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Shawn Siegele
Author of the original Zero RB article and 2013 NFFC Primetime Grand Champion. 11-time main event league winner. 2015, 2017, 2018 titles in MFL10 of Death.
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Kenneth Gainwell’s Comps and RB Prospect Lab Score Point in Very Different Directions
Shawn Siegele
April 19, 2021
Kenneth Gainwell opted out of the 2020 season, but he’s still a potential Day 2 selection after a monstrous 2,000-yard season as a sophomore at Memphis. He furthered his case with a 4.42 pro day forty after bulking up to 201 pounds. Is that enough to push him up a tier and make him a priority selection in startups? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All…...
Is Ja’Marr Chase the Best Wide Receiver Prospect Since Amari Cooper? The Updated Prospect Lab Has a Strong Opinion
Blair Andrews
April 16, 2021
Ja’Marr Chase has had basically one good season in his collegiate career. Yet he’s the consensus WR1 in the class and is likely to hear his name called in the top-six picks at the end of April. What is it about his profile that has dynasty players salivating and NFL teams jockeying to make him the highest-drafted WR since Corey Davis? Chase’s College Production First…...
Dynasty Trade Targets 2021 – A Potential Fantasy RB1 at an RB4 Price
Curtis Patrick
April 15, 2021
In this edition of Dynasty Trade Targets 2021, Curtis Patrick reviews a potential fantasy RB1 who is being valued like an RB4. I love writing dynasty trade target articles. I am constantly on the prowl for opportunities to improve my rosters, and I want you prowling around with me. In 2020, I compiled my offseason shopping list into just a few larger pieces that readers…...
Chuba Hubbard Is the Type of Back You Should Buy Even If You Don’t Believe in Him
Shawn Siegele
April 13, 2021
Chuba Hubbard returned for a final season in 2020, but his performance cratered. He’s now a much cheaper selection in startups and rookie drafts. Shawn Siegele is a sucker for players with Hubbard’s profile, but can he find enough evidence to convince you to buy? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne: Why the Clemson Star Should Be Part of Any Winning…...
Is Eric Gray the Next Star RB Out of Oklahoma? Top College Football Transfers to Watch in 2021
Travis May
April 10, 2021
In case you missed it, last spring I dove into the success rates of transfer quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. And at first glance, it looks like transfers, and transfer success in general is on the rise. Quarterback transfers certainly look like the safest play. Wide receiver transfers are trending in that direction. And transfer running backs – although we don’t have a huge…...
2021 NFL Pro Day Season – Full Results and Commentary From Travis May
Travis May
April 10, 2021
Editor’s Note: Now updated with complete results and commentary for the full 2021 pro day season. Just like the 2020 NFL season before it, the 2021 NFL Draft and pro day process will be one like never before. The originally intended dates for the 2021 NFL combine have already come and gone. And by now, most attuned to the world of professional football are aware…...
Jermar Jefferson Reminds Us That Production and On-Field Explosiveness Are Somehow Undervalued
Shawn Siegele
April 9, 2021
Jermar Jefferson’s pro day reinforced his status as a Day 3 prospect, but his on-field performance paints him as a first-round pick. Shawn Siegele explains why the precocious Oregon State star is such a controversial player and how to take advantage in dynasty. Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne: Why the Clemson Star Should Be Part of Any Winning Startup Javonte…...
DeVonta Smith, the Importance of Declaring Early, and the Reasons It Sometimes Doesn’t Matter
Blair Andrews
April 8, 2021
Matthew Freedman recently tweeted an alarming list of players — first-round wide receivers since 2011 who spent at least four years in college: 2011-20: Round 1 WRs w/ 4+ years in college … Brandon AiyukCorey Davis Mike WilliamsJohn RossCorey ColemanJosh DoctsonKevin White DeVante ParkerPhillip Dorsett Tavon Austin Justin BlackmonMichael FloydKendall WrightA.J. Jenkins ? RIP DeVonta Smith? — Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) April 4, 2021 In the…...
