The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

763: Mailbag 5/12/23

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ gives out a rookie draft stash that no one is talking about, explains his projection-building process, gives a tak...

762: Post-Draft Rookie Rankings

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

​With the NFL Draft over, which players moved up and down JJ's rookie rankings most? Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba doomed in Seattle? What about Zach Charbo...

761: Mailbag 5/5/23

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How should we be viewing D'Andre Swift​ in fantasy football now that he's an Eagle? Is Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy asset than Kenneth Walker? ...

760: Utilizing Front Office Decision-Making

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the NFL Draft is over, it's important to understand not just how a rookie may perform on his new team, but why teams decided to choose that...

759: Mailbag 4/27/23

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about the Aaron Rodgers trade, the influence of draft capital, and more on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

758: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 758, JJ talks about Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, and more as he breaks down the top portion of his pre-draft rookie ran...

757: Mailbag 4/21/23

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is this year's draft class a huge disappointment? Should people be higher on Deuce Vaughn? Will Allen Robinson see a return to form in Pittsburgh? J...

756: A Weaker Wide Receiver Class

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

​This year's wide receiver class isn't as good as some of the ones we've seen recently, and that means we've got to work a little harder to find sle...

755: A Diverse Running Back Class

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've got Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Zach Charbonnet leading this year's running back class, but then what? And should we be worried about tho...

754: Mailbag 4/7/23

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about Chig Okonkwo​'s outlook, Zay Flowers' weak comparables, T.J. Hockenson​'s 2023 projection, and mo...

753: A Quarterback Class We Can Work With

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a mediocre quarterback class last year, the 2023 one offers a whole lot more upside. To learn more about it, JJ talked to numberFire's Jim Sanne...

752: Mailbag 3/31/23

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about talent versus situation in dynasty, buying second-year tight ends, Nick Chubb​'s 2023 outlook, and m...

751: Investing in Rookie Tight Ends

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 2023 tight end class looks really, really good on paper, but is there reason to avoid selecting a lot of them during rookie drafts this season? J...

750: Mailbag 3/24/23

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why don't JJ's models factor in injury and poor quarterback play? Which wide receiver from this year's class is currently a huge sleeper? Is Elijah M...

749: Free Agency Fallout

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've got D.J. Moore​ on the Bears​, JuJu Smith-Schuster​'s now in New England, and David Montgomery​'s a Lion. What do all of these rec...

748: Mailbag 3/17/23

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

​Is Darnell Mooney​ being overlooked in fantasy football? Are there any players JJ likes a lot more than how his model sees things? How should fo...

747: Taking Metrics Too Far

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fantasy football is a numbers-driven game, and there's a lot of numbers-driven content as a result. As you consume that content, it's very easy to fal...

746: Mailbag 3/10/23

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about light running backs, Jameson Williams​, Diontae Johnson​, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

745: NFL Combine Winners and Losers

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year's NFL Combine is history, so JJ takes a look at some of the event's big winners and losers from a fantasy football perspective.See omnystud...

744: Mailbag 3/3/23

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does Jaxon Smith-Njigba stack up against last year's wide receiver draft class? Is Zay Flowers flying under the radar in fantasy circles? Which wi...

743: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, JJ looked at this year's running back draft class to see which players from it produced like studs in college. On Episode 743, he goes thro...

742: Mailbag 2/24/23

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ rants about Drake London​'s dynasty value, talks about how to properly weigh early-declare status when prospecti...

741: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The best running backs in fantasy football were also typically very productive in college. With that in mind, which players from this year's draft cla...

740: Mailbag 2/17/23

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks more about George Pickens​, explains Rhamondre Stevenson​'s 2023 upside, walks through some wide recei...

739: Sell Candidates

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week on the show, JJ talked through a handful of players he was looking to buy in his dynasty leagues this offseason. On this episode, he looks a...

Rewind: Rookie Wide Receivers in Season-Long Leagues

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JJ brings back an episode from last year on investing in rookie wide receivers in your redraft leagues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

738: Buy Candidates

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the dynasty fantasy football offseason gets going, which players should you be looking to trade for? JJ offers up some options to look into on Epis...

