The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Does It Have to End?
Aug 27, 2025
In a thrilling finale, the hosts dive deep into their strategies for the $15M Millionaire contest on DraftKings. They reflect on chaotic player transactions and share personal drafting highlights from the best ball season. Notably, one startling pick for the top wide receiver grabs attention, while missed opportunities in player portfolios spark interesting discussions. With a focus on late-round quarterback strategies, they analyze emerging trends and insights to prepare for an exciting football season ahead.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
JJ's Yearly Best-Ball Quest
- JJ drafted over 500 best-ball teams last year and is trying again to max enter the DraftKings Millionaire contest this season.
- He documents his process and talks to top best-ball players while chasing the title again.
Deeper Pool Encourages Portfolio Breadth
- JJ found the player pool deeper this year which forced him to spread exposure across more late-round options.
- He split portfolio risk and drafted more late-round players rather than concentrating on a few mids.
Prioritize WR/RB Depth Over Late QBs
- When the quarterback market pushes up, feel comfortable finishing drafts with running backs and receivers instead of forcing late QBs.
- Use late-round pass-catchers to fill stacks or single-week upside rather than grabbing a QB early.