The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast
Episodes
642: Mailbag 6/3/22
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about his favorite middle-round wide receivers, the Rashod Bateman hype, ambiguous backfield examples, and more on this week's mailba...
641: Ambiguous Backfields
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Years ago, JJ introduced the concept of "ambiguous backfields" when talking through research on spotting breakout running backs in fantasy football....
640: Mailbag 5/27/22
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire a fantasy football buy or sell? Who should we be drafting behind James Conner in Arizona? Why is JJ snagging Giants ...
639: Insights From Building Projections
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fantasy football projection building process can uncover things you may not otherwise see. On Episode 639, JJ goes over a handful of interesting t...
638: Mailbag 5/20/22
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there ever a situation where you should ignore regression? Is Wan'Dale Robinson undervalued? Who are JJ's favorite rookie selections? Those questio...
Rewind: The Running Back Dead Zone
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JJ makes a Late-Round Fantasy Football-related announcement before bringing back an episode from last year on the important topic of the running back ...
637: Post-Draft Rookie Rankings
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where does Skyy Moore rank for rookie draft purposes now that he's a Kansas City Chief? Who's the rookie RB3? JJ answers those questions as he goes ov...
636: Mailbag 5/6/22
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it crazy to take Kenneth Walker with the second overall pick in rookie drafts? Should Skyy Moore go ahead of Chris Olave? Is Cordarrelle Patterson...
635: Utilizing Front Office Decision-Making
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The draft is one of the only times NFL teams have to make public decisions. And we can find new takeaways from their moves, helping us in fantasy fo...
634: Mailbag 4/28/22
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about why his feelings about Darnell Mooney have shifted, DJ Moore's outlook, rookie wide receivers in Green Bay, and more on this week's ...
633: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where does Isaiah Spiller belong in fantasy football rookie rankings? How about Christian Watson? Jahan Dotson? JJ reveals his top-end pre-draft tiers...
632: Mailbag 4/22/22
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the things to look for when buying a wide receiver in your dynasty leagues? Is Alvin Kamara someone to target or avoid? Should we b...
631: An Uninspiring Running Back Class
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This year’s running back draft class is a tough one to analyze. To help wrap your head around the group, JJ talks to Dynasty League Football’s Rya...
630: Mailbag 4/15/22
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How should draft capital shift the way you view your favorite prospects? Is the Dallas Cowboys backfield one to target in fantasy football ...
629: Another Solid Wide Receiver Class
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We should strive to have well-rounded views on prospects as we enter our rookie drafts, and Episode 629's guest can help us with that. Alfredo Brown i...
628: Mailbag 4/8/22
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should Kenneth Walker be a top-five pick in rookie drafts? Which running back in this year's class does JJ compare to David Johnson? How does...
627: A Mediocre Quarterback Class
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard draft pundits say that this year's quarterback class is pretty mediocre, but is that true? Does data agree? To find out, JJ invited FanDu...
626: Mailbag 4/1/22
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How important is early-declare status for wide receiver prospects? Is Jonathan Taylor a sell candidate in dynasty leagues? Are we too low on Tua...
625: Free Agency Fallout
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This years' free agency period was absolutely wild. On Episode 625, JJ looks at all the big moves that went down in the NFL over the last couple of we...
624: Mailbag 3/25/22
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would fantasy football managers be better off not knowing how coaches utilized their players historically? Given the Jets' Tyreek Hill pursuit, ...
623: How Players Rebound
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JJ utilizes Dynasty League Football's average draft position data to answer one simple question: What happens to a player when his market value signif...
622: Mailbag 3/18/22
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Amon-Ra St. Brown an obvious dynasty fantasy football sell? How much does landing spot matter for rookies? Should Mitch Trubisky be on your fantasy...
Rewind: How Rookies Appreciate in Value
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JJ brings back an old study that was done a couple of years ago on how rookies see their dynasty values change from before Year 1 to before Year 2. Kn...
621: Mailbag 3/11/22
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ analyzes the Russell Wilson trade from a fantasy football perspective before looking into Calvin Ridley's ...
