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377: Evolving the Late-Round Quarterback Strategy

More and more fantasy managers are selecting quarterbacks late during their drafts. In turn, should we all be adjusting the way we view the position in fantasy football? Is an early-round quarterback approach now optimal? Should you take Lamar Jackson​? JJ answers those questions as he dives deep into his favorite fantasy football topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 202022 min

376: Mailbag 5/22/20

This week's mailbag episode features talk around Jonathan Taylor's Year 1 workload, Leonard Fournette​'s 2020 potential, Nick Chubb​'s value with Kevin Stefanski, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 202016 min

Rewind: Tight End Streaming

Streaming the tight end position in fantasy football seems like a decent idea in theory, but how easy is it to implement the strategy? On this week's Late-Round Podcast rewind, JJ brings back an episode on tight end streaming that helps answer that question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 20208 min

375: Insights From Building Projections

After talking about building projections on last week's show, JJ thought it would be a good idea to explain some of the interesting things he saw when creating projections for the 2020 season. Can Chris Godwin​, Mike Evans​, and Rob Gronkowski​ all thrive in the same offense? Who's overvalued and undervalued across the league? JJ gets to all of that on Episode 375.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 202023 min

374: Mailbag 5/15/20

Is Chris Carson an undervalued fantasy football asset? Should we be ignoring early-round wide receivers? Who's this year's late-round quarterback to target? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 202017 min

Rewind: Quarterback Streaming

​Can you effectively stream the quarterback position in fantasy football, or is quarterback streaming just a luck-based approach? JJ brings back an episode from last year on the logic behind using waiver wire quarterbacks in fantasy football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 202014 min

373: Revisiting the Process of Building Projections

How do you make fantasy football projections? Where do you even start? On Episode 373, JJ brings on Sharp Football Analysis' Rich Hribar to talk about the process of building projections, and how you can start generating them right away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 202027 min

372: Mailbag 5/8/20

How good was Ke'Shawn Vaughn's college profile? Is Zach Ertz​ a dynasty buy or sell? How should we project variance in fantasy football? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 202014 min

Rewind: Superflex Strategy

In order to make the quarterback position more valuable in fantasy football, we're seeing more and more leagues shift to superflex formats. A couple of years ago, JJ talked through a study on this type of league structure, explaining how to properly value the quarterback position. That's the episode that's being brought back for this week's rewind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 202026 min

371: Post-Draft Rookie Rankings

The NFL Draft is over, so JJ has revamped rookie rankings. Instead of just talking about player evaluation, though, Episode 371 dives deep into tiers and rookie draft strategy in order to help you walk away from your drafts feeling great about your dynasty squads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 202027 min

370: Mailbag 5/1/20

Is Todd Gurley in store for an RB1 season? How should we evaluate rookie running backs in the short, medium and long term? Is N'Keal Harry a forgotten man? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 202017 min

Rewind: Predictive Data

What types of numbers should fantasy footballers be focused on when evaluating players? Which type of data is most meaningful? Last year on The Late-Round Podcast, JJ sat down with FiveThirtyEight's Josh Hermsmeyer to help answer some of those questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 202017 min

369: Utilizing Front Office Decision-Making

There's so much information to take from the NFL Draft. Sure, we find out where certain players are going to start their careers, but we also get a glimpse of how teams are trying to build their rosters. And we can use the decisions that teams make during the draft to our fantasy football advantage. JJ explains how on Episode 369.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 202020 min

368: Mailbag 4/23/20

Rob Gronkowski​ is back in the league. What can we expect output-wise from him in 2020? Can Tom Brady adapt to Bruce Arians' offense? Is A.J. Brown overvalued? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 202017 min

Rewind: The Importance of Draft Capital

With the NFL Draft about to kick off, JJ brings back an episode from last offseason on the importance of draft capital. In terms of potential fantasy football success, how vital is it for a wide receiver, running back, or tight end to be selected early in the NFL Draft? JJ digs into the numbers to help provide some answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 202016 min

367: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings

With the NFL Draft kicking off this week, JJ talks through his favorite rookies in this year's class in order to get you ready for the big event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 202021 min