737: Mailbag 2/3/23

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

​Is Skyy Moore​ a buy or a sell candidate in dynasty? What about Isiah Pacheco​? Will D'Andre Swift​ ever see more work? JJ answers those q...

736: Analyzing 2022's Biggest Hits

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, JJ looked at a handful of things that he got wrong during the 2022 fantasy season with the goal of improving his process. He goes through a...

735: Mailbag 1/27/23

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the late-round quarterback strategy officially dead? Is Elijah Moore a buy or a sell? Will the Falcons offense look better in 2023? JJ answers ...

734: Analyzing 2022's Biggest Misses

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting things wrong in fantasy football is inevitable. Ignoring those mistakes when they happen? Not the best idea in the world. On Episode 734, JJ l...

Welcome to the Offseason

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JJ gives an update on what to expect with Late-Round Fantasy Football and the podcast over the next handful of weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

733: Week 17 Sleepers

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​Are there any players on your waiver wire who can help you win a fantasy football championship? JJ looks at a handful of them this week on the fina...

732: 15 Transactions for Week 17

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final 15 Transactions episode of the season. On it, JJ talks about a handful of players you should be looking to add off the waiver wire befo...

731: Mailbag 12/23/22

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should you manage your fantasy football team any differently now that we've hit the playoffs? Are high-end quarterbacks a necessity in leagues that gi...

730: Week 16 Sleepers

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are there any viable quarterback streamers this week? Can you trust an Indianapolis running back? Who's going to fill in for Tyler Lockett? JJ talk...

729: 10 Trends for Week 16

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about JuJu Smith-Schuster's underrated season, Darren Waller​'s return to the football field, the Atla...

728: 15 Transactions for Week 16

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time to drop Jamaal Williams​? Can you trust any Colts running back with Jonathan Taylor sidelined? Are there any good quarterback stream...

727: Mailbag 12/16/22

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you trust Alvin Kamara in the fantasy playoffs? Should managers playing for nothing still get to participate in waivers? Is Chig Okonkwo a mus...

726: Week 15 Sleepers

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's sleepers show, JJ talks about a fringe top-10 quarterback, a sneaky wide receiver who's not getting enough love, what to do with Jeff ...

725: 10 Trends for Week 15

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ explains why he's nervous about Joe Mixon​ in the fantasy football playoffs, talks about an underrated wide re...

724: 15 Transactions for Week 15

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​Can you trust D.J. Chark​ in the fantasy playoffs? Is Chris Moore​ here to stay? What about Elijah Moore​? JJ talks about those players an...

723: Mailbag 12/9/22

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it reasonable to draft both Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews on the same fantasy team next season? Is George Pickens going to be reliable down t...

722: Week 14 Sleepers

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's sleepers show, JJ talks about a couple of decent-enough quarterback streamers you could plug into your lineup, a wide receiver who shou...

721: 10 Trends for Week 14

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about Alvin Kamara's concerning usage, Justin Fields' rushing, Gabriel Davis' production, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode.See om...

720: 15 Transactions for Week 14

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which passing attack is JJ nervous about in the fantasy playoffs? Will Geno Smith​ be a league-winning quarterback down the stretch? Can D'Andre S...

719: Mailbag 12/2/22

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What should fantasy football managers be doing about Dameon Pierce​? Is Christian Watson​ a must start each week? What happened to A.J. Dillon...

718: Week 13 Sleepers

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about three quarterback streamers he's really into this week, two low-key slot wide receiver options you could consider in deeper leagues, an...

717: 10 Trends for Week 13

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about a sneaky wide receiver add, Jamaal Williams' insane touchdown rate, Kenneth Walker's production, an...

716: 15 Transactions for Week 13

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How should you be handling the San Francisco backfield with their injuries? Is Derrick Henry​ in trouble? Should you be prioritizing Zay Jones​...

715: Week 12 Sleepers

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Thanksgiving week, so the sleepers show is out a little early. JJ talks about a handful of quarterback streamers, under-the-radar wideouts, and ...

