The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

With Travis Etienne done for the year, where should you draft James Robinson in fantasy football? What about Sony Michel now that he's a Ram? Does JJ no longer follow the late-round quarterback strategy? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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Things can change rapidly in fantasy football, even in just a month or two. On Episode 536, JJ talks about the players who have shot up and down his rankings most since the beginning of the summer.

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​How should you approach your superflex drafts this season? Is Brandon Aiyuk​ someone you should avoid drafting? Is there a tight end dead zone? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Last week, JJ talked through some of his favorite targets in fantasy football drafts this year. On Episode 534, he digs into a handful of higher-ranked players that he's generally avoiding. Some of the names discussed on the show may surprise you.

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​Is Travis Kelce​ a worthy first-round pick in fantasy football this year? Could Austin Ekeler​ finish as the absolute best running back? With regression hitting the Packers, is Davante Adams​ overvalued? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Draft season is here, and JJ's ready to throw some strong player takes at Late-Round Podcast listeners. On Episode 532, he looks at 10 players he's looking to target in fantasy football drafts this year.

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Is D'Andre Swift overrated in fantasy football drafts? How do you incorporate average draft position with tier-based drafting? How should we view Jonathan Taylor given the injuries in the Indianapolis offense? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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​Which players should you bump up in your rankings due to their early-season schedules? Which ones should you push down? JJ answers these questions on Episode 530.

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JJ talks about his favorite fantasy football quarterback value this year, the Michael Thomas​ injury impact, tight end breakouts, and more on this week's mailbag episode.

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Over the last couple of weeks, JJ's analyzed ways to spot breakout players at running back and wide receiver. On Episode 528, he completes the breakout series with a look at the tight end position.

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With Cam Akers season-ending injury, where should you draft Darrell Henderson? Is Chase Edmonds actually a reliable middle-round pick this year? Is Najee Harris overrated? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Drafting breakout players in fantasy football can really help you win a title. Is there a way to increase your chances of hitting on one while you draft? On Episode 526, JJ answers that question with a focus on the wide receiver position.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ digs more into the Ambiguous RB1 Theory, talks about David Montgomery​'s market value, shares some auction draft insight, and more.

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Last year, JJ explained the things you should look for when attempting to spot breakout running backs during your fantasy football drafts. On Episode 524, he re-examines the criteria and shares a breakthrough with the data.

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​How should your fantasy football draft strategy change when your league adds flex spots?​ Is Miles Sanders​ undervalued this year? Which Jacksonville wide receiver should you target? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Regression is one of the most important concepts for fantasy football managers to grasp, but how easy is it to spot? On Episode 522, JJ talks through a handful of players who are bound to regress all while explaining his process for finding regression candidates.

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​On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at 2021's high-end fantasy football running backs, Michael Thomas​' outlook, handcuffing running backs, and much more.

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Given how teams scored touchdowns and called plays in 2020, what can we expect in 2021? Which teams are likely to regress to the mean this year? On Episode 520, JJ examines that question.

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Which late-round tight ends have the most upside in fantasy football drafts this season? Should you only draft players from good offenses? Is the Steelers offense undervalued? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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The 2021 rookie quarterback class is a good one, and it's one that could change the quarterback landscape in fantasy football immediately. But what about the players catching passes from those quarterbacks? Should we expect any sort of decrease in production when they're getting targets from a rookie? JJ answers this question on Episode 518.

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Is T.J. Hockenson overrated in fantasy football this season? Does Kyle Pitts make sense as the top rookie pick this year now that Julio Jones is gone? Where does this year's Running Back Dead Zone start and end? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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If an NFL team has a lot of skill players being selected high in fantasy drafts, what does it mean? Does it matter for their outlook? What does it mean for the team's quarterback? JJ answers those questions on Episode 516.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ breaks down the Julio Jones​ trade, talks about D'Andre Swift​'s fantasy football value, explains why previous season finishes aren't very relevant, and much more.

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There's an area of fantasy football drafts that, historically, hasn't produced the best return on investment at the running back position. It's been aptly dubbed "The Running Back Dead Zone." On Episode 514, JJ analyzes this spot in drafts and offers up a reason as to why it exists.

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How high is A.J. Brown​'s ceiling in fantasy football this year? Is there a trade destination where Julio Jones' fantasy value could rise? How should we approach handcuffing running backs given the longer season? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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JJ's back with another best ball league strategy episode, but this time, he sits down and talks to Mike Leone of Establish The Run. Leone explains the importance of roster construction in a best ball format, and talks through the viability of different strategies like Zero RB, stacking, late-round quarterback, and so much more.

