The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

After his big Week 7 performance, is Kerryon Johnson a sell candidate? What should fantasy football managers do now that David Johnson has a new offensive coordinator? Is Andy Dalton droppable? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a quick rant about trades, JJ looks at teams with favorable fantasy football playoff schedules, explains why folks shouldn't be worried about Mike Evans' connection with Jameis Winston, digs into Jalen Richard's upside with the potentially big Marshawn Lynch injury, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Week 7's matchup show, JJ looks at a trio of QB2s in plus matchups, explains why Marlon Mack could be in store for a strong outing, provides a couple of wide receiver sleepers, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Mark Ingram back, is it time to sell Alvin Kamara? Should you be worried about Will Fuller? What about Jarvis Landry? Those questions are all answered on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why aren't the Green Bay Packers​ using Aaron Jones more? Is Alvin Kamara​ a sell candidate? What about Drew Brees​? Those questions -- and lots more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you trust Jameis Winston​ in his first start of the season? Is one of his receivers being overlooked this week? Can you throw LeSean McCoy​ in your lineup? We've got those questions, streamers, sleepers, and more on this week's matchups episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ analyzes David Johnson's situation, wonders if we'll ever see Russell Wilson's 2017 form, gives a pair of passing attacks to target in trades, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the Zero RB draft strategy been an obvious success in fantasy football this year? What should fantasy football owners do with Dalvin Cook? What about Carlos Hyde? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​On this week's matchups episode, JJ talks about quarterback and tight end streamers, a couple of RB2s who may be overrated, a sleeper wide receivers, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should fantasy football managers be worried about Alex Collins' usage? Can Calvin Ridley keep up his pace? Is Corey Davis for real? Get those answers -- and more -- on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at Sony Michel​'s value without Rex Burkhead​, whether or not Amari Cooper​ can turn things around, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Ryan Fitzpatrick a must start in Week 4, or is the magic about to end? How good of a play is Sony Michel now that Rex Burkhead is on Injured Reserve? Can you trust Amari Cooper? Those questions -- and tons more -- are answered on this week's matchups show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Kareem Hunt owners be worried about his usage? Is Baker Mayfield the clear-cut quarterback add of the week? Can Adrian Peterson keep this up? That -- and more -- is covered on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are fantasy football owners so bad at trading? On this week's mailbag episode, JJ digs into that topic, all while providing analysis on players like Kareem Hunt, Alex Collins, Jordan Howard, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Rex Burkhead​ trustworthy in fantasy football? What about Kenny Stills​? Should you be playing Russell Wilson​ each week? Those questions are analyzed on this week's matchups episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Johnson​ has gotten off to a rough start in fantasy football. Given his talent, is it time to buy low? What should fantasy football owners be doing with the Green Bay Packers​ backfield? Is Eric Ebron​ the tight end you want in Indianapolis? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at Kenny Golladay's fantasy football worth versus Marvin Jones', how to value Rex Burkhead, Phillip Lindsay's potential in 2018, and loads more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you trust Ben Roethlisberger after a bad Week 1 performance? What about Jimmy Garoppolo? Is Adrian Peterson the best Washington running back this week? Which waiver wire wide receiver could be in store for a big day on Sunday? All of that -- and more -- on Week 2's matchups episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should fantasy football managers do about Ben Roethlisberger? What about Jay Ajayi and Adrian Peterson? How legitimate was Jared Cook's performance? Those questions are all answered on this week's 15 Transactions show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should fantasy footballers do with Le'Veon Bell? Is owning an entire backfield on your fantasy football roster to ensure you get a potential breakout candidate a smart strategy? Is Mike Gillislee a thing again? Are there any obvious streamers for Week 2 that fantasy owners can snag today? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which players should you be looking to upgrade and downgrade in fantasy football based on their Week 1 matchup? On this week's Late-Round Podcast Matchups episode, JJ looks at a pair of quarterback streamers, the potential for a rough Patrick Mahomes debut, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though the NFL regular season hasn't started, it doesn't mean you can't make moves to maximize your fantasy football roster's value. On Episode 159 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ talks through 15 transactions you should be making this week in order to do just that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can all three relevant Detroit Lions wide receivers live up to their average draft position? Is Jay Ajayi overvalued in fantasy football? What about Jamaal Williams? Those questions -- and many more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​With the NFL season about start, JJ runs through a handful of bold predictions for the 2018 fantasy football campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the best way to properly utilize average draft position during a fantasy draft? How should we be handling the Detroit, Washington, and Indianapolis backfields? Is Golden Tate bound to disappoint this year? Those questions -- and more -- are analyzed on this week's mailbag show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​Which players have seen their fantasy football stock rise over the last month? What about guys who have seen it fall? On Episode 155, JJ examines a handful of players who are rising and falling in his projections and rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this