Name: 22: The Flaws of VORP by The Late-Round Podcast
Duration: 11 min 35 s
Description: Drafting with a value over replacement player (VORP) approach is common among fantasy football owners. The Late-Round Podcast host, JJ Zachariason, doesn't love the tactic, though. In Episode 22 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ talks through the four big flaws of value over replacement player drafting, explaining why it can put drafters in a bind.

Even with 11 games on Tuesday's daily fantasy baseball main slate, upside at pitcher is still hard to find. How should that alter our approach to lineups on FanDuel? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of the top pitcher, a value play who stands out, and the top offenses to stack.

The Solo Shot: Tuesday 8/8/23

The FedEx Cup playoffs begin this week with the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind. Which golfers could go low and position themselves for a big payday? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the week's event, discussing their view of the high-salaried golfers on FanDuel, which values stand out, and optimal roster construction for daily fantasy golf.

The Heat Check: PGA FedEx St. Jude Championship 2023

With three top-tier pitchers on tonight's nine-game slate, how should we rank them for fantasy upside? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing his view of the top pitcher, a value play who stands out, and the top offenses to stack.

The Solo Shot: Wednesday 8/9/23

A set of clear matchups on tonight's MLB slate bring a few player props with clear value. Also, a second-year wide receiver looking to build on a strong rookie season, giving us a touchdown prop to target. FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio breaks down the bets for MLB and dives into some early NFL futures.

MLB Player Props for Wednesday 8/9/23 and NFL Season-Long Touchdown Prop

Thursday's main daily fantasy baseball slate features just four games. Where can we find viable pitching options within it? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two stud pitchers worth rostering, his thoughts on another returning from injury, and the top offenses to stack on FanDuel.

The Solo Shot: Thursday 8/10/23

The English Premier League returns from its brief summer break this weekend with a full slate of games. Where can we find betting value within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to dig into this week's matches, outlining traditional markets and player props where he sees value (2:16). Later, Sannes previews this week's NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series races in Indianapolis and discusses drivers who are undervalued by his model (14:53).

EPL Matchweek 1 and NASCAR in Indianapolis

With 13 games on Friday's main daily fantasy baseball slate, there are multiple ways we can play things at pitcher. Which route should we lean toward on FanDuel? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of the pitching options, which offenses we should want to stack, and hitters who could provide power as one-offs.

The Solo Shot: Friday 8/11/23

Friday's MLB slate lacks a clear front-runner to lead the night in strikeouts. Who should we consider betting to be the daily strikeout leader at FanDuel Sportsbook? Rob Friedman, Pitching Ninja, joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to preview the night's action, discussing his thoughts on the strikeout leaderboard along with his favorite strikeout props of the night (2:56). Later, Sannes outlines his favorite MLB moneylines at FanDuel for Friday (13:00).

MLB Strikeout Props With Pitching Ninja for Friday 8/11/23

Rafael Dos Anjos looks to surge up welterweight's rankings with a monumental victory over Vicente Luque on Saturday. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim goes fight-by-fight through the 13 bouts discussing the main event, key MVP options, value plays, "Austin's Fight of the Night", and much more.

The Heat Check: UFC Vegas 78

Monday's daily fantasy baseball slate features uncertainty among its star pitchers. Which of them should we be willing to roster on FanDuel? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the key red flags around the studs, who can be viable despite their downsides, and the top offenses to stack on the main slate.

The Solo Shot: Monday 8/14/23

Drafting with a value over replacement player (VORP) approach is common among fantasy football owners. The Late-Round Podcast host, JJ Zachariason, doesn't love the tactic, though. In Episode 22 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ talks through the four big flaws of value over replacement player drafting, explaining why it can put drafters in a bind.

22: The Flaws of VORP

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22: The Flaws of VORP

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