The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Late-Round Perspectives: Jakob Sanderson
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Jul 11, 2025 Jakob Sanderson, owner of the Thinking About Thinking Substack and part of the Dynasty Points podcast, brings his legal mind and game theory insights to the conversation. He dives deep into the shifting dynamics of the running back dead zone and explores market inefficiencies in drafting strategies. Conversations touch on the importance of understanding player archetypes, the evolution of fantasy football analysis, and creative approaches to navigating player performance metrics. Get ready for a fresh perspective on building your fantasy team!
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Childhood Fantasy League Creation
- Jakob Sanderson started creating elaborate fake sports leagues in his mind as a child.
- He crafted player names, backstories, and simulated seasons, showing early obsession with sports and stats.
Fantasy Market Maturity
- The fantasy football market has become much smarter with more content creators and accessible information.
- This leads to sharper drafting and higher level conversations among players and managers.
Evolving Running Back Dead Zone
- The Running Back Dead Zone has shifted as drafting habits and ADP change.
- Running backs once avoided in rounds 3-6 now get drafted later, changing their value and impact.