Javonte Williams – Why the Advanced Stats Think He Could Challenge the Big 2
Shawn Siegele
April 7, 2021
Javonte Williams didn’t wow observers with a 4.55 forty at his pro day, but that’s not the entire picture. If you buy Williams today, will you get a fast return on his RB18 price? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Jermar Jefferson Reminds Us that Production and On-Field Explosivenss Are Undervalued Travis Etienne and Why You Should Be Willing to…...
Travis Etienne and Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared to Reach for the Next Alvin Kamara in Dynasty Startups
Shawn Siegele
April 6, 2021
Travis Etienne is one of four potential selections at the 1.01 in non-superflex formats. Shawn Siegele discusses all of the key prospect metrics and explains why understanding Etienne’s profile is a crucial element of any successful 2021 startup strategy. Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Jermar Jefferson Reminds Us that Production and On-Field Explosivenss Are Undervalued Javonte Williams Is About to Get…...
What Metrics Are Most Important for WR Evaluation? Machine Learning Provides Several Surprising Answers – The Wrong Read, No. 68
Blair Andrews
April 3, 2021
In the 68th edition of the Wrong Read, Blair Andrews uses a random forest to help you find the most important metrics for wide receiver evaluation. A couple of years ago, I did a fun study called the Ultimate WR Prospect Metrics Guide to determine which metrics best correlated with NFL success. That was a good first step, but it had a couple of holes…....
RotoViz TriFlex Dynasty Leagues – Positional Value and Trade Opportunities in Round 1
Shawn Siegele
April 2, 2021
The 2021 RotoViz TriFlex Dynasty Leagues have launched, and we’re excited to be involved in this fantastic new product from the FFPC. The new format adds a starting WR spot and includes three flexes, one of which can be a QB. So how do you attack this new format which combines the great interface and customer service of the FFPC with a deeper starting lineup?…...
Pro Day Times and How You Can Gain an Edge by Doing Nothing At All
Matt Spencer
April 1, 2021
The year is 2021 and we are still having the same debate that’s been going on for over 10 years. It is particularly poignant this year with the cancellation of the NFL combine due to COVID-19. Why are pro day forty times faster than combine forty times and should we be adjusting them to get an apples-to-apples comparison with official combine laser timing? With no…...
2021 Breakaway Rush Scores: The Backs That Exploded In One of Our Most Important Metrics
Dave Caban
March 31, 2021
Dave Caban unveils his 2021 RB Breakaway Rush Scores — a metric that has proven to be one of the most predictive measures of NFL success for RB prospects. It’s easy to love explosive running backs — players that can take a handoff, find a hole, juke past a linebacker, and race to the end zone. These are the type of plays that circle through…...
The Makings of An RB1: How to Maximize Your Chances of Selecting Elite RBs in Dynasty
Dave Caban
March 29, 2021
Elite running backs are a precious commodity in dynasty fantasy football. Dave Caban outlines a simple way to maximize your chances of finding tomorrow’s stars. Earlier this month I used regression tree analysis to better understand wide receiver prospect profiles. Regression trees help us to understand the mixture of attributes that tend to drive NFL performance and provide a visual way to understand how these…...
Top 15 Future NFL Stars Returning to College Football
Travis May
March 26, 2021
Believe it or not, it’s time to start talking about the 2021 College Football season! Spring practices are already in bloom. Spring games are kicking off here soon. Early enrollees have been on campus for weeks now. Most transfers are finalized. Some impatient devy fantasy football drafts are already in progress. It’s time we talk about the next generation of future NFL stars set to…...
Dynasty Rankings Update: Where Do WRs Like Kenny Golladay, Will Fuller, and Curtis Samuel Rank Now?
Shawn Siegele
March 25, 2021
Shawn Siegele updates his dynasty rankings with most of the big free agent WRs off the board. Where do Kenny Golladay, Will Fuller, and Curtis Samuel rank after changing teams? As free agency winds down and pro days continue at a fevered pace, Sam Wallace and I find ourselves embroiled in Scott Barrett’s Animal Shelter startup. Any dynasty startup is a blast, but this format…...
