The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast
Episodes
968: Analyzing 2024's Biggest Hits
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
967: Analyzing 2024's Biggest Misses
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Sig...
966: The Running Back Renaissance
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Becoming a Best Ball Bro: What Just Happened?
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hopefu...
Welcome to the 2025 Offseason
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
965: 15 Transactions for Week 17
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are there any good streaming quarterbacks for championship week? Who should you target out of the Cardinals backfield? Can you trust an Indianapolis w...
Late-Round Perspectives: Nathan Jahnke
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
964: Mailbag 12/20/24
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
963: Week 16 Sleepers
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about quarterback streamers, tight end streamers, some solid running back options, and more on this week's sleepers episode. Sign up an...
962: 10 Trends for Week 16
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
961: 15 Transactions for Week 16
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Late-Round Perspectives: Lindsay Rhodes
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports and Sports Illustrated joins the show to talk about her experience in television, the fantasy football space, various ba...
960: Mailbag 12/13/24
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 que...
959: Week 15 Sleepers
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 U...
958: 10 Trends for Week 15
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about DK Metcalf's struggles, the Cardinals defense, Pittsburgh's wide receiver situation, and more. S...
957: 15 Transactions for Week 15
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Late-Round Perspectives: Matt Schauf
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DraftSharks' Matt Schauf joins Late-Round Perspectives to talk about the IDP format, Isaac Guerendo's potential as starter, Breece Hall's rest-of-seas...
956: Mailbag 12/6/24
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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? T...
955: Week 14 Sleepers
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about streaming quarterbacks, some wideouts with favorable slot matchups, a running back who could benefit from a good game script, and more ...
954: 10 Trends for Week 14
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
953: 15 Transactions for Week 14
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 question...
952: Week 13 Sleepers
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
951: 10 Trends for Week 13
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
950: 15 Transactions for Week 13
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Late-Round Perspectives: Chris Allen
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 nex...
949: Mailbag 11/22/24
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Will Dissly for real? Is Khalil Shakir underrated? Should you be stashing defenses for the fantasy playoffs? JJ talks about those questions -- and ...
948: Week 12 Sleepers
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
947: 10 Trends for Week 12
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
946: 15 Transactions for Week 12
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Late-Round Perspectives: Jacob Gibbs
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ is joined by CBS Sports' Jacob Gibbs to talk about advanced data in fantasy football, overrated and underrated metrics, and so much more. Sig...
945: Mailbag 11/15/24
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which Tampa Bay running back should we prefer moving forward? Is JK Dobbins doomed with Gus Edwards back? Has the tight end position actually been a h...
944: Week 11 Sleepers
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about four quarterback streamers, some New England pass-catchers, an interesting deep running back sleeper, and more on this week's sleepers ...
943: 10 Trends for Week 11
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about the Bears offense, George Pickens, Kyren Williams, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now...
942: 15 Transactions for Week 11
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Mark Andrews moving forward? Is Justin Herbert here to stay? Which under-the-radar wide receiver is JJ interested in off the waiver wire...
Late-Round Perspectives: Paul Charchian
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Charchian of GuillotineLeagues.com stops by to talk about guillotine league strategy, the trade deadline, his favorite buy candidates, and so muc...
941: Mailbag 11/8/24
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should we be nervous about Jahmyr Gibbs' recent snap shares? Is Xavier Legette looking like a hit or a miss? Which quarterback does JJ think is a litt...
940: Week 10 Sleepers
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ provides quarterback and tight end streamers, a deep play at wide receiver with a fantastic matchup, and more on this week's sleepers episode. ...
939: 10 Trends for Week 10
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends episode features analysis on DeAndre Hopkins, Rachaad White, Tyrone Tracy, and more. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now a...
938: 15 Transactions for Week 10
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about Breece Hall, Rico Dowdle, Mike Gesicki, and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use...
Late-Round Perspectives: Dr. Jeff Mueller
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Mueller is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who does work for Destination Devy, Dynasty League Football, 4for4, and Betsperts. He joins Late-Round Pe...
937: Mailbag 11/1/24
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does Diontae Johnson's fantasy football value look like now that he's a Raven? Is Jaylen Waddle ever going to produce? Which players could break ...
936: Week 9 Sleepers
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a tough week for the sleepers episode, but JJ is still bringing you quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends who may be able t...
935: 10 Trends for Week 9
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about Brock Purdy's secret weapon, Breece Hall's questionable usage, Tyrone Tracy's breakout, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode. S...
934: 15 Transactions for Week 9
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a secret bell-cow back that not enough people are talking about? What should fantasy football managers do about Rome Odunze? Calvin Ridley? J...
