiple fantasy football teams really get you into trouble? Should you sw...
87: Week 15 Start or Sit
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With your season on the line, which players should you be starting and sitting this week in fantasy football? Host JJ Zachariason digs in as he looks ...
86: 15 Transactions for Week 15
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions episode, host JJ Zachariason looks at a quarterback replacement for Carson Wentz owners, some defenses to target off...
85: Mailbag 12/8/17
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the fantasy football playoffs starting this week for a lot of leagues, should you be altering your approach at all? That question -- and many mor...
84: Week 14 Start or Sit
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What should fantasy football owners do with Russell Wilson this week? What about Cam Newton? Those two players -- and tons more -- are analyzed ...
83: 15 Transactions for Week 14
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions episode, host JJ Zachariason looks at some quarterback streamers you can look to for a playoff victory, wonders why the...
82: Mailbag 12/1/17
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is game script more important than matchups when determining who to start and sit in fantasy football? Are fantasy owners cheating when they decide to...
81: Week 13 Start or Sit
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final week of the regular season for most fantasy football leagues, so your start-sit choices are more important than ever. On this week's st...
80: 15 Transactions for Week 13
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The fantasy football playoffs are almost here, so it's time to get your lineups looking right for the final stretch. This week's 15 transactions shoul...
79: Week 12 Start or Sit
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple of rough outings, can fantasy football owners trust Dak Prescott this week? Can you start Doug Martin, even in a good matchup? Is Andy ...
78: 15 Transactions for Week 12
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What should fantasy football owners be doing with Kareem Hunt and Dak Prescott? Can Case Keenum keep up his pace? Those questions -- and more -- are a...
77: Mailbag 11/17/17
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can you, as a fantasy football league commissioner, get owners to make better trade deadline deals in keeper leagues? Who's better from here on...
76: Week 11 Start or Sit
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 76 of The Late-Round Podcast, host JJ Zachariason looks at some borderline quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends that...
75: 15 Transactions for Week 11
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The fantasy football playoffs are fast approaching, which means owners are at a point where they need to make some important roster decisions. This we...
74: Mailbag 11/10/17
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, host JJ Zachariason looks at which defenses to target for a playoff run, explains why Marcus Mariota will rebound, and...
73: Week 10 Start or Sit
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is Jared Goff about to have another top week at the quarterback position? Can you actually trust Orleans Darkwa in Week 10? Is T.Y. Hilton a reliable ...
72: 15 Transactions for Week 10
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What should fantasy football owners be doing about Kareem Hunt's slump? How about Devonta Freeman? Those questions -- and many more -- are answered on...
71: Mailbag 11/3/17
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy football owners are, for whatever reason, disappointed in Kareem Hunt's output over the last three weeks. But why? That -- and a ton of oth...
70: Week 9 Start or Sit
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Pierre Garcon this week against Arizona? Is Will Fuller going to keep up his pace? Can Matt Ryan turn things around? Those questions -- ...
69: 15 Transactions for Week 9
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the fantasy football playoffs fast approaching and the NFL's trade deadline here, who should you be buying and selling to get your fantasy teams ...
68: Mailbag 10/27/17
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's mailbag episode, host JJ Zachariason looks at a couple of regression-related topics, explains why team needs shouldn't mean everything ...
67: Week 8 Start or Sit
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can you afford to bench Alex Smith in Week 8? Is Andy Dalton a better play? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered in this week's st...
66: 15 Transactions for Week 8
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Amari Cooper finally had a big game in 2017, but does that mean fantasy football owners should be looking to sell him? On this episode of the Late-Rou...
65: Mailbag 10/20/17
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should we believe that NFL players are sometimes "due" for big performances? How should you handle the Baltimore and Green Bay backfields in fantasy f...
64: Week 7 Start or Sit
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is Matt Ryan going to turn things around this week against New England? Can we no longer trust Mike Gillislee? What about Doug Baldwin? Those...
63: 15 Transactions for Week 7
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is Adrian Peterson going to be a high-end fantasy asset with Arizona from here on out? Is it time to sell Mark Ingram, or should you be buying h...
62: Mailbag 10/13/17
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How should fantasy football owners be treating the Green Bay and New Orleans backfields? Is there a strategy to picking the right kicker each week? Th...
61: Week 6 Start or Sit
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Without Adrian Peterson in the picture, is Mark Ingram a must start in Week 6? How should fantasy owners be viewing Kirk Cousins this week? T...
60: 15 Transactions for Week 6
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Amari Cooper has been a huge disappointment this year, but is now the time to buy him in fantasy football? Cooper's situation is just one of the many ...
59: Mailbag 10/6/17
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Melvin Gordon's underperformed to start the season, but is he still a sell candidate in fantasy football? Are there any top-tier wide receivers you sh...
58: Week 5 Start or Sit
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries hit the fantasy football world hard in Week 4, and with bye weeks here, owners are scrambling this week to find strong, under-the-radar plays...