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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, sl... more

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The college football landscape has changed pretty dramatically over the last five or six years, but has it made an impact on the way we should evaluate prospects for fantasy football purposes? JJ answers that question on Episode 1099.

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Dan Schneier of CBS Sports and the Big Blue Banter podcast joins JJ on Perspectives to discuss his film evaluation process, his favorite undervalued and overvalued rookies, veteran winners and losers stemming from the NFL Draft, and more.

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JJ and Kitchen discuss the biggest winners from the NFL Draft, hit this week’s top news, talk through Kenyon Sadiq’s prospect profile, and more on this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show.

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Now that the dust has settled, JJ digs into the top of his rookie draft rankings, explaining the “why” behind the tiers and how to attack your draft.

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Addison Hayes
Video manager and content creator at Dynasty League Football and 4for4 Football; creator of the Marker System
Dynasty League Football; 4for4 Football
Episode: Late-Round Perspectives: Addison Hayes
Matt Harmon
Analyst at Yahoo, owner of Reception Perception
Yahoo, Reception Perception
Episode: 1093: A Solid Wide Receiver Class
Matt Waldman
Footballguys senior staff writer known for detailed prospect work and the Rookie Scouting Portfolio
Footballguys
Episode: Late-Round Perspectives: Matt Waldman Returns Again
Jeff Bell
Prospect analyst focused on running backs, Footballguys
Footballguys
Episode: 1092: A Weak Running Back Class
Alfredo Brown
Owner of Pretend GM Fantasy Football, expert on fantasy-oriented scouting and the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide
Pretend GM Fantasy Football
Episode: 1090: A Questionable Quarterback Class
Steve Palazzolo
Co-host, Check The Mic; former PFF analyst
Check The Mic; Pro Football Focus
Episode: Late-Round Perspectives: Steve Palazzolo
Derek Brown
NFL and fantasy football analyst at FantasyPros
FantasyPros
Episode: Late-Round Perspectives: Derek Brown Returns
Kendrick Bourne
Wide receiver who previously played for New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Episode: The Show: Super Bowl LX Preview, Part 2
Josh Johnson
Quarterback with extensive experience across multiple NFL teams
Episode: The Show: Super Bowl LX Preview, Part 1

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JJ Zachariason
Host of the show with a data-driven, process-focused approach to fantasy football.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • Best of the best

    Great content that is always backed up by stats

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andy_m_200
    United States4 months ago
  • Good show

    Love the show! Oh JJ- it’s not Twitter anymore, you can start calling it X now. Everyone else has caught up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4sd..o
    United States4 months ago
  • 👍

    You don’t need to hedge your fandom every single time it’s brought up. You cheer for a team, it’s not a big deal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peeping___tom
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    I really enjoy this podcast. Good information combined with a good vibe! Thanks, JJ and team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChuckTaylor1776
    United States5 months ago
  • Top tier

    Excellent Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cellardweller666
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the data-backed, concise analysis that helps win leagues.
Positive reactions emphasize actionable, evidence-driven advice and long-term prospect discussions.
Some fans note entertaining banter and clear explanations; a few critics call for less repetition of caveats.

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1097: Mailbag - Tyler Shough, 12 Personnel, and More
Q: What makes a good fantasy model, and how should we evaluate overfitting or model inputs?
A good model should have a clear goal (like predicting B2S over the first three seasons) and be tested against a sensible benchmark. It's important to understand what the model is measuring, how far its signals stray from known draft capital, and to avoid overfitting by using broader inputs and acknowledging uncertainty rather than presenting a single perfect outcome.
Late-Round Perspectives: Addison Hayes
Q: Why is threshold analysis controversial, and how do you mitigate that in practice?
Threshold analyses can oversimplify evaluation by forcing a single cutoff. The Marker System emphasizes multiple inputs across production, athleticism, and draft capital, plus age and experience, to create a more robust, context-rich assessment rather than relying on one metric.
Late-Round Perspectives: Addison Hayes
Q: What stood out about Jordan Tyson in your marker framework?
Tyson shows a strong overall projection with an 85/100 grade and a breakout score in the high percentile, suggesting potential for a top-12 fantasy season if draft capital aligns, though the panel acknowledges that even standout samples have misses and require context like landing spot and age-adjusted production.
Late-Round Perspectives: Addison Hayes
Q: Can you explain the Marker System and how it differs from other models like ZAP?
The Marker System uses a series of production, athleticism, and draft-capital baselines, boiled down to practical checkboxes across positions. It relies on a historical sample to set quartiles and thresholds, but remains flexible by allowing a sliding scale rather than binary yes/no decisions, which helps avoid overreliance on any single metric.
1091: Mailbag - ZAP Model Misses, Zero RB, and More
Q: Why is there a shift in the analytics community toward more fragile, robust RB builds this draft season?
It's driven by real-world football changes: more run-heavy teams, heavier personnel, more competition for targets at WR, and the relative scarcity of truly elite, reliable WRs, which makes top RBs even more valuable.

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2. Matt Harmon
3. Matt Waldman
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6. Steve Palazzolo
7. Derek Brown
8. Kendrick Bourne

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