Dynasty Trading – Rebalancing Your Assets
Curtis Patrick
March 23, 2021
In Dynasty Trading, Curtis Patrick journals moves from his own dynasty fantasy football leagues. I’ve been a trade-hound this month. On the low side, I’ll estimate I’ve sent something like 50 offers across 11 leagues, and that’s not including a flurry of activity in my latest dynasty startup. Dynasty trading is essential to finding sustained success. Trading can help you address an injury or a retirement…....
Jonathan Taylor’s Rookie Comps Are Awesome, But Even They Understate His 2021 Upside
Amr Gabr
March 23, 2021
Amr Gabr examines the Jonathan Taylor disconnect between fantasy owners and NFL GMs. Were the armchair experts right all along? And what does this mean for his chances to join the truly elite in 2021? Fantasy and draft Twitter collectively had few questions about Wisconsin star Jonathan Taylor as he headed into the 2020 NFL draft. The consensus RB1 was often considered the next great…...
Finding Touchdowns With The New Running Back Freak Score
Matt Spencer
March 22, 2021
Freak Score is our home-grown size-adjusted speed metric that uses height, weight, and speed to project the TD-scoring potential for NFL prospects. Unlike many other measures for an NFL prospect’s size/athleticism profile, the Freak Score incorporates player height. Since its inception 6 years ago the NFL has seen a great many changing trends, but the Freak Score has remained a top predictor. I recently went…...
Kenneth Gainwell’s Comps and RB Prospect Lab Score Point in Very Different Directions
Shawn Siegele
April 19, 2021
Kenneth Gainwell opted out of the 2020 season, but he’s still a potential Day 2 selection after a monstrous 2,000-yard season as a sophomore at Memphis. He furthered his case with a 4.42 pro day forty after bulking up to 201 pounds. Is that enough to push him up a tier and make him a priority selection in startups? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All…...
Is Ja’Marr Chase the Best Wide Receiver Prospect Since Amari Cooper? The Updated Prospect Lab Has a Strong Opinion
Blair Andrews
April 16, 2021
Ja’Marr Chase has had basically one good season in his collegiate career. Yet he’s the consensus WR1 in the class and is likely to hear his name called in the top-six picks at the end of April. What is it about his profile that has dynasty players salivating and NFL teams jockeying to make him the highest-drafted WR since Corey Davis? Chase’s College Production First…...
Dynasty Trade Targets 2021 – A Potential Fantasy RB1 at an RB4 Price
Curtis Patrick
April 15, 2021
In this edition of Dynasty Trade Targets 2021, Curtis Patrick reviews a potential fantasy RB1 who is being valued like an RB4. I love writing dynasty trade target articles. I am constantly on the prowl for opportunities to improve my rosters, and I want you prowling around with me. In 2020, I compiled my offseason shopping list into just a few larger pieces that readers…...
Chuba Hubbard Is the Type of Back You Should Buy Even If You Don’t Believe in Him
Shawn Siegele
April 13, 2021
Chuba Hubbard returned for a final season in 2020, but his performance cratered. He’s now a much cheaper selection in startups and rookie drafts. Shawn Siegele is a sucker for players with Hubbard’s profile, but can he find enough evidence to convince you to buy? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne: Why the Clemson Star Should Be Part of Any Winning…...
Is Eric Gray the Next Star RB Out of Oklahoma? Top College Football Transfers to Watch in 2021
Travis May
April 10, 2021
In case you missed it, last spring I dove into the success rates of transfer quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. And at first glance, it looks like transfers, and transfer success in general is on the rise. Quarterback transfers certainly look like the safest play. Wide receiver transfers are trending in that direction. And transfer running backs – although we don’t have a huge…...
2021 NFL Pro Day Season – Full Results and Commentary From Travis May
Travis May
April 10, 2021
Editor’s Note: Now updated with complete results and commentary for the full 2021 pro day season. Just like the 2020 NFL season before it, the 2021 NFL Draft and pro day process will be one like never before. The originally intended dates for the 2021 NFL combine have already come and gone. And by now, most attuned to the world of professional football are aware…...
