The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast
Episodes
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 ...
545: 10 Trends for Week 2
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ gives a couple of buy candidates at the running back position, talks more about the Baltimore backfield, expla...
544: 15 Transactions for Week 2
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How reliable will Robby Anderson be this season? Is Elijah Mitchell for real? Should fantasy football managers be concerned about Najee Harris? JJ ans...
543: Mailbag 9/10/21
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Javonte Williams about to have a big rookie year? Is Marquez Valdes-Scantling worth a redraft roster spot? What's the best way to handle your...
542: Week 1 Sleepers
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the first ever Late-Round Podcast sleepers episode, JJ looks at a ton of low-rostered players who could break free with big games in Week 1....
541: 10 Trends for Week 1
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Week 1's 10 Trends episode, JJ looks at the upside Joe Mixon could bring this year, talks about Adam Thielen's incoming regression, and mo...
540: 15 Transactions for Week 1
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What type of moves can you make before the season officially starts? JJ talks about Damien Harris, the San Francisco backfield, Ty'Son Williams...
539: Mailbag 9/2/21
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where should you draft Gus Edwards now that J.K. Dobbins is out for the season? Should we worry about a Jerry Jeudy breakout with Courtlan...
538: Bold Predictions
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How high will Jerry Jeudy finish at the wide receiver position in fantasy football? Which late-round quarterbacks have the highest ceilings? Are th...
537: Mailbag 8/26/21
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Travis Etienne done for the year, where should you draft James Robinson in fantasy football? What about Sony Michel now that he's a Ram? Does JJ ...
536: Risers and Fallers
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things can change rapidly in fantasy football, even in just a month or two. On Episode 536, JJ talks about the players who have shot up and down his r...
535: Mailbag 8/20/21
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How should you approach your superflex drafts this season? Is Brandon Aiyuk someone you should avoid drafting? Is there a tight end dead zone? J...
534: Players to Avoid
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ talked through some of his favorite targets in fantasy football drafts this year. On Episode 534, he digs into a handful of higher-ranke...
533: Mailbag 8/13/21
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Travis Kelce a worthy first-round pick in fantasy football this year? Could Austin Ekeler finish as the absolute best running back? With r...
532: Players to Target
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Draft season is here, and JJ's ready to throw some strong player takes at Late-Round Podcast listeners. On Episode 532, he looks at 10 players he's lo...
531: Mailbag 8/6/21
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is D'Andre Swift overrated in fantasy football drafts? How do you incorporate average draft position with tier-based drafting? How should we view J...
530: Early-Season Schedule Analysis
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which players should you bump up in your rankings due to their early-season schedules? Which ones should you push down? JJ answers these questions ...
529: Mailbag 7/30/21
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JJ talks about his favorite fantasy football quarterback value this year, the Michael Thomas injury impact, tight end breakouts, and more on this w...
528: Breakout Tight Ends
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last couple of weeks, JJ's analyzed ways to spot breakout players at running back and wide receiver. On Episode 528, he completes the breakou...
527: Mailbag 7/22/21
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Cam Akers season-ending injury, where should you draft Darrell Henderson? Is Chase Edmonds actually a reliable middle-round pick this year? Is Na...
Episode 526: Breakout Wide Receivers
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Drafting breakout players in fantasy football can really help you win a title. Is there a way to increase your chances of hitting on one while you d...
525: Mailbag 7/16/21
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ digs more into the Ambiguous RB1 Theory, talks about David Montgomery's market value, shares some auction draft ...
524: Breakout Running Backs
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, JJ explained the things you should look for when attempting to spot breakout running backs during your fantasy football drafts. On Episode ...
523: Mailbag 7/9/21
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How should your fantasy football draft strategy change when your league adds flex spots? Is Miles Sanders undervalued this year? Which Jackso...
522: Regression Candidates
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Regression is one of the most important concepts for fantasy football managers to grasp, but how easy is it to spot? On Episode 522, JJ talks through ...
521: Mailbag 7/2/21
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at 2021's high-end fantasy football running backs, Michael Thomas' outlook, handcuffing running backs, ...
