Sam Wallace

A featured writer for RotoViz, Sam specializes in dynasty. One of our favorite social media voices, he's developing a reputation as a breakout expert.

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Is Courtland Sutton Poised to Vault Into the Elite Tier of WRs? Projecting the Denver Broncos Offense

One of my favorite offseason exercises is to identify offenses that could take a step forward and provide significant fantasy opportunities for its players. It’s easy to target the high-powered, high-scoring offenses, and draft elite options. However, teams with young rosters and a stable of offensive skill position players are potential goldmines for fantasy. The Denver Broncos are one of the most intriguing offenses for…...

2 Sophomore Wide Receivers Poised To Erupt

It’s no secret that getting exposure to high scoring offenses is a great way to land elite fantasy options. Think of someone like Julio Jones for the Atlanta Falcons. They have been one of the most pass-heavy teams over the past few years, so it makes sense that they would field an elite pass-catching option for fantasy purposes. Using that same train of thought, let’s…...

Identifying Second Year Tight End Breakouts

One of the unique positions in a fantasy football lineup is the tight end slot. The elite options are apparent each season and require significant draft capital. The second tier of possibilities is often a mixed bag of older veterans who have lost a step combined with young upstarts looking to take the next level. The rest of the tight end options are either weekly…...

Using The NFL Pace App To Uncover Hidden Values At Wide Receiver

In my recent piece, I used the RotoViz Range of Outcomes App to highlight three wide receivers who have a significant difference in where they’re ranked in the App compared to their current ADP. Continuing with another of our incredible tools, I’m going to use the NFL Pace App to uncover hidden values at the wide receiver position. The NFL Pace App is a fantastic…...

Using The Range Of Outcomes App To Identify Wide Receiver ADP Disparities

The amount of data available within the RotoViz database is incredibly immense. One of my favorites, the Range of Outcomes App, uses historical data to predict and visualize player performance for this upcoming season. I will highlight three wide receivers who have a significant disparity between where the Range of Outcomes App (ROO) has them slotted and where their respective ADP stands as of today…....

3 WR2s Who Offer More Value Than Their WR1 Teammates

I’ve talked quite a bit about roster construction in the past. I’ve frequently mentioned how it’s often just as important, and sometimes more important, who you don’t draft with each draft selection as it is who you select. The opportunity cost of each pick is something you should always be monitoring throughout the draft process. Savvy drafters know that different areas of the draft offer…...

3 Receivers to Target at the End of Your Draft Who Could Vault into Your Starting Lineup

Fantasy owners are continually trying to find the next value. We love to find players who we think have a higher perceived value than their current price suggests. While I have taken a different approach in the past and have focused on players I think you should “buy high” on, sometimes the value for individual players is too great to ignore. As you prepare for…...

These 3 Offenses With Quarterback Changes Might Be Poised to Explode

Every offseason brings new opportunities, new hope, and new possibilities. Teams look to reload and make the changes needed to get over the playoff hump. Others are looking to run it back to the Conference Championship or the Super Bowl. Still, others are rebuilding and addressing team needs via free agency or the draft. I’m narrowing my scope to focus on three teams that will…...

3 Sneaky Second-Year Breakout Candidates Poised to Be the Next D.J. Chark

Patience. That’s what we hear all the time as dynasty owners. We know it can take several years for our rookie draft picks to return on value and become consistent producers in both real and fantasy football. Some positions, like tight ends, can take even longer to develop. So, why do we lose patience so quickly? In a world dominated by instant gratification, the fantasy…...

Decoding The Browns Backfield: How Will The Coaching Change Impact Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt?

Welcome back to another installment of Decoding Backfields. If you’ve been tuning in for the last few pieces, you know this goes. If not, here’s the quick version. My goal is to decode a backfield with question marks surrounding a specific player value and anticipated production for this coming season. If you’d like to read my previous pieces, they are listed here: San Francisco 49ers…...

Decoding The Packers Backfield: Is A.J. Dillon The Future In Green Bay?

Welcome back to the fifth (already?!) installment of my Decoding Backfields series. If you are joining for the first time, I recommend going back and reading through my previous pieces to get an idea of where I am going. San Francisco 49ers Baltimore Ravens Miami Dolphins Houston Texans All right, perfect. As we shift our attention to the Midwest, we are beginning to see a…...

