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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

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229: Mailbag 3/22/19

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ rants about Josh Jacobs and his 40 time, explains why best player available isn't really a thing, shares why James Conner's 2019 ceiling may be capped, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 201914 min

228: Free Agency's Impact on Fantasy Football

A ton of players changed teams over the last week in the NFL, but what does it all mean? On Episode 228, JJ analyzes all the relevant moves, breaking down the impact they'll have in fantasy football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 201925 min

227: Mailbag 3/15/19

Why do people hate Sashi Brown? What should we expect from Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham, and Le'Veon Bell in fantasy football this season? Is Baker Mayfield going to be too expensive to draft? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 201913 min

226: Predictive Data

Which type of data should we, as fantasy football managers, care most about? On Episode 226, JJ chats with Josh Hermsmeyer, FiveThirtyEight writer​ and creator of AirYards.com, to help answer this question. Josh talks through the value of air yards and explains which metrics we tend to overvalue and undervalue. And he also gives some insight on how to prospect running backs and quarterbacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 201918 min

225: Mailbag 3/7/19

How should you be handling your rookie draft picks in dynasty fantasy football this year? Should teams spend money on elite wide receivers? How much game film does JJ watch? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 201914 min

224: NFL Combine Winners and Losers

Now that running backs and wide receivers have concluded their testing at the NFL Combine, which players helped and hurt their draft stock? Who should we be targeting in fantasy football rookie drafts? On Episode 224, JJ provides some answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 201922 min

223: Mailbag 3/1/19

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains where D.J. Moore would rank within this year's wide receiver draft class, talks about the depth of running back for the 2019 fantasy football season, trashes his AAF fantasy team, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 201913 min

222: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

Which wide receivers in this year's draft class had the most complete production profiles in college? Do any of them look like full-blown studs? On Episode 222, JJ sifts through the numbers and explains which wideouts have red flags based on their college production, and which ones could be superstars at the next level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 201918 min

221: Mailbag 2/22/19

Which running backs could be negatively impacted as we head into free agency and the draft? Is drafting best ball teams right now a bad decision? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 201910 min

220: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

What can we learn about this year's running back draft class when looking strictly at college production? On Episode 220, JJ analyzes this year's incoming group of running backs, noting which players have production-related concerns, and which ones look like they could be NFL studs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 201917 min

219: Mailbag 2/15/19

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at the impact Kareem Hunt made within the Kansas City offense, explains the biggest fantasy football winner on the Steelers if Antonio Brown is traded, talks through Julio Jones and Courtland Sutton's dynasty value, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 201913 min

218: The Value of Offensive Situation

How important is offensive situation for your fantasy football assets? Can we accurately predict which offenses are going to be strong entering a season? JJ analyzes offensive situation on Episode 218.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 201912 min

217: Mailbag 2/8/19

Why and how did the Rams​ lose the Super Bowl? How should fantasy managers view Jerick McKinnon​ and Robert Woods​ in dynasty formats? Is Julian Edelman​ really Hall of Fame worthy? (He's not.) Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 201913 min

216: Sell Candidates

Last week, JJ talked through nine players he's looking to buy in dynasty leagues this offseason. This week, he's giving eight players that he's selling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 201921 min

215: Mailbag 2/1/19

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why The Late-Round Podcast is structured the way it's structured, digs into the role of college production in evaluating NFL wide receivers and running backs, talks about Tevin Coleman's dynasty value, and tons more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 1, 201914 min

214: Buy Candidates

​As we enter the NFL offseason, which players should you be targeting in trades in your dynasty leagues? On Episode 214, JJ provides nine guys he's looking to buy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 201917 min

213: Mailbag 1/25/19

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the importance of Tom Brady in New England's run-heavy playoff offense, gives his early pick for the late-round quarterback to target in 2019, explains why he's still not into Ronald Jones, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 201913 min