714: 10 Trends for Week 12

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Christian McCaffrey​'s usage, Jimmy Garoppolo​'s fantasy football outlook, Miles Sanders​' l...

713: 15 Transactions for Week 12

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time to trade away Jamaal Williams​? What about A.J. Brown​? Antonio Gibson​? JJ talks about those players -- and more -- on this week'...

712: Mailbag 11/18/22

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Kadarius Toney a league-winner? How should we be valuing Arizona wide receivers with the potential return of Marquise Brown? Are we undervalui...

711: Week 11 Sleepers

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's sleeper show features just one quarterback streamer, a running back who needs to be rostered in way more leagues, a Kansas City wide rece...

710: 10 Trends for Week 11

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ looks at Jonathan Taylor​'s usage, some regression that could hit the Browns, Jalen Hurts​' lack of rushing, and more.See omnystudio.com/lis...

709: 15 Transactions for Week 11

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​How important is getting Christian Watson​ off the waiver wire this week? Is D'Andre Swift​ a clear sell candidate? Should we be nervous abou...

708: Mailbag 11/11/22

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​Is Najee Harris​ really about to lose his job? Will Tom Brady​ be a worthwhile starter from here on out? Which player does JJ like a lot more...

707: Week 10 Sleepers

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's sleepers episode features talk around a high-floor quarterback streamer, a couple of wideouts from the same passing attack, a tight end ...

706: 10 Trends for Week 10

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about the Jets backfield, JuJu Smith-Schuster​'s recent production, Justin Herbert​'s fantasy st...

705: 15 Transactions for Week 10

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​Should you be trading Joe Mixon​ away after his huge Week 9? Is James Conner​ back? Which Pittsburgh pass-catcher does JJ think you should ...

704: Mailbag 11/4/22

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which players have good fantasy football playoff schedules? Does Chase Claypool's new team give him a bump in value? What about Jeff Wilson and Ny...

703: Week 9 Sleepers

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about his top quarterback streamer of the week, the Dolphins backfield, the Chargers wide receiver situation, and more on this week's sleep...

702: 10 Trends for Week 9

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Rhamondre Stevenson​'s usage, Cleveland's tendency to rush for their touchdowns, Jakobi Meyer...

701: 15 Transactions for Week 9

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time to buy low on Jonathan Taylor​? Is D'Onta Foreman​ a league-winner? What should you do with Courtland Sutton​? JJ talks about tho...

700: Mailbag 10/28/22

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which rookie wide receivers might be Amon-Ra St. Brown​-type league winners this year? Should you ever veto trades? Is the running back dead zone.....

699: Week 8 Sleepers

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​This week's sleepers show features a handful of deep quarterback streamers, a Detroit wide receiver flying under the radar, a slot guy that JJ ca...

698: 10 Trends for Week 8

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks into Lamar Jackson​'s production, Michael Pittman's usage, Rhamondre Stevenson​'s role, and more.See...

697: 15 Transactions for Week 8

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should you just give up on Isiah Pacheco? Is Gus Edwards a league-winner? Is there a plug-and-play quarterback potentially on your waiver wire? Tho...

696: Mailbag 10/21/22

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should fantasy managers be worried about Aaron Jones​? What about Christian Kirk​? Was this an ideal year for Zero RB? JJ digs into those quest...

695: Week 7 Sleepers

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of quarterback streaming options this week, but which one is best? Can you trust anyone from the Denver backfield? Is Kenyan Drake ...

694: 10 Trends for Week 7

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ digs into the Broncos backfield, talks about a rookie tight end who's seeing great usage, analyzes Alvin Kamar...

693: 15 Transactions for Week 7

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Raheem Mostert​ for real? Is it time to drop Elijah Moore​? How should we be handling the Rams backfield? Those questions -- and more -- a...

692: Mailbag 10/14/22

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ opens up this week's mailbag with some analysis on this year's high-end quarterbacks, looking at how they stack up against signal-callers in recent...

691: Week 6 Sleepers

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's sleepers show, JJ talks about the Buffalo slot receiver situation, a quarterback who's had a low-key impressive season, a tight end w...

