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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Kadarius Toney Goes No. 20 Overall, But Will Fantasy Owners Embrace the Current 2.09 in Rookie Drafts?

Kadarius Toney was selected by the New York Giants with the No. 20 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. He’ll offer a Percy Harvin-like complement to Kenny Golladay as the Giants continue to build around Daniel Jones. The Giants receiving corps struggled in 2020. Sterling Shepard missed four games and was little more than an underneath threat. Darius Slayton led the team with 751 receiving…...

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Najee Harris Fulfills His Destiny in Pittsburgh and Cements Himself as a Fantasy Must Own

With the No. 24 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected running back Najee Harris out of Alabama. Fans and fantasy owners everywhere can now dream about the second coming of Le’Veon Bell. Harris comes into the NFL after a stellar four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. He played in 51 games, rushing for 3,843 yards at an average of 6.0 yards…...

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DeVonta Smith Takes Over in Philadelphia, Helping Jalen Hurts and Maybe Even Jalen Reagor

With the 10th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected wide receiver DeVonta Smith from Alabama. The Eagles sent a third-round pick to their NFC East rivals the Dallas Cowboys to move up from 12 to 10 to take Smith. Smith comes into the NFL after an illustrious four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. In 47 games for Alabama, Smith caught 235…...

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Jaylen Waddle Goes to Miami and the Dolphins Suddenly Look Explosive

With the sixth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected Jaylen Waddle, former Alabama wide receiver. He was the second WR selected with Ja’Marr Chase going to the Cincinnati Bengals at pick five. Waddle played three seasons for the Crimson Tide and appeared in 34 games. His 2020 season was cut short due to injury, and he ended up playing just six…...

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Ja’Marr Chase Lands With the Cincinnati Bengals and Makes Joe Burrow a Superflex Megastar

Ja’Marr Chase was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 5 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Last week I explained why Chase was one of the best WR prospects ever. What does his arrival in Cincinnati mean for the Bengals? With the pick, the Bengals not only give 2020’s No. 1 pick Joe Burrow an additional weapon, but also reunite him with his…...

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What to Make of the 2021 First-Round Quarterbacks – How to Attack Superflex Drafts Now

Dave Caban reacts to the landing spots of quarterbacks selected in Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft and explains how you should approach them in Superflex.  The Jacksonville Jaguars started off the 2021 NFL draft by selecting Trevor Lawrence. Zach Wilson, who rose up draft boards this spring, went to the New York Jets with the No. 2 overall pick, and the 49ers brought…...

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The 2021 WR Class Is Loaded With Breakout Age Stars – 4 Rank in the Top 25 This Century

Earlier this offseason, Matt Spencer improved the WR breakout age metric and made it even more helpful in locating NFL stars. Part 1 is included in this article in order to help readers understand what BOA means and how it’s calculated. If you’re already familiar with Matt’s work, jump down to Part 2 where he presents the top-25 historical results and the breakout ages for…...

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2021 RB Prospect Lab Rankings – 2 Sleepers, 1 Red Flag, and 4 Targets for Your Reality and Fantasy Teams

Shawn Siegele breaks down the 2021 RB Prospect Lab rankings. As you make your final pre-draft dynasty moves and prepare to grade your reality team’s decisions, Shawn locates two sleepers, four targets, and one big red flag heading in the NFL draft. The RB Prospect Lab is one of my favorite tools. It also has a long legacy. The Fantasy Douche originally designed it in…...

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Finding the Next Justin Jefferson: Rashod Bateman, Random Forests, and the Power of Checking All the Boxes – The Wrong Read, No. 69

Blair Andrews builds on the random forest model described in the Wrong Read No. 68 by turning it into actionable rules for choosing rookie wide receivers. Last year Blair told you that Justin Jefferson was the only WR prospect to check all the boxes. Today, he provides the most similar receivers from the 2021 class. The best predictive models have three notable criteria — they’re…...

