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Joe Mixon Revives His Efficiency and James Cook Makes a Case for More Work: Week 10 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
November 10, 2022
We’re back for the Week 10 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a…...
Studs and Small Samples: Week 9 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
November 3, 2022
We’re back for the Week 9 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back…...
Sorting Through Shared Backfields: Week 8 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 27, 2022
We’re back for the Week 8 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
Potential Buy-Low Options: Week 7 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 20, 2022
We’re back for the Week 7 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
Kenneth Walker’s Takeover: Week 6 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 13, 2022
We’re back for the Week 6 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
Can We Replace Javonte Williams’ Production: Week 5 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 6, 2022
We’re back for the Week 5 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. Is it possible to replace Javonte Williams [insert tears here]? Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back is using his blockers, how effective that blocking is,…...
Zero-RB Favorites as Headliners: Week 4 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
September 29, 2022
We’re back for the Week 4 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. We have a heavy one, so let’s dive in. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back is using his blockers, how effective that blocking is, and…...
Elite Runners Show Why They Deserved the Draft Capital: Running Back Advanced Stats – Week 2
Corbin Young
September 22, 2022
We’re back for the Week 2 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back is using his blockers, how effective that blocking is, and how effective that RB is at making would-be tacklers…...
Surprising Rushing Leaders and Top RBs Who Struggled: Running Back Advanced Stats – Week 1
Corbin Young
September 15, 2022
And we’re back with the weekly installment of running back advanced stats. Last season, I examined the leaders in yards before and after contact, with the top backs in broken plus missed tackle rate. I used the Advanced Stats Explorer to analyze the underlying metrics of notable rushers. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
RotoViz Ranks Versus FFPC ADP: 2 Wide Receivers Who Are Overpriced in FFPC Drafts and 2 to Buy Instead
Corbin Young
August 30, 2022
When sharp rankers, analysts, and fantasy players have players higher or lower in the RotoViz ranks, we should take notice. Last time, we looked at running backs that sat higher or lower on the RotoViz ranks versus FFPC ADP. We shouldn’t follow blindly, but it leads us to challenge or validate our thoughts and research. If anything, it’s a starting point to evaluate whether these players…...
RotoViz Ranks Versus FFPC ADP: 2 RBs to Avoid at Current Prices, and 2 to Buy at All Costs
Corbin Young
August 24, 2022
We’re at the point where most know the sleepers, breakouts, and players to avoid. There’s nothing like the extra hype from preseason games for Isaiah Likely, Khalil Shakir, Romeo Doubs, or [insert player name here]. But how do we know whether the hype is getting out of control, or whether these young upstarts should replace an aging veteran in our draft plans? A good and…...
Mind the Gap: Finding Value in Unclear Backfields and Uncertain Offenses
Corbin Young
August 9, 2022
In July, we parsed through the three small-gap backfields. We know from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small-gap backs and previous work by Charlie Kleinheksel that the ADP gap between a team’s RB1 and their RB2 has significant implications for how we should expect them to perform. A reminder – B1 and B2 running backs refer to the team’s RB1 and…...
What Does the Quarterback Swap Mean for Broncos and Seahawks Wide Receivers?
Corbin Young
July 27, 2022
Several teams have new quarterbacks with projected upgrades and downgrades for their receivers. Previously, I looked at the Steelers and Panthers receivers with the sneaky upside. Today we’ll focus on two teams who traded quarterbacks with each other during the offseason: the Broncos and the Seahawks As expected, the ADP market boosted the Broncos’ receivers, yet there was skepticism surrounding the Seahawks. Let’s take a…...
Don’t Give Up on These Exciting Receivers: 2 Teams with Sneaky Quarterback Upgrades
Corbin Young
July 22, 2022
The new season brings with it several quarterback changes: Pittsburgh, Carolina, Denver, Washington, and more. For some of these receivers, it was an upgrade. For many, it looks like a downgrade. A few situations are ambiguous, particularly weaker offenses with receivers who have been productive in the past. With their ADPs dropping, could they present low-risk, high-reward options we want to chase? Today we’ll take…...
