The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about Terry McLaurin in a potentially RPO-heavy offense, the Marquez Valdes-Scantling signing, the Broncos backfield, and more. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a free Late-Round Draft Guide and deposit match offer on your first deposit: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide or Preorder the Late-Round Draft Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first episode of Becoming a Best Ball Bro, JJ talks to cohost Rich Ryan about show expectations, the current best ball landscape, players he's exposed to, and more. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match offer on your first deposit: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide or Preorder the Late-Round Draft Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fantasy football projection building process can uncover things you may not otherwise see. On Episode 881, JJ goes over a handful of interesting tidbits he came across when updating his post-draft projections. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match offer on your first deposit: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Brown of FantasyPros joins the show to talk about his interesting rookie quarterback rankings, the sentiment around this year's running back class, best ball targets, and so much more. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match offer on your first deposit: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Draft is over and rookie drafts are happening across dynasty leagues. Should you be taking Ladd McConkey ahead of his average draft position? What about Ricky Pearsall? JJ talks through the top portion of his post-draft rookie rankings on Episode 880 to help answer those questions. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match offer on your first deposit: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What exactly is Draft Capital Delta? Is Keon Coleman bound to be overdrafted? Which players are being targeted by JJ in the last round of rookie drafts? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the NFL Draft is over, it's important to understand not just how a rookie may perform on his new team, but why teams decided to choose that player in the first place. On Episode 878, JJ digs into some of the more interesting storylines and picks from the draft, explaining how they may impact the fantasy football landscape. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ introduces a new show that'll be hitting the Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast feed over the summer. It's time for him to become a best ball bro. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Establish the Run's Anthony Amico joins JJ to talk about all things NFL Draft. The two chat about Amico's scouting process, Drake Maye's upside, a handful of lower-key wide receivers in this year's class, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ talks about Marvin Harrison Jr., Adonai Mitchell, Trey Benson, and more as he breaks down the top portion of his pre-draft rookie rankings. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this wide receiver class not nearly as good as advertised? Is Tyrone Tracy a legit sleeper at running back? Will Stefon Diggs finish as a top-15 wideout this year? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's wide receiver class is getting a lot of hype. Is it warranted? To find out, JJ sits down with Yahoo and Reception Perception's Matt Harmon. The two give comps for the top-three wideouts in the class, they share concerns over some of the second- and third-tier guys, and Matt talks about a couple of his favorite sleepers. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Waldman, the creator of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, joins JJ to talk about his scouting process, why he has concerns about Drake Maye, some under-the-radar running backs, a handful of wide receivers, and more. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ brings on Noah Hills to talk about running back data, this year's running back class, Noah's favorite players in said class, and so much more. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ brings back an episode from last summer on investing in rookie running backs in season-long formats. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ sits down with Jim Sannes to talk about his yearly article on statistically superior quarterbacks. The two discuss Jayden Daniels' rookie draft value, Caleb Williams as a generational talent, and more. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Underdog's Josh Norris joins Late-Round Perspectives to talk about his experience with scouting, JJ McCarthy's offseason rise, the top of the wide receiver class, and more. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With this year's rookie quarterback class getting so much hype, should we be buying in our fantasy football rookie drafts? Is it a smart investment given the volatility of the position? JJ answers that question on Episode 872. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Marvin Harrison Jr. overrated in early best ball drafts? Is Tyjae Spears now a buy? Is D'Andre Swift in a good spot to produce next year? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of players switched teams over the last week via free agency, and those moves had a big impact on fantasy football. JJ breaks things down on Episode 870. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a big week in the NFL, and JJ brings on CBS Sports' Heath Cummings to break it all down. The two talk about prospects in this year's draft class before digging into the many backfields that were impacted during the first week of free agency. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Years ago, JJ did a Late-Round Podcast episode on the topic of trading away second-year players after they performed below expectation as rookies. He brings it back on Episode 869 with a focus on his Year 2 Model. Is now that time to bail on Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How could we have seen Kyren Williams' breakout season coming? Should you prefer Jayden Reed or Zay Flowers in dynasty? Is Rome Odunze doomed because he's not an early-declare receiver? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Combine produces plenty of irrelevant data points, but there are some that are quite impactful. JJ explains those things and talks through his biggest combine winners and losers on Episode 867.