520: Team-Level Regression
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Given how teams scored touchdowns and called plays in 2020, what can we expect in 2021? Which teams are likely to regress to the mean this year? On Ep...
519: Mailbag 6/23/21
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which late-round tight ends have the most upside in fantasy football drafts this season? Should you only draft players from good offenses? Is the Stee...
518: How Rookie Quarterbacks Affect Their Teammates
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 rookie quarterback class is a good one, and it's one that could change the quarterback landscape in fantasy football immediately. But what ab...
517: Mailbag 6/18/21
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is T.J. Hockenson overrated in fantasy football this season? Does Kyle Pitts make sense as the top rookie pick this year now that Julio Jones is gone?...
516: Using Average Draft Position to Predict Team and Quarterback Performance
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If an NFL team has a lot of skill players being selected high in fantasy drafts, what does it mean? Does it matter for their outlook? What does it mea...
515: Mailbag 6/9/21
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ breaks down the Julio Jones trade, talks about D'Andre Swift's fantasy football value, explains why previous ...
514: The Running Back Dead Zone
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's an area of fantasy football drafts that, historically, hasn't produced the best return on investment at the running back position. It's been a...
513: Mailbag 6/4/21
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How high is A.J. Brown's ceiling in fantasy football this year? Is there a trade destination where Julio Jones' fantasy value could rise? How shoul...
512: Best Ball League Strategy
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JJ's back with another best ball league strategy episode, but this time, he sits down and talks to Mike Leone of Establish The Run. Leone explains the...
511: Mailbag 5/28/21
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How high is Calvin Ridley's ceiling without Julio Jones? Why is Joe Mixon getting so much hype in the fantasy football world? Is Alvin Kam...
510: The Impact Mobile Quarterbacks Have on Their Teammates
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's been an uptick in quarterback rushing across the NFL, and that's changed the signal-calling position in fantasy football. But what about the r...
509: Mailbag 5/21/21
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks into Javian Hawkins' situation in Atlanta, Mike Davis' trade value in dynasty formats, Travis Etienne's stran...
508: Insights From Building Projections
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy football projections aren't just about finding the number of fantasy points a player is going to score and calling it a day. Instead, you can ...
507: Mailbag 5/14/21
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Miles Sanders in trouble? Which disappointing rookie wide receiver from last season is set for a big rebound in 2021? Why is JJ drafting Kada...
506: Post-Draft Rookie Rankings
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We now know where our favorite prospects were drafted. We know where they landed. Now, where should you draft them? On Episode 506, JJ talks through h...
505: Mailbag 5/7/21
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag show, JJ breaks down the Jets backfield, talks about Najee Harris' Year 1 impact, explains how he uses his model for post-draft...
504: Utilizing Front Office Decision-Making
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL Draft finished, we now know where our favorite prospects will be playing football. But we can take more away from the draft than just la...
503: Mailbag 4/29/21
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much does landing spot matter? What do teams usually get wrong during the NFL Draft? Which teams could surprise us during the draft and take an ea...
502: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where should you draft Najee Harris in your rookie draft? What about Trevor Lawrence? On Episode 502, JJ breaks down his rookie rankings to get you re...
501: Mailbag 4/23/21
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is this running back draft class far worse than what we've seen in the past? Is J.K. Dobbins someone to avoid given the receiving upside in Balt...
500: Another Strong Wide Receiver Class
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How good is this year's wide receiver class? Will it rival last year's? To answer that, JJ sat down and talked to RotoViz's Curtis Patrick. On the ...
499: Mailbag 4/16/21
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's mailbag episode features talk around Antonio Gibson's potential in Year 2, Josh Allen's possible regression, Chase Edmonds' outlo...
498: An Underwhelming Running Back Class
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are a few strong running back prospects in this class, but after them, things look a little bleak. Even still, we're bound to see some releva...
497: Mailbag 4/9/21
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the best targets at the end of your dynasty rookie drafts? Is Sam Darnold going to help or hurt D.J. Moore's fantasy production? Is Joe Mix...
496: A Superior Quarterback Class
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This year's quarterback draft class is getting a lot of love, but is it warranted? To help answer that question, JJ brings numberFire's Jim Sannes ...