212: Analyzing 2018's Biggest Hits

Last week, JJ walked through some of his biggest misses in an attempt to find some learnings to carry through to the 2019 season and beyond. On Episode 212 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at his biggest hits and explains what led him to making the correct calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 201916 min

211: Going for Two Late in Games

Last weekend, the Cowboys scored a late-game touchdown, giving their contest against the Rams a 30 to 21 score. The team then opted to kick an extra point in order to keep the game within a score. But as JJ explains on this episode of The Late-Round Podcast, that wasn't necessarily the right choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 20199 min

210: Analyzing 2018's Biggest Misses

​You won't become a better fantasy football player without analyzing why some of your predictions went wrong. On Episode 210, JJ analyzes some of his worst misses of the season and talks through whether or not the process for those picks was wrong or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 201914 min

209: Mailbag 1/11/19

Should NFL teams be hiring only offensive-minded head coaches? Given the Kliff Kingsbury hire, should you want Melvin Gordon or David Johnson over the next couple of years in fantasy football? How do you find the next big thing at wide receiver and running back? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 201911 min

208: Passing Distribution Is Changing Fantasy Football

Offenses in the NFL are constantly changing. And as fantasy football managers, we need to understand the impact of these changes. On Episode 208 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at how one thing in particular -- how teams are distributing their passes -- is altering the game we all love to play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 201911 min

207: Mailbag 1/4/19

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ rants about the Steelers' 2018 season and explains why Le'Veon Bell's absence wasn't close to the reason they failed to make the playoffs. He then answers a handful of fantasy football-related questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 201916 min

206: Prepping for Fantasy Football Playoff Contests

Looking forward to your fantasy football playoff contests? Before you set or draft your lineups, make sure you listen to JJ's high-level look at what to expect at the team level. It can make or break your postseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 201912 min

Offseason Update

What should you -- a Late-Round Podcast listener -- expect from JJ and the podcast this offseason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 20181 min

205: Mailbag 12/21/18

On this week's mailbag show, JJ talks about whether you should change your fantasy football league setup to decrease the luck factor. He then digs into Kansas City's backfield situation, provides his pick for the safest defense for Week 16, and answers lots of lineup-related questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 201813 min

204: Week 16 Matchups

Can you trust Jared Goff in your fantasy football championship? Is there a waiver wire quarterback being overlooked this week? Which typical starting running back and wide receivers should you feel extra confident in? Those questions are answered on this week's matchups show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 201812 min

203: 15 Transactions for Week 16

In the last 15 Transactions episode of the season, JJ looks at a handful of running backs you can add off the waiver wire, defenses you can stream for Week 16, and a couple of usually-dependable players you can drop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 201812 min

202: Mailbag 12/14/18

JJ opens up this week's mailbag episode with a way to hack your fantasy league (it's legal), and then he answers questions about the Tennessee Titans backfield, playoff tiebreakers, Week 16 streaming options, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 201812 min

201: Week 15 Matchups

Can you trust Kirk Cousins after his poor Week 14 performance? Is Baker Mayfield a start-worthy player on the road against Denver? Which waiver wire-type running backs can you plug and play this week? Those questions -- and loads more -- are answered on this week's matchup show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 201813 min

200: 15 Transactions for Week 15

Is DaeSean Hamilton the Denver wideout to target through the rest of the fantasy football playoffs? What should fantasy managers do with Adrian Peterson? How about Devin Funchess? Those questions are tackled on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 201812 min

199: Mailbag 12/7/18

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why Patrick Mahomes may be worth of an early(ish)-round fantasy football selection next year. He then provides a handful of defenses to target in your Week 15 and 16 fantasy matchups, explains how Russell Wilson is breaking math, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 201813 min

198: Week 14 Matchups

Can you trust Jared Goff in Chicago this week? What about Spencer Ware against the Baltimore defense? Which Steelers running back should you play, and how confident should you be that he'll produce? Those questions -- and loads more -- are answered on this week's matchups show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 201815 min