Is Michael Carter Still Draftable? Sorting Through 3 More Small-Gap Backfields
Corbin Young
July 12, 2022
Last time, we parsed through the three small-gap backfields. We know from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small-gap backs, as well as previous work by Charlie Kleinheksel, that the ADP gap between a team’s RB1 and their RB2 has significant implications for how we should expect them to perform. In all these articles, B1 and B2 running backs refer to…...
Mind the Gap: 3 Small-Gap Backfields to Mine for Fantasy Value
Corbin Young
July 5, 2022
Last time, we looked at three big-gap backfields with buying opportunities. We know from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small-gap backs, and from similar research by Charlie Kleinheksel before that, that the ADP gap between a team’s RB1 and their RB2 has significant implications for how we should expect them to perform. In those previous articles and in this…...
Mind the Gap: 3 Backfields with Buying Opportunities
Corbin Young
June 23, 2022
Last summer, I looked at big gap and small gap running backs to identify undervalued backs based on their ADP. The idea comes from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small gap backs, and from similar research by Charlie Kleinheksel before that. First, let’s define our terms: B1 and B2 running backs refer to a team’s RB1 and RB2 in backfields where there is…...
James Washington’s Stock Rises In Dallas, Plus Boston Scott’s Return To Philly and More Signings
Corbin Young
March 23, 2022
The NFL offseason news keeps popping up on our timelines, yet it was possible to miss a few under-the-radar signings by James Washington, Boston Scott, and Ameer Abdullah. Washington joins the Cowboys, while Scott re-joined the Eagles. Meanwhile, the once elite prospect in Abdullah joins his sixth team — the Las Vegas Raiders — entering his fifth season. We’ll dive into the advanced metrics and…...
Michael Carter’s Rookie Year Comparisons Raise Concerns, But the Advanced Stats Point To a Breakout
Corbin Young
March 16, 2022
As the fifth running back taken in the 2021 NFL Draft, Michael Carter went in the early fourth round. Although Carter landed on the Jets, he flashed RB1 upside in Week 7 and 8 after sharing the workload with Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson. As the second North Carolina back drafted in 2021, Carter popped in the advanced stats like his former teammate Javonte Williams…....
Free Agent Running Backs: Notable Metrics And Possible Team Fits
Corbin Young
March 3, 2022
We have a long list of free agent running backs for the 2022 season, including veterans, backups, and younger backs with upside. We’ll touch on several fantasy-relevant free agent running backs, plus notable metrics and potential landing spots based on team needs and their current options. Veteran Free Agent Running Backs…...
Joe Mixon Revives His Efficiency and James Cook Makes a Case for More Work: Week 10 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
November 10, 2022
We’re back for the Week 10 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a…...
Studs and Small Samples: Week 9 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
November 3, 2022
We’re back for the Week 9 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back…...
Sorting Through Shared Backfields: Week 8 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 27, 2022
We’re back for the Week 8 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
Potential Buy-Low Options: Week 7 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 20, 2022
We’re back for the Week 7 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
Kenneth Walker’s Takeover: Week 6 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 13, 2022
We’re back for the Week 6 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
Can We Replace Javonte Williams’ Production: Week 5 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 6, 2022
We’re back for the Week 5 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. Is it possible to replace Javonte Williams [insert tears here]? Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back is using his blockers, how effective that blocking is,…...
Zero-RB Favorites as Headliners: Week 4 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
September 29, 2022
We’re back for the Week 4 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. We have a heavy one, so let’s dive in. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back is using his blockers, how effective that blocking is, and…...
Elite Runners Show Why They Deserved the Draft Capital: Running Back Advanced Stats – Week 2
Corbin Young
September 22, 2022
We’re back for the Week 2 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back is using his blockers, how effective that blocking is, and how effective that RB is at making would-be tacklers…...