620: NFL Combine Winners and Losers
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the NFL Combine is wrapped up, which draft-hopeful wide receivers and running backs saw their stock rise and fall most in Indianapolis?See om...
619: Mailbag 3/4/22
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Trevor Lawrence a fantasy football buy or sell? How can fantasy managers navigate dynasty WR3s and WR4s? Is Mitchell Trubisky someone who should be...
618: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ looked at which wide receivers in this year's draft class had studly college production profiles. On Episode 618, he runs through the s...
617: Mailbag 2/25/22
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JJ dives deep into a hot topic that was talked about on Fantasy Football Twitter this week before answering questions about dynasty strategy, this yea...
616: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Successful NFL wide receivers were generally productive in college. Knowing that, which wideouts from this year's draft class seem to match the crite...
615: Mailbag 2/18/22
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should you be buying or selling Travis Etienne right now in fantasy football? What about Cam Akers? Is Trey Sermon doomed? Those questions -- and...
614: Sell Candidates
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about a high-end quarterback to trade away in your dynasty leagues, a surprising running back who may be overvalued, a young wide receiver wh...
613: Mailbag 2/11/22
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should we worry at all about Justin Jefferson if he loses Kirk Cousins? Can we accurately spot late-career breakouts? Is Ezekiel Elliott a buy or a se...
612: Buy Candidates
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which players should you be looking to trade for in your dynasty leagues this offseason? JJ breaks down his favorite choices.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Introducing...
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about the next phase of his career and what it all means for the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
611: Mailbag 1/28/22
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ does a deep dive into Gabriel Davis' dynasty value, and he looks at Amon-Ra St. Brown's, too. He follows that up ...
610: Analyzing 2021's Biggest Hits
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ looked at the biggest things that didn't go his way during the 2021 season in order to fix any broken process that led to a bad call. On...
609: Mailbag 1/21/22
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much does draft capital matter after a player's rookie season? Is CeeDee Lamb overrated in dynasty? What about Diontae Johnson? JJ answers those q...
608: Analyzing 2021's Biggest Misses
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You're bound to be wrong in fantasy football. After all, you're trying to predict what a human is going to do on a football field. That's tough to do....
607: Mailbag 1/14/22
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who's going to be the top late-round quarterback target in 2022 drafts? Did Miles Sanders just get unlucky this season in the touchdown column, or is ...
606: Prepping for Fantasy Football Playoff Contests
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fantasy football season may be over, but...is it? JJ explains how he approaches his fantasy playoff contests, providing tips that should help you ...
605: Mailbag 12/31/21
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is quarterback streaming a viable strategy in fantasy football these days? Can you trust Aaron Jones this weekend? What are the most importan...
604: Week 17 Sleepers
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's sleeper show, JJ talks about a wide receiver coming back from injury who you may be able to start, a couple of mobile quarterback st...
603: 10 Trends for Week 17
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends show, JJ talks about quarterback scoring this year versus last year, the Miami passing attack, Najee Harris' second half, and...
602: 15 Transactions for Week 17
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final 15 Transactions episode of the season, and JJ has you covered with all the waiver wire moves you need to make before your big champions...
601: Week 16 Sleepers
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Justin Fields in the fantasy football playoffs? What about Gabriel Davis in a tough matchup? What deep sleeper running back does JJ like...
600: 15 Transactions for Week 16
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust the Miami Dolphins backfield in the fantasy football playoffs? Is Ronald Jones the top waiver wire add this week? What about Amon-...
599: 10 Trends for Week 16
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL's schedule change, there's a change in schedule for The Late-Round Podcast. On this week's (early) 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Mark...
598: Mailbag 12/17/21
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Was strategy even important in fantasy football this year, or did you just have to pick the right players? What's the outlook for A.J. Green and Chris...
597: Week 15 Sleepers
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really trust Jimmy Garoppolo in the fantasy football playoffs? Is he JJ's top streamer this week? Which under-the-radar wide receiver in a ...
596: 10 Trends for Week 15
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Josh Jacobs' underrated fantasy season, Odell Beckham's recent performances, the Minnesota Vikings se...