Decoding The Texans Backfield: Will David Johnson Have A Career Resurgence?

Welcome to my fourth installment of the Decoding Backfields series. In my last three pieces, I broke down the backfields for the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins. Next up, an aging star and an underused, unappreciated asset. How will the Houston Texans backfield look heading into this upcoming season? Let’s take a closer look. David Johnson Peak David Johnson was a sight…...

Decoding The Dolphins Backfield: How Will Jordan Howard and Matt Breida Share The Load?

In my first two articles of this series, I did my best to decode the San Francisco 49ers backfield and the Baltimore Ravens backfield heading into this season. Those two offenses have significant fantasy value, especially on the ground. Identifying the best player for his specific value can make a big difference in the success of your fantasy team. As difficult as it is to…...

Decoding The Ravens Backfield: How Soon Will J.K. Dobbins Take Over?

In my last piece, I took a closer look at the San Francisco 49ers backfield and how you should approach that fantasy goldmine this upcoming season. Talented players, unique opportunities, and changing ADP all factor into making the best decision for your roster. Decoding it correctly can lend you league-winning upside. If there is a team with as much wealth in the ground game as…...

Decoding The 49ers Backfield: Is Raheem Mostert Worth The Higher ADP?

It’s common for fantasy owners to target high scoring, high powered offenses. Even though bad teams can provide fantasy relevance, it often doesn’t extend past a few key players. The top passing attacks like the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are perfect examples of teams with ample fantasy assets. Run-heavy teams are great targets as well. However, the dreaded running back by committee…...

Why You Should Buy High on Miles Sanders

When an immovable object is met with an unstoppable force, something has to give, right? Alright, maybe that analogy is a little over the top, but it helps paint a picture of a fascinating offseason debate. On one side of the equation, you have those who point to multiple years of coaching history and player usage to predict future involvement. On the other hand, you…...

3 Early TEs Who Could Disappoint and 1 Cheaper Alternative

The calendar turning to June means the redraft season is about to pick up. If you are starting to begin your research and gather insight to prepare for your upcoming draft, you may notice some names and orders of names near the top of current ADP lists from what you may have remembered at the end of last season. Offseason hype, coach speak, free agency…...

3 Running Backs To Target For Future Upside

One concept that fantasy owners have become enamored with recently is the need to “buy low” and “sell high.” At its core, I don’t have an issue with that concept. If you can stay one step ahead of changing values up and down your roster, you should. However, given the right context and situation, any player can be bought or sold regardless of price. Attacking…...

Sophomore Sensations: Which Second Year Wide Receiver Is Poised To Have The Best 2020 Season?

Welcome to summer! Well, not officially yet, I suppose, but Memorial Day Weekend is often seen as the unofficial start of summer. With that in mind, I figured I would debut my first redraft-focused piece of the offseason. For all you dynasty players, no worries. There will still be plenty of content coming for you. Besides, focusing on one-year cycles (like redraft) is a useful…...

Is Courtland Sutton Poised to Vault Into the Elite Tier of WRs? Projecting the Denver Broncos Offense

One of my favorite offseason exercises is to identify offenses that could take a step forward and provide significant fantasy opportunities for its players. It’s easy to target the high-powered, high-scoring offenses, and draft elite options. However, teams with young rosters and a stable of offensive skill position players are potential goldmines for fantasy. The Denver Broncos are one of the most intriguing offenses for…...

2 Sophomore Wide Receivers Poised To Erupt

It’s no secret that getting exposure to high scoring offenses is a great way to land elite fantasy options. Think of someone like Julio Jones for the Atlanta Falcons. They have been one of the most pass-heavy teams over the past few years, so it makes sense that they would field an elite pass-catching option for fantasy purposes. Using that same train of thought, let’s…...

Identifying Second Year Tight End Breakouts

One of the unique positions in a fantasy football lineup is the tight end slot. The elite options are apparent each season and require significant draft capital. The second tier of possibilities is often a mixed bag of older veterans who have lost a step combined with young upstarts looking to take the next level. The rest of the tight end options are either weekly…...

Using The NFL Pace App To Uncover Hidden Values At Wide Receiver

In my recent piece, I used the RotoViz Range of Outcomes App to highlight three wide receivers who have a significant difference in where they’re ranked in the App compared to their current ADP. Continuing with another of our incredible tools, I’m going to use the NFL Pace App to uncover hidden values at the wide receiver position. The NFL Pace App is a fantastic…...