Jermar Jefferson Reminds Us That Production and On-Field Explosiveness Are Somehow Undervalued
Shawn Siegele
April 9, 2021
Jermar Jefferson’s pro day reinforced his status as a Day 3 prospect, but his on-field performance paints him as a first-round pick. Shawn Siegele explains why the precocious Oregon State star is such a controversial player and how to take advantage in dynasty. Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne: Why the Clemson Star Should Be Part of Any Winning Startup Javonte…...
DeVonta Smith, the Importance of Declaring Early, and the Reasons It Sometimes Doesn’t Matter
Blair Andrews
April 8, 2021
Matthew Freedman recently tweeted an alarming list of players — first-round wide receivers since 2011 who spent at least four years in college: 2011-20: Round 1 WRs w/ 4+ years in college … Brandon AiyukCorey Davis Mike WilliamsJohn RossCorey ColemanJosh DoctsonKevin White DeVante ParkerPhillip Dorsett Tavon Austin Justin BlackmonMichael FloydKendall WrightA.J. Jenkins ? RIP DeVonta Smith? — Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) April 4, 2021 In the…...
Javonte Williams – Why the Advanced Stats Think He Could Challenge the Big 2
Shawn Siegele
April 7, 2021
Javonte Williams didn’t wow observers with a 4.55 forty at his pro day, but that’s not the entire picture. If you buy Williams today, will you get a fast return on his RB18 price? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Jermar Jefferson Reminds Us that Production and On-Field Explosivenss Are Undervalued Travis Etienne and Why You Should Be Willing to…...
Travis Etienne and Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared to Reach for the Next Alvin Kamara in Dynasty Startups
Shawn Siegele
April 6, 2021
Travis Etienne is one of four potential selections at the 1.01 in non-superflex formats. Shawn Siegele discusses all of the key prospect metrics and explains why understanding Etienne’s profile is a crucial element of any successful 2021 startup strategy. Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Jermar Jefferson Reminds Us that Production and On-Field Explosivenss Are Undervalued Javonte Williams Is About to Get…...
What Metrics Are Most Important for WR Evaluation? Machine Learning Provides Several Surprising Answers – The Wrong Read, No. 68
Blair Andrews
April 3, 2021
In the 68th edition of the Wrong Read, Blair Andrews uses a random forest to help you find the most important metrics for wide receiver evaluation. A couple of years ago, I did a fun study called the Ultimate WR Prospect Metrics Guide to determine which metrics best correlated with NFL success. That was a good first step, but it had a couple of holes…....
RotoViz TriFlex Dynasty Leagues – Positional Value and Trade Opportunities in Round 1
Shawn Siegele
April 2, 2021
The 2021 RotoViz TriFlex Dynasty Leagues have launched, and we’re excited to be involved in this fantastic new product from the FFPC. The new format adds a starting WR spot and includes three flexes, one of which can be a QB. So how do you attack this new format which combines the great interface and customer service of the FFPC with a deeper starting lineup?…...
Pro Day Times and How You Can Gain an Edge by Doing Nothing At All
Matt Spencer
April 1, 2021
The year is 2021 and we are still having the same debate that’s been going on for over 10 years. It is particularly poignant this year with the cancellation of the NFL combine due to COVID-19. Why are pro day forty times faster than combine forty times and should we be adjusting them to get an apples-to-apples comparison with official combine laser timing? With no…...
2021 Breakaway Rush Scores: The Backs That Exploded In One of Our Most Important Metrics
Dave Caban
March 31, 2021
Dave Caban unveils his 2021 RB Breakaway Rush Scores — a metric that has proven to be one of the most predictive measures of NFL success for RB prospects. It’s easy to love explosive running backs — players that can take a handoff, find a hole, juke past a linebacker, and race to the end zone. These are the type of plays that circle through…...
