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1028: 10 Trends for Week 5

JJ talks about Kendre Miller's recent usage, the Pittsburgh passing attack, Ja'Marr Chase, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 202511 min

1027: 15 Transactions for Week 5

JJ talks about Woody Marks (again), DK Metcalf, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 202523 min

The Show: Running Back Injuries, Bold Predictions, and More

JJ and Kitchen talk about news around the NFL, some yards before contact data, plays for Week 4, and so much more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 202559 min

Late-Round Perspectives: Kyle Dvorchak

Rotoworld's Kyle Dvorchak hops on Late-Round Perspectives to talk about Brian Thomas, the Bengals offense, rookie running backs, and so much more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 20251h 7m

1026: Mailbag - Chase Brown Panic, Drake London's Performance, and More

Should fantasy managers do whatever it takes to trade Chase Brown right now? Is Travis Etienne still a sell? Is Drake London still a buy? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 202522 min

1025: Week 4 Sleepers

JJ talks about the Green Bay wide receivers, an inconsistent quarterback streamer in a great spot, a bounce-back wide receiver, and more on this week's sleepers episode.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 202519 min

1024: 10 Trends for Week 4

On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about the Washington backfield, Trevor Lawrence, trouble in Houston, and so much more.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 202512 min

1023: 15 Transactions for Week 4

How important is Trey Benson if he's still on your waiver wire? Is Jaylen Warren being slept on? Are the Packers about to take off? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's 15 Transactions episode.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 202518 min

The Show: The Bears Offense, Touchdown Rates, and More

JJ and Kitchen talk through fantasy football-related news, some data, lookahead waiver wire options, and so much more on this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 202557 min

Late-Round Perspectives: Andy Behrens Returns

Andy Behrens of The Deep Shot joins Perspectives to talk about his new venture, early-season surprises, rookie running backs, and so much more. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 20251h 10m

1022: Mailbag - Rookie Running Backs, Joe Burrow's Injury, and More

Should we be worried about this year's rookie running backs? Is Joe Burrow's injury going to tank the value of Cincinnati's pass-catchers? Is Javonte Williams a clear sell? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 202523 min

1021: Week 3 Sleepers

On this week's sleepers episode, JJ digs into a handful of low-rostered quarterback streamers, goes back to a deep wide receiver sleeper, talks about a Thursday night wideout you might want to consider, and so much more.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 202518 min

1020: 10 Trends for Week 3

JJ talks about the Seattle backfield, the Philadelphia offense, and Chuba Hubbard's usage on this week's 10 Trends episode.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 202512 min

1019: 15 Transactions for Week 3

JJ looks into Green Bay's wide receiver room, TreVeyon Henderson, James Conner, and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.  Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 202523 min

The Show: Ekeler's Injury, JSN's Insane Outlook, and More

On this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show, JJ and Kitchen dig into the injuries to Austin Ekeler and Jayden Reed, share some lookahead waiver wire options, provide a couple of Week 2 bold predictions, and more.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 20251h 3m

Late-Round Perspectives: Jeff Ratcliffe Returns

FTN Fantasy's Jeff Ratcliffe comes back for another Perspectives visit to talk about his biggest Week 1 surprises, offenses who disappointed last week, buy and sell candidates, and so much more.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 202548 min

1018: Mailbag - Keon Coleman's Week 1, Kenneth Walker's Value, and More

Was Keon Coleman's Week 1 performance a fluke? Should we be concerned about David Njoku with Harold Fannin's emergence? Is Kenneth Walker toast? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 202521 min

1017: Week 2 Sleepers

With so many fantasy football issues at tight end, JJ provides a load of tight end options on this week's sleepers show. He also digs into his favorite quarterback streamers, as well as some sneaky running back and wide receiver plays.   Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 202518 min

1016: 10 Trends for Week 2

JJ talks about the Steelers offense, Caleb Williams, Alvin Kamara, and more on this week's 10 Trends episode. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter. Want to get weekly and rest-of-season rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 202510 min