366: Mailbag 4/17/20

Is Austin Ekeler overvalued right now in fantasy football? What about Joe Mixon? Kenyan Drake? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are analyzed on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 202016 min

Rewind: Relying on the Waiver Wire

How easy is it to find reliable options on the waiver wire each year? JJ brings back an old episode of The Late-Round Podcast with guest Brandon Gdula, who talks about studies he's done that show how unpredictable the waiver wire is during the fantasy season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202019 min

365: A Deep Wide Receiver Class

This year's wide receiver draft class is being touted as one of the best we've seen in a while, but is it warranted? How good can it be? To help answer those questions, JJ sits down and talks with FootballGuys.com's Sigmund Bloom. Bloom goes over his process for evaluating wide receivers, and then the two dig into specific wideouts in this year's class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 202040 min

364: Mailbag 4/10/20

Should we only care about predictive metrics in fantasy football? Which running back ranked outside the top 20 could finish in the top 5 this year? Is Alvin Kamara's positive touchdown regression being oversold? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 202015 min

Rewind: Positional Value Is Not a Crock

On this week's Late-Round Podcast rewind, JJ reminds everyone that Dave Gettleman's famous quote about positional value being unimportant couldn't have been more wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 202012 min

363: A Top-Heavy Running Back Class

How good is this year's running back class? JJ brings on Establish the Run's Evan Silva to answer that very basic question on Episode 363. Evan explains why running back skill is important, and then he digs into his favorite backs in this year's class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 202022 min

362: Mailbag 4/3/20

Is Teddy Bridgewater​ a legitimate late-round quarterback option? What should fantasy managers do with Darrell Henderson​ in dynasty leagues? Should we be concerned about Odell Beckham​'s workload in Kevin Stefanski's offense? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 202013 min

Rewind: Prospecting Through Data

The NFL Draft is happening soon, which means fantasy football dynasty leaguers have rookies on their mind. Evaluating those prospects can be difficult, but it's less difficult when you've got numbers on your side. On this week's Late-Round Podcast rewind, JJ brings back an episode from last year where he talked to Anthony Amico about evaluating prospects through data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 202014 min

361: Statistically Superior Quarterbacks in This Year's Draft

Which quarterbacks in this year's draft class look the best statistically? Is Joe Burrow the top passer in the class, or is there competition for that spot? JJ asks those questions -- and more -- to numberFire's Jim Sannes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 202017 min

360: Mailbag 3/27/20

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the Carolina Panthers​' offense with Robby Anderson​, explains how he uses (or doesn't use) efficiency to project future volume, gives a take on Kerryon Johnson​, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202012 min

Rewind: Diving Into Dynasty Leagues

Interested in dynasty fantasy football, but have no idea where to start? A couple of years ago, JJ brought on Dynasty League Football's Ryan McDowell to talk all things dynasty. Ryan explained some of the differences between redraft and dynasty, and then he shared tips and strategies to help make you a winning player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 202020 min

359: Free Agency Fallout

Melvin Gordon is a Bronco? Tom Brady is a Buccaneer? DeAndre Hopkins is a Cardinal? What do all of the big offensive moves across the NFL over the last week mean for fantasy football?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 202023 min

358: Mailbag 3/20/20

What should we expect from Tom Brady now that he's a Buccaneer? How much does Austin Hooper's signing in Cleveland hurt their existing pass-catchers in fantasy football? How should fantasy managers handle "vacated targets"? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202013 min

Rewind: Handcuffing Running Backs

Handcuffing running backs is a common fantasy football draft strategy, but should it be? JJ brings back an episode from the archives to remind Late-Round Podcast listeners to not overrate the traditional running back handcuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 202016 min

357: Finding Meaning From the NFL Combine

Does the NFL combine actually matter for fantasy football? To help answer that very basic question, JJ brings Pro Football Focus' Kevin Cole onto the show to talk about his research on the topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 202013 min

356: Mailbag 3/13/20

Is Tyler Johnson a better prospect than Bryan Edwards? How should fantasy football managers handle trading up in rookie drafts? And how should you properly value NFL free agents before we know their landing spots? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 202013 min

