JJ goes over 10 bold predictions that he's making for the 2025 fantasy football season.



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JJ goes over 10 bold predictions that he's making for the 2025 fantasy football season.   Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

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.

The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

JJ goes over 10 bold predictions that he's making for the 2025 fantasy football season.   Order the Late-Round Draft Guide on LateRound.com, and make sure to sign up for the free newsletter.

1009: Bold Predictions

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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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All DraftKings Customers enter a lineup into the Best Ball $20 million Headliner Contest and receive a bonus ticket for a 2nd entry! Download the DraftKings app and sign up using https://bit.ly/LateRound2026 or promo code LATEROUND! The Crown is Yours! Then the full disclaimer below it: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. $25 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires at contest lock on 9/9/26. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/promotions. Ends 9/9/26 at contest lock. Sponsored by DraftKings. #DKPartner

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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All DraftKings Customers enter a lineup into the Best Ball $20 million Headliner Contest and receive a bonus ticket for a 2nd entry! Download the DraftKings app and sign up using <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUR1WmJBUHQ4bFNwS2MtYXF5UlNiVGpsUXRIUXxBQ3Jtc0tuS2hVMExmY21LMGJJMFpfbWdVNHk4VV9HeGRMR25OOVpjbWRBb0I5eWhtTG5FQjZvY0IwTHUwUUlFSGh5cjhsekRxb20xemZFVUQ4aVZwOFR6TTFYMHRfanFBUGtQbWRpcG5ka3Z6TlNxNEt5a3lvNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FLateRound2026&amp;v=N2b0c1ZALhQ">https://bit.ly/LateRound2026</a> or promo code LATEROUND! The Crown is Yours! Then the full disclaimer below it: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. $25 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires at contest lock on 9/9/26. See terms at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGZBR3ZXc2E0QU5yVDdSSTZPT2pDdkdSQlJmQXxBQ3Jtc0ttYk0wcnRuaHBPSEJoaHdkaGtEX2hfUU1Sdm10OTF6SS05VjRLSks0bFdQcU9TNHF6U004VF9uUVFIenNPemM0azFMUncyLTRBeVY4M1RrZHM0OGN4VHU2M0pNRFlhU2FfWEdsZGFVQkxnMWh2clBhTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.draftkings.com%2Fpromotions&amp;v=N2b0c1ZALhQ">https://www.draftkings.com/promotions</a>. Ends 9/9/26 at contest lock. Sponsored by DraftKings. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dkpartner">#DKPartner</a>

Late-Round Perspectives: Davis Mattek Returns

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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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All DraftKings Customers enter a lineup into the Best Ball $20 million Headliner Contest and receive a bonus ticket for a 2nd entry! Download the DraftKings app and sign up using https://bit.ly/LateRound2026 or promo code LATEROUND! The Crown is Yours! Then the full disclaimer below it: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. $25 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires at contest lock on 9/9/26. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/promotions. Ends 9/9/26 at contest lock. Sponsored by DraftKings. #DKPartner

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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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All DraftKings Customers enter a lineup into the Best Ball $20 million Headliner Contest and receive a bonus ticket for a 2nd entry! Download the DraftKings app and sign up using <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUR1WmJBUHQ4bFNwS2MtYXF5UlNiVGpsUXRIUXxBQ3Jtc0tuS2hVMExmY21LMGJJMFpfbWdVNHk4VV9HeGRMR25OOVpjbWRBb0I5eWhtTG5FQjZvY0IwTHUwUUlFSGh5cjhsekRxb20xemZFVUQ4aVZwOFR6TTFYMHRfanFBUGtQbWRpcG5ka3Z6TlNxNEt5a3lvNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FLateRound2026&amp;v=N2b0c1ZALhQ">https://bit.ly/LateRound2026</a> or promo code LATEROUND! The Crown is Yours! Then the full disclaimer below it: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. $25 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires at contest lock on 9/9/26. See terms at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGZBR3ZXc2E0QU5yVDdSSTZPT2pDdkdSQlJmQXxBQ3Jtc0ttYk0wcnRuaHBPSEJoaHdkaGtEX2hfUU1Sdm10OTF6SS05VjRLSks0bFdQcU9TNHF6U004VF9uUVFIenNPemM0azFMUncyLTRBeVY4M1RrZHM0OGN4VHU2M0pNRFlhU2FfWEdsZGFVQkxnMWh2clBhTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.draftkings.com%2Fpromotions&amp;v=N2b0c1ZALhQ">https://www.draftkings.com/promotions</a>. Ends 9/9/26 at contest lock. Sponsored by DraftKings. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dkpartner">#DKPartner</a>

The Show: Rookies to Target in Redraft, Malik Nabers' Injury, and More

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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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Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app and sign up with promo code LATEROUND. Enter a lineup in the $20 million Best Ball contest for $25 and get a bonus ticket for a second entry — two shots at the title. Draft One, Get One, only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.

Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT).

18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. $25 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires at contest lock on 9/9/26. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/promotions. Ends 9/9/26 at contest lock. Sponsored by DraftKings.

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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Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app and sign up with promo code LATEROUND. Enter a lineup in the $20 million Best Ball contest for $25 and get a bonus ticket for a second entry &mdash; two shots at the title. Draft One, Get One, only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://ccpg.org/">ccpg.org</a>&nbsp;(CT).
18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. $25 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires at contest lock on 9/9/26. See terms at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.draftkings.com/promotions">https://www.draftkings.com/promotions</a>. Ends 9/9/26 at contest lock. Sponsored by&nbsp;DraftKings.

Becoming a Best Ball Bro: We're Back for More?

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1009: Bold Predictions

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