The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

The draft is one of the only times NFL teams have to make public decisions. And we can find new takeaways from their moves, helping us in fantasy football. On Episode 635, JJ digs in and talks about some of the things we learned from the 2022 NFL Draft.

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​JJ talks about why his feelings about Darnell Mooney have shifted, DJ Moore's outlook, rookie wide receivers in Green Bay, and more on this week's mailbag episode.​

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Where does Isaiah Spiller belong in fantasy football rookie rankings? How about Christian Watson? Jahan Dotson? JJ reveals his top-end pre-draft tiers on Episode 633.

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What are some of the things to look for when buying a wide receiver in your dynasty leagues? Is Alvin Kamara someone to target or avoid? Should we be concerned about the stud wide receivers who are switching teams? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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​How should draft capital shift the way you view your favorite prospects?​ Is the Dallas Cowboys​ backfield one to target in fantasy football this year? Is Michael Pittman Jr.​ a huge value in early drafts? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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We should strive to have well-rounded views on prospects as we enter our rookie drafts, and Episode 629's guest can help us with that. Alfredo Brown is an analyst at Footballguys and host of the Pretend GM Podcast, and he once served as a scout for Florida International University's football program. JJ chats with Alfredo about what he looks for when scouting wide receivers, his surprise top pass-catcher in the class, and so much more.

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​Should Kenneth Walker be a top-five pick in rookie drafts? Which running back in this year's class does JJ compare to David Johnson​? How does this year's group of incoming rookies compare to ones in recent history? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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We've heard draft pundits say that this year's quarterback class is pretty mediocre, but is that true? Does data agree? To find out, JJ invited FanDuel's Jim Sannes onto the show to talk about his quarterback model, this year's draft class, a passer you may want to avoid in rookie drafts, and more.

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​How important is early-declare status for wide receiver prospects? Is Jonathan Taylor​ a sell candidate in dynasty leagues? Are we too low on Tua Tagovailoa​? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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This years' free agency period was absolutely wild. On Episode 625, JJ looks at all the big moves that went down in the NFL over the last couple of weeks, providing fantasy football information related to those transactions.

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​Would fantasy football managers be better off not knowing how coaches utilized their players historically? Given the Jets' Tyreek Hill​ pursuit, is that bad news for Elijah Moore​? Is Josh Jacobs​ a clear dynasty sell? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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JJ utilizes Dynasty League Football's average draft position data to answer one simple question: What happens to a player when his market value significantly drops from one year to the next?

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Is Amon-Ra St. Brown an obvious dynasty fantasy football sell? How much does landing spot matter for rookies? Should Mitch Trubisky be on your fantasy football radar? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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JJ brings back an old study that was done a couple of years ago on how rookies see their dynasty values change from before Year 1 to before Year 2. Knowing this information can really help dictate your approach to dynasty fantasy football.

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​On this week's mailbag episode, JJ analyzes the Russell Wilson​ trade from a fantasy football perspective before looking into Calvin Ridley​'s situation, the value of this year's rookie draft 1.01, and more.

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Now that the NFL Combine is wrapped up, which draft-hopeful wide receivers and running backs saw their stock rise and fall most in Indianapolis?

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Is Trevor Lawrence a fantasy football buy or sell? How can fantasy managers navigate dynasty WR3s and WR4s? Is Mitchell Trubisky someone who should be on our fantasy radars? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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Last week, JJ looked at which wide receivers in this year's draft class had studly college production profiles. On Episode 618, he runs through the same exercise with running backs.

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JJ dives deep into a hot topic that was talked about on Fantasy Football Twitter this week before answering questions about dynasty strategy, this year's draft class, and more.

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Successful NFL wide receivers were generally productive in college. Knowing that, which wideouts from this year's draft class seem to match the criteria set forth by fantasy football producers at the pro level?

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Should you be buying or selling Travis Etienne right now in fantasy football? What about Cam Akers? Is Trey Sermon doomed? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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JJ talks about a high-end quarterback to trade away in your dynasty leagues, a surprising running back who may be overvalued, a young wide receiver who's getting too much love, and more.

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Should we worry at all about Justin Jefferson if he loses Kirk Cousins? Can we accurately spot late-career breakouts? Is Ezekiel Elliott a buy or a sell? JJ answers those questions and more on this week's mailbag episode.

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Which players should you be looking to trade for in your dynasty leagues this offseason? JJ breaks down his favorite choices.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ does a deep dive into Gabriel Davis' dynasty value, and he looks at Amon-Ra St. Brown's, too. He follows that up with talk around building rankings, the 2022 free agent running back class, and more.