Using The Range Of Outcomes App To Identify Wide Receiver ADP Disparities

The amount of data available within the RotoViz database is incredibly immense. One of my favorites, the Range of Outcomes App, uses historical data to predict and visualize player performance for this upcoming season. I will highlight three wide receivers who have a significant disparity between where the Range of Outcomes App (ROO) has them slotted and where their respective ADP stands as of today…....

3 WR2s Who Offer More Value Than Their WR1 Teammates

I’ve talked quite a bit about roster construction in the past. I’ve frequently mentioned how it’s often just as important, and sometimes more important, who you don’t draft with each draft selection as it is who you select. The opportunity cost of each pick is something you should always be monitoring throughout the draft process. Savvy drafters know that different areas of the draft offer…...

3 Receivers to Target at the End of Your Draft Who Could Vault into Your Starting Lineup

Fantasy owners are continually trying to find the next value. We love to find players who we think have a higher perceived value than their current price suggests. While I have taken a different approach in the past and have focused on players I think you should “buy high” on, sometimes the value for individual players is too great to ignore. As you prepare for…...

These 3 Offenses With Quarterback Changes Might Be Poised to Explode

Every offseason brings new opportunities, new hope, and new possibilities. Teams look to reload and make the changes needed to get over the playoff hump. Others are looking to run it back to the Conference Championship or the Super Bowl. Still, others are rebuilding and addressing team needs via free agency or the draft. I’m narrowing my scope to focus on three teams that will…...

3 Sneaky Second-Year Breakout Candidates Poised to Be the Next D.J. Chark

Patience. That’s what we hear all the time as dynasty owners. We know it can take several years for our rookie draft picks to return on value and become consistent producers in both real and fantasy football. Some positions, like tight ends, can take even longer to develop. So, why do we lose patience so quickly? In a world dominated by instant gratification, the fantasy…...

Decoding The Browns Backfield: How Will The Coaching Change Impact Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt?

Welcome back to another installment of Decoding Backfields. If you’ve been tuning in for the last few pieces, you know this goes. If not, here’s the quick version. My goal is to decode a backfield with question marks surrounding a specific player value and anticipated production for this coming season. If you’d like to read my previous pieces, they are listed here: San Francisco 49ers…...

Decoding The Packers Backfield: Is A.J. Dillon The Future In Green Bay?

Welcome back to the fifth (already?!) installment of my Decoding Backfields series. If you are joining for the first time, I recommend going back and reading through my previous pieces to get an idea of where I am going. San Francisco 49ers Baltimore Ravens Miami Dolphins Houston Texans All right, perfect. As we shift our attention to the Midwest, we are beginning to see a…...

Decoding The Texans Backfield: Will David Johnson Have A Career Resurgence?

Welcome to my fourth installment of the Decoding Backfields series. In my last three pieces, I broke down the backfields for the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins. Next up, an aging star and an underused, unappreciated asset. How will the Houston Texans backfield look heading into this upcoming season? Let’s take a closer look. David Johnson Peak David Johnson was a sight…...

Decoding The Dolphins Backfield: How Will Jordan Howard and Matt Breida Share The Load?

In my first two articles of this series, I did my best to decode the San Francisco 49ers backfield and the Baltimore Ravens backfield heading into this season. Those two offenses have significant fantasy value, especially on the ground. Identifying the best player for his specific value can make a big difference in the success of your fantasy team. As difficult as it is to…...

Decoding The Ravens Backfield: How Soon Will J.K. Dobbins Take Over?

In my last piece, I took a closer look at the San Francisco 49ers backfield and how you should approach that fantasy goldmine this upcoming season. Talented players, unique opportunities, and changing ADP all factor into making the best decision for your roster. Decoding it correctly can lend you league-winning upside. If there is a team with as much wealth in the ground game as…...

Decoding The 49ers Backfield: Is Raheem Mostert Worth The Higher ADP?

It’s common for fantasy owners to target high scoring, high powered offenses. Even though bad teams can provide fantasy relevance, it often doesn’t extend past a few key players. The top passing attacks like the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are perfect examples of teams with ample fantasy assets. Run-heavy teams are great targets as well. However, the dreaded running back by committee…...

