The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

Not all fantasy football leagues are the same. Some have wild, funky rules that can cause drafters to emphasize the wrong things. On Episode 780, JJ talks about how he approaches some of the more unique leagues he's in, using this year's Scott Fish Bowl as an example.

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Is Matthew Stafford a fantasy football draft value? What about Alexander Mattison? Can we trust the Atlanta offense this year? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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We see rookie running backs emerge in fantasy football each year, but are they actually good bets to make during your draft? JJ analyzes that question on Episode 778.

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​JJ looks back at a handful of already-answered questions from this offseason on this week's mailbag episode.​ Topics include the Seahawks backfield, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's dynasty value, building projections, and more.

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About a month ago, JJ talked about the negative impact that mobile quarterbacks have on their teammates in fantasy football. But, interestingly, the fantasy market seems to properly adjust for this. Why? Why does the market seem to get that right? 

The answer may be related to the increase in league-wide run-pass option plays.

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Is Miles Sanders​ an obvious season-long fantasy football target this year? Why does JJ like Chris Olave​ so much in dynasty? What low-key stacks should you be targeting in best-ball drafts right now? That -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Valuable fantasy football assets come from good offenses, but spotting a good offense before the season begins is often easier said than done. On Episode 775, JJ talks through an easy way to help you determine whether an offense will be worthwhile or not before the start of any season.

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Are dead-zone running backs looking like good bets this year? Why aren't replacement-level players taken at the same point in fantasy drafts? Is Darren Waller a tight end target this season? JJ answers those questions -- and one more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Should you be targeting or avoiding muddied backfields during your fantasy football drafts? JJ brings back an episode from last offseason to help answer that question.

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JJ talks about stacking in dynasty leagues, a robust tight end draft strategy, Michael Pittman's outlook, and more on this week's mailbag episode.

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​Quarterbacks are getting pricier in fantasy football. Years ago, you could largely ignore the position during your draft. Today? Good luck with that. 

But should you reach for an elite one in your drafts this year? JJ answers that pressing question on Episode 772.

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Is Isiah Pacheco​'s lack of receiving numbers last year a concern? Will NIL deals ruin the way we view early-declare status at wide receiver? Which running back is a trap in fantasy football this year? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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​How big of a difference is there between a half PPR league and a full PPR one? What about a half PPR league to standard settings? JJ looks into those questions and reveals that you may be exaggerating your league's scoring system.

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JJ talks more about the rookie quarterback study from Tuesday's episode, DeVonta Smith's value, Devon Achane's potential, and more on this week's mailbag episode.

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We always see first-year quarterbacks get starts in the NFL. Should we expect the players on those teams with rookie quarterbacks to see a dip in production? JJ analyzes the impact that rookie quarterbacks make on their teammates in fantasy football on Episode 768.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about Najee Harris' 2023 outlook, mobile quarterbacks, opportunity cost in fantasy drafts, and more.

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We're seeing more and more dual-threat quarterbacks in the NFL, and that could be a problem in fantasy football. JJ explains why as he revisits the impact that mobile quarterbacks have on their teammates.

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​On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about capturing entire backfields during a fantasy draft, Christian Watson's outlook, Javonte Williams​' market value, and more.

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When building fantasy football projections, you often uncover things you may have otherwise overlooked. On Episode 764, JJ talks through a handful of interesting items that popped up while he was creating his 2023 projections, including analysis on Tyler Lockett​, D.J. Moore​, Jonathan Taylor, and more.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ gives out a rookie draft stash that no one is talking about, explains his projection-building process, gives a take on Khalil Shakir​, and more.

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​With the NFL Draft over, which players moved up and down JJ's rookie rankings most? Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba doomed in Seattle? What about Zach Charbonnet? Where should you take Anthony Richardson? JJ gets to those talking points on Episode 762.

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How should we be viewing D'Andre Swift​ in fantasy football now that he's an Eagle? Is Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy asset than Kenneth Walker? Which second-round wide receiver should you target in your rookie drafts? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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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 760, JJ digs into some of the low-key storylines from the draft and how they may impact the fantasy football landscape.

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JJ talks about the Aaron Rodgers trade, the influence of draft capital, and more on this week's mailbag episode.

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On Episode 758, JJ talks about Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, and more as he breaks down the top portion of his pre-draft rookie rankings.

