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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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Josh Norris of Yahoo Fantasy joins Late-Round Perspectives to discuss the 49ers wide receiver room, Stefon Diggs' fit in Washington, his favorite targets and avoids, and so much more.

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All DraftKings Customers enter a lineup into the B... more

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JJ and Kitchen open the show in a disastrous way before they talk training camp news, team-level passing volume regression, JJ's top middle-round targets, and more.

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All DraftKings Customers enter a lineup into the Best Ball $20 million... more

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JJ and Rich discuss some significant wide receiver ADP movement and have a philosophical conversation about closing line value before Matthew Betz of the Fantasy Footballers joins the show. JJ and Matthew break down how to sift through training camp ... more

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Regression to the mean is one of the most important concepts in fantasy football, and it's everywhere. On Episode 1114, JJ digs into some players and teams who are likely to see their performances swing in 2026, highlighting where last season's resul... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Levitan
Founder of Establish the Run, fantasy analyst
Establish the Run
Episode: Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Is Playoff Correlation Overrated?
John Daigle
Season-long bro at Establish the Run; previously with NBC Sports
Establish the Run
Episode: Late-Round Perspectives: John Daigle Returns Again
Tod Burros
Best Ball NFL on Twitter, best-ball strategist
Best Ball NFL (Tod Burros)
Episode: Becoming a Best Ball Bro: A Unique Way to Stack?
Pat Corrane
Guest discussed rookie class impact and late-round strategy
Episode: Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Time to Get Caught Up?
Drew Davenport
Footballguys staff member, auction drafting expert, attorney
Footballguys, The Auction Brief, Fantasy Football Lawyer (Patreon)
Episode: Late-Round Perspectives: Drew Davenport
Nez Takes
X/twitter presence, badge bros member, Pirates fan; fantasy football content creator
Badge Bros
Episode: Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Fade Jonathan Taylor?
Brandon Gdula
Contributor to The Late-Round Fantasy Football Team; research lead on catchable targets
Late-Round Fantasy Football Team
Episode: 1107: Catchable Targets
Neil Orfield
Friend of the show, The Flannelverse creator, Milly/Fantasy DFS veteran
The Flannelverse, Best Ball Whenever (podcast)
Episode: Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Elite Tight End or Bust?
Alan Seslowsky
Fantasy Sports Video Content Manager and Editor at Rotowire; host of the Dynasty Hour on SiriusXM Fantasy Radio
Rotowire; SiriusXM Fantasy Radio
Episode: Late-Round Perspectives: Alan Seslowsky

Hosts

JJ Zachariason
Host of The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast
David Kitchen
Co-host of The Late-Round Fantasy Football Show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • Great info that's to the point

    Love the pod and the topic format so things don't have to be repeated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E-Streets
    United Statesa month ago
  • Get your fantasy football nerd on!

    JJ’s stuff is SUPER informative! It’s a bit over my head, but his tier breakdowns are VERY helpful on draft day. Thanks JJ.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bolander2
    United Statesa month ago
  • Unique Approach

    In a world of endless content, I appreciate Late-Round being different. They make decisions based on providing the best content not making the most money. Even NFL GMs don’t know if a player will be good or not. The best basketball mind in history, Michael Jordan, sucked at player evaluation as an owner. Analytics is the only true way to get an edge. It makes it fun too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iutizereviews
    United Statesa month ago
  • Jadarian Price

    Your Price hate was tiresome even before the draft and it’s getting worse. Take a break.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mojo5610
    United Statesa month ago
  • JJ is great. Best Ball Bro has to stop

    I’m so sick of hearing about best ball. JJ is great for prospecting, and I enjoy most of the in season content too, but this marks year 3 of rolling my eyes that we’re doing a whole weekly best ball show again.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Meë183739
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners value the depth and rigor behind projections and model-driven analysis.
Audiences praise data-driven insights and clear, actionable drafting guidance.
Fans often highlight the host's consistency and accessible yet rigorous approach to fantasy strategy.
A few critics note the show can feel marketing-heavy or overly production-focused at times.
Many appreciate the practical, story-driven context that helps translate stats into real league decisions.

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1113: Mailbag - De'Von Achane's Situation, Bhayshul Tuten's Upside, and More
Q: How should we think about the backfield in ambiguous situations like Bhayshul Tuten vs Chris Rodriguez?
Ambiguous backfields can offer upside due to multiple outs in a good offense; evaluating the backfield in context of team environment scores and the likelihood of one back emerging helps, and sometimes the more conservative approach (a late pair of RBs) can outperform chasing a single back early.
1113: Mailbag - De'Von Achane's Situation, Bhayshul Tuten's Upside, and More
Q: Is it worth drafting back-to-back quarterbacks in deep drafts, and how does that affect opportunity cost at other positions?
Yes, in deeper formats it can be advantageous to draft two quarterbacks late to avoid opportunity cost at RB/WR; you can still land a solid starter while having a ceiling for weeks with the second QB, but you should be careful not to overspend and to balance with strong non-QB positions.
1113: Mailbag - De'Von Achane's Situation, Bhayshul Tuten's Upside, and More
Q: What's your take on drafting two quarterbacks in redraft leagues that start only one quarterback?
Two late-round quarterbacks can be valuable in deep leagues to cover injury risk and buy flexibility, especially when you can pair a stable, high-floor option with a high-upside upside pick later in the draft; the key is not paying a premium for the position and exploiting the depth elsewhere.
Late-Round Perspectives: John Daigle Returns Again
Q: What should season-long players take away from the best ball conversation, and vice versa?
Season-long players should understand that ADP and value shift across game formats, and that mid-round receivers with ceiling can outperform in the long term, while best ball players should emphasize resisting speculative late-round darts when cost is too high and prioritizing reliable production in the early-to-mid rounds.
Late-Round Perspectives: John Daigle Returns Again
Q: What are the differences between someone listening to this who only does season-long and someone who does best ball?
Best ball emphasizes maximizing usable weeks and avoiding zero weeks, while season-long focuses more on steady week-to-week contributions and managing risk across a longer horizon; in practice, this means targeting different archetypes and valuing upside differently.

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This show centers on data-driven fantasy football analysis, with a steady emphasis on using metrics, projections, and contextual storytelling to build winning rosters in dynasty, redraft, and best-ball formats. Episodes frequently cover valuation frameworks, player breakout signals, rookies and prospects, and how front-office moves, coaching changes, and draft capital translate into fantasy value. A recurring strength is translating complex analytics into actionable drafting and in-season decisions, often anchored by the ZAP model and a clearly explained process. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on value-first thinking, transparency about methodology, and a willingness to blend research with practical league experience. The format ranges f... more

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2. John Daigle
3. Tod Burros
4. Pat Corrane
5. Drew Davenport
6. Nez Takes
7. Brandon Gdula
8. Neil Orfield

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