JJ sits down with The Score's Justin Boone to talk about the Cam Akers trade, how to navigate early-season sample sizes, an offense that should turn things around, and plenty more.

JJ sits down with The Score's Justin Boone to talk about the Cam Akers trade, how to navigate early-season sample sizes, an offense that should turn things around, and plenty 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.

The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

Late-Round Perspectives: Justin Boone

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/8cbce256-43b3-4903-bf58-b34e011e163c/transcript

Is Ashton Jeanty set up for a monster year? How should drafters feel about the running backs drafted right after Christian McCaffrey this year? Do we want more slot work from our fantasy wide receivers? 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.

Is Ashton Jeanty set up for a monster year? How should drafters feel about the running backs drafted right after Christian McCaffrey this year? Do we want more slot work from our fantasy wide receivers? Those questions &mdash; and more &mdash; are answered on this week's mailbag episode.
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.

1109: Mailbag - Ashton Jeanty's Outlook, Slot Targets, and More

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/42f59d35-8792-460c-8100-b481014b7675/transcript

JJ and Kitchen talk about this week's news items, bounce-back candidates for 2026, some things to watch for in training camp, and more.

----------

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 Kitchen talk about this week's news items, bounce-back candidates for 2026, some things to watch for in training camp, and more.
----------
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! 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: Bounce-Back Candidates, Running Back Rooms, and More

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/8de807de-d212-4c9e-89f1-b4810113d257/transcript

JJ and Rich break down a recent best ball draft that JJ livestreamed before discussing some of the biggest ADP risers and fallers. Then, Toxic Tower's Best Ball Guy (better known as BBG or Eric) joins the show to talk about the transition from season-long fantasy to best ball, the role of rankings, roster construction, strategy, and much more.

----------

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 break down a recent best ball draft that JJ livestreamed before discussing some of the biggest ADP risers and fallers. Then, Toxic Tower's Best Ball Guy (better known as BBG or Eric) joins the show to talk about the transition from season-long fantasy to best ball, the role of rankings, roster construction, strategy, and much more.
----------
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: Do Rankings Matter?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/46d3cacd-9418-4bc2-9d13-b48001867f5b/transcript

Late-Round Perspectives: Justin Boone

In 1 playlist(s)

The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips