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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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Davis Mattek of The Swolecast and Fantasy Flock joins the show to talk about his adventures with modeling prospects, the 2026 season-long landscape, players he's targeting in best ball drafts, and so much more.

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JJ and Kitchen chat about Market Score, news across the league, rookies to target in redraft leagues, and more on this week's Late-Round Show.

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JJ and Rich are back for Season 3 of Becoming a Best Ball Bro. In the season premiere, they discuss the biggest trends they're seeing in 2026 best ball drafts, highlight players they're targeting, and much more.

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JJ introduces a brand new metric that utilizes average draft position, and he talks through a handful of players it likes and doesn't like here in 2026.

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Brandon Gdula
Senior analyst for Late-Round Fantasy Football; former Numberfire/FanDuel editor and data-focused analyst
Late-Round Fantasy Football
Episode: Late-Round Perspectives: Brandon Gdula
Brandon Gadula
Fantasy football analyst; guest on the show
Episode: The Show: Best Ball Values, Yards Per Target Regression, and More
Dan Schneier
Senior editor at CBS Sports; Giants fan; co-host with extensive NFL scouting experience
CBS Sports
Episode: Late-Round Perspectives: Dan Schneier
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 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
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

Host

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 Damn Football analyst in the business!

    JJ brings the best damn analysis for football, not just Fantasy, I mean football 🏈 which you can translate to fantasy, and it’s not just a “one hit wonder” thing, he keeps bringing it week after week! Now I’m a big fan of data-based analysis - not for everyone- but his research and analytics gives you superb insight into not only how to draft and play FF but understanding the NFL metaverse! Wish I had discovered him years ago! Love JJ!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ncDino
    United Statesa month ago
  • Listen to this show

    JJ is one of my favorite analysts to listen to. Consume his content to avoid getting owned in his Fantasy League. Almost as good as his fishing podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StopClownin
    United States2 months ago
  • S Tier Content

    JJ and company do an excellent job year in, year out at distributing a wealth of FF knowledge. As a long time subscriber and frequent draft/prospect guide buyer; this is the place for top FF content. Keep up the great work JJ; always double down on what you do best
 data/numbers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thx for tuning in
    United States2 months ago
  • Self Promoting Is Half The Short Show

    If you’re looking for a lot of content about prospects, this isn’t your show. If you’re looking for self-promotion about a prospect guide and ZAP model, this is it. When they do get around to in depth analysis, it’s pretty good

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    True2Atlanta
    United States2 months ago
  • Sea sweet content

    Thoughtful and data driven analysis delivered in an entertaining way. Love the recurring bits except for the ones that I don’t love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scottiwon
    United States2 months ago

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Some fans note entertaining banter and clear explanations; a few critics call for less repetition of caveats.

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1100: Mailbag - Kaelon Black, Model Discrepancies, and More
Q: What is your process on Kaelon Black?
I look at age, production signals, and how they translate to NFL potential, then weigh draft capital and scheme. Kaelon Black shows red flags in age-adjusted production and efficiency metrics, and while he has some positives like size and a solid Pro Day speed score, the overall profile is below average for a Day 2 back. However, draft capital and coaching context can still influence outcomes, so I don't call him a fade outright in this weak class, just a player with limited upside in a competitive field.
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.

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6. Jeff Bell
7. Steve Palazzolo
8. Derek Brown

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