The Makings of An RB1: How to Maximize Your Chances of Selecting Elite RBs in Dynasty
Dave Caban
March 29, 2021
Elite running backs are a precious commodity in dynasty fantasy football. Dave Caban outlines a simple way to maximize your chances of finding tomorrow’s stars. Earlier this month I used regression tree analysis to better understand wide receiver prospect profiles. Regression trees help us to understand the mixture of attributes that tend to drive NFL performance and provide a visual way to understand how these…...
Top 15 Future NFL Stars Returning to College Football
Travis May
March 26, 2021
Believe it or not, it’s time to start talking about the 2021 College Football season! Spring practices are already in bloom. Spring games are kicking off here soon. Early enrollees have been on campus for weeks now. Most transfers are finalized. Some impatient devy fantasy football drafts are already in progress. It’s time we talk about the next generation of future NFL stars set to…...
Dynasty Rankings Update: Where Do WRs Like Kenny Golladay, Will Fuller, and Curtis Samuel Rank Now?
Shawn Siegele
March 25, 2021
Shawn Siegele updates his dynasty rankings with most of the big free agent WRs off the board. Where do Kenny Golladay, Will Fuller, and Curtis Samuel rank after changing teams? As free agency winds down and pro days continue at a fevered pace, Sam Wallace and I find ourselves embroiled in Scott Barrett’s Animal Shelter startup. Any dynasty startup is a blast, but this format…...
Dynasty Trading – Rebalancing Your Assets
Curtis Patrick
March 23, 2021
In Dynasty Trading, Curtis Patrick journals moves from his own dynasty fantasy football leagues. I’ve been a trade-hound this month. On the low side, I’ll estimate I’ve sent something like 50 offers across 11 leagues, and that’s not including a flurry of activity in my latest dynasty startup. Dynasty trading is essential to finding sustained success. Trading can help you address an injury or a retirement…....
Jonathan Taylor’s Rookie Comps Are Awesome, But Even They Understate His 2021 Upside
Amr Gabr
March 23, 2021
Amr Gabr examines the Jonathan Taylor disconnect between fantasy owners and NFL GMs. Were the armchair experts right all along? And what does this mean for his chances to join the truly elite in 2021? Fantasy and draft Twitter collectively had few questions about Wisconsin star Jonathan Taylor as he headed into the 2020 NFL draft. The consensus RB1 was often considered the next great…...
Finding Touchdowns With The New Running Back Freak Score
Matt Spencer
March 22, 2021
Freak Score is our home-grown size-adjusted speed metric that uses height, weight, and speed to project the TD-scoring potential for NFL prospects. Unlike many other measures for an NFL prospect’s size/athleticism profile, the Freak Score incorporates player height. Since its inception 6 years ago the NFL has seen a great many changing trends, but the Freak Score has remained a top predictor. I recently went…...
Kenneth Gainwell’s Comps and RB Prospect Lab Score Point in Very Different Directions
Shawn Siegele
April 19, 2021
Kenneth Gainwell opted out of the 2020 season, but he’s still a potential Day 2 selection after a monstrous 2,000-yard season as a sophomore at Memphis. He furthered his case with a 4.42 pro day forty after bulking up to 201 pounds. Is that enough to push him up a tier and make him a priority selection in startups? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All…...
Is Ja’Marr Chase the Best Wide Receiver Prospect Since Amari Cooper? The Updated Prospect Lab Has a Strong Opinion
Blair Andrews
April 16, 2021
Ja’Marr Chase has had basically one good season in his collegiate career. Yet he’s the consensus WR1 in the class and is likely to hear his name called in the top-six picks at the end of April. What is it about his profile that has dynasty players salivating and NFL teams jockeying to make him the highest-drafted WR since Corey Davis? Chase’s College Production First…...
Dynasty Trade Targets 2021 – A Potential Fantasy RB1 at an RB4 Price
Curtis Patrick
April 15, 2021
In this edition of Dynasty Trade Targets 2021, Curtis Patrick reviews a potential fantasy RB1 who is being valued like an RB4. I love writing dynasty trade target articles. I am constantly on the prowl for opportunities to improve my rosters, and I want you prowling around with me. In 2020, I compiled my offseason shopping list into just a few larger pieces that readers…...
