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Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 5

Week 5 was one of my favorites weeks so far this season. It featured unexpectedly close games between conference foes, fan-friendly shootouts, and only a few blowouts. Both of last week’s games of the week turned into high scoring affairs and showcased the potential that can come from the group of five. Quarterback Jack Abraham, QB, Southern Mississippi Jack Abraham took an extended path to…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 4

Oklahoma State-Texas and Notre Dame-Georgia headlined an exciting college football slate in Week 4. But, there were also some impressive outings for smaller school athletes. The following three players have flashed potential this season and had strong performances again last week. Quarterback Mitchell Guadagni, QB, Toledo Mitchell Guadagni is far from a proven commodity. He’s only accounted for 1568 passing yards since joining Toledo’s team…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 3

Week 3 wasn’t exactly filled with high profile matchups between ranked teams. For viewing purposes, that’s somewhat disappointing, but for fantasy evaluations, it provides opportunities for high-level production. To mix it up a little bit, my highlight players are all going to come from one team this week. Not only did Central Florida secure the victory for my lock pick from the RotoViz College Football…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 2

Whether it was high-scoring affairs between two lower-level teams or upset bids against national programs, the group of five provided entertainment for college football fans. And some of the top skill players provided high-level production for devy players to analyze. The following Group of Five players made the most of their Week 2 matchups. Quarterback Tyler Johnston III, UAB Through two games Johnston ranks 13th…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown

College football is back and for Devy League players that means that a brand new crop of prospects will be on display. My RotoViz CFB podcast partner, Jordan Hoover, has been doing a good job identifying Power 5 players that should be on the radar, but I’m going to look a little bit deeper to find some values. The following Group of Five players made…...

The “Perfect” Auction Draft: Tactics and Player Targets for the Most Fun Format in Fantasy

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls perfectly in line with your plan and you wouldn’t change anything. Today we’ll be taking a look at one such perfect auction draft in a PPR league As was the case in the most recent edition of the Perfect Draft series where we looked at Superflex, I will…...

The “Perfect” Draft for Your Superflex Fantasy Football Formats

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls perfectly in line with your plan and you wouldn’t change anything. Today we’ll be taking a look at one such perfect draft in superflex PPR leagues. As stated in the previous draft, I will follow these rules for my “Perfect Draft”: I can reach for players early, but…...

The “Perfect” Draft for Your Half-PPR Fantasy Football Formats

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls perfectly in line with your plan and you wouldn’t change anything. Today we’ll be taking a look at one such perfect draft in 0.5-point-per-reception leagues. As stated in the Non-PPR draft, I will follow these rules for my “Perfect Draft”: I can reach for players early, but I…...

The “Perfect” Draft for Your Traditional, Non-PPR Fantasy Football Formats

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls in place perfectly in line with your plan and you just feel perfect. Today, we’ll kick of the series with the OG league – 12-team, non-PPR scoring. While it’s no longer the standard for some of the primary fantasy outlets, plenty of leagues still run the traditional format…....

2 Wide Receivers Whose Prices Haven’t Caught Up with Their Opportunity

Volume is king when it comes to fantasy football. Whether it’s touches per game for a running back or targets for a wide receiver, usage is the biggest indicator of potential fantasy production. And sometimes it’s in unexpected places that we find meaningful usage rates for the WR position. Weighted Opportunity Rating, or WOPR, is a metric created by Josh Hermesmeyer that measures a receivers…...

3 Non-Power-5 Devy Wide Receivers to Target

In devy leagues, Power-5 schools produce many of the top assets, and generally that makes perfect sense. Top high school prospects traditionally pick major programs to play out their college careers in hopes of improved draft stock and the chance at a national championship. But there are always a few gems at the small schools. Whether they were late-bloomers or were forced to transfer, non-Power-5-conference…...

Ito Smith is a Perfect Zero RB Target

If you’re a long-time reader of RotoViz, you’re very familiar with the Zero-running-back draft strategy. In short, finding high upside RBs at a low price while stockpiling proven receivers in the early rounds is the main goal. And with his position on the depth chart and a late-round average draft position, Ito Smith is a great target. As a Prospect Several Rotoviz writers identified Smith…...