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Is this year's draft class a huge disappointment? Should people be higher on Deuce Vaughn? Will Allen Robinson see a return to form in Pittsburgh? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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​This year's wide receiver class isn't as good as some of the ones we've seen recently, and that means we've got to work a little harder to find sleepers and values. To help, JJ sits down with Matt Harmon, who's an analyst at Yahoo Sports and the creator of the Reception Perception methodology for evaluating wide receivers. They talk about Jaxon Smith-Njigba's ability to play on the perimeter, Zay Flowers' Antonio Brown comps, Jordan Addison's size, and so much more.

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We've got Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Zach Charbonnet leading this year's running back class, but then what? And should we be worried about those three backs at all? To help answer those questions, JJ sits down and talks to FantasyPros' Derek Brown about this diverse 2023 rookie running back group.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about Chig Okonkwo​'s outlook, Zay Flowers' weak comparables, T.J. Hockenson​'s 2023 projection, and more.

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After a mediocre quarterback class last year, the 2023 one offers a whole lot more upside. To learn more about it, JJ talked to numberFire's Jim Sannes. On Episode 753, Jim breaks down his quarterback model, answers questions about Bryce Young's size, gives a strong take on Will Levis, and more. His analysis will surely get you set for your upcoming rookie drafts.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about talent versus situation in dynasty, buying second-year tight ends, Nick Chubb​'s 2023 outlook, and more.

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The 2023 tight end class looks really, really good on paper, but is there reason to avoid selecting a lot of them during rookie drafts this season? JJ looks into that question and uses historical data to analyze rookie tight end value.

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Why don't JJ's models factor in injury and poor quarterback play? Which wide receiver from this year's class is currently a huge sleeper? Is Elijah Moore​'s stock up or down after being dealt to Cleveland? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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We've got D.J. Moore​ on the Bears​, JuJu Smith-Schuster​'s now in New England, and David Montgomery​'s a Lion. What do all of these recent NFL moves mean for fantasy football? JJ analyzes this year's free agency period on Episode 749.

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​Is Darnell Mooney​ being overlooked in fantasy football? Are there any players JJ likes a lot more than how his model sees things? How should folks properly utilize the Draft Capital Delta metric? JJ digs into those topics and more on this week's mailbag episode.

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Fantasy football is a numbers-driven game, and there's a lot of numbers-driven content as a result. As you consume that content, it's very easy to fall into a classic trap of allowing a metric or two to have too much of an influence on your process. JJ explains more on Episode 747.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about light running backs, Jameson Williams​, Diontae Johnson​, and more.

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This year's NFL Combine is history, so JJ takes a look at some of the event's big winners and losers from a fantasy football perspective.

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How does Jaxon Smith-Njigba stack up against last year's wide receiver draft class? Is Zay Flowers flying under the radar in fantasy circles? Which wide receiver could be a low-key buy candidate right now? JJ answers those questions (and more) on this week's mailbag episode.

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Last week, JJ looked at this year's running back draft class to see which players from it produced like studs in college. On Episode 743, he goes through a similar exercise for wide receivers.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ rants about Drake London​'s dynasty value, talks about how to properly weigh early-declare status when prospecting wide receivers, shares some Treylon Burks​ analysis, and more.

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The best running backs in fantasy football were also typically very productive in college. With that in mind, which players from this year's draft class had studly collegiate production? 

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks more about George Pickens​, explains Rhamondre Stevenson​'s 2023 upside, walks through some wide receiver metrics that matter, and more.

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Last week on the show, JJ talked through a handful of players he was looking to buy in his dynasty leagues this offseason. On this episode, he looks at players you might want to trade away.

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JJ brings back an episode from last year on investing in rookie wide receivers in your redraft leagues.

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As the dynasty fantasy football offseason gets going, which players should you be looking to trade for? JJ offers up some options to look into on Episode 738. 

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​Is Skyy Moore​ a buy or a sell candidate in dynasty? What about Isiah Pacheco​? Will D'Andre Swift​ ever see more work? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Last week, JJ looked at a handful of things that he got wrong during the 2022 fantasy season with the goal of improving his process. He goes through a similar exercise on Episode 736, except with the forecasts that went his way.

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Is the late-round quarterback strategy officially dead? Is Elijah Moore a buy or a sell? Will the Falcons offense look better in 2023? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Getting things wrong in fantasy football is inevitable. Ignoring those mistakes when they happen? Not the best idea in the world. On Episode 734, JJ looks at some of his biggest misses of the 2022 season, analyzing to see if the process that led to those bad choices was incorrect.

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