355: Finding Wide Receiver Prospect Trends

This year's wide receiver draft class is a good one, which means it'll be super important to nail down who's overrated and underrated. To help you do that, JJ brought on DynastyLeagueFootball.com senior writer Peter Howard to talk through all things wide receiver. The two explain why prospecting with data is important, why Henry Ruggs is so polarizing, how to spot busts at the position, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 9, 202040 min

354: Mailbag 3/6/20

This week's mailbag episode is filled with game theory talk. JJ explains why you can't just always trade studs for younger players in dynasty, why deeper leagues require more skill, why this year's quarterback shuffle probably doesn't matter a ton for fantasy football purposes, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 6, 202020 min

353: NFL Combine Winners and Losers

Even though the numbers we get from NFL Scouting Combine aren't everything, they're still something. On Episode 353, JJ looks at how the wide receivers and running backs in this year's draft class performed in Indianapolis, explaining what it means for their potential as fantasy football contributors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 202013 min

352: Mailbag 2/28/20

This week's mailbag show features fantasy football talk around Henry Ruggs, Josh Jacobs, Mecole Hardman, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202014 min

351: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

Are there any production-related red flags among the top running backs in this year's class? How strong is the class overall? On Episode 351, JJ looks to answer those questions while digging into his running back prospect model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202012 min

350: Mailbag 2/21/20

What's the best way to value rookie picks? Is Kenyan Drake going to maintain his production into 2020? How important is film to JJ's prospect evaluation? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202013 min

349: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

Generally speaking, the best wideouts in the NFL produced well in college. With that in mind, looking at this year's wide receiver draft class, which players have studly production profiles? JJ analyzes that question while revealing the inputs that go into his wide receiver prospect model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202015 min

348: Mailbag 2/14/20

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ gives some trade advice, analyzes DeVante Parker's dynasty situation, talks about a handful of running backs, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202013 min

347: Sell Candidates

Last week, JJ looked at a handful of players to buy in your dynasty leagues. On this episode, he pinpoints eight players you should be looking to sell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202022 min

346: Mailbag 2/7/20

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ analyzes Cooper Kupp's 2019 splits, provides a couple of surprising running back names who could see more competition next season, digs into some wide receiver prospect theory, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 202013 min

345: Buy Candidates

Who should you be targeting in dynasty trades this offseason? JJ examines a handful of names on Episode 345, including some surprises at wide receiver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 202019 min

344: Mailbag 1/31/20

Is the Zero RB strategy dying in fantasy football? Which 2020 prospects stood out in JJ's prospect model? Should Austin Ekeler be a first-round pick next season? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202012 min

343: Bailing on Unproductive Rookies

If a wide receiver or running back underachieves as a rookie, is it an opportunity to buy in fantasy football dynasty leagues? Or should you be looking to get anything you can get for that player? JJ examines this issue on Episode 343 of The Late-Round Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 202013 min

342: Mailbag 1/24/20

On this week's mailbag show, JJ rants about the conversation around football analytics, talks about the late-round quarterback strategy, digs into N'Keal Harry's career potential, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 202018 min

341: Analyzing 2019's Biggest Hits

Last week, JJ walked through his biggest misses, analyzing his process on why his advice wasn't sound. He looks at his hits on Episode 341, which include Lamar Jackson, Dalvin Cook, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 202018 min

340: Analyzing 2019's Biggest Misses

Shockingly, fantasy football analysts don't get everything right. On Episode 340, JJ talks about his biggest misses of the 2019 season to see where his process-related flaws were. Most importantly, he analyzes how to fix those mistakes for next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 202027 min

339: Mailbag 1/10/20

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks more about Lamar Jackson, provides some interesting stats from the 2019 season, explains why there's a disconnect between draft analysts and teams, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202017 min

338: The Death of the Elite Fantasy Wide Receiver

Are elite wide receivers fading in fantasy football? JJ looks at trends from the last decade to see if the way we view wide receivers in fantasy football should change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 202012 min