3 Inexpensive Devy Assets Poised For a Breakout … and a Price Increase

Acquiring devy assets is kind of like investing in the stock market. With time remaining in college, their value could drastically increase with a productive season or it could tank just as quickly. For rebuilding teams, this increases the importance of hitting on early-round picks. Additionally, with the volatility of these selections, finding a late-round gem can be incredibly valuable to teams. Whether the player…...

Will Fuller Is the Ultimate Best Ball Target, and He’s Available at a Discount

  Consistency and upside are typically built into a player’s price during the draft, but other factors can sometimes lower the acquisition cost and turn a player into a value. Despite there being only a small sample size, Will Fuller has proven in the last two seasons that he’s a WR1 in games with Deshaun Watson. Even with the injury risks, he’s one of my favorite…...

3 Rookie WRs I’m Targeting in Dynasty Leagues After the NFL Draft

  With the NFL Draft in the books, it’s time to turn our attention to dynasty league rookie drafts. Some wide receivers landed in perfect situations while others fell further than expected. With receivers like Hakeem Butler and Kelvin Harmon slipping to Day 3, rookie draft position is in flux. However, some names were called before they were expected and landed with teams that could provide immediate…...

2019 Rookie RB Tournament: Damien Harris vs Elijah Holyfield

In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament, fifth-seeded Damien Harris faces off against the 12 seed Elijah Holyfield. Is a strong final season from Holyfield enough to overcome Harris’s high level efficiency? Find out below. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft in…...

2019 Rookie WR Tournament: Hakeem Butler (4) vs Riley Ridley (13)

In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament, fourth seeded Hakeem Butler takes on 13th-seeded Riley Ridley. Can Ridley’s sibling proximity and film grades help him get by Butler? Read on to find out. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft in head-to-head matchups. Our dynasty team…...

3 Rookies to Draft in Best Ball Before the NFL Draft

With best ball drafts well underway and the NFL draft just over a week away, we’re likely going to get a price increase on rookies as their opportunities become clear. So as you’re wrapping up your drafts, here are a few late-round options who could become a steal in a matter of weeks. Using the Fanball Dashboard and FFPC Dashboard apps, I’m going to look…...

Post-Combine Review: Trayveon Williams

Now that the combine is over, it’s time to take a second look at incoming prospects and today, I’ll focus on former Texas A&M running back, Trayveon Williams.[1]The original, pre-combine version of this article was published on December 31, 2018. … Footnotes[+]Footnotes[−] Footnotes ↑1 The original, pre-combine version of this article was published on December 31, 2018....

Projected Late Round RBs to Watch

Seemingly each year, an under-the-radar player comes from the shadows of a depth chart to make a fantasy impact at the running back position…....

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 5

Week 5 was one of my favorites weeks so far this season. It featured unexpectedly close games between conference foes, fan-friendly shootouts, and only a few blowouts. Both of last week’s games of the week turned into high scoring affairs and showcased the potential that can come from the group of five. Quarterback Jack Abraham, QB, Southern Mississippi Jack Abraham took an extended path to…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 4

Oklahoma State-Texas and Notre Dame-Georgia headlined an exciting college football slate in Week 4. But, there were also some impressive outings for smaller school athletes. The following three players have flashed potential this season and had strong performances again last week. Quarterback Mitchell Guadagni, QB, Toledo Mitchell Guadagni is far from a proven commodity. He’s only accounted for 1568 passing yards since joining Toledo’s team…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 3

Week 3 wasn’t exactly filled with high profile matchups between ranked teams. For viewing purposes, that’s somewhat disappointing, but for fantasy evaluations, it provides opportunities for high-level production. To mix it up a little bit, my highlight players are all going to come from one team this week. Not only did Central Florida secure the victory for my lock pick from the RotoViz College Football…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 2

Whether it was high-scoring affairs between two lower-level teams or upset bids against national programs, the group of five provided entertainment for college football fans. And some of the top skill players provided high-level production for devy players to analyze. The following Group of Five players made the most of their Week 2 matchups. Quarterback Tyler Johnston III, UAB Through two games Johnston ranks 13th…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown

College football is back and for Devy League players that means that a brand new crop of prospects will be on display. My RotoViz CFB podcast partner, Jordan Hoover, has been doing a good job identifying Power 5 players that should be on the radar, but I’m going to look a little bit deeper to find some values. The following Group of Five players made…...