197: 15 Transactions for Week 14

With the fantasy football playoffs here, JJ takes a look at adds, drops, and holds for the remaining three weeks of the fantasy season. On this week's show, you'll get a handful of running backs to add off the waiver wire, a top quarterback streamer, some defensive picks for your championship run, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 201813 min

196: Mailbag 11/30/18

Should fantasy football managers be allowed to lose on purpose in order to dictate playoff seeding? Are the Bears a reliable defensive option against the Rams in Week 14? Is James White doomed with Rex Burkhead returning? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 201812 min

195: Week 13 Matchups

Will Baker Mayfield continue his hot streak? Can you trust Tom Brady in a tough matchup? What about Adrian Peterson? Those players -- and tons more -- are talked about on this week's matchups episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 201813 min

194: 15 Transactions for Week 13

Melvin Gordon is injured, Jarvis Landry hasn't done a thing in good matchups, and Courtland Sutton hasn't been usable in fantasy football since Demaryius Thomas left town. What now? JJ looks at these situations and many more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 201813 min

193: Week 12 Matchups

Can you trust Adrian Peterson without Alex Smith? Is Deshaun Watson overvalued in fantasy football? Which wide receivers can you find off the waiver wire this week and potentially start? Those questions are answered -- and more advice is given -- on this week's matchups show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 201815 min

192: 15 Transactions for Week 12

On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ looks at a pair of quarterback and tight end streamers, a buy-low running back with a great playoff schedule, a sell-high veteran wide receiver, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 201814 min

191: Mailbag 11/16/18

This week's mailbag episode features a rant about Le'Veon Bell's value, a list of passing attacks to target for the fantasy football playoffs, Emmanuel Sanders' worth down the stretch, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 201815 min

190: Week 11 Matchups

Is Aaron Rodgers a risky play in Week 11? What about Marlon Mack? Can Amari Cooper keep it going against Atlanta? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's matchups episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 201813 min

189: 15 Transactions for Week 11

On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ gives you a pair of quarterbacks you can buy for the fantasy football playoffs, ​provides streaming options for Week 11, talks through the potentially new-look Baltimore offense, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 201814 min

188: Mailbag 11/9/18

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks ahead to the fantasy football playoffs and gives some defensive recommendations, explains why he's not necessarily buying Alex Collins despite a good schedule down the stretch, gives a quick thought on James White with Sony Michel returning, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 201810 min

187: Week 10 Matchups

Which quarterback streamers are reasonable options in Week 10? Can you trust Adrian Peterson with Washington's offensive line injuries? Is Josh Gordon a must start? JJ gets to all of these questions -- and plenty more -- on this week's matchups episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 201813 min

186: 15 Transactions for Week 10

On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ looks at a few wide receivers who can help you in the fantasy football playoffs. He also digs in and provides a handful of waiver wide adds, and explains why you should be dropping a semi-popular fantasy quarterback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 201815 min

185: Mailbag 11/2/18

Is there ever a time to veto trades in fantasy football? What should fantasy managers do with James Conner? Is Michael Thomas going to bounce back? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 201810 min

184: Week 9 Matchups

On this week's matchups episode, JJ explains why he likes the Saints' passing attack, looks at some streaming options, provides some deeper plays at wide receiver and running back, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 201816 min

183: 15 Transactions for Week 9

On this week's 15 Transactions podcast, JJ examines the Houston Texans' passing attack without Will Fuller, explains why Aaron Jones could be a fantasy football beast, gives a wide receiver to target for a playoff run, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 201814 min

182: Mailbag 10/26/18

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ goes on a little rant about the two-point conversion conversation, looks at ways to decrease schedule variance in fantasy football, explains why Matthew Stafford's pass attempts have been down, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 201815 min

181: Week 8 Matchups

Should fantasy football managers avoid using Matthew Stafford given the Seahawks have allowed so few points to opposing quarterbacks? Is Deshaun Watson a plug-and-play option moving forward? Can Marlon Mack repeat his Week 7 performance? Those questions are answered on this week's matchups episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 201816 min