The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast The Show: Preparing for the Combine, Year 2 Running Back Comps, and More
Feb 19, 2026
They dig into running back prospect previews and Year 2 running back comparables. They walk through combine timing and which workouts matter most. Coaching and free agency movement get quick breakdowns. They highlight prospect profiles, injury notes, and how their projection model uses new production metrics.
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Adjust Yards Per Team Play For Context
- Use adjusted yards per team play to balance rushing and receiving when evaluating college backs.
- Adjust for age and program strength to improve projection accuracy.
ZAP Scores Outperform Rookie Production For RBs
- JJ says running back prospect scores (ZAP) explain future production better than rookie PPR for RBs.
- That makes year-two modeling for running backs more predictive than for wide receivers.
Journey Comps Predict Trajectories, Not Style
- Journey comps match prospects by ZAP-to-year-two trajectories, not playing style.
- They provide low/median/high outcome ranges based on historical similar prospect journeys.