The “Perfect” Auction Draft: Tactics and Player Targets for the Most Fun Format in Fantasy

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls perfectly in line with your plan and you wouldn’t change anything. Today we’ll be taking a look at one such perfect auction draft in a PPR league As was the case in the most recent edition of the Perfect Draft series where we looked at Superflex, I will…...

The “Perfect” Draft for Your Superflex Fantasy Football Formats

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls perfectly in line with your plan and you wouldn’t change anything. Today we’ll be taking a look at one such perfect draft in superflex PPR leagues. As stated in the previous draft, I will follow these rules for my “Perfect Draft”: I can reach for players early, but…...

The “Perfect” Draft for Your Half-PPR Fantasy Football Formats

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls perfectly in line with your plan and you wouldn’t change anything. Today we’ll be taking a look at one such perfect draft in 0.5-point-per-reception leagues. As stated in the Non-PPR draft, I will follow these rules for my “Perfect Draft”: I can reach for players early, but I…...

The “Perfect” Draft for Your Traditional, Non-PPR Fantasy Football Formats

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls in place perfectly in line with your plan and you just feel perfect. Today, we’ll kick of the series with the OG league – 12-team, non-PPR scoring. While it’s no longer the standard for some of the primary fantasy outlets, plenty of leagues still run the traditional format…....

2 Wide Receivers Whose Prices Haven’t Caught Up with Their Opportunity

Volume is king when it comes to fantasy football. Whether it’s touches per game for a running back or targets for a wide receiver, usage is the biggest indicator of potential fantasy production. And sometimes it’s in unexpected places that we find meaningful usage rates for the WR position. Weighted Opportunity Rating, or WOPR, is a metric created by Josh Hermesmeyer that measures a receivers…...

3 Non-Power-5 Devy Wide Receivers to Target

In devy leagues, Power-5 schools produce many of the top assets, and generally that makes perfect sense. Top high school prospects traditionally pick major programs to play out their college careers in hopes of improved draft stock and the chance at a national championship. But there are always a few gems at the small schools. Whether they were late-bloomers or were forced to transfer, non-Power-5-conference…...

Ito Smith is a Perfect Zero RB Target

If you’re a long-time reader of RotoViz, you’re very familiar with the Zero-running-back draft strategy. In short, finding high upside RBs at a low price while stockpiling proven receivers in the early rounds is the main goal. And with his position on the depth chart and a late-round average draft position, Ito Smith is a great target. As a Prospect Several Rotoviz writers identified Smith…...

3 Inexpensive Devy Assets Poised For a Breakout … and a Price Increase

Acquiring devy assets is kind of like investing in the stock market. With time remaining in college, their value could drastically increase with a productive season or it could tank just as quickly. For rebuilding teams, this increases the importance of hitting on early-round picks. Additionally, with the volatility of these selections, finding a late-round gem can be incredibly valuable to teams. Whether the player…...

Will Fuller Is the Ultimate Best Ball Target, and He’s Available at a Discount

  Consistency and upside are typically built into a player’s price during the draft, but other factors can sometimes lower the acquisition cost and turn a player into a value. Despite there being only a small sample size, Will Fuller has proven in the last two seasons that he’s a WR1 in games with Deshaun Watson. Even with the injury risks, he’s one of my favorite…...

3 Rookie WRs I’m Targeting in Dynasty Leagues After the NFL Draft

  With the NFL Draft in the books, it’s time to turn our attention to dynasty league rookie drafts. Some wide receivers landed in perfect situations while others fell further than expected. With receivers like Hakeem Butler and Kelvin Harmon slipping to Day 3, rookie draft position is in flux. However, some names were called before they were expected and landed with teams that could provide immediate…...

2019 Rookie RB Tournament: Damien Harris vs Elijah Holyfield

In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament, fifth-seeded Damien Harris faces off against the 12 seed Elijah Holyfield. Is a strong final season from Holyfield enough to overcome Harris’s high level efficiency? Find out below. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft in…...