1015: 15 Transactions for Week 2

Can you trust Travis Kelce as a high-end TE1? Which rookie wide receiver does JJ think is a low-key good add off the wire this week? Is Jaydon Blue a drop? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's 15 Transactions epiosde. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to subscribe to the free newsletter and join the Patreon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 202521 min

The Show: Thursday Night Football Reactions, Week 1 Bold Predictions, and More

On this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show, JJ and co-host David Kitchen look into news and notes across the league, talk a bit about the Cowboys-Eagles game, dig into some bold predictions for Week 1, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 20251h 4m

Late-Round Perspectives: Jake Ciely

The Athletic's Jake Ciely joins Perspectives to talk about mistakes drafters made this season, tons of controversial players, his top breakout offense, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 20251h 5m

1014: Mailbag - Managing Early-Season Breakouts, Navigating Depth Charts, and More

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about what he looks for in ambigous backfields, how he manages early-season breakouts, the importance of depth charts, and more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 202517 min

1013: Week 1 Sleepers

After making an announcement about a format change to the sleepers episode, JJ looks at a handful of quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends who may be sitting on your waiver wire despite strong Week 1 matchups. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 202515 min

1012: 10 Trends for Week 1

JJ talks about the Packers offense, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, quarterback predictability, and more on the first 10 Trends episode of the season. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 202514 min

1011: 15 Transactions for Week 1

The weekly 15 Transactions episode is back and better than ever. JJ talks about moves you can make before Week 1 begins, including a sneaky running back add that isn't getting enough attention. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 202526 min

Podcast Schedule for the 2025 Season

JJ quickly discusses what to expect from the podcast during the 2025 season, including a new addition to the rotation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 20252 min

1010: Mailbag - The Houston Backfield, Jalen Coker's Value, and More

Who should you target in the Houston backfield? Is there ever a time to reach for players during a positional run in a draft? Who does the Adam Thielen trade help most in Carolina? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 202519 min

Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Does It Have to End?

It's the Season 2 finale of Becoming a Best Ball Bro, where JJ shares his (mostly) final exposures for the $15M Millionaire contest over on DraftKings. He talks with Rich about a big miss in his portfolio, and there's one backfield where he's very one-sided. Oh, and his top wide receiver? It might shock you. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 202549 min

1009: Bold Predictions

JJ goes over 10 bold predictions that he's making for the 2025 fantasy football season. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 202523 min

Late-Round Perspectives: Andy Holloway

Andy Holloway of the Fantasy Footballers joins the show to talk about the success of the Fantasy Footballers Podcast, how he's sorting through various ambiguous backfields, his favorite draft strategies for 2025, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 20251h 5m

Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Leaning Into the Hype?

JJ and Rich kick off the show and have a short talk about things happening in the best ball world before 4for4 Fantasy Football's Connor Allen joins. Conner explains how he approaches the Milly Maker this late during draft season, how he handles hyped players, whether he cares about the preseason, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 202557 min

1008: Risers and Fallers

To better prepare for your fantasy football drafts -- and to get on the same page -- JJ looks at the players who've risen and fallen most in his rankings over the last couple of months. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 202520 min

1007: Mailbag - Auction Draft Strategy, A Surprising Player to Avoid, and More

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks through auction draft strategy, Keenan Allen's fantasy football value, a surprising player he's mostly avoiding this year, and more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 202521 min

Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Differentiating for the Playoffs?

JJ and Rich discuss the biggest training camp average draft position risers before best ball aficionado Tod Burros joins the show. Tod talks about his new approach to best ball drafting, how he differentiates from the field, the importance of bye weeks, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 20251h 12m

1006: Players to Avoid

JJ chats with Establish the Run's Evan Silva about 10 different players they're avoiding -- at cost -- in fantasy football drafts this season. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 202557 min

Late-Round Perspectives: Shawn Siegele Returns

JJ is joined by RotoViz's Shawn Siegele to talk about the changing fantasy football landscape, the importance of elite tight ends, wide receiver average draft position, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 20251h 25m

Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Changing Approaches in August?

