The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at a handful of fantasy football questions that are dynasty slanted, and he also answers whether or not the Steelers​​ should be looking to sign Le'Veon Bell​ to a big contract.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Combine is quickly approaching, which means fantasy football owners need to get acclimated to this year's prospects. On Episode 105 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ analyzes this year's class of wide receivers, noting which ones produced like studs at the college level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ quickly talks through dynasty startup auction strategy, looks at the most impactful defensive positions based on expected points, analyzes a keeper decision, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the real value of an NFL running back? With the use of numberFire's Net Expected Points metric, host JJ Zachariason explains why many are still overrating the position in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should fantasy football owners be prioritizing streaming options off the waiver wire each week over running backs and wide receivers? How should owners factor in opportunity cost when making keeper selections? Should the Eagles​ trade Nick Foles​? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Pederson is being called the gutsiest play-caller in Super Bowl history, but so many of his decisions came down to smart mathematical thinking. Host JJ Zachariason explains why this year's Super Bowl was a huge win for analytics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this 100th episode of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ analyzes (rants about?) the Alex Smith​ trade that went down this week, talks through his approach to a rookie auction draft, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple of weeks ago, host JJ Zachariason analyzed his biggest misses of the 2017 fantasy football season, hoping to find some answers surrounding why he missed and the process that led to the mistakes. On Episode 99, he looks at the other side of the equation, showing how he was able to nail some draft selections and in-season moves this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's mailbag episode features questions surrounding the Green Bay Packers backfield, selecting keepers, making your fantasy football leagues more enjoyable, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, host JJ Zachariason looks at coaching mistakes made in the divisional round, breakout candidates for the 2018 fantasy football season, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Nick Foles, Case Keenum, and Blake Bortles headlining conference championship week in the NFL, there's a lot of talk about the importance of passing in today's game. Have things changed? On Episode 96 of The Late-Round Podcast, host JJ Zachariason looks at whether or not the NFL is still a pass-first league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do coaching changes impact fantasy football? How can we use numberFire's efficiency metrics for running backs to help us next year in fantasy football? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's impossible to nail every pick during a fantasy football season, but instead of just ignoring what went wrong, it's good to take a look back and see why things didn't go the way you originally thought. On this episode of The Late-Round Podcast, host JJ Zachariason digs into a handful of players he missed on this year, and looks at whether or not the mistakes could've been avoided through better process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fantasy football season is over, but that doesn't mean fantasy football talk has to end. On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at whether or not owners should go with a zero wide receiver approach in 2018 due to the increase in viable running backs, analyzes some interesting league structures, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fantasy football season may be over, but there are still a lot of contests to play during the NFL playoffs. On Episode 92, host JJ Zachariason looks at teams you may want to target and avoid depending on your fantasy football playoff format, digging into numberFire's unique metrics.​See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are narratives something fantasy football owners should worry about? What are some things we've learned through the 2017 fantasy football season? Who's a strong late-round quarterback candidate for 2018? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's championship week, which means making sound start-sit choices has never been more important. Should you be playing Joe Flacco if you're in desperate need of quarterback help? Is Robert Woods a safe option? What about Jamaal Williams​? Those players -- and many, many more -- are analyzed on this week's start-sit episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's championship week across fantasy football leagues, which means it's the last 15 Transactions podcast of the year. On this week's episode, host JJ Zachariason shifts the focus to looking strictly at players you should be adding and dropping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can a lack of diversification in draft strategy and player selection across multiple fantasy football teams really get you into trouble? Should you switch your starting quarterback if your opponent has his top wide receiver? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With your season on the line, which players should you be starting and sitting this week in fantasy football? Host JJ Zachariason digs in as he looks at Jimmy Garoppolo, Alex Smith, Latavius Murray, and T.Y. Hilton, just to name a few.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's 15 Transactions episode, host JJ Zachariason looks at a quarterback replacement for Carson Wentz​ owners, some defenses to target off the waiver wire for both Weeks 15 and 16, and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the fantasy football playoffs starting this week for a lot of leagues, should you be altering your approach at all? That question -- and many more -- is analyzed on this week's Late-Round Podcast mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should fantasy football owners do with Russell Wilson​ this week? What about Cam Newton​? Those two players -- and tons more -- are analyzed in this week's Late-Round Podcast start-sit episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's 15 Transactions episode, host JJ Zachariason looks at some quarterback streamers you can look to for a playoff victory, wonders why the Titans​ aren't using Derrick Henry​ more, analyzes Josh Gordon's situation in Cleveland​, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is game script more important than matchups when determining who to start and sit in fantasy football? Are fantasy owners cheating when they decide to lose a game on purpose in order to face weaker competition in the playoffs? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the final week of the regular season for most fantasy football leagues, so your start-sit choices are more important than ever. On this week's start-sit show, host JJ Zachariason digs into some deeper quarterback plays who may hit, analyzes a couple of big-name running backs you may want to sit, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fantasy football playoffs are almost here, so it's time to get your lineups looking right for the final stretch. This week's 15 transactions should help, as it features a couple of quarterbacks who could be useful through the rest of the season, some running backs you can snag off the waiver wire, a strong streaming defense, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a couple of rough outings, can fantasy football owners trust Dak Prescott this week? Can you start Doug Martin, even in a good matchup? Is Andy Dalton​ ready for a big outing? Those questions -- and more -- are analyzed on this week's start-sit episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should fantasy football owners be doing with Kareem Hunt and Dak Prescott? Can Case Keenum keep up his pace? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​How can you, as a fantasy football league commissioner, get owners to make better trade deadline deals in keeper leagues? Who's better from here on out in fantasy: Kareem Hunt​ or Melvin Gordon​? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are analyzed on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 76 of The Late-Round Podcast, host JJ Zachariason looks at some borderline quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends that you should be starting and sitting in fantasy football in Week 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fantasy football playoffs are fast approaching, which means owners are at a point where they need to make some important roster decisions. This week's 15 Transactions episode covers some of those choices, looking at players like Drew Brees​, Robert Woods​, Rex Burkhead​, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's mailbag episode, host JJ Zachariason looks at which defenses to target for a playoff run, explains why Marcus Mariota will rebound, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Jared Goff about to have another top week at the quarterback position? Can you actually trust Orleans Darkwa in Week 10? Is T.Y. Hilton a reliable play? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are analyzed on this week's start-sit show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should fantasy football owners be doing about Kareem Hunt's slump? How about Devonta Freeman? Those questions -- and many more -- are answered on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fantasy football owners are, for whatever reason, disappointed in Kareem Hunt​'s output over the last three weeks. But why? That -- and a ton of other topics -- are analyzed in this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you trust Pierre Garcon this week against Arizona? Is Will Fuller going to keep up his pace? Can Matt Ryan turn things around? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's start-sit episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the fantasy football playoffs fast approaching and the NFL's trade deadline here, who should you be buying and selling to get your fantasy teams ready for a championship run?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's mailbag episode, host JJ Zachariason looks at a couple of regression-related topics, explains why team needs shouldn't mean everything in a trade, discusses why you can drop a kicker -- any kicker -- during his bye week, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you afford to bench Alex Smith​ in Week 8? Is Andy Dalton​ a better play? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered in this week's start-sit episode.​See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amari Cooper finally had a big game in 2017, but does that mean fantasy football owners should be looking to sell him? On this episode of the Late-Round Podcast, host JJ Zachariason looks into that situation and many, many more across fantasy football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we believe that NFL players are sometimes "due" for big performances? How should you handle the Baltimore and Green Bay backfields in fantasy football? Are IR spots a good thing for your fantasy league? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's Late-Round Podcast mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Matt Ryan​ going to turn things around this week against New England? Can we no longer trust Mike Gillislee​? What about Doug Baldwin​? Those players -- and many more -- are discussed in this week's start-sit episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Adrian Peterson​ going to be a high-end fantasy asset with Arizona from here on out? Is it time to sell Mark Ingram​, or should you be buying his Week 6 performance? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's 15 Transactions show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should fantasy football owners be treating the Green Bay and New Orleans backfields? Is there a strategy to picking the right kicker each week? Those quesitons -- and plenty more -- are analyzed on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Without Adrian Peterson​ in the picture, is Mark Ingram​ a must start in Week 6? How should fantasy owners be viewing Kirk Cousins​ this week? This week's start-sit show analyzes those situations and many, many more.​See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amari Cooper has been a huge disappointment this year, but is now the time to buy him in fantasy football? Cooper's situation is just one of the many analyzed on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melvin Gordon's underperformed to start the season, but is he still a sell candidate in fantasy football? Are there any top-tier wide receivers you should be targeting in trades? That -- and much more -- is answered on this week's Late-Round Podcast mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Injuries hit the fantasy football world hard in Week 4, and with bye weeks here, owners are scrambling this week to find strong, under-the-radar plays. This week's start-sit show should help with that, as host JJ Zachariason looks across all positions and gives his favorite non-stud options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​After a strong couple of games, how should you handle Deshaun Watson​ in fantasy football? Is Latavius Murray​ the clear-cut Dalvin Cook​ replacement? Which wide receivers are good "buy low" candidates? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.