690: 10 Trends for Week 6

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about quarterback scoring so far in 2022, David Montgomery​'s workload, DeVonta Smith​'s producti...

689: 15 Transactions for Week 6

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How valuable is Kenneth Walker now that Rashaad Penny is out for the year? Should fantasy managers be worried about Ja'Marr Chase? Is Dalvin Coo...

688: Mailbag 10/7/22

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's going on with Kyle Pitts? Can Jared Goff keep up his current pace? Should you be buying or selling JuJu Smith-Schuster? JJ answers those q...

687: Week 5 Sleepers

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you trust any Indianapolis running back this week? Is Teddy Bridgewater​ a viable streaming option? Can Zay Jones​ maintain his target sha...

686: 10 Trends for Week 5

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about a potential buy-high running back candidate, Derrick Henry's receiving usage, the Rams' offensive s...

685: 15 Transactions for Week 5

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Miles Sanders​' production for real? What about Clyde Edwards-Helaire​? Which running backs should you be targeting off the waiver wire this ...

684: Mailbag 9/30/22

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ rants about trade tactics in fantasy football, shares his thoughts on the running back position through three weeks...

683: Week 4 Sleepers

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's sleepers show features three quarterback streamers, a slot receiver not getting nearly enough love, a surprising streaming defense, and mo...

682: 10 Trends for Week 4

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Breece Hall​'s usage, two teams that are way underperforming offensively, Jonathan Taylor​'s...

681: 15 Transactions for Week 4

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will Joe Mixon​ turn his fantasy season around? What about Elijah Moore​? ​Is James Robinson​ going to keep this up? JJ answers those ques...

680: Mailbag 9/23/22

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about ambiguous backfields, rants about the way people are viewing Garrett Wilson, explains Derrick Henry's...

679: Week 3 Sleepers

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's sleeper show is filled with fire. JJ talks about some quarterback streamers, tight end streamers, and a super surprising wide receiver he'...

678: 10 Trends for Week 3

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​This week's 10 Trends episode features discussion around Ezekiel Elliott​, the Chicago passing attack, Joe Mixon​'s receiving, and more.See...

677: 15 Transactions for Week 3

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire​ for real? Can you trust Travis Etienne​? Which rookie wide receiver does JJ think you should hold onto? That -- and...

676: Mailbag 9/16/22

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about the Rams backfield, Julio Jones​' role, Rhamondre Stevenson's upside, and more on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/...

675: Week 2 Sleepers

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How confident should you be in Josh Palmer this week? Can you go back to Matt Ryan? Is Kenyan Drake a viable option? JJ talks about those players...

674: 10 Trends for Week 2

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks into Austin Ekeler's usage, Christian Kirk's underrated Week 1, Justin Fields' deep-ball tendencies, and...

673: 15 Transactions for Week 2

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​With Elijah Mitchell​ out, which San Francisco running back should you prioritize off the waiver wire? Is Kadarius Toney​ a drop candidate?...

672: Mailbag 9/9/22

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best way to find an edge against your leaguemates in an information-heavy fantasy football world? Why was Kareem Hunt's average draft posi...

671: Week 1 Sleepers

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which players sitting on your waiver wire could you trust in Week 1? Are there any? JJ looks into it on the weekly sleepers show.See omnystudio.com/li...

670: 10 Trends for Week 1

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Justin Fields​' 2021 finish, running back and wide receiver teammates in fantasy football, Kyle...

669: 15 Transactions for Week 1

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

​On the first 15 Transactions episode of the season, JJ talks about Rashaad Penny​, David Montgomery​, Zamir White​, and more.See omnystudi...

668: Mailbag 9/2/22

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should you be worried about Trey Lance's fantasy football outlook now that Jimmy Garoppolo is sticking around? Is Dameon Pierce's average draft po...

667: Risers and Fallers

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which players have risen up JJ's draft board most over the last month or two? What about the guys who have dropped? He answers those questions on his ...

666: Mailbag 8/26/22

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is the hype surrounding Isiah Pacheco​, Isaiah Likely​, and others warranted? Which player does JJ like despite what his model says? Is quarter...