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​How high is Calvin Ridley​'s ceiling without Julio Jones​? Why is Joe Mixon​ getting so much hype in the fantasy football world? Is Alvin Kamara​ doomed without Drew Brees​? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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There's been an uptick in quarterback rushing across the NFL, and that's changed the signal-calling position in fantasy football. But what about the running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends who are playing on teams with mobile passers? On Episode 510, JJ examines this question.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks into Javian Hawkins' situation in Atlanta, Mike Davis' trade value in dynasty formats, Travis Etienne's strange role in Jacksonville, and much more.

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Fantasy football projections aren't just about finding the number of fantasy points a player is going to score and calling it a day. Instead, you can build projections to help you understand player situations in a more detailed way. On Episode 508, JJ talks about some of those situations as he goes through the things he learned when building projections for the 2021 season.

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​Is Miles Sanders​ in trouble? Which disappointing rookie wide receiver from last season is set for a big rebound in 2021? Why is JJ drafting Kadarius Toney in rookie drafts? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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We now know where our favorite prospects were drafted. We know where they landed. Now, where should you draft them? On Episode 506, JJ talks through his post-draft rookie rankings to help you out during your rookie drafts.

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On this week's mailbag show, JJ breaks down the Jets backfield, talks about Najee Harris' Year 1 impact, explains how he uses his model for post-draft rankings, and much more.

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With the NFL Draft finished, we now know where our favorite prospects will be playing football. But we can take more away from the draft than just landing spots. By analyzing how front offices made decisions throughout the draft, there are ways to become better fantasy football managers.

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How much does landing spot matter? What do teams usually get wrong during the NFL Draft? Which teams could surprise us during the draft and take an early-round running back? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Where should you draft Najee Harris in your rookie draft? What about Trevor Lawrence? On Episode 502, JJ breaks down his rookie rankings to get you ready for both the NFL Draft and your fantasy football rookie drafts.

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​Is this running back draft class far worse than what we've seen in the past? Is J.K. Dobbins​ someone to avoid given the receiving upside in Baltimore? Should you go with a Zero WR draft strategy in 2021? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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​How good is this year's wide receiver class? Will it rival last year's? To answer that, JJ sat down and talked to RotoViz's Curtis Patrick. On the show, the two chat through the top-tiered talent at the position, and Curtis provides a couple of his favorite picks in this year's class.

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​This week's mailbag episode features talk around Antonio Gibson's potential in Year 2, Josh Allen​'s possible regression, Chase Edmonds​' outlook with James Conner​ around, and much more.

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​There are a few strong running back prospects in this class, but after them, things look a little bleak. Even still, we're bound to see some relevance from the later rounds in this running back class, as we do each year. To help spot those gems and get a good grasp on the class, JJ sat down to chat with Mike Wright of The Fantasy Footballers. Mike gives his perspective on this year's Big 3 running backs, and he offers up some takes on the other, secondary backs in the class.

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Who are the best targets at the end of your dynasty rookie drafts? Is Sam Darnold going to help or hurt D.J. Moore​'s fantasy production? Is Joe Mixon​ ready to have a monster season? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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​This year's quarterback draft class is getting a lot of love, but is it warranted? To help answer that question, JJ brings numberFire's Jim Sannes onto the show to talk about the statistical profiles for each of the high-end quarterbacks in the class.

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​On this week's mailbag episode, JJ re-enters the running back value debate, explains who he likes most from the middle tier of wide receiver prospects, talks through how his draft strategy changes by league size, and much more.

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Through the years, wide receivers who have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft haven't fared amazingly well in fantasy football. Is there a reason for that? Is there a way to spot which wide receivers are bound to bust? On Episode 494, JJ answers that question.

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​On this week's mailbag show, JJ looks into Mike Davis​' new situation in Atlanta, explains how he adjusts for a lack of pro day numbers, sheds light as to why his model focuses on season-long metrics, and much more.

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Kenny Golladay​'s a New York Giant, Kenyan Drake​'s a Raider, and Will Fuller​'s headed to Miami. Those are just some of the things that changed across the football world over the last week. But what do these moves mean for fantasy purposes? JJ explains it all when digging through this year's big free agency moves.

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Should we be worried about James Robinson's workload next season? Is it possible for both Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry to thrive in New England? How can you spot an early-round wide receiver bust? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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The fantasy football world talks about a player's injury proneness all the time, but is it actually a thing? Does injury proneness exist? To help answer that, JJ sat down and talked with FantasyPoints.com's medical analyst Edwin Porras. Edwin gives his take on the topic of injury proneness, explains how fantasy managers can find advantages with injury analysis, and much more.

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about why Travis Etienne's Pro Day weigh-in matters, T.J. Hockenson​'s 2021 fantasy value, 40-yard dash data, and much more.

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When prospecting wide receivers, should you consider the player's BMI? Does it matter? And if so, ​how much​ does it matter? On Episode 488, JJ dives into the wide receiver BMI debate.

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