The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 1010: Mailbag - The Houston Backfield, Jalen Coker's Value, and More
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Aug 29, 2025 Dive into insightful strategies for navigating the Houston backfield and discover the rising value of Jalen Coker. Learn when it makes sense to reach for players during a positional run in your draft. The impact of Adam Thielen's trade on Carolina's lineup provides more intrigue. Tune in for expert answers to burning questions that will help you fine-tune your fantasy football approach this season. Get ready to optimize your roster with these essential tips!
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Be Cautious Buying Kelce Now
- Avoid drafting Travis Kelce based solely on Rashee Rice's suspension because Kelce's late-season fragility undermines value.
- Wait for volume certainty and prefer waiting at tight end rather than paying Kelce's current cost.
Thielen Trade Boosts Jalen Coker
- The Adam Thielen trade signals Panthers' confidence in Jalen Coker as a potential No. 2 and slot option.
- Coker produced strong per-route metrics as a rookie, making him a late-round target.
Pass Catching Wins Houston Backfield
- Justin Woods Marks (Woody Marks) projects as the Texans' highest-scoring RB because of his pass-catching profile.
- Pass-catching ability at running back matters more for fantasy baseline scoring than pure early-down skills.