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Kentucky Speedway with Stevie Young: On The Daily, 9 July 2016

July 9, 2016: On The Daily: The RotoViz Daily Fantasy Sports Podcast, powered by RotoViz Radio, featuring Kyle Larson, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski and Ty Dillon. If you’re a listener of the show who hasn’t subscribed yet to RotoViz you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast. HOSTS Nick Giffen (@RotoDoc): Editor for RotoViz and Finalist in the 2015 DraftKings Main Event $100,000 King of the Speedway…...

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The 2016 Scott Fish Bowl Cheat Sheet

The 2016 Scott Fish Bowl draft(s) begin next week. To help you prepare, here’s a cheat sheet. To create the cheat sheet, I used our staff composite projections, applied SFB scoring to them, and then replicated the Cheat Sheet App, which helps identify draft targets. Enjoy! Keep in mind that this cheat sheet is based on current SFB mock draft ADP, which may not actually…...

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The Most Undervalued Players in the 2016 Scott Fish Bowl

For this exercise, I pulled in ADP data from the SFB mock drafts happening on My Fantasy League. From there, I reverse-engineered the Cheat Sheet App (which doesn’t have SFB ADP) to identify targets and fades based on RotoViz composite projections. Up next, players that are being undervalued in SFB drafts. PLAYER POS PICK ADP POS RANK FP FP POS RNK EQUITY Marshall, Brandon NYJ…...

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Fantasy playoff schedules

The Best and Worst Fantasy Playoff Schedules for 2016

Most places use prior year win percentage when evaluating strength of schedule, but Pythagorean Expectation is a better predictor of future results than pure win percentage. As such, I’ve used Pythagorean Expectation (specifically I chose the Pythagenpat form of it) to analyze each team’s fantasy playoff schedules for Weeks 14-16…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log...

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Analyzing Historical Trends in MFL10 ADP vs. Production – TE Edition

I’m back with Part 4 of the MFL10 ADP vs. production series, this time focusing on the tight end position. I talked about quarterbacks in Part 1, running backs in Part 2, and wide receivers in Part 3. TE MFL10 ADP VS. PERFORMANCE As in the prior parts, I used ADP data from 2011 to 2015 and plotted positional ADP and overall ADP against season long fantasy points…...

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Dez Bryant, Disaster Seasons, and Bounce Back Rates

Source: Dez Bryant believes his 2015 struggles were more mental than physical. Bryant alluded to a lack of trust in his surgically-repaired foot, saying it had him “off (his) game.” Bryant, who was limited throughout the offseason program, says he’s going to “focus on the positive things going forward.” Bryant’s disastrous 2015 was equal parts mental, playing at far less than 100 percent and missing Tony…...

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Four RBs to Avoid if You Go Robust RB

I’ve been stressing all off-season that the strategy that will win you leagues this season is Robust RB. However, that doesn’t mean that I think you should just take running backs willy-nilly. There are still going to be some landmines in the early crop of RBs this season. Here are four such players that I think you need to avoid if you are going Robust…...

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It’s Time to Buy Jordan Matthews – George Kritikos – RotoViz Mailbag, 8 July 2016

July 8th, 2016: The RotoViz Mailbag, the RotoViz Radio show dedicated to answering your fantasy football questions, featuring analysis of many key players in the dynasty and best ball markets. If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast. Host: Jeremy Hardt (@FantasyGumshoe), Contributor to RotoViz Guest: George Kritikos (@RotoHack), Senior Writer for Dynasty League Football QUESTIONS…...

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How the Best 2015 Scott Fish Bowl Teams Were Built

In a previous post, I looked at player and positional value in last year’s Scott Fish Bowl, and extrapolated some takeaways for 2016. Here’s a big-picture look at the most successful draft strategies from last year, with some thoughts about how they might apply to this year…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Calvin Johnson, Concussions, and Dynasty Fantasy Football

Source: Calvin Johnson talks painkillers, concussions, player safety He said he wants to be able to function after football and finish his degree at Georgia Tech. Many players are dealing with the post-football concerns, including the effects of concussions. Johnson was asked if he’s had to deal with concussion issues. He said that even before the movie “Concussion” came out and elevated the discussion in…...

