Over the summer, we’ve each been making – and refining – projections for all the relevant (and irrelevant) fantasy players from all 32 NFL teams. On the cusp of the regular season, I took a break to compare my quarterback rankings to the staff composite, and identified a few players that I like more than our consensus. Andy Dalton My Projection: QB 13 Staff Projection: QB 21…...

Over the summer, we’ve each been making – and refining – projections for all the relevant (and irrelevant) fantasy players from all 32 NFL teams. On the cusp of the regular season, I took a break to compare my tight end rankings to the staff composite, and identified a few players that I like more than our consensus. Coby Fleener My Projection: TE 8 Staff Projection: TE 22…...

Ten fantasy football news items from the past week, including Roddy White, Brian Quick, Kony Ealy, Markus Wheaton, Rashad Jennings, and more. Kony Ealy Should see a much larger role now that Frank Alexander is out for the season. Eric Braun highlighted Ealy’s potential back in May. Brian Quick Has been the Rams best wide receiver so far. He’s our WR36…at a WR53 price. NAME POS…...

Here at RotoViz headquarters, we’ve been busy doing what every red-blooded American has been: discussing the fantasy prospects for the Carolina Panther’s Devin Funchess. After about 100 emails we decided an article was in order. Here are some thoughts from the RotoViz Writer’s Roundtable.  “Worst Case Scenario”  Kelvin Benjamin is vacating 145 targets. 145! The easy – and maybe right – argument is to say…...

With fantasy football drafts in full swing, let’s use the ADP Arbitrage App to find some wide receiver bargains. I’ll use some simple screens – weight, targets, and yards per target – to identify cheaper options to higher-drafted players. Rueben Randle / Cecil Shorts If you just search RotoViz for Rueben Randle, you’ll find all our love letters. I’m on board again this year. He finished last year…...

Don’t look now, but the NFL season is almost here. With fantasy football drafts in full swing, let’s use the ADP Arbitrage App to find some running back bargains. I’ll use some simple screens – weight, targets, and attempts – to identify cheaper options to higher-drafted players. Giovani Bernard Concerned about what the addition of Chris Johnson means for Andre Ellington? Worried about a Jamaal Charles decline? Not sold on Justin Forsett…...

Brandon Coleman This is not another “Brandon Coleman is a deep sleeper candidate” blurb. James White Is in the lead for the Patriots’ third-down running back role. Although I didn’t point him out specifically, he’s an uber cheap acquisition with a fantasy ADP profile that suggests possible relevance this season. I know, New England’s backfield is difficult to project. But it also has value, and…...

I recently took a look at the difference in ADP between a team’s running backs and concluded that there are some actionable takeaways for fantasy drafters. In brief, the ADP gap between the top two RBs on a given team is either bigger than average or smaller than average. Looking at ADP Gaps is a way of screening RBs in a way that illuminates potential value traps…...

Last season we ran a pair of articles that investigated the difference in ADP between same team running backs, and I’d like to build on that work in this article. First, a review. In fantasy drafts, nearly every NFL team has at least two RBs selected. The difference in their ADPs, or “ADP gap,” tells us something about what the fantasy community thinks of those…...

Fantasy football news covering Ryan Fitzpatrick, Eddie Royal, Jordan Reed, and more. Marcus Mariota Threw his first interception of the 2015 preseason. I’d just like to point out that Geno Smith’s interception-less streak is alive and well. Ryan Fitzpatrick Despite Geno’s ability to play catch without a shirt on two days after jaw surgery, Fitzpatrick will certainly be the Jets’ starter to begin the season. And based…...

Sports Injury Predictor is a fascinating site. By analyzing past injury data, they’ve developed an algorithm to predict the likelihood of future injury. Last year, 75 percent of the players they deemed at “high risk” of injury were in fact injured, while just 30 percent of players rated “low risk” were injured. Injury prediction isn’t an exact science of course, but I thought it would…...

Sports Injury Predictor is a fascinating site. By analyzing past injury data, they’ve developed an algorithm to predict the likelihood of future injury. Last year, 75 percent of the players they deemed at “high risk” of injury were in fact injured, while just 30 percent of players rated “low risk” were injured. Injury prediction isn’t an exact science of course, but I thought it would…...

Thanks to Matt Freedman for inviting me to talk fantasy football on RotoViz Radio. Our topic? The AFC North. Using our staff composite projections and the RotoViz suite of Apps and articles, here’s what you need to know about the AFC North. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is the class of the division. We project him to finish as QB8, however, his projection is within a point per…...

Fantasy football news about Andre Williams, Nick Foles, Sam Bradford, Chris Johnson, and more. Andre Williams Williams averaged over 20 carries in the final four games of last season. Yes, I know that happens to be when Rashad Jennings happened to miss some time due to injury. Yes, I also know Jennings has never happened to play a full 16-game schedule. Nick Foles Signed on for…...

Sports Injury Predictor is a fascinating site. By analyzing past injury data, they’ve developed an algorithm to predict the likelihood of future injury. Last year, 75 percent of the players they deemed at “high risk” of injury were in fact injured, while just 30 percent of players rated “low risk” were injured. Injury prediction isn’t an exact science of course, but I thought it would…...

Sports Injury Predictor is a fascinating site. By analyzing past injury data, they’ve developed an algorithm to predict the likelihood of future injury. Last year, 75 percent of the players they deemed at “high risk” of injury were in fact injured, while just 30 percent of players rated “low risk” were injured. Injury prediction isn’t an exact science of course, but I thought it would…...

Recently I wrote that Arian Foster is not a buy-low target in dynasty leagues. Today I’ll explain why he could is a target in redraft leagues. Sad Trombone And now, for a live look in at Foster’s ADP: That, my friends, is why Viagra happened. Oh wait, wrong article, sorry. Of course it makes sense that Foster’s ADP plummeted. Now that it appears to be leveling out, did it drop…...

Fantasy football news featuring Aldon Smith, Joique Bell, Jamison Crowder, Jordan Taylor, and more. Aldon Smith Arrested again. And now Released. Stock up for Eli Harold in IDP rookie drafts. Aaron Lynch and Ahmad Brooks are probably the starting outside linebackers at this point, but Harold should be the main backup at a minimum. Tahir Whitehead Is playing ahead of second year LB Kyle Van Noy in Lions…...

A Michael Floyd injury shakes up wide receiver ADP, and perhaps DeMarco Murray is being overvalued. Michael Floyd, John Brown, and Larry Fitzgerald Michael Floyd had surgery to repair three fingers on his left hand. Coach Bruce Arians described the injury as “unique,” and media reports also vary as to the severity and timeframe for recovery. Early reports vary from three to six weeks. Five weeks…...

Michael Floyd Broke three fingers, and is expected to miss up to six weeks. That’s two weeks/finger, if you’re scoring at home. While it’s true that Floyd is probably more valuable than you think, and that he does have high end potential, owning him can be a headache. Here are some cheaper alternatives. Zac Stacy May not make the Jets’ roster, according to the Newark…...