495: Mailbag 4/2/21
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ re-enters the running back value debate, explains who he likes most from the middle tier of wide receiver prosp...
494: What a First-Round Wide Receiver Bust Looks Like
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Through the years, wide receivers who have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft haven't fared amazingly well in fantasy football. Is ther...
493: Mailbag 3/26/21
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag show, JJ looks into Mike Davis' new situation in Atlanta, explains how he adjusts for a lack of pro day numbers, sheds li...
492: Free Agency Fallout
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny Golladay's a New York Giant, Kenyan Drake's a Raider, and Will Fuller's headed to Miami. Those are just some of the things that changed...
491: Mailbag 3/19/21
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should we be worried about James Robinson's workload next season? Is it possible for both Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry to thrive in New England? How c...
490: Injury Proneness
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The fantasy football world talks about a player's injury proneness all the time, but is it actually a thing? Does injury proneness exist? To help ans...
489: Mailbag 3/12/21
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about why Travis Etienne's Pro Day weigh-in matters, T.J. Hockenson's 2021 fantasy value, 40-yard dash dat...
488: The Wide Receiver BMI Debate
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When prospecting wide receivers, should you consider the player's BMI? Does it matter? And if so, how much does it matter? On Episode 488, JJ di...
487: Mailbag 3/5/21
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which smaller-school prospects should people watch for during this year's draft process? Is Carson Wentz bound to rebound? Are we inevitably going to ...
486: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ analyzed the incoming running back class, looking at players who produced like NFL studs once did. On Episode 486, he does the same thin...
485: Mailbag 2/26/21
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks a lot about draft capital, shares takes on Miles Sanders and D'Andre Swift, explains why Aaron Rodgers is ...
484: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From a data perspective, which running backs in this year's draft class look like they could be strong fantasy football assets at the next level? JJ a...
483: Mailbag 2/19/21
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Carson Wentz out of the picture, is Jalen Hurts an obvious fantasy football buy candidate? When is the ideal time to trade for a running...
482: Sell Candidates
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ looked at a group of players that you should be looking to trade for in your dynasty leagues this offseason. On Episode 482, he bring...
481: Mailbag 2/12/21
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is James Robinson being overlooked in the fantasy football world? How important is a prospect's landing spot? JJ answers those questions -- and more -...
480: Buy Candidates
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who should you be looking to trade for in your dynasty leagues during the offseason? On Episode 480, JJ talks through a handful of candidates.See omny...
479: Mailbag 2/5/21
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why he prospects through data, talks through the reasons he's into Jaylen Waddle despite a poor product...
478: How Rookies Appreciate in Value
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's common sense to want younger players in a fantasy football dynasty format, but it's not just because you're able to hold onto those players for y...
477: Mailbag 1/29/21
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does Devonta Smith's small frame matter? Is David Montgomery a sell candidate? Is the running back "dead zone" going to be a thing again next year? Th...
476: Analyzing 2020's Biggest Hits
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, JJ looked at the biggest misses of his 2020 fantasy football season in order to help refine his process moving forward. This week, he does ...
475: Mailbag 1/22/21
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Ezekiel Elliott going to be undervalued next season? What about Joe Mixon? If you've got the top waiver wire priority, should it change the way you...
474: Analyzing 2020's Biggest Misses
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No one gets everything right in fantasy football, but instead of ignoring any misses you might've had in a given year, it's important to look back to ...
473: Mailbag 1/15/21
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should we view the 2020 rookie class differently given this season's circumstances? Because of the depth of the position, are wide receivers generally...
472: The Importance of Quarterback Rushing
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've known for years that mobile quarterbacks are cheat codes in fantasy football, but that cheat code became even more obvious in 2020. With a handf...
471: Mailbag 1/8/21
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which top-10 players from this year are bound to bust in 2021? Is James Robinson a clear buy candidate given the quarterback situation in Jackso...
470: Prepping for Fantasy Football Playoff Contests
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The fantasy football season is over...or is it? On Episode 470, JJ explains how you should attack your postseason contests, providing insight on both ...
469: Mailbag 12/23/20
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How important is situation for fantasy football rookies? How can you get into prospecting this offseason? Who's this year's fantasy football MVP? JJ a...