"Lean into uncertainty!" Alfredo is joined by JJ Zachariason to discuss why you should be looking at fantasy rankings differently, his favorite fantasy football draft strategies, and how his background in marketing shaped his perspective as an analyst. Just like you and I, JJ Zachariason is a Pretend GM.
00:00 - What Shapes JJ Zachariason’s Perspective
31:00 - How JJ’s Contextualizes Analytics
48:02 - How JJ Looks at Fantasy Rankings
53:55 - JJ’s Advice on Trades and Waivers
01:12:45 - JJ’s Golden Rule of Fantasy Football
01:23:00 - Audience Q&A
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00:00 - What Shapes JJ Zachariason’s Perspective
31:00 - How JJ’s Contextualizes Analytics
48:02 - How JJ Looks at Fantasy Rankings
53:55 - JJ’s Advice on Trades and Waivers
01:12:45 - JJ’s Golden Rule of Fantasy Football
01:23:00 - Audience Q&A
Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide
Subscribe to the Podcast:
- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend-gm-fantasy-football-show/id1875407186
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edJgRCyzL14fb6MNBy1LH?si=30f73208e949413a
Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials:
- Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/
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