2019 Rookie WR Tournament: Hakeem Butler (4) vs Riley Ridley (13)

In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament, fourth seeded Hakeem Butler takes on 13th-seeded Riley Ridley. Can Ridley’s sibling proximity and film grades help him get by Butler? Read on to find out. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft in head-to-head matchups. Our dynasty team…...

3 Rookies to Draft in Best Ball Before the NFL Draft

With best ball drafts well underway and the NFL draft just over a week away, we’re likely going to get a price increase on rookies as their opportunities become clear. So as you’re wrapping up your drafts, here are a few late-round options who could become a steal in a matter of weeks. Using the Fanball Dashboard and FFPC Dashboard apps, I’m going to look…...

Post-Combine Review: Trayveon Williams

Now that the combine is over, it’s time to take a second look at incoming prospects and today, I’ll focus on former Texas A&M running back, Trayveon Williams.[1]The original, pre-combine version of this article was published on December 31, 2018. … Footnotes[+]Footnotes[−] Footnotes ↑1 The original, pre-combine version of this article was published on December 31, 2018....

Projected Late Round RBs to Watch

Seemingly each year, an under-the-radar player comes from the shadows of a depth chart to make a fantasy impact at the running back position…....

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 5

Week 5 was one of my favorites weeks so far this season. It featured unexpectedly close games between conference foes, fan-friendly shootouts, and only a few blowouts. Both of last week’s games of the week turned into high scoring affairs and showcased the potential that can come from the group of five. Quarterback Jack Abraham, QB, Southern Mississippi Jack Abraham took an extended path to…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 4

Oklahoma State-Texas and Notre Dame-Georgia headlined an exciting college football slate in Week 4. But, there were also some impressive outings for smaller school athletes. The following three players have flashed potential this season and had strong performances again last week. Quarterback Mitchell Guadagni, QB, Toledo Mitchell Guadagni is far from a proven commodity. He’s only accounted for 1568 passing yards since joining Toledo’s team…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 3

Week 3 wasn’t exactly filled with high profile matchups between ranked teams. For viewing purposes, that’s somewhat disappointing, but for fantasy evaluations, it provides opportunities for high-level production. To mix it up a little bit, my highlight players are all going to come from one team this week. Not only did Central Florida secure the victory for my lock pick from the RotoViz College Football…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown: Week 2

Whether it was high-scoring affairs between two lower-level teams or upset bids against national programs, the group of five provided entertainment for college football fans. And some of the top skill players provided high-level production for devy players to analyze. The following Group of Five players made the most of their Week 2 matchups. Quarterback Tyler Johnston III, UAB Through two games Johnston ranks 13th…...

Group of Five Devy Rundown

College football is back and for Devy League players that means that a brand new crop of prospects will be on display. My RotoViz CFB podcast partner, Jordan Hoover, has been doing a good job identifying Power 5 players that should be on the radar, but I’m going to look a little bit deeper to find some values. The following Group of Five players made…...

The “Perfect” Auction Draft: Tactics and Player Targets for the Most Fun Format in Fantasy

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls perfectly in line with your plan and you wouldn’t change anything. Today we’ll be taking a look at one such perfect auction draft in a PPR league As was the case in the most recent edition of the Perfect Draft series where we looked at Superflex, I will…...

The “Perfect” Draft for Your Superflex Fantasy Football Formats

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls perfectly in line with your plan and you wouldn’t change anything. Today we’ll be taking a look at one such perfect draft in superflex PPR leagues. As stated in the previous draft, I will follow these rules for my “Perfect Draft”: I can reach for players early, but…...

The “Perfect” Draft for Your Half-PPR Fantasy Football Formats

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls perfectly in line with your plan and you wouldn’t change anything. Today we’ll be taking a look at one such perfect draft in 0.5-point-per-reception leagues. As stated in the Non-PPR draft, I will follow these rules for my “Perfect Draft”: I can reach for players early, but I…...