Late-Round Perspectives: Ron Stewart
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Stewart joins the show to talk about his journey to becoming a fantasy football YouTuber, the Zero RB strategy, this week's waiver wire wide recei...
933: Mailbag 10/25/24
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How should you evaluate midseason trades? Is DeAndre Hopkins going to be a star in Kansas City? Is Anthony Richardson droppable? JJ answers those ques...
932: Week 8 Sleepers
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about an obvious quarterback streamer, some low-key backup running backs who could have decent days, rookie wideouts, and more on this week's...
931: 10 Trends for Week 8
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about Marvin Harrison Jr.'s slow start, the Raiders backfield, Kyren Williams, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode. Sign up and d...
930: 15 Transactions for Week 8
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you continue to trust Najee Harris? Is Devonta Smith an obvious buy? Which 49ers wide receiver should you pick up this week? JJ answers those ques...
Late-Round Perspectives: Marcas Grant
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NFL Network's Marcas Grant joins JJ on Late-Round Perspectives to talk about the Amari Cooper and Davante Adams trades, his favorite running back stas...
929: Mailbag 10/18/24
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do the big wide receiver trades from this week impact the existing players on the Bills and Jets? What's going on with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam L...
928: Week 7 Sleepers
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ discusses some quarterback streamers, a few sneaky running back starts, and more on this week's sleepers episode. Sign up and deposit on Underdo...
927: 10 Trends for Week 7
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about Mark Andrews, Javonte Williams, Breece Hall, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use ...
926: 15 Transactions for Week 7
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Najee Harris now here to stay? Should fantasy managers be concerned about DK Metcalf's recent production? Is Isaac Guerendo worth the top waiver pr...
Late-Round Perspectives: Pat Daugherty
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rotoworld's Pat Daugherty joins the show to talk about player news writing, New York's coaching change, Bijan Robinson's outlook, and so much more. ...
925: Mailbag 10/11/24
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the value of a running back target, the Green Bay wide receiver room, Tank Dell's outlook, and more. ...
924: Week 6 Sleepers
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which waiver wire players could you slot into your fantasy lineup this week? JJ has you covered with some quarterback streamers, favorable slot matchu...
923: 10 Trends for Week 6
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about the Falcons offense, Kenneth Walker's usage, the Jaguars defense, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode. Sign up and deposit on ...
922: 15 Transactions for Week 6
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Tank Bigsby about to take control of the Jacksonville backfield? Is Bijan Robinson bound to be an RB2? What should fantasy managers do about Dontay...
Late-Round Perspectives: Dwain McFarland
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy Life's Dwain McFarland joins the show, and Late-Round Perspectives turns extremely nerdy. Dwain talks about his journey in the fantasy space, ...
921: Mailbag 10/4/24
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which backup running back could take over his backfield this year? Has Dontayvion Wicks become overvalued? Are there any tight ends to actively buy ri...
920: Week 5 Sleepers
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about streaming quarterbacks, tons of waiver wire wide receivers, a handful of under-the-radar tight ends, and more on this week's sleepers e...
919: 10 Trends for Week 5
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 trends episode, JJ talks about Calvin Ridley and the Titans offense, Chase Brown's efficiency on the ground, Bijan Robinson's worklo...
918: 15 Transactions for Week 5
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What should you do with Mark Andrews? Zamir White? Is Xavier Worthy about to blow up with Rashee Rice sidelined? JJ talks about those players -- and m...
Late-Round Perspectives: Theo Gremminger
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PlayerProfiler's Theo Gremminger joins Late-Round Perspectives this week to chat about his high stakes fantasy football experience, the slow start for...
917: Mailbag 9/27/24
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there any hope for Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin? What should fantasy managers do with Jonathon Brooks? Is Xavier Worthy ever going to pro...
916: Week 4 Sleepers
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about some quarterback streamers, a couple of wide receivers with good slot matchups, the new-look Panthers offense, and more on this week's ...
915: 10 Trends for Week 4
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Mark Andrews' puzzling usage, the awful Washington secondary, Anthony Richardson, and more. Sig...
914: 15 Transactions for Week 4
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Garrett Wilson an obvious buy candidate? Should you be concerned about Rashid Shaheed? What about Mike Evans? JJ answers those questions -- and mor...
Late-Round Perspectives: Pat Mayo
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Mayo Media Network's Pat Mayo joins the show to talk about which offense should turn things around, running backs and wide receivers who've underp...
913: Mailbag 9/20/24
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should fantasy football managers be concerned about Dalton Kincaid? What about Terry McLaurin? Is the tight end position going to turn things around? ...
912: Week 3 Sleepers
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about quarterback streamers, under-the-radar running backs, a sneaky slot receiver to use, and more on this week's sleepers episode. Sign ...
