Last week, we went over players you could look to target in fantasy drafts this year. On Episode 1117, JJ chats with Sharp Football Analysis' Rich Hribar about players you might want to consider avoiding.

Make sure to check out LateRound.com to order the 2026 Draft Guide. And while you're there, become a member! The new Members Hub is the place for rankings and tiers, data dumps, and more.

Last week, we went over players you could look to target in fantasy drafts this year. On Episode 1117, JJ chats with Sharp Football Analysis' Rich Hribar about players you might want to consider avoiding.
Make sure to check out <a href="https://lateround.com/">LateRound.com</a> to order the 2026 Draft Guide. And while you're there, become a member! The new Members Hub is the place for rankings and tiers, data dumps, and more.

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.

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1117: Players to Avoid

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JJ and Kitchen discuss the differences in average draft position on various platforms, all of the injury situations (including a breaking news item while on the show) across the league, the value of a third-down back, and more.

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JJ and Kitchen discuss the differences in average draft position on various platforms, all of the injury situations (including a breaking news item while on the show) across the league, the value of a third-down back, and more.
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The Show: ADP Discrepancies, Injury News, and More

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JJ and Rich discuss the Jordyn Tyson injury and other strategy topics before Chad Candles joins the show. Chad and JJ then dig into how to sort through preseason hype, the importance of closing line value, game-stacking strategy, a top-30 wide receiver to fade, and 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! 

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 Rich discuss the Jordyn Tyson injury and other strategy topics before Chad Candles joins the show. Chad and JJ then dig into how to sort through preseason hype, the importance of closing line value, game-stacking strategy, a top-30 wide receiver to fade, and much more.
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Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Leaning Into Injury Risk?

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Should we be targeting Breece Hall in drafts this year? Why aren't drafters going after the younger players in ambiguous backfields? Should you draft multiple tight ends with decent draft capital? Those questions — and more — are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

Make sure to check out LateRound.com to order the 2026 Draft Guide. And while you're there, become a member! The new Members Hub is the place for rankings and tiers, data dumps, and more.

Should we be targeting Breece Hall in drafts this year? Why aren't drafters going after the younger players in ambiguous backfields? Should you draft multiple tight ends with decent draft capital? Those questions &mdash; and more &mdash; are answered on this week's mailbag episode.
Make sure to check out&nbsp;<a href="https://lateround.com/">LateRound.com</a> to order the 2026 Draft Guide. And while you're there, become a member! The new Members Hub is the place for rankings and tiers, data dumps, and more.

1116: Mailbag - Breece Hall's Value, Ambiguous Backfields, and More

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1117: Players to Avoid

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