JJ talks about Marvin Harrison Jr., Adonai Mitchell, Trey Benson, and more as he breaks down the top portion of his pre-draft rookie rankings. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.u

876: Mailbag 4/19/24

5 days ago 18m 11s

Is this wide receiver class not nearly as good as advertised? Is Tyrone Tracy a legit sleeper at running back? Will Stefon Diggs finish as a top-15 wideout this year? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag episode. S

875: An Elite Wide Receiver Class

8 days ago 1h 15m

This year's wide receiver class is getting a lot of hype. Is it warranted? To find out, JJ sits down with Yahoo and Reception Perception's Matt Harmon. The two give comps for the top-three wideouts in the class, they share concerns over some of

Late-Round Perspectives: Matt Waldman

12 days ago 1h 34m

Matt Waldman, the creator of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, joins JJ to talk about his scouting process, why he has concerns about Drake Maye, some under-the-radar running backs, a handful of wide receivers, and more. Sign up on Underdog now

874: A Lackluster Running Back Class

15 days ago 41m 27s

JJ brings on Noah Hills to talk about running back data, this year's running back class, Noah's favorite players in said class, and so much more. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://pla

Rewind: Rookie Running Backs in Season-Long Leagues

19 days ago 13m 7s

JJ brings back an episode from last summer on investing in rookie running backs in season-long formats. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff P

873: A Strong Quarterback Class

22 days ago 31m 1s

JJ sits down with Jim Sannes to talk about his yearly article on statistically superior quarterbacks. The two discuss Jayden Daniels' rookie draft value, Caleb Williams as a generational talent, and more. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo

Late-Round Perspectives: Josh Norris

26 days ago 1h 41m

Underdog's Josh Norris joins Late-Round Perspectives to talk about his experience with scouting, JJ McCarthy's offseason rise, the top of the wide receiver class, and more. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit ma

872: How Rookie Quarterbacks Appreciate in Value

29 days ago 14m 15s

With this year's rookie quarterback class getting so much hype, should we be buying in our fantasy football rookie drafts? Is it a smart investment given the volatility of the position? JJ answers that question on Episode 872. Sign up on Underd

871: Mailbag 3/22/24

Mar 22nd, 2024 18m 43s

Is Marvin Harrison Jr. overrated in early best ball drafts? Is Tyjae Spears now a buy? Is D'Andre Swift in a good spot to produce next year? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode. Sign up on Underdog now and

870: Free Agency Fallout

Mar 19th, 2024 29m 43s

A lot of players switched teams over the last week via free agency, and those moves had a big impact on fantasy football. JJ breaks things down on Episode 870. Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100:

Late-Round Perspectives: Heath Cummings

Mar 15th, 2024 1h 1m

It's been a big week in the NFL, and JJ brings on CBS Sports' Heath Cummings to break it all down. The two talk about prospects in this year's draft class before digging into the many backfields that were impacted during the first week of free

869: Bailing on Unproductive Rookies

Mar 12th, 2024 18m 53s

Years ago, JJ did a Late-Round Podcast episode on the topic of trading away second-year players after they performed below expectation as rookies. He brings it back on Episode 869 with a focus on his Year 2 Model. Is now that time to bail on Ja

868: Mailbag 3/8/24

Mar 8th, 2024 22m 29s

How could we have seen Kyren Williams' breakout season coming? Should you prefer Jayden Reed or Zay Flowers in dynasty? Is Rome Odunze doomed because he's not an early-declare receiver? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's

867: NFL Combine Winners and Losers

Mar 5th, 2024 18m 44s

The NFL Combine produces plenty of irrelevant data points, but there are some that are quite impactful. JJ explains those things and talks through his biggest combine winners and losers on Episode 867.

Late-Round Perspectives: Alfredo Brown

Mar 1st, 2024 1h 12m

Alfredo Brown of Footballguys joins Late-Round Perspectives to chat about all things prospecting. He talks about his time as a scout at Florida International University before firing off some in-depth takes on this year's running back and wide

866: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

Feb 27th, 2024 15m 44s

Last week, JJ looked at the profiles of running backs from this year's draft class to see if any of them looked like future fantasy football studs. He goes through a similar exercise this week, but with wide receivers. And, fortunately, this wi

865: Mailbag 2/23/24

Feb 23rd, 2024 17m 35s

Should you fade high-end wide receivers in rookie drafts? Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba an obvious sell candidate? Which wide receivers from this year's class have JJ feeling a little concerned? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week'

864: Running Back Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

Feb 20th, 2024 17m 43s

This year's running back class isn't very strong, but is there anyone in it who produced like a fantasy football stud in college? JJ digs into that question on Episode 864. The answer may surprise you.

Late-Round Perspectives: Scott Connor

Feb 16th, 2024 1h 10m

Scott Connor of Destination Devy and Dynasty Trades in 5 joins JJ to talk about fantasy football's running back landscape, his approach to dynasty roster construction, investing in likable players, and so much more.

863: Sell Candidates

Feb 13th, 2024 20m 49s

Which players look overvalued in the dynasty fantasy football market? Who could you potentially trade away this offseason? JJ talks about a handful of sell candidates on Episode 863.

862: Mailbag 2/9/24

Feb 9th, 2024 18m 44s

Will Greg Roman ruin Justin Herbert's fantasy football value? Is James Cook a dynasty sell candidate? Which second-year wide receiver might be doomed after a poor rookie season? JJ answers those questions -- and more -- on this week's mailbag e

861: Buy Candidates

Feb 6th, 2024 22m 24s

JJ provides a handful of players you should be looking to trade for in dynasty during this fantasy football offseason.

Late-Round Perspectives: Rich Hribar

Feb 2nd, 2024 1h 10m

Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis joins JJ to talk about how the fantasy football landscape is changing. They also discuss some high-profile second-year players -- like Puka Nacua and De'Von Achane -- and how to properly value those player

860: Analyzing 2023's Biggest Hits

Jan 30th, 2024 23m 33s

Last week, JJ looked at a handful of things that he got wrong during the 2023 fantasy season with the goal of improving his process. He goes through a similar exercise on Episode 860, except with the predictions that went his way.