Why You Should Buy High on Miles Sanders

When an immovable object is met with an unstoppable force, something has to give, right? Alright, maybe that analogy is a little over the top, but it helps paint a picture of a fascinating offseason debate. On one side of the equation, you have those who point to multiple years of coaching history and player usage to predict future involvement. On the other hand, you…...

3 Early TEs Who Could Disappoint and 1 Cheaper Alternative

The calendar turning to June means the redraft season is about to pick up. If you are starting to begin your research and gather insight to prepare for your upcoming draft, you may notice some names and orders of names near the top of current ADP lists from what you may have remembered at the end of last season. Offseason hype, coach speak, free agency…...

3 Running Backs To Target For Future Upside

One concept that fantasy owners have become enamored with recently is the need to “buy low” and “sell high.” At its core, I don’t have an issue with that concept. If you can stay one step ahead of changing values up and down your roster, you should. However, given the right context and situation, any player can be bought or sold regardless of price. Attacking…...

Sophomore Sensations: Which Second Year Wide Receiver Is Poised To Have The Best 2020 Season?

Welcome to summer! Well, not officially yet, I suppose, but Memorial Day Weekend is often seen as the unofficial start of summer. With that in mind, I figured I would debut my first redraft-focused piece of the offseason. For all you dynasty players, no worries. There will still be plenty of content coming for you. Besides, focusing on one-year cycles (like redraft) is a useful…...

Is Courtland Sutton Poised to Vault Into the Elite Tier of WRs? Projecting the Denver Broncos Offense

One of my favorite offseason exercises is to identify offenses that could take a step forward and provide significant fantasy opportunities for its players. It’s easy to target the high-powered, high-scoring offenses, and draft elite options. However, teams with young rosters and a stable of offensive skill position players are potential goldmines for fantasy. The Denver Broncos are one of the most intriguing offenses for…...

2 Sophomore Wide Receivers Poised To Erupt

It’s no secret that getting exposure to high scoring offenses is a great way to land elite fantasy options. Think of someone like Julio Jones for the Atlanta Falcons. They have been one of the most pass-heavy teams over the past few years, so it makes sense that they would field an elite pass-catching option for fantasy purposes. Using that same train of thought, let’s…...

Identifying Second Year Tight End Breakouts

One of the unique positions in a fantasy football lineup is the tight end slot. The elite options are apparent each season and require significant draft capital. The second tier of possibilities is often a mixed bag of older veterans who have lost a step combined with young upstarts looking to take the next level. The rest of the tight end options are either weekly…...

Using The NFL Pace App To Uncover Hidden Values At Wide Receiver

In my recent piece, I used the RotoViz Range of Outcomes App to highlight three wide receivers who have a significant difference in where they’re ranked in the App compared to their current ADP. Continuing with another of our incredible tools, I’m going to use the NFL Pace App to uncover hidden values at the wide receiver position. The NFL Pace App is a fantastic…...

Using The Range Of Outcomes App To Identify Wide Receiver ADP Disparities

The amount of data available within the RotoViz database is incredibly immense. One of my favorites, the Range of Outcomes App, uses historical data to predict and visualize player performance for this upcoming season. I will highlight three wide receivers who have a significant disparity between where the Range of Outcomes App (ROO) has them slotted and where their respective ADP stands as of today…....

3 WR2s Who Offer More Value Than Their WR1 Teammates

I’ve talked quite a bit about roster construction in the past. I’ve frequently mentioned how it’s often just as important, and sometimes more important, who you don’t draft with each draft selection as it is who you select. The opportunity cost of each pick is something you should always be monitoring throughout the draft process. Savvy drafters know that different areas of the draft offer…...

3 Receivers to Target at the End of Your Draft Who Could Vault into Your Starting Lineup

Fantasy owners are continually trying to find the next value. We love to find players who we think have a higher perceived value than their current price suggests. While I have taken a different approach in the past and have focused on players I think you should “buy high” on, sometimes the value for individual players is too great to ignore. As you prepare for…...

These 3 Offenses With Quarterback Changes Might Be Poised to Explode

Every offseason brings new opportunities, new hope, and new possibilities. Teams look to reload and make the changes needed to get over the playoff hump. Others are looking to run it back to the Conference Championship or the Super Bowl. Still, others are rebuilding and addressing team needs via free agency or the draft. I’m narrowing my scope to focus on three teams that will…...

