The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast The Show: Mike Tomlin, Way-Too-Early Quarterback Rankings, and More
Jan 15, 2026
JJ and Kitchen dive into the Wild Card round highlights, sharing key surprises and standout performances. They tackle the implications of George Kittle's injury on the 49ers and discuss the Texans' WR depth. A rousing discussion on Mike Tomlin's coaching tenure leads to a fun segment on way-too-early quarterback rankings for 2026, exploring talents like Brock Purdy and Drake Maye. The hosts also speculate on Rookie of the Year contenders, weighing in on Ted Roe McMillan and Jackson Dart. Tune in for insightful takes on the upcoming fantasy landscape!
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Use Playoff Snap Rates For Rookie Valuation
- Track rookie playoff snap rates because they predict next-season workload better than full-season rookie snaps.
- Use those snap-rate signals when valuing dynasty and keeper rookies this offseason.
New QB Crop Is Already Influential
- The 2024 quarterback crop is reshaping playoff narratives and fantasy value.
- Caleb Williams and Drake May are emerging as legitimate next-tier franchise catalysts.
Kittle's Injury Lowers Short-Term Value
- George Kittle's Achilles injury materially lowers his near-term dynasty equity.
- JJ expects Kittle to lose roughly a round of value for fantasy owners this offseason.