The concept of the running back dead zone has been around for years, but with drafts becoming so wide receiver-heavy, some believe the dead zone is...dead. On Episode 886, JJ explains why that's not the case.

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The concept of the running back dead zone has been around for years, but with drafts becoming so wide receiver-heavy, some believe the dead zone is...dead. On Episode 886, JJ explains why that's not the case.   Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match offer on your first deposit: <a href="https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff">https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff</a>       Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide or Preorder the Late-Round Draft Guide: <a href="http://www.lateround.com/">http://www.lateround.com/</a>

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The concept of the running back dead zone has been around for years, but with drafts becoming so wide receiver-heavy, some believe the dead zone is...dead. On Episode 886, JJ explains why that's not the case.   Sign up on Underdog now and use...

886: Reframing the Running Back Dead Zone

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the importance of wide receiver 40 times, Rome Odunze's ceiling in fantasy football, the Vikings backfield, and more. 

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the importance of wide receiver 40 times, Rome Odunze's ceiling in fantasy football, the Vikings backfield, and more.&nbsp;
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>.

1085: Mailbag - Rome Odunze's Ceiling, Wide Receiver 40 Times, and More

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JJ and Kitchen talk about rumors with free agency looming, Speed Scores for this year's running back class, the biggest four takeaways from the NFL Combine, and more.

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JJ and Kitchen talk about rumors with free agency looming, Speed Scores for this year's running back class, the biggest four takeaways from the NFL Combine, 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>. Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app and draft your Early Bird Best Ball lineup for a shot at a share of $1 Million in prizes. Drafts stay open until the season kicks off, so now&rsquo;s the time to jump in. You draft it. We crown it. So sign up now using promo code LATEROUND to take your shot at a share of $1 million in prizes on DraftKings&rsquo; Early Bird Best Ball contest. 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. See terms at DraftKings.com. Sponsored by DK.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lateroundff"></a>

The Show: Rumors, Biggest Combine Takeaways, and More

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Now that the NFL Combine is over, JJ talks through some winners and losers stemming from the event.

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Now that the NFL Combine is over, JJ talks through some winners and losers stemming from the event.
Make sure to check out&nbsp;<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>.

1084: NFL Combine Winners and Losers

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886: Reframing the Running Back Dead Zone

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