Surprising Rushing Leaders and Top RBs Who Struggled: Running Back Advanced Stats – Week 1
Corbin Young
September 15, 2022
And we’re back with the weekly installment of running back advanced stats. Last season, I examined the leaders in yards before and after contact, with the top backs in broken plus missed tackle rate. I used the Advanced Stats Explorer to analyze the underlying metrics of notable rushers. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
RotoViz Ranks Versus FFPC ADP: 2 Wide Receivers Who Are Overpriced in FFPC Drafts and 2 to Buy Instead
Corbin Young
August 30, 2022
When sharp rankers, analysts, and fantasy players have players higher or lower in the RotoViz ranks, we should take notice. Last time, we looked at running backs that sat higher or lower on the RotoViz ranks versus FFPC ADP. We shouldn’t follow blindly, but it leads us to challenge or validate our thoughts and research. If anything, it’s a starting point to evaluate whether these players…...
RotoViz Ranks Versus FFPC ADP: 2 RBs to Avoid at Current Prices, and 2 to Buy at All Costs
Corbin Young
August 24, 2022
We’re at the point where most know the sleepers, breakouts, and players to avoid. There’s nothing like the extra hype from preseason games for Isaiah Likely, Khalil Shakir, Romeo Doubs, or [insert player name here]. But how do we know whether the hype is getting out of control, or whether these young upstarts should replace an aging veteran in our draft plans? A good and…...
Mind the Gap: Finding Value in Unclear Backfields and Uncertain Offenses
Corbin Young
August 9, 2022
In July, we parsed through the three small-gap backfields. We know from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small-gap backs and previous work by Charlie Kleinheksel that the ADP gap between a team’s RB1 and their RB2 has significant implications for how we should expect them to perform. A reminder – B1 and B2 running backs refer to the team’s RB1 and…...
What Does the Quarterback Swap Mean for Broncos and Seahawks Wide Receivers?
Corbin Young
July 27, 2022
Several teams have new quarterbacks with projected upgrades and downgrades for their receivers. Previously, I looked at the Steelers and Panthers receivers with the sneaky upside. Today we’ll focus on two teams who traded quarterbacks with each other during the offseason: the Broncos and the Seahawks As expected, the ADP market boosted the Broncos’ receivers, yet there was skepticism surrounding the Seahawks. Let’s take a…...
Don’t Give Up on These Exciting Receivers: 2 Teams with Sneaky Quarterback Upgrades
Corbin Young
July 22, 2022
The new season brings with it several quarterback changes: Pittsburgh, Carolina, Denver, Washington, and more. For some of these receivers, it was an upgrade. For many, it looks like a downgrade. A few situations are ambiguous, particularly weaker offenses with receivers who have been productive in the past. With their ADPs dropping, could they present low-risk, high-reward options we want to chase? Today we’ll take…...
Is Michael Carter Still Draftable? Sorting Through 3 More Small-Gap Backfields
Corbin Young
July 12, 2022
Last time, we parsed through the three small-gap backfields. We know from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small-gap backs, as well as previous work by Charlie Kleinheksel, that the ADP gap between a team’s RB1 and their RB2 has significant implications for how we should expect them to perform. In all these articles, B1 and B2 running backs refer to…...
Mind the Gap: 3 Small-Gap Backfields to Mine for Fantasy Value
Corbin Young
July 5, 2022
Last time, we looked at three big-gap backfields with buying opportunities. We know from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small-gap backs, and from similar research by Charlie Kleinheksel before that, that the ADP gap between a team’s RB1 and their RB2 has significant implications for how we should expect them to perform. In those previous articles and in this…...
Mind the Gap: 3 Backfields with Buying Opportunities
Corbin Young
June 23, 2022
Last summer, I looked at big gap and small gap running backs to identify undervalued backs based on their ADP. The idea comes from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small gap backs, and from similar research by Charlie Kleinheksel before that. First, let’s define our terms: B1 and B2 running backs refer to a team’s RB1 and RB2 in backfields where there is…...