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Dynasty Trade Targets 2021 – A 22-Year-Old Potential Fantasy WR1 at a WR4 Price

In this edition of Dynasty Trade Targets 2021, Curtis Patrick reviews a 22-year-old potential WR1 who is being valued like a WR4. 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…...

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The Adjusted Production Index: Top 2021 Wide Receivers

Every year we add a layer to our analysis and predictive power in finding the best receiver prospects. In just a few short years we’ve discovered the importance of things like breakout age, dominator rating, yards per team pass attempt, and the Adjusted Production Index in predicting future NFL success. The difficult part comes with putting all that information together for an incoming class and…...

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Michael Carter Possesses Key Traits That Suggest He’s the Next Zero RB Star

Michael Carter gained 1,512 yards from scrimmage in 11 games last year, averaging just a tick under 8.0 yards per carry and catching 25 more passes to give him 82 for his career. He’s smaller and older than high-profile teammate Javonte Williams, but could he still be the better back? Or, if not that, could he be the better fantasy value? Make the Scouting Process Easy…...

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Our (Late) Guys – Closing Out FFPC Best Ball Drafts With Some of the RotoViz Staff’s Favorite Late-Round Targets

It’s always fun to go out and execute a fantasy draft to perfection, right down to your final few picks. The problem is, knowing just who to select with those final two picks can feel like a real burden. On the one hand, we’re talking about players who could have upside. On the other, we are trying to find the proper balance of drafting a…...

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High Stakes Drafts Offer Insight Into the Best Value Areas for Rookie Pick Trades

Shawn Siegele goes under the hood with high stakes drafts currently in progress. What’s a better way to explore the pricing for rookie drafts than to look at where they’re going in high stakes drafts? With the advent of the RotoViz TriFlex Dynasty leagues in the FFPC, we now have a perfect window into the format used across the dynasty universe. Whether you’re preparing for…...

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Trey Sermon’s Profile Hints at Massive Dynasty Upside, But Multiple Red Flags Make Him a Controversial Pick at ADP

Trey Sermon launched himself into the national consciousness with 264 scrimmage yards in the national semifinal against Clemson. Does the rest of his profile offer enough firepower to confirm his position as a top-30 running back in dynasty startups? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne and Why You Should Be Willing to Pay Almost Any Price to Land the Next Superstar…...

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Kenneth Gainwell’s Comps and RB Prospect Lab Score Point in Very Different Directions

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…...

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Is Ja’Marr Chase the Best Wide Receiver Prospect Since Amari Cooper? The Updated Prospect Lab Has a Strong Opinion

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…...

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Dynasty Trade Targets 2021 – A Potential Fantasy RB1 at an RB4 Price

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…...

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Use This Surprising and Low-Cost Tactic to Load Your Best Ball Squads with Maximum Firepower

The 2021 NFL Draft class is not your run-of-the-mill draft class. While the positional upside at non-QB positions could leave a bit to be desired, there’s a chance that we could see five quarterbacks taken in the first round of this year’s draft. As I continue to dive into best ball content and drafts, I find myself constantly questioning how we can benefit from drafting…...

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Chuba Hubbard Is the Type of Back You Should Buy Even If You Don’t Believe in Him

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…...

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Kadarius Toney Goes No. 20 Overall, But Will Fantasy Owners Embrace the Current 2.09 in Rookie Drafts?

Kadarius Toney was selected by the New York Giants with the No. 20 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. He’ll offer a Percy Harvin-like complement to Kenny Golladay as the Giants continue to build around Daniel Jones. The Giants receiving corps struggled in 2020. Sterling Shepard missed four games and was little more than an underneath threat. Darius Slayton led the team with 751 receiving…...

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Najee Harris Fulfills His Destiny in Pittsburgh and Cements Himself as a Fantasy Must Own

With the No. 24 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected running back Najee Harris out of Alabama. Fans and fantasy owners everywhere can now dream about the second coming of Le’Veon Bell. Harris comes into the NFL after a stellar four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. He played in 51 games, rushing for 3,843 yards at an average of 6.0 yards…...