3 Sneaky Second-Year Breakout Candidates Poised to Be the Next D.J. Chark

Patience. That’s what we hear all the time as dynasty owners. We know it can take several years for our rookie draft picks to return on value and become consistent producers in both real and fantasy football. Some positions, like tight ends, can take even longer to develop. So, why do we lose patience so quickly? In a world dominated by instant gratification, the fantasy…...

Decoding The Browns Backfield: How Will The Coaching Change Impact Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt?

Welcome back to another installment of Decoding Backfields. If you’ve been tuning in for the last few pieces, you know this goes. If not, here’s the quick version. My goal is to decode a backfield with question marks surrounding a specific player value and anticipated production for this coming season. If you’d like to read my previous pieces, they are listed here: San Francisco 49ers…...

Decoding The Packers Backfield: Is A.J. Dillon The Future In Green Bay?

Welcome back to the fifth (already?!) installment of my Decoding Backfields series. If you are joining for the first time, I recommend going back and reading through my previous pieces to get an idea of where I am going. San Francisco 49ers Baltimore Ravens Miami Dolphins Houston Texans All right, perfect. As we shift our attention to the Midwest, we are beginning to see a…...

Decoding The Texans Backfield: Will David Johnson Have A Career Resurgence?

Welcome to my fourth installment of the Decoding Backfields series. In my last three pieces, I broke down the backfields for the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins. Next up, an aging star and an underused, unappreciated asset. How will the Houston Texans backfield look heading into this upcoming season? Let’s take a closer look. David Johnson Peak David Johnson was a sight…...

Decoding The Dolphins Backfield: How Will Jordan Howard and Matt Breida Share The Load?

In my first two articles of this series, I did my best to decode the San Francisco 49ers backfield and the Baltimore Ravens backfield heading into this season. Those two offenses have significant fantasy value, especially on the ground. Identifying the best player for his specific value can make a big difference in the success of your fantasy team. As difficult as it is to…...

Decoding The Ravens Backfield: How Soon Will J.K. Dobbins Take Over?

In my last piece, I took a closer look at the San Francisco 49ers backfield and how you should approach that fantasy goldmine this upcoming season. Talented players, unique opportunities, and changing ADP all factor into making the best decision for your roster. Decoding it correctly can lend you league-winning upside. If there is a team with as much wealth in the ground game as…...

Decoding The 49ers Backfield: Is Raheem Mostert Worth The Higher ADP?

It’s common for fantasy owners to target high scoring, high powered offenses. Even though bad teams can provide fantasy relevance, it often doesn’t extend past a few key players. The top passing attacks like the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are perfect examples of teams with ample fantasy assets. Run-heavy teams are great targets as well. However, the dreaded running back by committee…...

Why You Should Buy High on Miles Sanders

When an immovable object is met with an unstoppable force, something has to give, right? Alright, maybe that analogy is a little over the top, but it helps paint a picture of a fascinating offseason debate. On one side of the equation, you have those who point to multiple years of coaching history and player usage to predict future involvement. On the other hand, you…...

3 Early TEs Who Could Disappoint and 1 Cheaper Alternative

The calendar turning to June means the redraft season is about to pick up. If you are starting to begin your research and gather insight to prepare for your upcoming draft, you may notice some names and orders of names near the top of current ADP lists from what you may have remembered at the end of last season. Offseason hype, coach speak, free agency…...

3 Running Backs To Target For Future Upside

One concept that fantasy owners have become enamored with recently is the need to “buy low” and “sell high.” At its core, I don’t have an issue with that concept. If you can stay one step ahead of changing values up and down your roster, you should. However, given the right context and situation, any player can be bought or sold regardless of price. Attacking…...

Sophomore Sensations: Which Second Year Wide Receiver Is Poised To Have The Best 2020 Season?

Welcome to summer! Well, not officially yet, I suppose, but Memorial Day Weekend is often seen as the unofficial start of summer. With that in mind, I figured I would debut my first redraft-focused piece of the offseason. For all you dynasty players, no worries. There will still be plenty of content coming for you. Besides, focusing on one-year cycles (like redraft) is a useful…...

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