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The Most Overvalued Players in the 2016 Scott Fish Bowl

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Rashard Higgins Dynasty Stock is Undervalued

From Rotoworld: ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Grossi pegs Andrew Hawkins and rookie Rashard Higgins as the Browns’ likely Nos. 2 and 3 receivers this year. Ironically, this blurb was posted on Andrew Hawkins player page, and not Rashard Higgins, who remains a dynasty rookie value as long as he keeps flying under the radar. Although Grossi lists Hawkins first and then Higgins, I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see…...

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Top 15 Zero RB Candidates for 2016: No. 10 to No. 6

The list of Top 15 Zero RB candidates had a big year in 2015. The Top 5 included league-winners Devonta Freeman and Doug Martin. It also contained serviceable pass-catching backs Duke Johnson and Charles Sims. David Johnson clocked in at No. 7…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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At This Price, You Can Get Fooled Again

Source: All (hefty) signs point to Broncos being more grounded on offense – Denver Broncos Blog- ESPN The key part of the plan is Anderson. When the Broncos chose to match the Dolphins’ offer this offseason, the decision came with a message it was time for Anderson to show he wants to be the franchise back. Anderson has held up his end of the bargain,…...

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4 Third Year Wide Receivers to Target in 2016 – Part 1

Have you ever heard of the third-year wide receiver theory? The theory is built on the foundation that wide receivers often become acclimated to the NFL game as they enter their third season. Not all third-year wide receivers are created equal. The context of each wide receiver’s situation is important when evaluating players. … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership...

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DraftKings NASCAR Kentucky Picks and Projections

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Kentucky Speedway with Stevie Young: On The Daily, 9 July 2016

July 9, 2016: On The Daily: The RotoViz Daily Fantasy Sports Podcast, powered by RotoViz Radio, featuring Kyle Larson, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski and Ty Dillon. If you’re a listener of the show who hasn’t subscribed yet to RotoViz you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast. HOSTS Nick Giffen (@RotoDoc): Editor for RotoViz and Finalist in the 2015 DraftKings Main Event $100,000 King of the Speedway…...

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The 2016 Scott Fish Bowl Cheat Sheet

The 2016 Scott Fish Bowl draft(s) begin next week. To help you prepare, here’s a cheat sheet. To create the cheat sheet, I used our staff composite projections, applied SFB scoring to them, and then replicated the Cheat Sheet App, which helps identify draft targets. Enjoy! Keep in mind that this cheat sheet is based on current SFB mock draft ADP, which may not actually…...

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The Most Undervalued Players in the 2016 Scott Fish Bowl

For this exercise, I pulled in ADP data from the SFB mock drafts happening on My Fantasy League. From there, I reverse-engineered the Cheat Sheet App (which doesn’t have SFB ADP) to identify targets and fades based on RotoViz composite projections. Up next, players that are being undervalued in SFB drafts. PLAYER POS PICK ADP POS RANK FP FP POS RNK EQUITY Marshall, Brandon NYJ…...

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Fantasy playoff schedules

The Best and Worst Fantasy Playoff Schedules for 2016

Most places use prior year win percentage when evaluating strength of schedule, but Pythagorean Expectation is a better predictor of future results than pure win percentage. As such, I’ve used Pythagorean Expectation (specifically I chose the Pythagenpat form of it) to analyze each team’s fantasy playoff schedules for Weeks 14-16…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log...

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Analyzing Historical Trends in MFL10 ADP vs. Production – TE Edition

I’m back with Part 4 of the MFL10 ADP vs. production series, this time focusing on the tight end position. I talked about quarterbacks in Part 1, running backs in Part 2, and wide receivers in Part 3. TE MFL10 ADP VS. PERFORMANCE As in the prior parts, I used ADP data from 2011 to 2015 and plotted positional ADP and overall ADP against season long fantasy points…...

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Dez Bryant, Disaster Seasons, and Bounce Back Rates

Source: Dez Bryant believes his 2015 struggles were more mental than physical. Bryant alluded to a lack of trust in his surgically-repaired foot, saying it had him “off (his) game.” Bryant, who was limited throughout the offseason program, says he’s going to “focus on the positive things going forward.” Bryant’s disastrous 2015 was equal parts mental, playing at far less than 100 percent and missing Tony…...

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Four RBs to Avoid if You Go Robust RB

I’ve been stressing all off-season that the strategy that will win you leagues this season is Robust RB. However, that doesn’t mean that I think you should just take running backs willy-nilly. There are still going to be some landmines in the early crop of RBs this season. Here are four such players that I think you need to avoid if you are going Robust…...

