JJ and Kitchen make a big announcement before digging into this week's news and data. They finish the show by talking through JJ's top avoids in current best ball drafts.

JJ and Kitchen make a big announcement before digging into this week's news and data. They finish the show by talking through JJ's top avoids in current best ball drafts.

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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The Show: Best Ball Avoids, Running Back Yards Per Route Run, and More

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JJ and Rich discuss some significant wide receiver ADP movement and have a philosophical conversation about closing line value before Matthew Betz of the Fantasy Footballers joins the show. JJ and Matthew break down how to sift through training camp news, Josh Allen's average draft position, players returning from injury, and much more.

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JJ and Rich discuss some significant wide receiver ADP movement and have a philosophical conversation about closing line value before Matthew Betz of the Fantasy Footballers joins the show. JJ and Matthew break down how to sift through training camp news, Josh Allen's average draft position, players returning from injury, and much more.
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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: Is Training Camp News Overrated?

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Regression to the mean is one of the most important concepts in fantasy football, and it's everywhere. On Episode 1114, JJ digs into some players and teams who are likely to see their performances swing in 2026, highlighting where last season's results are likely to change.

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.

Regression to the mean is one of the most important concepts in fantasy football, and it's everywhere. On Episode 1114, JJ digs into some players and teams who are likely to see their performances swing in 2026, highlighting where last season's results are likely to change.
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.

1114: Regression Candidates

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Is it OK to draft two quarterbacks in a single-quarterback league? Is De'Von Achane's situation overblown? Do all roads lead to Bhayshul Tuten? JJ answers those questions — and more — 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 it OK to draft two quarterbacks in a single-quarterback league? Is De'Von Achane's situation overblown? Do all roads lead to Bhayshul Tuten? 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 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.

1113: Mailbag - De'Von Achane's Situation, Bhayshul Tuten's Upside, and More

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The Show: Best Ball Avoids, Running Back Yards Per Route Run, and More

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