The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

Years ago, JJ introduced the concept of "ambiguous backfields" when talking through research on spotting breakout running backs in fantasy football. Last offseason, that turned into the Ambiguous RB1 Theory. Now, he's out to explain the entire idea in more detail. Why should you target these backfields? What type of running backs exceed expectation most? Those questions get answered on Episode 641.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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​ in early drafts? Those questions and more are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fantasy football projection building process can uncover things you may not otherwise see. On Episode 639, JJ goes over a handful of interesting tidbits he came across when moving through his yearly process of season-long stat line creation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there ever a situation where you should ignore regression? Is Wan'Dale Robinson undervalued? Who are JJ's favorite rookie selections? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dead zone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 over his post-draft rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 undervalued in early drafts? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 football. On Episode 635, JJ digs in and talks about some of the things we learned from the 2022 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 mailbag episode.​See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where does Isaiah Spiller belong in fantasy football rookie rankings? How about Christian Watson? Jahan Dotson? JJ reveals his top-end pre-draft tiers on Episode 633.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 be concerned about the stud wide receivers who are switching teams? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Ryan McDowell. Ryan explains how he ranks rookie running backs in dynasty startup drafts, whether or not Kyren Williams’ NFL Combine performance matters, his favorite under-the-radar backs in the 2022 class, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​How should draft capital shift the way you view your favorite prospects?​ Is the Dallas Cowboys​ backfield one to target in fantasy football this year? Is Michael Pittman Jr.​ a huge value in early drafts? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 is an analyst at Footballguys and host of the Pretend GM Podcast, and he once served as a scout for Florida International University's football program. JJ chats with Alfredo about what he looks for when scouting wide receivers, his surprise top pass-catcher in the class, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 this year's group of incoming rookies compare to ones in recent history? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 FanDuel's Jim Sannes onto the show to talk about his quarterback model, this year's draft class, a passer you may want to avoid in rookie drafts, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 weeks, providing fantasy football information related to those transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​Would fantasy football managers be better off not knowing how coaches utilized their players historically? Given the Jets' Tyreek Hill​ pursuit, is that bad news for Elijah Moore​? Is Josh Jacobs​ a clear dynasty sell? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ utilizes Dynasty League Football's average draft position data to answer one simple question: What happens to a player when his market value significantly drops from one year to the next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 football radar? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Knowing this information can really help dictate your approach to dynasty fantasy football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​On this week's mailbag episode, JJ analyzes the Russell Wilson​ trade from a fantasy football perspective before looking into Calvin Ridley​'s situation, the value of this year's rookie draft 1.01, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on our fantasy radars? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 same exercise with running backs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ dives deep into a hot topic that was talked about on Fantasy Football Twitter this week before answering questions about dynasty strategy, this year's draft class, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Successful NFL wide receivers were generally productive in college. Knowing that, which wideouts from this year's draft class seem to match the criteria set forth by fantasy football producers at the pro level?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you be buying or selling Travis Etienne right now in fantasy football? What about Cam Akers? Is Trey Sermon doomed? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 who's getting too much love, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Which players should you be looking to trade for in your dynasty leagues this offseason? JJ breaks down his favorite choices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ talks about the next phase of his career and what it all means for the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with talk around building rankings, the 2022 free agent running back class, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Episode 610, he looks at the things that went right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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. Instead of ignoring your misses each year, though, it's not a bad idea to look at what went wrong, and, more importantly, see ​why ​it went wrong. It can help you improve your process in the future. On Episode 608, JJ does just that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 there more to the story? What statistics should generally be ignored when analyzing fantasy football? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 gain an edge over your competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​Is quarterback streaming a viable strategy in fantasy football these days?​ Can you trust Aaron Jones​ this weekend? What are the most important things fantasy football managers can do to improve? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 streamers, and a whole lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 championship game. On the show, he talks about the Philadelphia Eagles​ backfield, Terry McLaurin​, Ke'Shawn Vaughn​, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 this week? Those questions are answered on this week's sleepers show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-Ra St. Brown​? JJ answers those questions and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Andrews' incredible stretch, Kyle Shanahan's change in how he's handled his backfield, the crazy Week 15 slate, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Christian Kirk without DeAndre Hopkins in the lineup? Is Jerry Jeudy toast this year? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 top passing attack is flex-worthy in Week 15? JJ gets to those questions 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 Josh Jacobs' underrated fantasy season, Odell Beckham's recent performances, the Minnesota Vikings secondary, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​Is Rashaad Penny​ a league-winning waiver wire add? Should fantasy football managers be worried about Aaron Jones​' usage? Will Gabriel Davis​ be usable from here on out? JJ answers those questions and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.