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It’s Time to Buy Jordan Matthews – George Kritikos – RotoViz Mailbag, 8 July 2016

July 8th, 2016: The RotoViz Mailbag, the RotoViz Radio show dedicated to answering your fantasy football questions, featuring analysis of many key players in the dynasty and best ball markets. If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast. Host: Jeremy Hardt (@FantasyGumshoe), Contributor to RotoViz Guest: George Kritikos (@RotoHack), Senior Writer for Dynasty League Football QUESTIONS…...

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How the Best 2015 Scott Fish Bowl Teams Were Built

In a previous post, I looked at player and positional value in last year’s Scott Fish Bowl, and extrapolated some takeaways for 2016. Here’s a big-picture look at the most successful draft strategies from last year, with some thoughts about how they might apply to this year…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Calvin Johnson, Concussions, and Dynasty Fantasy Football

Source: Calvin Johnson talks painkillers, concussions, player safety He said he wants to be able to function after football and finish his degree at Georgia Tech. Many players are dealing with the post-football concerns, including the effects of concussions. Johnson was asked if he’s had to deal with concussion issues. He said that even before the movie “Concussion” came out and elevated the discussion in…...

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The Most Overvalued Players in the 2016 Scott Fish Bowl

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Rashard Higgins Dynasty Stock is Undervalued

From Rotoworld: ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Grossi pegs Andrew Hawkins and rookie Rashard Higgins as the Browns’ likely Nos. 2 and 3 receivers this year. Ironically, this blurb was posted on Andrew Hawkins player page, and not Rashard Higgins, who remains a dynasty rookie value as long as he keeps flying under the radar. Although Grossi lists Hawkins first and then Higgins, I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see…...

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Top 15 Zero RB Candidates for 2016: No. 10 to No. 6

The list of Top 15 Zero RB candidates had a big year in 2015. The Top 5 included league-winners Devonta Freeman and Doug Martin. It also contained serviceable pass-catching backs Duke Johnson and Charles Sims. David Johnson clocked in at No. 7…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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At This Price, You Can Get Fooled Again

Source: All (hefty) signs point to Broncos being more grounded on offense – Denver Broncos Blog- ESPN The key part of the plan is Anderson. When the Broncos chose to match the Dolphins’ offer this offseason, the decision came with a message it was time for Anderson to show he wants to be the franchise back. Anderson has held up his end of the bargain,…...

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4 Third Year Wide Receivers to Target in 2016 – Part 1

Have you ever heard of the third-year wide receiver theory? The theory is built on the foundation that wide receivers often become acclimated to the NFL game as they enter their third season. Not all third-year wide receivers are created equal. The context of each wide receiver’s situation is important when evaluating players. … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership...

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DraftKings NASCAR Kentucky Picks and Projections

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Kentucky Speedway with Stevie Young: On The Daily, 9 July 2016

July 9, 2016: On The Daily: The RotoViz Daily Fantasy Sports Podcast, powered by RotoViz Radio, featuring Kyle Larson, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski and Ty Dillon. If you’re a listener of the show who hasn’t subscribed yet to RotoViz you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast. HOSTS Nick Giffen (@RotoDoc): Editor for RotoViz and Finalist in the 2015 DraftKings Main Event $100,000 King of the Speedway…...

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The 2016 Scott Fish Bowl Cheat Sheet

The 2016 Scott Fish Bowl draft(s) begin next week. To help you prepare, here’s a cheat sheet. To create the cheat sheet, I used our staff composite projections, applied SFB scoring to them, and then replicated the Cheat Sheet App, which helps identify draft targets. Enjoy! Keep in mind that this cheat sheet is based on current SFB mock draft ADP, which may not actually…...

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The Most Undervalued Players in the 2016 Scott Fish Bowl

For this exercise, I pulled in ADP data from the SFB mock drafts happening on My Fantasy League. From there, I reverse-engineered the Cheat Sheet App (which doesn’t have SFB ADP) to identify targets and fades based on RotoViz composite projections. Up next, players that are being undervalued in SFB drafts. PLAYER POS PICK ADP POS RANK FP FP POS RNK EQUITY Marshall, Brandon NYJ…...

