On this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show, JJ and co-host David Kitchen look into news and notes across the league, talk a bit about the Cowboys-Eagles game, dig into some bold predictions for Week 1, and so much more. 

On this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show, JJ and co-host David Kitchen look into news and notes across the league, talk a bit about the Cowboys-Eagles game, dig into some bold predictions for Week 1, and so much more.&nbsp;

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

The Show: Thursday Night Football Reactions, Week 1 Bold Predictions, 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.

Make sure to check out LateRound.com to pre-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.

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.
Make sure to check out <a href="https://lateround.com/">LateRound.com</a> to pre-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.

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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