The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

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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. read less

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JJ Zachariason wants everyone to win, at least when it comes to Fantasy Football. In The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast, the host offers advice and predictions. This helps his listeners increase their chances of picking a winning team. The host's predictions aren't only luck. They're based on strategy and analytics.

The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast has critical info. The show informs listeners each week of the season about trends, transactions, sleepers, and breakout players. Instead of listing the league's rankings, Zachariason wants to educate his audience. His goal is to teach audiences the same strategies that have helped him to win big in the past. This includes logical thinking and considering statistics. This podcast is more than reports and numbers. It offers insight on football analysis to help listeners better understand the game. This helps them choose more effective Fantasy Football teams.

Zachariason first became passionate about fantasy football in the 2000s. His interest grew so much he wrote an eBook on the topic back in 2012 entitled The Late-Round Quarterback. The book gained enough traction for Zachariason to get noticed by the analytics website numberFire. Here, the fantasy analyst spent more than six years creating content as editor-in-chief. The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast continues his work.

Beyond the podcast, fans can also sign up for exclusive insights and resources online. This includes an annual prospects guide. With this, fantasy fans can educate themselves on how to evaluate prospects. It also contains player statistics, rookie rankings, and more. Listeners can use this information to make the most out of each seasonal draft. Each podcast episode usually runs between 10 and 20 minutes.

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876: Mailbag 4/19/24

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/

Episodes

876: Mailbag 4/19/24

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/

875: An Elite Wide Receiver Class

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/

Late-Round Perspectives: Matt Waldman

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/

874: A Lackluster Running Back Class

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/

Rewind: Rookie Running Backs in Season-Long Leagues

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/

873: A Strong Quarterback Class

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/

Late-Round Perspectives: Josh Norris

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/

872: How Rookie Quarterbacks Appreciate in Value

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/

871: Mailbag 3/22/24

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/

870: Free Agency Fallout

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/

Late-Round Perspectives: Heath Cummings

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/

869: Bailing on Unproductive Rookies

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/

868: Mailbag 3/8/24

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.

867: NFL Combine Winners and Losers

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.

Late-Round Perspectives: Alfredo Brown

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.

866: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

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.

865: Mailbag 2/23/24

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.

864: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

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.

Late-Round Perspectives: Scott Connor

Late-Round Perspectives: Scott Connor

Scott Connor of Destination Devy and Dynasty Trades in 5 joins JJ to talk about fantasy football's running back landscape, his approach to dynasty roster construction, investing in likable players, and so much more.

863: Sell Candidates

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.