The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Late-Round Perspectives: Scott Pianowski
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Oct 31, 2025 Scott Pianowski, a renowned Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst and Hall of Famer, joins to unpack 2025’s fantasy highlights. They discuss rookie wide receivers like Chimere D.K. and Teda McMillan, analyze running back value with Tyrone Tracy, and the importance of positional advantages in drafts. Scott reflects on his biggest process mistakes, including misjudging Calvin Ridley. They also explore buying low on struggling receivers and bold predictions, all while embracing the game's inherent variance and unpredictability.
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From Encyclopedias To Pro Football Reference
- Scott kept annual sports reference books and magazines long before the internet made them obsolete.
- He now uses online databases like Pro Football Reference to quickly research historical player data.
The Internet Erased Old Draft Edges
- The old information edge in fantasy is gone because news spreads instantly.
- Now the advantage comes from process and interpretation, not raw access to facts.
Buy The Tight End Second Tier
- Target the second-tier tight ends this season instead of overinvesting early.
- Treat tight end value like a market inefficiency and shop the midrange for upgrades.