There's an area of fantasy football drafts that, historically, hasn't produced the best return on investment at the running back position. It's been aptly dubbed "The Running Back Dead Zone." On Episode 514, JJ analyzes this spot in drafts and offers up a reason as to why it exists.

There's an area of fantasy football drafts that, historically, hasn't produced the best return on investment at the running back position. It's been aptly dubbed "The Running Back Dead Zone." On Episode 514, JJ analyzes this spot in drafts and offers up a reason as to why it exists.

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There's an area of fantasy football drafts that, historically, hasn't produced the best return on investment at the running back position. It's been aptly dubbed "The Running Back Dead Zone." On Episode 514, JJ analyzes this spot in drafts and offers...

514: The Running Back Dead Zone

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Should you shoot for ceiling outcomes no matter the league format? Why is stacking so popular? Is Fernando Mendoza the obvious second pick in a superflex rookie draft? JJ answers those questions — and more — on this week's mailbag episode.

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Should you shoot for ceiling outcomes no matter the league format? Why is stacking so popular? Is Fernando Mendoza the obvious second pick in a superflex rookie draft? 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>.

1094: Mailbag - Stacking, Drafting for Upside, and More

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JJ and Kitchen talk NFL news, positional value, sleepers in this year's class, and more on this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show.

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JJ and Kitchen talk NFL news, positional value, sleepers in this year's class, and more on this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show.
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The Show: Rookie Sleepers, Positional Value, and More

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How good is this year's wide receiver class? Does it have top-end talent? JJ brings on Yahoo and Reception Perception's Matt Harmon to discuss the 2026 group.

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.

How good is this year's wide receiver class? Does it have top-end talent? JJ brings on Yahoo and Reception Perception's Matt Harmon to discuss the 2026 group.
Make sure to check out&nbsp;<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>.

1093: A Solid Wide Receiver Class

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514: The Running Back Dead Zone

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