Chuba Hubbard Is the Type of Back You Should Buy Even If You Don’t Believe in Him
Shawn Siegele
April 13, 2021
Chuba Hubbard returned for a final season in 2020, but his performance cratered. He’s now a much cheaper selection in startups and rookie drafts. Shawn Siegele is a sucker for players with Hubbard’s profile, but can he find enough evidence to convince you to buy? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne: Why the Clemson Star Should Be Part of Any Winning…...
Is Eric Gray the Next Star RB Out of Oklahoma? Top College Football Transfers to Watch in 2021
Travis May
April 10, 2021
In case you missed it, last spring I dove into the success rates of transfer quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. And at first glance, it looks like transfers, and transfer success in general is on the rise. Quarterback transfers certainly look like the safest play. Wide receiver transfers are trending in that direction. And transfer running backs – although we don’t have a huge…...
2021 NFL Pro Day Season – Full Results and Commentary From Travis May
Travis May
April 10, 2021
Editor’s Note: Now updated with complete results and commentary for the full 2021 pro day season. Just like the 2020 NFL season before it, the 2021 NFL Draft and pro day process will be one like never before. The originally intended dates for the 2021 NFL combine have already come and gone. And by now, most attuned to the world of professional football are aware…...
Jermar Jefferson Reminds Us That Production and On-Field Explosiveness Are Somehow Undervalued
Shawn Siegele
April 9, 2021
Jermar Jefferson’s pro day reinforced his status as a Day 3 prospect, but his on-field performance paints him as a first-round pick. Shawn Siegele explains why the precocious Oregon State star is such a controversial player and how to take advantage in dynasty. Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne: Why the Clemson Star Should Be Part of Any Winning Startup Javonte…...
DeVonta Smith, the Importance of Declaring Early, and the Reasons It Sometimes Doesn’t Matter
Blair Andrews
April 8, 2021
Matthew Freedman recently tweeted an alarming list of players — first-round wide receivers since 2011 who spent at least four years in college: 2011-20: Round 1 WRs w/ 4+ years in college … Brandon AiyukCorey Davis Mike WilliamsJohn RossCorey ColemanJosh DoctsonKevin White DeVante ParkerPhillip Dorsett Tavon Austin Justin BlackmonMichael FloydKendall WrightA.J. Jenkins ? RIP DeVonta Smith? — Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) April 4, 2021 In the…...
Javonte Williams – Why the Advanced Stats Think He Could Challenge the Big 2
Shawn Siegele
April 7, 2021
Javonte Williams didn’t wow observers with a 4.55 forty at his pro day, but that’s not the entire picture. If you buy Williams today, will you get a fast return on his RB18 price? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Jermar Jefferson Reminds Us that Production and On-Field Explosivenss Are Undervalued Travis Etienne and Why You Should Be Willing to…...
Travis Etienne and Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared to Reach for the Next Alvin Kamara in Dynasty Startups
Shawn Siegele
April 6, 2021
Travis Etienne is one of four potential selections at the 1.01 in non-superflex formats. Shawn Siegele discusses all of the key prospect metrics and explains why understanding Etienne’s profile is a crucial element of any successful 2021 startup strategy. Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Jermar Jefferson Reminds Us that Production and On-Field Explosivenss Are Undervalued Javonte Williams Is About to Get…...
What Metrics Are Most Important for WR Evaluation? Machine Learning Provides Several Surprising Answers – The Wrong Read, No. 68
Blair Andrews
April 3, 2021
In the 68th edition of the Wrong Read, Blair Andrews uses a random forest to help you find the most important metrics for wide receiver evaluation. A couple of years ago, I did a fun study called the Ultimate WR Prospect Metrics Guide to determine which metrics best correlated with NFL success. That was a good first step, but it had a couple of holes…....
