The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Leaning Into the Hype?

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Aug 20, 2025
Connor Allen, a fantasy football and sports betting analyst at 4for4, joins to share his insights as the draft season heats up. He discusses how to approach the Milly Maker and whether hype around players influences his strategy. The conversation delves into the intricacies of drafting rookie running backs and analyzing Average Draft Positions amidst suspensions. Connor also emphasizes the need for adaptability in player evaluations and draft strategies, highlighting emerging talents like Tony Pollard while managing fluctuating values.
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ANECDOTE

Live-Stream Nose Trumpet And The Best-Ball Mission

  • JJ describes a live stream where a loud nose-blow was accidentally picked up on his mic and heard by viewers.
  • He frames it as a funny dad moment while recounting his aggressive best-ball drafting plans for the season.
INSIGHT

Draft Once, Ride All Season

  • DraftKings best-ball lets you draft once and then ride your roster all season without weekly changes.
  • JJ emphasizes the appeal for mass entry tournaments like the $15M Best Ball headliner.
ADVICE

Manage Exposure When A Player Steams Up

  • When a player steams up ADP (like Ja'Cory Krosky-Merritt), check if value still exists before blindly taking him.
  • If you already have heavy exposure, consider fading him in remaining drafts to diversify your portfolio.
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