The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

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 take on Khalil Shakir​, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 Charbonnet? Where should you take Anthony Richardson? JJ gets to those talking points on Episode 762.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Which second-round wide receiver should you target in your rookie drafts? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 player in the first place. On Episode 760, JJ digs into some of the low-key storylines from the draft and how they may impact the fantasy football landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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 rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 sleepers and values. To help, JJ sits down with Matt Harmon, who's an analyst at Yahoo Sports and the creator of the Reception Perception methodology for evaluating wide receivers. They talk about Jaxon Smith-Njigba's ability to play on the perimeter, Zay Flowers' Antonio Brown comps, Jordan Addison's size, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 those three backs at all? To help answer those questions, JJ sits down and talks to FantasyPros' Derek Brown about this diverse 2023 rookie running back group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about Chig Okonkwo​'s outlook, Zay Flowers' weak comparables, T.J. Hockenson​'s 2023 projection, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sannes. On Episode 753, Jim breaks down his quarterback model, answers questions about Bryce Young's size, gives a strong take on Will Levis, and more. His analysis will surely get you set for your upcoming rookie drafts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? JJ looks into that question and uses historical data to analyze rookie tight end value.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Moore​'s stock up or down after being dealt to Cleveland? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 recent NFL moves mean for fantasy football? JJ analyzes this year's free agency period on Episode 749.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 folks properly utilize the Draft Capital Delta metric? JJ digs into those topics and more on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 fall into a classic trap of allowing a metric or two to have too much of an influence on your process. JJ explains more on Episode 747.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 wide receiver could be a low-key buy candidate right now? JJ answers those questions (and more) on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 through a similar exercise for wide receivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ rants about Drake London​'s dynasty value, talks about how to properly weigh early-declare status when prospecting wide receivers, shares some Treylon Burks​ analysis, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 class had studly collegiate production? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks more about George Pickens​, explains Rhamondre Stevenson​'s 2023 upside, walks through some wide receiver metrics that matter, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 at players you might want to trade away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 Episode 738. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 similar exercise on Episode 736, except with the forecasts that went his way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 looks at some of his biggest misses of the 2022 season, analyzing to see if the process that led to those bad choices was incorrect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

​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 final sleepers episode of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 before your championship matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 give you six points per touchdown pass? Are the Texans no longer a good team to target for streaming defenses? JJ answers those questions and more on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 talks about those items and more on this week's sleeper show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Atlanta offense with Desmond Ridder​, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time to drop Jamaal Williams​? Can you trust any Colts running back with Jonathan Taylor sidelined? Are there any good quarterback streamers for Week 16? JJ answers those questions and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.​​See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you trust Alvin Kamara in the fantasy playoffs? Should managers playing for nothing still get to participate in waivers? Is Chig Okonkwo a must start? JJ answers those questions and more on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Driskel, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 receiver, gives some love to David Njoku​, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the stretch? Which quarterbacks look stream-worthy for the playoffs? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 shouldn't be available in so many leagues, a sneaky running back start for PPR formats, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ talks about Alvin Kamara's concerning usage, Justin Fields' rushing, Gabriel Davis' production, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Swift​ be trusted? JJ answers those questions and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should fantasy football managers be doing about Dameon Pierce​? Is Christian Watson​ a must start each week? What happened to A.J. Dillon​ this year? JJ answers those questions (and more) on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, and more on this week's sleepers show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about a sneaky wide receiver add, Jamaal Williams' insane touchdown rate, Kenneth Walker's production, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should you be handling the San Francisco backfield with their injuries? Is Derrick Henry​ in trouble? Should you be prioritizing Zay Jones​ off the waiver wire? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.