The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Does It Have to End?
Aug 27, 2025
In a thrilling finale, the hosts dive deep into their strategies for the $15M Millionaire contest on DraftKings. They reflect on chaotic player transactions and share personal drafting highlights from the best ball season. Notably, one startling pick for the top wide receiver grabs attention, while missed opportunities in player portfolios spark interesting discussions. With a focus on late-round quarterback strategies, they analyze emerging trends and insights to prepare for an exciting football season ahead.
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Flat QB Exposure Strategy
- JJ shows very flat quarterback exposure across his Millie portfolio and favored mid/late QBs like Drake May and Bryce Young.
- He balanced stacks and super-flex plays rather than overweighting elite QBs early.
Trade Latent QB Exposure For Early Value
- If you favor many late-round quarterbacks, accept the opportunity cost of not holding higher-priced elite QBs.
- Consider moving into elite QBs in round three when those values present themselves.
Why JJ Favored Rico Dowdle
- JJ heavily drafted Rico Dowdle as a late best-ball dart because of pass-catching upside and injury contingency.
- He contrasts Dowdle with Chuba Hubbard, explaining why he preferred Dowdle in best-ball formats.