The “Perfect” Draft for Your Traditional, Non-PPR Fantasy Football Formats

You know that feeling when you finish a draft and can’t find any mistakes? Everything just falls in place perfectly in line with your plan and you just feel perfect. Today, we’ll kick of the series with the OG league – 12-team, non-PPR scoring. While it’s no longer the standard for some of the primary fantasy outlets, plenty of leagues still run the traditional format…....

2 Wide Receivers Whose Prices Haven’t Caught Up with Their Opportunity

Volume is king when it comes to fantasy football. Whether it’s touches per game for a running back or targets for a wide receiver, usage is the biggest indicator of potential fantasy production. And sometimes it’s in unexpected places that we find meaningful usage rates for the WR position. Weighted Opportunity Rating, or WOPR, is a metric created by Josh Hermesmeyer that measures a receivers…...

3 Non-Power-5 Devy Wide Receivers to Target

In devy leagues, Power-5 schools produce many of the top assets, and generally that makes perfect sense. Top high school prospects traditionally pick major programs to play out their college careers in hopes of improved draft stock and the chance at a national championship. But there are always a few gems at the small schools. Whether they were late-bloomers or were forced to transfer, non-Power-5-conference…...

Ito Smith is a Perfect Zero RB Target

If you’re a long-time reader of RotoViz, you’re very familiar with the Zero-running-back draft strategy. In short, finding high upside RBs at a low price while stockpiling proven receivers in the early rounds is the main goal. And with his position on the depth chart and a late-round average draft position, Ito Smith is a great target. As a Prospect Several Rotoviz writers identified Smith…...

3 Inexpensive Devy Assets Poised For a Breakout … and a Price Increase

Acquiring devy assets is kind of like investing in the stock market. With time remaining in college, their value could drastically increase with a productive season or it could tank just as quickly. For rebuilding teams, this increases the importance of hitting on early-round picks. Additionally, with the volatility of these selections, finding a late-round gem can be incredibly valuable to teams. Whether the player…...

Will Fuller Is the Ultimate Best Ball Target, and He’s Available at a Discount

  Consistency and upside are typically built into a player’s price during the draft, but other factors can sometimes lower the acquisition cost and turn a player into a value. Despite there being only a small sample size, Will Fuller has proven in the last two seasons that he’s a WR1 in games with Deshaun Watson. Even with the injury risks, he’s one of my favorite…...

3 Rookie WRs I’m Targeting in Dynasty Leagues After the NFL Draft

  With the NFL Draft in the books, it’s time to turn our attention to dynasty league rookie drafts. Some wide receivers landed in perfect situations while others fell further than expected. With receivers like Hakeem Butler and Kelvin Harmon slipping to Day 3, rookie draft position is in flux. However, some names were called before they were expected and landed with teams that could provide immediate…...

2019 Rookie RB Tournament: Damien Harris vs Elijah Holyfield

In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament, fifth-seeded Damien Harris faces off against the 12 seed Elijah Holyfield. Is a strong final season from Holyfield enough to overcome Harris’s high level efficiency? Find out below. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft in…...

2019 Rookie WR Tournament: Hakeem Butler (4) vs Riley Ridley (13)

In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament, fourth seeded Hakeem Butler takes on 13th-seeded Riley Ridley. Can Ridley’s sibling proximity and film grades help him get by Butler? Read on to find out. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft in head-to-head matchups. Our dynasty team…...

3 Rookies to Draft in Best Ball Before the NFL Draft

With best ball drafts well underway and the NFL draft just over a week away, we’re likely going to get a price increase on rookies as their opportunities become clear. So as you’re wrapping up your drafts, here are a few late-round options who could become a steal in a matter of weeks. Using the Fanball Dashboard and FFPC Dashboard apps, I’m going to look…...

Post-Combine Review: Trayveon Williams

Now that the combine is over, it’s time to take a second look at incoming prospects and today, I’ll focus on former Texas A&M running back, Trayveon Williams.[1]The original, pre-combine version of this article was published on December 31, 2018. … Footnotes[+]Footnotes[−] Footnotes ↑1 The original, pre-combine version of this article was published on December 31, 2018....

Projected Late Round RBs to Watch

Seemingly each year, an under-the-radar player comes from the shadows of a depth chart to make a fantasy impact at the running back position…....

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