595: 15 Transactions for Week 15
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Rashaad Penny a league-winning waiver wire add? Should fantasy football managers be worried about Aaron Jones' usage? Will Gabriel Davis...
594: Mailbag 12/10/21
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to be concerned about Lamar Jackson's fantasy football potential? How should we view Javonte Williams with a healthier Melvin Gord...
593: Week 14 Sleepers
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JJ changes things up a bit with this week's sleeper show, adding a new tier into the mix. He talks quarterback and tight end streamers, under-the-r...
592: 10 Trends for Week 14
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends episode features talk around D.K. Metcalf's poor performance, David Montgomery's big Week 13, the Buccaneers' touchdown...
591: 15 Transactions for Week 14
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is K.J. Osborn a worthwhile add without Adam Thielen? Will Russell Gage keep up his current pace? Should fantasy football managers be worried...
590: Mailbag 12/3/21
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Was it right to target "ambiguous backfields" this season? Is A.J. Dillon usable in fantasy football with a healthy Aaron Jones? How should y...
589: Week 13 Sleepers
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's sleepers show features talk around a couple of quarterback streamers, a couple of tight end streamers, a couple of wide receivers with goo...
588: 10 Trends for Week 13
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about D.K. Metcalf's struggles, Clyde Edwards-Helaire's potential, Tom Brady's regression, and more.See omn...
587: 15 Transactions for Week 13
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Chuba Hubbard a must add off the waiver wire with Christian McCaffrey now done for the year? How should fantasy football managers handle D'An...
586: Week 12 Sleepers
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a running back you can trust from the Jets' backfield? What about Houston's? Are there any good quarterback streaming options this week? Whic...
585: 10 Trends for Week 12
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's 10 Trends episode features talk around David Montgomery, the Eagles defense, Laviska Shenault, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
584: 15 Transactions for Week 12
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which high-profile wide receiver might be a sell candidate due to a tough playoff schedule? Is Elijah Moore here to stay? What's going on with D.K. Me...
583: Mailbag 11/19/21
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What should we expect from Miles Sanders from here on out? Is T.J. Hockenson droppable? Which defenses should fantasy managers target for the playoffs...
582: Week 11 Sleepers
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Tua Tagovailoa the top streaming option this week? Which player has a brilliantly good slot matchup this week? Is Kirk Cousins a must-start quarter...
581: 10 Trends for Week 11
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks into Courtland Sutton's recent performances, quarterback scoring in 2021, a pass-catching back to try and a...
580: 15 Transactions for Week 11
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Rhamondre Stevenson a league-winner? Is D'Onta Foreman going to take over the Tennessee Titans backfield? Should fantasy managers be buying A...
579: Mailbag 11/12/21
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Jalen Hurts still a QB1 in fantasy football? Will Eno Benjamin be fantasy relevant without Chase Edmonds for a handful of weeks? What shou...
578: Week 10 Sleepers
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about a super under-the-radar quarterback streamer, a couple of wide receivers who could end up being every-week starters this year, surpr...
577: 10 Trends for Week 10
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends show, JJ talks about Tyler Boyd's fantasy value, Aaron Jones' drop in production, Pat Freiermuth's emergence, and mo...
576: 15 Transactions for Week 10
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have Alvin Kamara on your fantasy football roster, should you be looking to sell? What about Damien Harris? Is Jerry Jeudy worth trading for? T...
575: Mailbag 11/5/21
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Given the Odell Beckham drama, who gets a boost in the Cleveland offense? Is Adrian Peterson bound to be a usable RB2 from here on out? Will Javonte W...
574: Week 9 Sleepers
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's sleeper show, JJ provides a couple of high-end streaming quarterback options, explains why he loves Van Jefferson now and moving forwar...
573: 10 Trends for Week 9
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks at data surrounding Dallas Goedert, Zack Moss, Elijah Mitchell, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
572: 15 Transactions for Week 9
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Derrick Henry out for an extended period of time, how should you view the Tennessee backfield? Is Brandon Aiyuk back? Is Michael Carter an obviou...
571: Mailbag 10/28/21
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why should we worry about target share when evaluating wide receivers in fantasy football? Is quarterback rushing down this year? How should we manage...
