On this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show, JJ and Kitchen dig into the injuries to Austin Ekeler and Jayden Reed, share some lookahead waiver wire options, provide a couple of Week 2 bold predictions, and more.

 

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On this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show, JJ and Kitchen dig into the injuries to Austin Ekeler and Jayden Reed, share some lookahead waiver wire options, provide a couple of Week 2 bold predictions, and more.
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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

The Show: Ekeler's Injury, JSN's Insane Outlook, and More

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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.

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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.
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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: Do Rankings Matter?

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The NFL has become more run-heavy, and as a result, many second- and third-tier fantasy wide receivers have taken a hit. But what about running backs? On Episode 1108, JJ is joined by Late-Round's Brandon Gdula to discuss some fascinating pass-catching trends at the position, and what they could mean for fantasy football this season.

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The NFL has become more run-heavy, and as a result, many second- and third-tier fantasy wide receivers have taken a hit. But what about running backs? On Episode 1108, JJ is joined by Late-Round's Brandon Gdula to discuss some fascinating pass-catching trends at the position, and what they could mean for fantasy football this season.
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1108: The RB2 Rebirth

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Drew Davenport of Footballguys and the Auction Brief podcast joins JJ to chat about auction draft strategy, the legal issues surrounding Rashee Rice and Josh Jacobs, players to target, and so much more.

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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

Drew Davenport of Footballguys and the Auction Brief podcast joins JJ to chat about auction draft strategy, the legal issues surrounding Rashee Rice and Josh Jacobs, players to target, and so much more.
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Late-Round Perspectives: Drew Davenport

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The Show: Ekeler's Injury, JSN's Insane Outlook, and More

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