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alfredo Brown of Footballguys joins Late-Round Perspectives to chat about all things prospecting. He talks about his time as a scout at Florida International University before firing off some in-depth takes on this year's running back and wide receiver draft classes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, JJ looked at the profiles of running backs from this year's draft class to see if any of them looked like future fantasy football studs. He goes through a similar exercise this week, but with wide receivers. And, fortunately, this wide receiver class is looking stronger than the running back one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you fade high-end wide receivers in rookie drafts? Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba an obvious sell candidate? Which wide receivers from this year's class have JJ feeling a little concerned? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's running back class isn't very strong, but is there anyone in it who produced like a fantasy football stud in college? JJ digs into that question on Episode 864. The answer may surprise you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Connor of Destination Devy and Dynasty Trades in 5 joins JJ to talk about fantasy football's running back landscape, his approach to dynasty roster construction, investing in likable players, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which players look overvalued in the dynasty fantasy football market? Who could you potentially trade away this offseason? JJ talks about a handful of sell candidates on Episode 863.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Greg Roman ruin Justin Herbert's fantasy football value? Is James Cook a dynasty sell candidate? Which second-year wide receiver might be doomed after a poor rookie season? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ provides a handful of players you should be looking to trade for in dynasty during this fantasy football offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis joins JJ to talk about how the fantasy football landscape is changing. They also discuss some high-profile second-year players -- like Puka Nacua and De'Von Achane -- and how to properly value those players in dynasty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, JJ looked at a handful of things that he got wrong during the 2023 fantasy season with the goal of improving his process. He goes through a similar exercise on Episode 860, except with the predictions that went his way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Jayden Reed a sell candidate in dynasty leagues right now? What should we make of Rashee Rice's rookie year? Will Kyren Williams maintain his pace into 2024? JJ answers those questions on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ is back after a brief hiatus to talk through his biggest misses of the 2023 fantasy football season. Where did his process go wrong? Did he just get unlucky in some cases? How can we all learn from his mistakes? He examines a handful of his poor calls on Episode 858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ talks through some important changes being made to the offseason podcast schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ talks about a couple of quarterback streamers, some up-in-the-air backfields, a handful of wide receivers, and more on this week's sleepers episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you be dropping Brock Purdy? Can you trust Joe Flacco in the finals? What about Clyde Edwards-Helaire? JJ gets to those and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Late-Round Perspectives episode, JJ brings on Chris Harris of Harris Football. Chris talks about his journey from Yahoo! to ESPN to where he is now, and why he thinks film is so important to fantasy analysis. The two also examine Austin Ekeler's recent decline in production, Stefon Diggs' struggles, a few rookies from this season, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Quentin Johnston doomed? Can you trust Dalton Kincaid and Bijan Robinson over the next two weeks? Should you ever use a tight end in a flex spot? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ talks about quarterback streamers, some low-rostered slot players, a few running backs who could benefit from potential positive game scripts, and more on this week's sleepers show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about two underrated tight ends, James Cook's recent production, D'Andre Swift's outlook, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you trust Joe Flacco in your fantasy football semifinal? Is Sam Howell going to bounce back after a rough Week 15? Which defense could you use in both Week 16 and Week 17? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's 15 Transactions episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Fitzmaurice is a managing editor at FantasyPros and BettingPros. JJ sits down and talks to Pat about his weekly process, trends that may stick into next draft season, players who could hurt you in the fantasy football playoffs, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should dynasty managers factor in immediate opportunity more at wide receiver? Why is the Philly offense struggling? Which defenses should you target for Week 16? JJ answers those questions on this week's mailbag episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're looking for some help in the fantasy football playoffs, JJ's got you. He talks about some quarterback streamers, deeper running back plays, a wide receiver with an amazing slot matchup, and more on this week's sleepers episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's 10 Trends episode features discussion around the Baltimore backfield, a couple of rookie wide receivers, the Carolina passing attack, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's 15 Transactions episode, JJ talks about the Kansas City backfield, Matthew Stafford's surge, Houston's wide receivers, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ talks about a handful of quarterback streamers, some sneaky slot matchups, an obvious wide receiver play, and more on this week's sleepers show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.