The fantasy football season-long market is getting smarter, and rookie evaluations have shifted as a result. On Episode 1000, JJ looks at whether or not you should be changing the way you draft first-year players in your season-long leagues given the increased intelligence of the market.



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The fantasy football season-long market is getting smarter, and rookie evaluations have shifted as a result. On Episode 1000, JJ looks at whether or not you should be changing the way you draft first-year players in your season-long leagues given the increased intelligence of the market.   Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

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The fantasy football season-long market is getting smarter, and rookie evaluations have shifted as a result. On Episode 1000, JJ looks at whether or not you should be changing the way you draft first-year players in your season-long leagues given the...

1000: The Rookie Edge in Redraft Leagues

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Who was the biggest miss in ZAP Model history? What would it take for the model to like Carnell Tate more than Jordyn Tyson? Why are people pivoting away from Zero RB? JJ answers those questions — and more — on this week's mailbag episode.

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Who was the biggest miss in ZAP Model history? What would it take for the model to like Carnell Tate more than Jordyn Tyson? Why are people pivoting away from Zero RB? JJ answers those questions &mdash; and more &mdash; on this week's mailbag episode.
Make sure to check out <a href="https://lateround.com/">LateRound.com</a> to order the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord?&nbsp;<a href="https://lateround.com/#patreon">Become a Late-Round member today</a>.

1091: Mailbag - ZAP Model Misses, Zero RB, and More

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JJ and Kitchen talk about some recent changes in the industry, look at the prospects with the biggest movement since the Prospect Guide launch, make some comparisons with this year's rookie tight end class, and more.

Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.

JJ and Kitchen talk about some recent changes in the industry, look at the prospects with the biggest movement since the Prospect Guide launch, make some comparisons with this year's rookie tight end class, and more.
Make sure to check out <a href="https://lateround.com/">LateRound.com</a> to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord?&nbsp;<a href="https://lateround.com/#patreon">Become a Late-Round member today</a>.

The Show: Biggest Prospect Movers, Rookie Tight End Comps, and More

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JJ sits down with Pretend GM's Alfredo Brown to talk all about this year's quarterback class. Does Fernando Mendoza have a high fantasy football ceiling? Are there any other quarterbacks in this class worth a higher-end rookie draft pick? Those questions — and more — are answered on Episode 1090.

Make sure to check out LateRound.com to order the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.

JJ sits down with Pretend GM's Alfredo Brown to talk all about this year's quarterback class. Does Fernando Mendoza have a high fantasy football ceiling? Are there any other quarterbacks in this class worth a higher-end rookie draft pick? Those questions &mdash; and more &mdash; are answered on Episode 1090.
Make sure to check out <a href="https://lateround.com/">LateRound.com</a> to order the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord?&nbsp;<a href="https://lateround.com/#patreon">Become a Late-Round member today</a>.

1090: A Questionable Quarterback Class

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1000: The Rookie Edge in Redraft Leagues

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