The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

It's a slow news week, but JJ and Kitchen are still talking football — you get draft class comparisons, wide receiver comps, and more on this week's episode of The Late-Round Fantasy Football Show. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last summer, JJ explored the edge rookies can give fantasy managers in redraft leagues. After a disappointing season from first-year players, he revisits the topic — this time with added nuance and fresh insights. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to order the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ discusses the Jaylen Waddle trade, looks at AJ Brown's outlook, talks through some ZAP Model changes, and more.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to order the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ and Kitchen talk about the big Jaylen Waddle trade, some incoming rookie running back comps, and so much more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app and draft your Early Bird Best Ball lineup for a shot at a share of $1 Million in prizes. Drafts stay open until the season kicks off, so now’s the time to jump in. You draft it. We crown it. So sign up now using promo code LATEROUND to take your shot at a share of $1 million in prizes on DraftKings’ Early Bird Best Ball contest. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. See terms at DraftKings.com. Sponsored by DK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ analyzes the many fantasy football-relevant moves that happened last week at the start of free agency. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Brown of FantasyPros joins Perspectives to talk with JJ about free agency and this year’s draft class. The two discuss the Jacksonville backfield, Kenneth Walker’s outlook in Kansas City, the top of the wide receiver class, and much more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With NFL Draft analysis in fantasy football, you’ll often hear talking heads emphasize the importance of draft capital. But how important is it, really? And why does it matter so much? On Episode 1086, JJ digs into the data to explain. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the importance of wide receiver 40 times, Rome Odunze's ceiling in fantasy football, the Vikings backfield, and more.  Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ and Kitchen talk about rumors with free agency looming, Speed Scores for this year's running back class, the biggest four takeaways from the NFL Combine, and more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app and draft your Early Bird Best Ball lineup for a shot at a share of $1 Million in prizes. Drafts stay open until the season kicks off, so now’s the time to jump in. You draft it. We crown it. So sign up now using promo code LATEROUND to take your shot at a share of $1 million in prizes on DraftKings’ Early Bird Best Ball contest. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. See terms at DraftKings.com. Sponsored by DK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the NFL Combine is over, JJ talks through some winners and losers stemming from the event. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ brings Scott Boulanger -- also known as Jax Falcone -- onto Perspectives to talk about how managers have too much optimism in dynasty, the 2026 running back and wide receiver draft classes, and so much more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ and Kitchen talk about news around the NFL, Breakout Scores for this year's wide receiver class, Year 2 wide receiver comps, and more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ analyzes this year's wide receiver class -- the players invited to the NFL Combine -- to see which ones produced like fantasy football studs in college. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the uptick in college football transfers dramatically changed JJ's prospecting approach? Why couldn't Luther Burden find the field more last year? Is Kaleb Johnson dust? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Late-Round Show, the boys talk about NFL news across the league, running back prospects, Year 2 running back comps, and so much more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year’s running back class may not match last year’s hype, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t future stars in it. On Episode 1081, JJ dives into collegiate production profiles to see which backs in the 2026 class have numbers that mirror those of typical NFL studs. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Yates is a dynasty-focused fantasy analyst who previously worked at FantasyPros and Pro Football Network. He joins Late-Round Perspectives to talk about surprises from last season, last year's rookie class, the higher-end players from this year's rookie group, and so much more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ and Kitchen are back in mom’s basement to break down Super Bowl LX, dig into their prospecting process, unveil some way-too-early tight end rankings, and more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, JJ talked through a handful of players you could consider trading for in dynasty leagues this offseason. On Episode 1080, he looks at sell candidates. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ and Kitchen are back at Radio Row for a second day — breaking down some NFL news items, diving into the Seahawks-Patriots matchup through a Seattle lens, and sharing exclusive interviews with a pair of NFL wide receivers. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ and Kitchen are live from Radio Row in San Francisco, talking NFL news, previewing Super Bowl LX from New England’s point of view, and chatting with a very special guest. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ looks at a handful of players you might want to consider trading for in your dynasty leagues this offseason. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 1078, JJ answers mailbag questions about the Patriots backfield, free agent running backs, wide receiver archetypes, and more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ and Kitchen chat about last week's conference championship games, coaching changes, and way-too-early wide receiver rankings for next year's fantasy draft class. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, JJ looked at some of the things he whiffed on during the 2025 season, seeing if there were any processes that could be fixed. He does the same thing on Episode 1077, but with the things that went right. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2025 fantasy football season in the rearview, JJ digs into his biggest missteps from the season to see where his process went wrong. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ and Kitchen chat about the upcoming conference championship games, some news items, and way-too-early running back rankings for next year's fantasy draft class. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide receiver, as a whole, was pretty rough during the 2025 fantasy football season. On Episode 1075, JJ digs into the reasons why that position isn't what it used to be. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ and Kitchen chat about the Wild Card round, some news (including a Tomlin rant), and way-too-early quarterback rankings for next year's fantasy draft class. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ and Kitchen chat about the coaching vacancies across the NFL before talking all things playoff best ball. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.