The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

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.

Late-Round Perspectives: Anthony Amico

Establish the Run's Anthony Amico joins JJ to talk about all things NFL Draft. The two chat about Amico's scouting process, Drake Maye's upside, a handful of lower-key wide receivers in this year's class, and so much more. 

04-24
01:03:17

877: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings

JJ talks about Marvin Harrison Jr., Adonai Mitchell, Trey Benson, and more as he breaks down the top portion of his pre-draft rookie rankings.   Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

04-23
23:41

876: Mailbag 4/19/24

Is this wide receiver class not nearly as good as advertised? Is Tyrone Tracy a legit sleeper at running back? Will Stefon Diggs finish as a top-15 wideout this year? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode.   Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

04-19
18:12

875: An Elite Wide Receiver Class

This year's wide receiver class is getting a lot of hype. Is it warranted? To find out, JJ sits down with Yahoo and Reception Perception's Matt Harmon. The two give comps for the top-three wideouts in the class, they share concerns over some of the second- and third-tier guys, and Matt talks about a couple of his favorite sleepers.   Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

04-16
01:15:18

Late-Round Perspectives: Matt Waldman

Matt Waldman, the creator of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, joins JJ to talk about his scouting process, why he has concerns about Drake Maye, some under-the-radar running backs, a handful of wide receivers, and more.   Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

04-12
01:34:16

874: A Lackluster Running Back Class

JJ brings on Noah Hills to talk about running back data, this year's running back class, Noah's favorite players in said class, and so much more.   Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

04-09
41:28

Rewind: Rookie Running Backs in Season-Long Leagues

JJ brings back an episode from last summer on investing in rookie running backs in season-long formats.    Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

04-05
13:08

873: A Strong Quarterback Class

JJ sits down with Jim Sannes to talk about his yearly article on statistically superior quarterbacks. The two discuss Jayden Daniels' rookie draft value, Caleb Williams as a generational talent, and more.   Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

04-02
31:02

Late-Round Perspectives: Josh Norris

Underdog's Josh Norris joins Late-Round Perspectives to talk about his experience with scouting, JJ McCarthy's offseason rise, the top of the wide receiver class, and more.   Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff   Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

03-29
01:41:01

872: How Rookie Quarterbacks Appreciate in Value

With this year's rookie quarterback class getting so much hype, should we be buying in our fantasy football rookie drafts? Is it a smart investment given the volatility of the position? JJ answers that question on Episode 872. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

03-26
14:15

871: Mailbag 3/22/24

Is Marvin Harrison Jr. overrated in early best ball drafts? Is Tyjae Spears now a buy? Is D'Andre Swift in a good spot to produce next year? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

03-22
18:44

870: Free Agency Fallout

A lot of players switched teams over the last week via free agency, and those moves had a big impact on fantasy football. JJ breaks things down on Episode 870. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

03-19
29:43

Late-Round Perspectives: Heath Cummings

It's been a big week in the NFL, and JJ brings on CBS Sports' Heath Cummings to break it all down. The two talk about prospects in this year's draft class before digging into the many backfields that were impacted during the first week of free agency. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/

03-15
01:01:49

869: Bailing on Unproductive Rookies

Years ago, JJ did a Late-Round Podcast episode on the topic of trading away second-year players after they performed below expectation as rookies. He brings it back on Episode 869 with a focus on his Year 2 Model. Is now that time to bail on Jaxon Smith-Njigba?  Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/  

03-12
18:54

868: Mailbag 3/8/24

How could we have seen Kyren Williams' breakout season coming? Should you prefer Jayden Reed or Zay Flowers in dynasty? Is Rome Odunze doomed because he's not an early-declare receiver? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

03-08
22:29

867: NFL Combine Winners and Losers

The NFL Combine produces plenty of irrelevant data points, but there are some that are quite impactful. JJ explains those things and talks through his biggest combine winners and losers on Episode 867.

03-05
18:45

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. 

03-01
01:12:51

866: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

Last week, JJ looked at the profiles of running backs from this year's draft class to see if any of them looked like future fantasy football studs. He goes through a similar exercise this week, but with wide receivers. And, fortunately, this wide receiver class is looking stronger than the running back one.

02-27
15:44

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.

02-23
17:36

864: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

This year's running back class isn't very strong, but is there anyone in it who produced like a fantasy football stud in college? JJ digs into that question on Episode 864. The answer may surprise you.

02-20
17:44

Randall Lawrence

Almost went there but stopped short of talking about TE Premium leagues. Would be great to hear how that elevated (1.5) ppr changes the thought process draftwise.

03-27 Reply

Randall Lawrence

Would be awesome to get your take on footballguys contests. One player from each team thru the SB. TE premium.

01-11 Reply

E L

if you don't know anything about jj, he is one of the best um the business. he takes more deep dives into the statsv than any other analyst that i am aware of and his record of success exceeds most in the business. if you want a leg up on your league, listen to this podcast.

07-14 Reply

Keymer Wilingham

You're comparing fantasy football points to actually being a good football player and helpful to a team. You may not realize it but in the first few minutes that's all you're doing. The film guys who've been doing it forever don't need empathy because they're not looking for specific fantasy football production which is all anyone's models are based off of.

04-01 Reply

James Gerard

JJ's guest speaker so fast if you stop paying attention for a couple min, the show is half over

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