Aug 25, 2026 · 26 min
J.J. Zachariason Reassesses Fantasy Football’s Biggest Movers
1118: Risers and Fallers
Fantasy rankings can quickly become outdated, making disciplined updates essential as new information changes player evaluations.
- 1J.J. Zachariason reviews the fantasy players whose rankings have risen most since the beginning of summer.
- 2He examines the players whose rankings have fallen, treating movement as a response to newly available information.
- 3The episode points listeners toward LateRound.com for rankings, tiers, data, and the 2026 Draft Guide.
Don't miss
J.J. Zachariason frames changing one’s fantasy opinions as a necessary response to new information.
The brief
J.J. Zachariason opens by arguing that fantasy evaluations should change when new information becomes available, rather than remain fixed for consistency’s sake.
The episode tracks the players who have risen most in his rankings since the beginning of summer, making movement itself the organizing lens.
It also examines the biggest fallers, showing how updated evaluations can lower expectations when the latest information changes the outlook.
The discussion closes by directing listeners to LateRound.com for rankings, tiers, data, and the 2026 Draft Guide.
Weekly email
State of the Pod, every Monday
The week's most-discussed names and stories from podcasts, with the moments behind them. Free, five minutes, unsubscribe in one click.