

The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast
Fantasy Football
Fantasy football doesn't have to feel so luck-driven. The award-winning Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast is a fantasy football show that helps you win through bite-sized, analytically-driven episodes. Instead of just drafting from a list of players and crossing your fingers with the hopes that those players produce, host JJ Zachariason provides a process to help you find breakout candidates, sleepers, busts and more. The approach is logical. It's strategic. And it wins.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 13min
Late-Round Perspectives: Alfredo Brown
Alfredo Brown of Footballguys joins Late-Round Perspectives to chat about all things prospecting. He talks about his time as a scout at Florida International University before firing off some in-depth takes on this year's running back and wide receiver draft classes.

Feb 27, 2024 • 16min
866: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
Exploring the profiles of rookie wide receivers in the draft class, comparing them to successful NFL wide receivers. Analyzing metrics of potential fantasy football studs like Kian Coleman and Lad Mcconkey. Highlighting the performance of two wide receiver prospects with contrasting stats. Comparing Malachi Corley's profile to Debo Samuel and assessing his potential. Evaluating standout performances of Roman Wilson, Malik Washington, Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Neighbors, and Xavier Worthy.

Feb 23, 2024 • 18min
865: Mailbag 2/23/24
Should you fade high-end wide receivers in rookie drafts? Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba an obvious sell candidate? Which wide receivers from this year's class have JJ feeling a little concerned? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

Feb 20, 2024 • 18min
864: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs
Exploring the strength of this year's running back class for fantasy football with data-driven models and breakout metrics. Analyzing prospects like Braylon Allen, Marshawn Lloyd, and Jalen Wright. Concluding that the current class lacks elite talent for future fantasy success.

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Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 10min
Late-Round Perspectives: Scott Connor
Fantasy football analyst Scott Connor joins JJ to discuss the running back landscape, dynasty roster construction, investing in likable players, and more. The conversation covers leveraging variance, analyzing the fantasy potential of Kyron Williams, optimal roster construction strategy, the value of young quarterbacks, team-building strategies, wide receivers in the upcoming class, and analyzing the advanced metrics of John Datson.

Feb 13, 2024 • 21min
863: Sell Candidates
Which players look overvalued in the dynasty fantasy football market? Who could you potentially trade away this offseason? JJ talks about a handful of sell candidates on Episode 863.

Feb 9, 2024 • 19min
862: Mailbag 2/9/24
Will Greg Roman ruin Justin Herbert's fantasy football value? Is James Cook a dynasty sell candidate? Which second-year wide receiver might be doomed after a poor rookie season? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.

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Feb 6, 2024 • 22min
861: Buy Candidates
This podcast episode discusses trading strategies for dynasty leagues in fantasy football. They highlight low-cost players to target and analyze the potential of players like Drake London, Chuba Hubbard, and Josh Downs. The hosts also provide insights into the performance of wide receivers in their second year and discuss the opportunities for Noah Fant with a change in scenery.

Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 11min
Late-Round Perspectives: Rich Hribar
Fantasy football expert Rich Hribar discusses the changing landscape of fantasy football and the value of second-year players in dynasty. They also delve into the impact of COVID-19 on the NFL, the rise of mobile quarterbacks, and the influence of mobile quarterbacks on the running back position. Additionally, they analyze Taj a Spears' prospects and assess a rookie wide receiver's potential in dynasty.

Jan 30, 2024 • 24min
860: Analyzing 2023's Biggest Hits
The host reflects on successful predictions in fantasy football and discusses their process for future drafts. They explore the value of team RB twos and players with contingent upside, as well as the strategy of targeting backfields with uncertain starters. They also cover successful recommendations like buying CD-LAM and avoiding Miles Sanders, and the importance of monitoring usage and backfield shares when selecting running backs for fantasy football rosters.