​Quarterbacks are getting pricier in fantasy football. Years ago, you could largely ignore the position during your draft. Today? Good luck with that. 

But should you reach for an elite one in your drafts this year? JJ answers that pressing question on Episode 772.

​Quarterbacks are getting pricier in fantasy football. Years ago, you could largely ignore the position during your draft. Today? Good luck with that.  But should you reach for an elite one in your drafts this year? JJ answers that pressing question on Episode 772.

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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​Quarterbacks are getting pricier in fantasy football. Years ago, you could largely ignore the position during your draft. Today? Good luck with that.  But should you reach for an elite one in your drafts this year? JJ answers that pressing...

772: The Rise of the Early-Round Quarterback

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.
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>. Check out DraftKings Early Best Ball Contests that we mentioned in the show. Use promo code LATEROUND if signing up or <a href="https://dkdfs.sng.link/Avkw3/2gvf?_dl=draftkings%3A%2F%2Fgateway%3Fs%3D589782948&amp;pcid=428728&amp;psn=3151&amp;pcn=DFS&amp;pscn=EarlyBirdBestBall&amp;pcrn=QRCode&amp;pscid=xx&amp;pcrid=xx&amp;wpcid=428728&amp;wpsrc=3151&amp;wpcn=DFS&amp;wpscn=EarlyBirdBestBall&amp;wpcrn=QRCode&amp;wpscid=xx&amp;wpcrid=xx&amp;_forward_params=1">click this link. </a>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/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ccpg.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776355530991000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Vd_Lptrn17GYG_H1JhYSL">ccpg.org</a>&nbsp;(CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. See terms at DraftKings.com. Sponsored by DK.

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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772: The Rise of the Early-Round Quarterback

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