week's mailbag episode, JJ analyzes one of the most frequent questions he gets, which is when he'd select the QB1 in fantasy football drafts. He also talks through Matthew Stafford's 2018 offensive situation, the Washington Redskins backfield, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every player is valuable at some point in a fantasy football draft, but versus average draft position, which players are most overrated this year? On Episode 153 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at more than 10 guys you should consider avoiding in drafts this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have a fantasy football auction draft coming up? JJ's got you...sort of covered. On this week's mailbag episode, JJ briefly explains his 2018 auction strategy, looks at how you should approach the quarterback position when your league hoards passers, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are there any must-draft players in fantasy football this year? On Episode 151 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at more than 10 guys he's consistently targeting in drafts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is offensive coordinator data overrated in fantasy football? Should you be selling Rashaad Penny even before he plays an NFL snap? When will each of the main rookie quarterbacks get their shot? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Gronkowski​ is always an early-round selection in fantasy football, but is he worth the price? On this episode of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ examines this question and provides insight to his overall tight end strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Steelers didn't get a deal done with Le'Veon Bell, which means he'll be a free agent next season. Should that change the way fantasy football owners draft Bell in 2018? On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks through the Bell situation, analyzes Aaron Jones and Nick Chubb's potential this year, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which players should you target and avoid in your fantasy football drafts based on early-season schedules? JJ examines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's mailbag features a look at this year's Scott Fish Bowl, analysis on Jay Ajayi and Kenyan Drake's seemingly inflated average draft positions, and tons more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

numberFire's Justin Freeman hops on The Late-Round Podcast to talk about the NFL's offensive trends, and what these trends mean for your fantasy football strategy here in 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should you go about tiering players? Is Spencer Ware a strong late-round pick? Are tight ends better to draft early than quarterbacks? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exactly how good are we at navigating the fantasy football waiver wire? On Episode 143 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ brings on guest Brandon Gdula to talk through a study that examines this very question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should fantasy football owners view Sammy Watkins this season? Is Mark Ingram a logical target for Alvin Kamara owners? Which positional slot do you want in drafts this year? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're just weeks away from fantasy football keeper deadlines, which means thousands of owners are about to make their first important decision of the 2018 fantasy season. But how do you optimize your keeper choice? How do you know who to keep? Episode 141 of The Late-Round Podcast helps answer these questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at this year's top-10 offenses, explains how your superflex plans may change in best ball leagues, let's the world know about his low-key 2018 Eli Manning love, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're playing in a two-quarterback or superflex fantasy football league, you may not know how to handle the quarterback position. On Episode 139 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at historical data to help answers these questions. By the end, you'll be superflexing your muscles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does Duke Johnson's recent contract extension impact Nick Chubb? Should Le'Veon Bell just move to wide receiver? Are fantasy football owners overrating Rashaad Penny? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, JJ looked at ways to spot a late-round breakout running back in your fantasy football drafts. Using a similar process, he does the same for wide receivers on Episode 137 of The Late-Round Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Josh Gordon undervalued in early fantasy football drafts? What about Robert Woods? What defines a handcuff? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a method to help spot late-round breakout running backs in fantasy football? According to a study done recently by Late-Round Podcast host JJ Zachariason, there might be. And he talks through it on Episode 135 of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After ranting about Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, JJ looks at the value of average draft position, whether this year's rookie running backs are overrated, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes players underperform in fantasy football because they were unlucky. Sometimes it's because their teams do things that aren't sustainable. Then, the following season, things get sorted out. And, in a lot of cases, those players -- those positive regression candidates -- become values in fantasy drafts. Who are some of this year's positive regression candidates? JJ explains in Episode 133.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ further examines the notion of "reaching" in fantasy football drafts, talks through an underrated reason selecting quarterbacks early is wrong, shares some of his favorite late-round rookie running backs, and he even talks about -- wait for it -- kickers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regression is a very real thing in sports. On Episode 131 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at some of the big performances from the 2017 season that will more than likely fall back to reality. Some of this regression is being reflected in early fantasy football average draft position data, but some isn't. And that's when you can really exploit the market and maximize value in fantasy football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.