James Washington’s Stock Rises In Dallas, Plus Boston Scott’s Return To Philly and More Signings
Corbin Young
March 23, 2022
The NFL offseason news keeps popping up on our timelines, yet it was possible to miss a few under-the-radar signings by James Washington, Boston Scott, and Ameer Abdullah. Washington joins the Cowboys, while Scott re-joined the Eagles. Meanwhile, the once elite prospect in Abdullah joins his sixth team — the Las Vegas Raiders — entering his fifth season. We’ll dive into the advanced metrics and…...
Michael Carter’s Rookie Year Comparisons Raise Concerns, But the Advanced Stats Point To a Breakout
Corbin Young
March 16, 2022
As the fifth running back taken in the 2021 NFL Draft, Michael Carter went in the early fourth round. Although Carter landed on the Jets, he flashed RB1 upside in Week 7 and 8 after sharing the workload with Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson. As the second North Carolina back drafted in 2021, Carter popped in the advanced stats like his former teammate Javonte Williams…....
Free Agent Running Backs: Notable Metrics And Possible Team Fits
Corbin Young
March 3, 2022
We have a long list of free agent running backs for the 2022 season, including veterans, backups, and younger backs with upside. We’ll touch on several fantasy-relevant free agent running backs, plus notable metrics and potential landing spots based on team needs and their current options. Veteran Free Agent Running Backs…...
Joe Mixon Revives His Efficiency and James Cook Makes a Case for More Work: Week 10 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
November 10, 2022
We’re back for the Week 10 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a…...
Studs and Small Samples: Week 9 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
November 3, 2022
We’re back for the Week 9 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back…...
Sorting Through Shared Backfields: Week 8 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 27, 2022
We’re back for the Week 8 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
Potential Buy-Low Options: Week 7 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 20, 2022
We’re back for the Week 7 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
Kenneth Walker’s Takeover: Week 6 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 13, 2022
We’re back for the Week 6 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. I’m also including routes run and receiving data to provide a more complete picture of a player’s usage and skills. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
Can We Replace Javonte Williams’ Production: Week 5 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
October 6, 2022
We’re back for the Week 5 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. Is it possible to replace Javonte Williams [insert tears here]? Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back is using his blockers, how effective that blocking is,…...
Zero-RB Favorites as Headliners: Week 4 Running Back Advanced Stats
Corbin Young
September 29, 2022
We’re back for the Week 4 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. We have a heavy one, so let’s dive in. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back is using his blockers, how effective that blocking is, and…...
Elite Runners Show Why They Deserved the Draft Capital: Running Back Advanced Stats – Week 2
Corbin Young
September 22, 2022
We’re back for the Week 2 installment of running back advanced stats. Each week, I’ll use the Advanced Stats Explorer to examine the underlying metrics of notable rushers. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running back is using his blockers, how effective that blocking is, and how effective that RB is at making would-be tacklers…...
Surprising Rushing Leaders and Top RBs Who Struggled: Running Back Advanced Stats – Week 1
Corbin Young
September 15, 2022
And we’re back with the weekly installment of running back advanced stats. Last season, I examined the leaders in yards before and after contact, with the top backs in broken plus missed tackle rate. I used the Advanced Stats Explorer to analyze the underlying metrics of notable rushers. Metrics like yards before and after contact, evasion rate, stuff rate, and designed gap rate tell us how a running…...
RotoViz Ranks Versus FFPC ADP: 2 Wide Receivers Who Are Overpriced in FFPC Drafts and 2 to Buy Instead
Corbin Young
August 30, 2022
When sharp rankers, analysts, and fantasy players have players higher or lower in the RotoViz ranks, we should take notice. Last time, we looked at running backs that sat higher or lower on the RotoViz ranks versus FFPC ADP. We shouldn’t follow blindly, but it leads us to challenge or validate our thoughts and research. If anything, it’s a starting point to evaluate whether these players…...
RotoViz Ranks Versus FFPC ADP: 2 RBs to Avoid at Current Prices, and 2 to Buy at All Costs
Corbin Young
August 24, 2022
We’re at the point where most know the sleepers, breakouts, and players to avoid. There’s nothing like the extra hype from preseason games for Isaiah Likely, Khalil Shakir, Romeo Doubs, or [insert player name here]. But how do we know whether the hype is getting out of control, or whether these young upstarts should replace an aging veteran in our draft plans? A good and…...
