The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Late-Round Perspectives: Kyle Yates
Feb 13, 2026
Kyle Yates, a dynasty-focused fantasy analyst and former FantasyPros/Pro Football Network content director, shares career pivots and personal reflections. He discusses surprising rookie outcomes, the value of late-round QB upside, dynasty buy/sell timing for young RBs and WRs, and previews top 2026 WR prospects. The conversation blends scouting, roster strategy, and life beyond the grind.
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Grief While Producing Live Content
- Kyle Yates recounts the grief after Mike 'Tags' Taglier's hospitalization and death while they worked together at FantasyPros.
- The loss forced him to learn to grieve while maintaining a demanding production schedule.
Coaching Changes Rookie QB Outcomes
- Young quarterbacks rebounded more than expected when paired with proven offensive minds like Ben Johnson and Josh McDaniels.
- Coaching and offensive leadership now materially alter rookie QB trajectories in fantasy value.
A Deep But Uneven RB Class
- The 2025 rookie running back class had underwhelming top-end outcomes but exceptional depth with many usable day-three contributors.
- That depth matters because older elite RBs are aging or declining, opening roles for mid-tier rookies.