Has the hype gotten out of control with Jacory Croskey-Merritt? JJ and Rich discuss that -- and more -- to kick off the show. Then, Matthew Betz of the Fantasy Footballers joins to talk about how his draft approach changes in August, elite tight ends, top stacks, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 20251h 3m

1005: Players to Target

JJ is joined by Sharp Football Analysis' Rich Hribar to give you 10 players you should be looking to target in fantasy football drafts this season. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 20251h 9m

1004: Mailbag - Jordan Mason's Value, Elijah Arroyo's Outlook, and More

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks into Jordan Mason's value, Elijah Arroyo's interesting situation, TJ Hockenson's ceiling, and more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 202519 min

Becoming a Best Ball Bro: A Go-To Tight End Strategy?

JJ and Rich discuss some market movement -- specifically with the Jacksonville backfield -- before Davis Mattek joins the show. Davis answers questions about transitioning from season-long to best ball, his optimal tight end strategy, top stacks, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 20251h 8m

1003: Early-Season Schedule Analysis

You want your fantasy football teams to get off to a hot start, and picking players with strong early-season schedules can help with that. On Episode 1003, JJ talks through a handful of rushing and passing attacks that you might want to reevaluate based on their early-season matchups. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 202515 min

Late-Round Perspectives: Andrew Cooper

Andrew Cooper of Fantasy Alarm joins the show to chat about how Reddit changed his entire career, his process for finding breakout tight ends, 2025 fantasy football draft strategy, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 20251h 5m

Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Embrace the Chaos?

JJ and Rich kick off the show with some talk around the potential suspensions that are about to be handed out to Rashee Rice, Jordan Addison, and Quinshon Judkins. Then, Establish the Run's Adam Levitan joins JJ to talk about elite tight ends, his favorite stacks, drafting in chaotic draft rooms, and much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 20251h 3m

1002: Regression Candidates

Which players -- and teams -- are likely to see a decline in production this year based solely on regression? How about the guys who are bound to see an uptick? JJ digs in on Episode 1002. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 202520 min

1001: Mailbag - The Browns Backfield, Isiah Pacheco, and More

Should you use sportsbook prop lines for your season-long drafts? Is Isiah Pacheco an obvious value? How should we think about the Cleveland backfield with the Quinshon Judkins news? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 202519 min

Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Do You Have to Max Enter?

JJ and Rich kick off the show discussing the wild and constantly-changing quarterback landscape on DraftKings before Late-Round Fantasy Football's COO, David Kitchen, joins the show. Kitchen discusses the evolution of the best ball game, his love for elite tight ends, game selection, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 20251h 3m

1000: The Rookie Edge in Redraft Leagues

The fantasy football season-long market is getting smarter, and rookie evaluations have shifted as a result. On Episode 1000, JJ looks at whether or not you should be changing the way you draft first-year players in your season-long leagues given the increased intelligence of the market. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 202527 min

Late-Round Perspectives: Jakob Sanderson

Jakob Sanderson of the Dynasty Points Podcast, ADP Chasing, and his substack, Thinking About Thinking, joins the show to talk a whole lot of game theory with JJ. The two chat about the running back dead zone, market inefficiencies, wide receiver archetypes to fade, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 20251h 7m

Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Is There An Optimal Roster Construction?

JJ and Rich talk through JJ's exposure thus far in the DraftKings $15M Millionaire tourney before Tom Strachan of FantasyPros and the Fantasy Sanctuary joins the show. JJ and Tom discuss optimal lineup construction, drafting three quarterbacks and three tight ends, cheap stacks, and so much more. Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 9, 20251h 14m