Mind the Gap: Finding Value in Unclear Backfields and Uncertain Offenses
Corbin Young
August 9, 2022
In July, we parsed through the three small-gap backfields. We know from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small-gap backs and previous work by Charlie Kleinheksel that the ADP gap between a team’s RB1 and their RB2 has significant implications for how we should expect them to perform. A reminder – B1 and B2 running backs refer to the team’s RB1 and…...
What Does the Quarterback Swap Mean for Broncos and Seahawks Wide Receivers?
Corbin Young
July 27, 2022
Several teams have new quarterbacks with projected upgrades and downgrades for their receivers. Previously, I looked at the Steelers and Panthers receivers with the sneaky upside. Today we’ll focus on two teams who traded quarterbacks with each other during the offseason: the Broncos and the Seahawks As expected, the ADP market boosted the Broncos’ receivers, yet there was skepticism surrounding the Seahawks. Let’s take a…...
Don’t Give Up on These Exciting Receivers: 2 Teams with Sneaky Quarterback Upgrades
Corbin Young
July 22, 2022
The new season brings with it several quarterback changes: Pittsburgh, Carolina, Denver, Washington, and more. For some of these receivers, it was an upgrade. For many, it looks like a downgrade. A few situations are ambiguous, particularly weaker offenses with receivers who have been productive in the past. With their ADPs dropping, could they present low-risk, high-reward options we want to chase? Today we’ll take…...
Is Michael Carter Still Draftable? Sorting Through 3 More Small-Gap Backfields
Corbin Young
July 12, 2022
Last time, we parsed through the three small-gap backfields. We know from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small-gap backs, as well as previous work by Charlie Kleinheksel, that the ADP gap between a team’s RB1 and their RB2 has significant implications for how we should expect them to perform. In all these articles, B1 and B2 running backs refer to…...
Mind the Gap: 3 Small-Gap Backfields to Mine for Fantasy Value
Corbin Young
July 5, 2022
Last time, we looked at three big-gap backfields with buying opportunities. We know from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small-gap backs, and from similar research by Charlie Kleinheksel before that, that the ADP gap between a team’s RB1 and their RB2 has significant implications for how we should expect them to perform. In those previous articles and in this…...
Mind the Gap: 3 Backfields with Buying Opportunities
Corbin Young
June 23, 2022
Last summer, I looked at big gap and small gap running backs to identify undervalued backs based on their ADP. The idea comes from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small gap backs, and from similar research by Charlie Kleinheksel before that. First, let’s define our terms: B1 and B2 running backs refer to a team’s RB1 and RB2 in backfields where there is…...
James Washington’s Stock Rises In Dallas, Plus Boston Scott’s Return To Philly and More Signings
Corbin Young
March 23, 2022
The NFL offseason news keeps popping up on our timelines, yet it was possible to miss a few under-the-radar signings by James Washington, Boston Scott, and Ameer Abdullah. Washington joins the Cowboys, while Scott re-joined the Eagles. Meanwhile, the once elite prospect in Abdullah joins his sixth team — the Las Vegas Raiders — entering his fifth season. We’ll dive into the advanced metrics and…...
Michael Carter’s Rookie Year Comparisons Raise Concerns, But the Advanced Stats Point To a Breakout
Corbin Young
March 16, 2022
As the fifth running back taken in the 2021 NFL Draft, Michael Carter went in the early fourth round. Although Carter landed on the Jets, he flashed RB1 upside in Week 7 and 8 after sharing the workload with Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson. As the second North Carolina back drafted in 2021, Carter popped in the advanced stats like his former teammate Javonte Williams…....
Free Agent Running Backs: Notable Metrics And Possible Team Fits
Corbin Young
March 3, 2022
We have a long list of free agent running backs for the 2022 season, including veterans, backups, and younger backs with upside. We’ll touch on several fantasy-relevant free agent running backs, plus notable metrics and potential landing spots based on team needs and their current options. Veteran Free Agent Running Backs…...
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