RotoViz TriFlex Dynasty Leagues – Positional Value and Trade Opportunities in Round 1
Shawn Siegele
April 2, 2021
The 2021 RotoViz TriFlex Dynasty Leagues have launched, and we’re excited to be involved in this fantastic new product from the FFPC. The new format adds a starting WR spot and includes three flexes, one of which can be a QB. So how do you attack this new format which combines the great interface and customer service of the FFPC with a deeper starting lineup?…...
Pro Day Times and How You Can Gain an Edge by Doing Nothing At All
Matt Spencer
April 1, 2021
The year is 2021 and we are still having the same debate that’s been going on for over 10 years. It is particularly poignant this year with the cancellation of the NFL combine due to COVID-19. Why are pro day forty times faster than combine forty times and should we be adjusting them to get an apples-to-apples comparison with official combine laser timing? With no…...
2021 Breakaway Rush Scores: The Backs That Exploded In One of Our Most Important Metrics
Dave Caban
March 31, 2021
Dave Caban unveils his 2021 RB Breakaway Rush Scores — a metric that has proven to be one of the most predictive measures of NFL success for RB prospects. It’s easy to love explosive running backs — players that can take a handoff, find a hole, juke past a linebacker, and race to the end zone. These are the type of plays that circle through…...
The Makings of An RB1: How to Maximize Your Chances of Selecting Elite RBs in Dynasty
Dave Caban
March 29, 2021
Elite running backs are a precious commodity in dynasty fantasy football. Dave Caban outlines a simple way to maximize your chances of finding tomorrow’s stars. Earlier this month I used regression tree analysis to better understand wide receiver prospect profiles. Regression trees help us to understand the mixture of attributes that tend to drive NFL performance and provide a visual way to understand how these…...
Top 15 Future NFL Stars Returning to College Football
Travis May
March 26, 2021
Believe it or not, it’s time to start talking about the 2021 College Football season! Spring practices are already in bloom. Spring games are kicking off here soon. Early enrollees have been on campus for weeks now. Most transfers are finalized. Some impatient devy fantasy football drafts are already in progress. It’s time we talk about the next generation of future NFL stars set to…...
Dynasty Rankings Update: Where Do WRs Like Kenny Golladay, Will Fuller, and Curtis Samuel Rank Now?
Shawn Siegele
March 25, 2021
Shawn Siegele updates his dynasty rankings with most of the big free agent WRs off the board. Where do Kenny Golladay, Will Fuller, and Curtis Samuel rank after changing teams? As free agency winds down and pro days continue at a fevered pace, Sam Wallace and I find ourselves embroiled in Scott Barrett’s Animal Shelter startup. Any dynasty startup is a blast, but this format…...
Dynasty Trading – Rebalancing Your Assets
Curtis Patrick
March 23, 2021
In Dynasty Trading, Curtis Patrick journals moves from his own dynasty fantasy football leagues. I’ve been a trade-hound this month. On the low side, I’ll estimate I’ve sent something like 50 offers across 11 leagues, and that’s not including a flurry of activity in my latest dynasty startup. Dynasty trading is essential to finding sustained success. Trading can help you address an injury or a retirement…....
Jonathan Taylor’s Rookie Comps Are Awesome, But Even They Understate His 2021 Upside
Amr Gabr
March 23, 2021
Amr Gabr examines the Jonathan Taylor disconnect between fantasy owners and NFL GMs. Were the armchair experts right all along? And what does this mean for his chances to join the truly elite in 2021? Fantasy and draft Twitter collectively had few questions about Wisconsin star Jonathan Taylor as he headed into the 2020 NFL draft. The consensus RB1 was often considered the next great…...
Finding Touchdowns With The New Running Back Freak Score
Matt Spencer
March 22, 2021
Freak Score is our home-grown size-adjusted speed metric that uses height, weight, and speed to project the TD-scoring potential for NFL prospects. Unlike many other measures for an NFL prospect’s size/athleticism profile, the Freak Score incorporates player height. Since its inception 6 years ago the NFL has seen a great many changing trends, but the Freak Score has remained a top predictor. I recently went…...
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