The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

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 about the players catching passes from those quarterbacks? Should we expect any sort of decrease in production when they're getting targets from a rookie? JJ answers this question on Episode 518.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Where does this year's Running Back Dead Zone start and end? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 mean for the team's quarterback? JJ answers those questions on Episode 516.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 season finishes aren't very relevant, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 aptly dubbed "The Running Back Dead Zone." On Episode 514, JJ analyzes this spot in drafts and offers up a reason as to why it exists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 should we approach handcuffing running backs given the longer season? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 importance of roster construction in a best ball format, and talks through the viability of different strategies like Zero RB, stacking, late-round quarterback, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 Kamara​ doomed without Drew Brees​? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends who are playing on teams with mobile passers? On Episode 510, JJ examines this question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks into Javian Hawkins' situation in Atlanta, Mike Davis' trade value in dynasty formats, Travis Etienne's strange role in Jacksonville, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 build projections to help you understand player situations in a more detailed way. On Episode 508, JJ talks about some of those situations as he goes through the things he learned when building projections for the 2021 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 his post-draft rookie rankings to help you out during your rookie drafts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 landing spots. By analyzing how front offices made decisions throughout the draft, there are ways to become better fantasy football managers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 ready for both the NFL Draft and your fantasy football rookie drafts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 Baltimore? Should you go with a Zero WR draft strategy in 2021? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 show, the two chat through the top-tiered talent at the position, and Curtis provides a couple of his favorite picks in this year's class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​This week's mailbag episode features talk around Antonio Gibson's potential in Year 2, Josh Allen​'s possible regression, Chase Edmonds​' outlook with James Conner​ around, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 relevance from the later rounds in this running back class, as we do each year. To help spot those gems and get a good grasp on the class, JJ sat down to chat with Mike Wright of The Fantasy Footballers. Mike gives his perspective on this year's Big 3 running backs, and he offers up some takes on the other, secondary backs in the class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Mixon​ ready to have a monster season? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 onto the show to talk about the statistical profiles for each of the high-end quarterbacks in the class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 prospects, talks through how his draft strategy changes by league size, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 there a reason for that? Is there a way to spot which wide receivers are bound to bust? On Episode 494, JJ answers that question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 light as to why his model focuses on season-long metrics, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 across the football world over the last week. But what do these moves mean for fantasy purposes? JJ explains it all when digging through this year's big free agency moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 can you spot an early-round wide receiver bust? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 answer that, JJ sat down and talked with FantasyPoints.com's medical analyst Edwin Porras. Edwin gives his take on the topic of injury proneness, explains how fantasy managers can find advantages with injury analysis, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 dives into the wide receiver BMI debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 see passing regression across the league in 2021? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 thing with wide receivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 bound to regress next year (in more detail), and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 answers that question on Episode 484.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 back in dynasty leagues? Is A.J. Dillon​ undervalued? 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 group of players that you should be looking to trade for in your dynasty leagues this offseason. On Episode 482, he brings you a handful of players you should be trading away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is James Robinson being overlooked in the fantasy football world? How important is a prospect's landing spot? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 production profile, discusses the "too many mouths to feed" argument, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 years and years. There's more to it than that. On Episode 478, JJ explains how the market itself is a huge reason to heavily invest in rookies in dynasty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 the same thing but by looking at his best hits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 see if there were ways to avoid fantasy football tragedy. On Episode 474, JJ digs into some of the takes he completely whiffed on, explaining whether or not sound decision-making was present.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we view the 2020 rookie class differently given this season's circumstances? Because of the depth of the position, are wide receivers generally overvalued now in fantasy football? Is going with a "best player available" approach smart in rookie drafts? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 handful of quarterbacks separating themselves from pack this year in fantasy football, what does it all mean moving forward? Should we start taking quarterbacks early in drafts? JJ answers these questions in detail on Episode 472.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Jacksonville? When should you draft a quarterback in a dynasty startup? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the real and the fantasy football level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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