911: 10 Trends for Week 3
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about the Vegas offense, Chris Godwin's hot start, Sam LaPorta, and more. Sign up and deposit on Underdo...
910: 15 Transactions for Week 3
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With so many injuries happening across the league, who should you be grabbing off the waiver wire this week? Is JK Dobbins a buy, sell, or hold? What ...
Late-Round Perspectives: Bob Harris
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Harris of Footballguys and SiriusXM hops on Late-Round Perspectives to chat with JJ about JK Dobbins' potential, the lackluster elite tight end pe...
909: Mailbag 9/13/24
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to drop Blake Corum? Is Chris Olave a bust? What's the best way to get a trade done in your fantasy football league? JJ answers those quest...
908: Week 2 Sleepers
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Justin Fields this week? What about Rico Dowdle? Who should we use in the Puka Nacua-less Rams wide receiver room? JJ gets to those ques...
907: 10 Trends for Week 2
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Jaxon Smith-Njigba's usage, the Saints big change on offense, Jameson Williams' big Week 1, and more....
906: 15 Transactions for Week 2
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ talks about the Ravens tight end situation, Stefon Diggs, Drake London, and more. Sign up and depo...
Late-Round Perspectives: Jason Moore
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Moore of the Fantasy Footballers joins the show to talk about his journey in the fantasy football space, how he's viewing the quarterback positi...
905: Mailbag 9/6/24
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we know when to go all-in on a player off the waiver wire after Week 1? Is D'Andre Swift an obvious value and trade target? With Trent Williams...
904: Week 1 Sleepers
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about quarterback streamers, a running back who needs to be rostered in way more leagues, some rookie wide receivers who could blow up this w...
903: 10 Trends for Week 1
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does Chris Godwin playing in the slot more actually matter? Are the Ravens bound to be run-heavy this year? What does Matt LaFleur's history tell us a...
902: 15 Transactions for Week 1
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about 15 transactions you can make for your fantasy football teams before Week 1 officially kicks off. Sign up and deposit on Underd...
Late-Round Perspectives: Field Yates
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN's Field Yates joins JJ to talk about his journey in the fantasy football space, the Kyren Williams saga, his approach to tight ends this year, an...
901: Mailbag 8/30/24
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which out-of-nowhere players could be hot waiver wire adds after Week 1? Is the tush push going to ruin Saquon Barkley's value in fantasy football? JJ...
Becoming a Best Ball Bro: What Have We Learned?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the final episode of Becoming a Best Ball Bro, JJ and Rich chat about the things they learned from the 15-episode series. JJ then talks through the...
900: Bold Predictions
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks through 10 bold predictions for the 2024 fantasy football season. Sign up and deposit on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND f...
Late-Round Perspectives: Jeff Ratcliffe
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FTN Fantasy's Jeff Ratcliffe joins the show to chat about selecting running backs early in drafts this year, De'Von Achane's potential in 2024, the qu...
Becoming a Best Ball Bro: What Running Back Dead Zone?
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ and Rich open the show by talking through a handful of players JJ has lower exposure to in best ball this year before Jakob Sanderson joins up. JJ ...
899: Risers and Fallers
20 Aug 2024
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JJ talks about a handful of players who've risen and fallen most in his rankings since the start of redraft season. Sign up and deposit on Underdog...
898: Mailbag 8/16/24
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are we underselling Malik Nabers' situation? Is Javonte Williams an obvious buy? How can you avoid "take lock"? JJ answers those questions -- and more...
Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Which Value Tight End?
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ and Rich talk about the current best ball landscape (including the status of Kimani Vidal) before high-volume drafter Neil Orfield joins the show. ...
897: Players to Avoid
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ sits down with Sharp Football Analysis' Rich Hribar to talk about players they're generally avoiding in fantasy football drafts this year. ...
Late-Round Perspectives: Greg Brainos
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Brainos of Coachspeak Index joins the show to talk about what Coachspeak Index is all about, whether or not fantasy managers overrate coachspeak,...
Becoming a Best Ball Bro: A Weekly Winners Strategy?
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ and Rich talk about the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors and Justin Fields' best ball value before Jon Warner joins the show. Jon discusses how he uses t...
896: Players to Target
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ and Establish the Run's Evan Silva talk about 10 players they're looking to target in fantasy football drafts this season. Sign up and dep...
895: Mailbag 8/2/24
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Dalton Kincaid undervalued? Which defenses should you target this year? Is stacking a smart thing to do in your managed season-long leagues? JJ ans...
Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Does Training Camp Matter?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ and Rich chat about an interesting thought exercise before Establish the Run and ADP Chasing's Sam Sherman joins the show. Sam discusses how he loo...
894: Early-Season Schedule Analysis
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ looks at the early-season schedules for teams across the league to determine if there are players who may get off to hot or cold starts to the year...