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Last week, JJ looked at the biggest things that didn't go his way during the 2021 season in order to fix any broken process that led to a bad call. On Episode 610, he looks at the things that went right.

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How much does draft capital matter after a player's rookie season? Is CeeDee Lamb overrated in dynasty? What about Diontae Johnson? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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You're bound to be wrong in fantasy football. After all, you're trying to predict what a human is going to do on a football field. That's tough to do. Instead of ignoring your misses each year, though, it's not a bad idea to look at what went wrong, and, more importantly, see ​why ​it went wrong. It can help you improve your process in the future. On Episode 608, JJ does just that.

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Who's going to be the top late-round quarterback target in 2022 drafts? Did Miles Sanders just get unlucky this season in the touchdown column, or is there more to the story? What statistics should generally be ignored when analyzing fantasy football? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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The fantasy football season may be over, but...is it? JJ explains how he approaches his fantasy playoff contests, providing tips that should help you gain an edge over your competition.

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​Is quarterback streaming a viable strategy in fantasy football these days?​ Can you trust Aaron Jones​ this weekend? What are the most important things fantasy football managers can do to improve? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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​On this week's sleeper show, JJ talks about a wide receiver coming back from injury who you may be able to start, a couple of mobile quarterback streamers, and a whole lot more.

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On this week's 10 Trends show, JJ talks about quarterback scoring this year versus last year, the Miami passing attack, Najee Harris' second half, and much more.

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It's the final 15 Transactions episode of the season, and JJ has you covered with all the waiver wire moves you need to make before your big championship game. On the show, he talks about the Philadelphia Eagles​ backfield, Terry McLaurin​, Ke'Shawn Vaughn​, and more.

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Can you trust Justin Fields in the fantasy football playoffs? What about Gabriel Davis in a tough matchup? What deep sleeper running back does JJ like this week? Those questions are answered on this week's sleepers show.

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Can you trust the Miami Dolphins​ backfield in the fantasy football playoffs? Is Ronald Jones​ the top waiver wire add this week? What about Amon-Ra St. Brown​? JJ answers those questions and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.

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With the NFL's schedule change, there's a change in schedule for The Late-Round Podcast. On this week's (early) 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Mark Andrews' incredible stretch, Kyle Shanahan's change in how he's handled his backfield, the crazy Week 15 slate, and more.

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Was strategy even important in fantasy football this year, or did you just have to pick the right players? What's the outlook for A.J. Green and Christian Kirk without DeAndre Hopkins in the lineup? Is Jerry Jeudy toast this year? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Can you really trust Jimmy Garoppolo​ in the fantasy football playoffs? Is he JJ's top streamer this week? Which under-the-radar wide receiver in a top passing attack is flex-worthy in Week 15? JJ gets to those questions and more on this week's sleepers show.

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On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about Josh Jacobs' underrated fantasy season, Odell Beckham's recent performances, the Minnesota Vikings secondary, and more.

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​Is Rashaad Penny​ a league-winning waiver wire add? Should fantasy football managers be worried about Aaron Jones​' usage? Will Gabriel Davis​ be usable from here on out? JJ answers those questions and more on this week's 15 Transactions episode.

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​Is it time to be concerned about Lamar Jackson​'s fantasy football potential? How should we view Javonte Williams​ with a healthier Melvin Gordon​? Do bell-cow running backs emerge because of talent or coaching? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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​JJ changes things up a bit with this week's sleeper show, adding a new tier into the mix. He talks quarterback and tight end streamers, under-the-radar wide receiver plays, and more.

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​This week's 10 Trends episode features talk around D.K. Metcalf​'s poor performance, David Montgomery​'s big Week 13, the Buccaneers' touchdown-scoring pace, and more.

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Is K.J. Osborn​ a worthwhile add without Adam Thielen​? Will Russell Gage​ keep up his current pace? Should fantasy football managers be worried about Brandon Aiyuk​? JJ looks at those questions -- and more -- on this week's 15 Transactions show.

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​Was it right to target "ambiguous backfields" this season? Is A.J. Dillon​ usable in fantasy football with a healthy Aaron Jones​? How should you manage your roster if you're currently out of the playoffs? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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This week's sleepers show features talk around a couple of quarterback streamers, a couple of tight end streamers, a couple of wide receivers with good slot matchups, and more.

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On this week's 10 Trends episode, JJ talks about D.K. Metcalf's struggles, Clyde Edwards-Helaire's potential, Tom Brady's regression, and more.

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