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Fantasy playoff schedules

The Best and Worst Fantasy Playoff Schedules for 2016

Most places use prior year win percentage when evaluating strength of schedule, but Pythagorean Expectation is a better predictor of future results than pure win percentage. As such, I’ve used Pythagorean Expectation (specifically I chose the Pythagenpat form of it) to analyze each team’s fantasy playoff schedules for Weeks 14-16…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log...

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Analyzing Historical Trends in MFL10 ADP vs. Production – TE Edition

I’m back with Part 4 of the MFL10 ADP vs. production series, this time focusing on the tight end position. I talked about quarterbacks in Part 1, running backs in Part 2, and wide receivers in Part 3. TE MFL10 ADP VS. PERFORMANCE As in the prior parts, I used ADP data from 2011 to 2015 and plotted positional ADP and overall ADP against season long fantasy points…...

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Dez Bryant, Disaster Seasons, and Bounce Back Rates

Source: Dez Bryant believes his 2015 struggles were more mental than physical. Bryant alluded to a lack of trust in his surgically-repaired foot, saying it had him “off (his) game.” Bryant, who was limited throughout the offseason program, says he’s going to “focus on the positive things going forward.” Bryant’s disastrous 2015 was equal parts mental, playing at far less than 100 percent and missing Tony…...

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Four RBs to Avoid if You Go Robust RB

I’ve been stressing all off-season that the strategy that will win you leagues this season is Robust RB. However, that doesn’t mean that I think you should just take running backs willy-nilly. There are still going to be some landmines in the early crop of RBs this season. Here are four such players that I think you need to avoid if you are going Robust…...

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It’s Time to Buy Jordan Matthews – George Kritikos – RotoViz Mailbag, 8 July 2016

July 8th, 2016: The RotoViz Mailbag, the RotoViz Radio show dedicated to answering your fantasy football questions, featuring analysis of many key players in the dynasty and best ball markets. If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast. Host: Jeremy Hardt (@FantasyGumshoe), Contributor to RotoViz Guest: George Kritikos (@RotoHack), Senior Writer for Dynasty League Football QUESTIONS…...

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How the Best 2015 Scott Fish Bowl Teams Were Built

In a previous post, I looked at player and positional value in last year’s Scott Fish Bowl, and extrapolated some takeaways for 2016. Here’s a big-picture look at the most successful draft strategies from last year, with some thoughts about how they might apply to this year…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Calvin Johnson, Concussions, and Dynasty Fantasy Football

Source: Calvin Johnson talks painkillers, concussions, player safety He said he wants to be able to function after football and finish his degree at Georgia Tech. Many players are dealing with the post-football concerns, including the effects of concussions. Johnson was asked if he’s had to deal with concussion issues. He said that even before the movie “Concussion” came out and elevated the discussion in…...

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The Most Overvalued Players in the 2016 Scott Fish Bowl

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Rashard Higgins Dynasty Stock is Undervalued

From Rotoworld: ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Grossi pegs Andrew Hawkins and rookie Rashard Higgins as the Browns’ likely Nos. 2 and 3 receivers this year. Ironically, this blurb was posted on Andrew Hawkins player page, and not Rashard Higgins, who remains a dynasty rookie value as long as he keeps flying under the radar. Although Grossi lists Hawkins first and then Higgins, I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see…...

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Top 15 Zero RB Candidates for 2016: No. 10 to No. 6

The list of Top 15 Zero RB candidates had a big year in 2015. The Top 5 included league-winners Devonta Freeman and Doug Martin. It also contained serviceable pass-catching backs Duke Johnson and Charles Sims. David Johnson clocked in at No. 7…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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At This Price, You Can Get Fooled Again

Source: All (hefty) signs point to Broncos being more grounded on offense – Denver Broncos Blog- ESPN The key part of the plan is Anderson. When the Broncos chose to match the Dolphins’ offer this offseason, the decision came with a message it was time for Anderson to show he wants to be the franchise back. Anderson has held up his end of the bargain,…...

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4 Third Year Wide Receivers to Target in 2016 – Part 1

Have you ever heard of the third-year wide receiver theory? The theory is built on the foundation that wide receivers often become acclimated to the NFL game as they enter their third season. Not all third-year wide receivers are created equal. The context of each wide receiver’s situation is important when evaluating players. … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership...

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