570: Week 8 Sleepers
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's sleepers show, JJ talks about a handful of intriguing quarterback streamers, a tight end who's not really on many radars, a couple of w...
569: 10 Trends for Week 8
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks into Jonathan Taylor's stretch of strong performances, DeAndre Hopkins' rate of scoring touchdowns, J...
568: 15 Transactions for Week 8
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to accept that Javonte Williams will be in a split backfield for the entirety of the 2021 season? Is Elijah Mitchell for real? Will Allen R...
567: Mailbag 10/22/21
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How should you manage your fantasy football team when it's destroyed by bye weeks? What's T.J. Hockenson's rest-of-season outlook? Will Michael Gallup...
566: Week 7 Sleepers
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's sleeper show, JJ provides a couple of deep tight end streamers, talks about an underperforming quarterback starter who could surprise ...
565: 10 Trends for Week 7
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks into Darren Waller's recent performance, a couple of defenses that are crushing it against the deep ball, N...
564: 15 Transactions for Week 7
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is DeAndre Hopkins still an elite fantasy football wide receiver? Should you finally move on from Miles Sanders? What's the best way to appro...
563: Mailbag 10/15/21
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Rashod Bateman about to do big things in fantasy football when he's healthy? Could Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt be historically good this ye...
562: Week 6 Sleepers
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's sleeper show features two quarterback streaming targets, a couple of teams you can stack, a wide receiver with an interesting slot matc...
561: 10 Trends for Week 6
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about the Bears offense with Justin Fields under center, T.J. Hockenson's lack of production, Derrick Henry's record-breaking pac...
560: 15 Transactions for Week 6
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How for real is Kadarius Toney? How should fantasy football managers view the San Francisco backfield? Is Kareem Hunt simply a league-winning pl...
559: Mailbag 10/8/21
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How should we view Chicago Bears pass-catchers in fantasy football now that we know Justin Fields is the starter from here on out? Is Michael Pi...
558: Week 5 Sleepers
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you continue to trust Sam Darnold? Is Van Jefferson a worthy deeper option once again? What should fantasy football managers do about JuJ...
557: 10 Trends for Week 5
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about Jakobi Meyers' lack of touchdowns, Allen Robinson's lack of fantasy football production, Tom Brady's recent lack of touchdowns, and ...
556: 15 Transactions for Week 5
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which running back does JJ see as a fringe RB1, but people see as an RB2? Is Calvin Ridley doomed? Is his teammate, Cordarrelle Patterson, go...
555: Mailbag 10/1/21
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should fantasy football managers be worried about Calvin Ridley? Is Tom Brady bound to finish as a top fantasy quarterback this season? Is To...
554: Week 4 Sleepers
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JJ provides a couple of quarterback streamers, multiple low-key rookie wide receiver options, and more on this week's sleeper show.See omnystudio.com/...
553: 10 Trends for Week 4
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about a team that sticks out as a tough matchup against quarterbacks, gives a low-key wide receiver "buy" c...
552: 15 Transactions for Week 4
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ talks about Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon, a couple of tight ends you can pick up off the waiver wire, and much m...
551: Mailbag 9/24/21
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How should we be viewing the San Francisco backfield entering Week 3? Is Justin Fields going to help or hurt David Montgomery, Allen Robinson, and Dar...
550: Week 3 Sleepers
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's sleeper show, JJ talks about Daniel Jones as a top streamer, a handful of waiver wire wide receivers you may be able to start, a super ...
549: 10 Trends for Week 3
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about the Dallas Cowboys backfield, Clyde Edwards-Helaire's receiving work, Marquise Brown's un...
548: 15 Transactions for Week 3
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can Tom Brady sustain this type of passing production? Does Austin Ekeler have league-winning potential? What should fantasy managers do with James Ro...
547: Mailbag 9/17/21
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you be buying or selling David Montgomery in your fantasy football league? Are Ty'Son Williams and Elijah Mitchell going to be reliable t...
546: Week 2 Sleepers
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust Ben Roethlisberger as a streamer after an incredibly mediocre Week 1? Was Josh Jacobs' performance on Monday night fluky? Will ...