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DeVonta Smith Takes Over in Philadelphia, Helping Jalen Hurts and Maybe Even Jalen Reagor

With the 10th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected wide receiver DeVonta Smith from Alabama. The Eagles sent a third-round pick to their NFC East rivals the Dallas Cowboys to move up from 12 to 10 to take Smith. Smith comes into the NFL after an illustrious four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. In 47 games for Alabama, Smith caught 235…...

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Jaylen Waddle Goes to Miami and the Dolphins Suddenly Look Explosive

With the sixth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected Jaylen Waddle, former Alabama wide receiver. He was the second WR selected with Ja’Marr Chase going to the Cincinnati Bengals at pick five. Waddle played three seasons for the Crimson Tide and appeared in 34 games. His 2020 season was cut short due to injury, and he ended up playing just six…...

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Ja’Marr Chase Lands With the Cincinnati Bengals and Makes Joe Burrow a Superflex Megastar

Ja’Marr Chase was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 5 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Last week I explained why Chase was one of the best WR prospects ever. What does his arrival in Cincinnati mean for the Bengals? With the pick, the Bengals not only give 2020’s No. 1 pick Joe Burrow an additional weapon, but also reunite him with his…...

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What to Make of the 2021 First-Round Quarterbacks – How to Attack Superflex Drafts Now

Dave Caban reacts to the landing spots of quarterbacks selected in Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft and explains how you should approach them in Superflex.  The Jacksonville Jaguars started off the 2021 NFL draft by selecting Trevor Lawrence. Zach Wilson, who rose up draft boards this spring, went to the New York Jets with the No. 2 overall pick, and the 49ers brought…...

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The 2021 WR Class Is Loaded With Breakout Age Stars – 4 Rank in the Top 25 This Century

Earlier this offseason, Matt Spencer improved the WR breakout age metric and made it even more helpful in locating NFL stars. Part 1 is included in this article in order to help readers understand what BOA means and how it’s calculated. If you’re already familiar with Matt’s work, jump down to Part 2 where he presents the top-25 historical results and the breakout ages for…...

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2021 RB Prospect Lab Rankings – 2 Sleepers, 1 Red Flag, and 4 Targets for Your Reality and Fantasy Teams

Shawn Siegele breaks down the 2021 RB Prospect Lab rankings. As you make your final pre-draft dynasty moves and prepare to grade your reality team’s decisions, Shawn locates two sleepers, four targets, and one big red flag heading in the NFL draft. The RB Prospect Lab is one of my favorite tools. It also has a long legacy. The Fantasy Douche originally designed it in…...

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Finding the Next Justin Jefferson: Rashod Bateman, Random Forests, and the Power of Checking All the Boxes – The Wrong Read, No. 69

Blair Andrews builds on the random forest model described in the Wrong Read No. 68 by turning it into actionable rules for choosing rookie wide receivers. Last year Blair told you that Justin Jefferson was the only WR prospect to check all the boxes. Today, he provides the most similar receivers from the 2021 class. The best predictive models have three notable criteria — they’re…...

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Dynasty Trade Targets 2021 – A 22-Year-Old Potential Fantasy WR1 at a WR4 Price

In this edition of Dynasty Trade Targets 2021, Curtis Patrick reviews a 22-year-old potential WR1 who is being valued like a WR4. 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…...

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The Adjusted Production Index: Top 2021 Wide Receivers

Every year we add a layer to our analysis and predictive power in finding the best receiver prospects. In just a few short years we’ve discovered the importance of things like breakout age, dominator rating, yards per team pass attempt, and the Adjusted Production Index in predicting future NFL success. The difficult part comes with putting all that information together for an incoming class and…...

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Michael Carter Possesses Key Traits That Suggest He’s the Next Zero RB Star

Michael Carter gained 1,512 yards from scrimmage in 11 games last year, averaging just a tick under 8.0 yards per carry and catching 25 more passes to give him 82 for his career. He’s smaller and older than high-profile teammate Javonte Williams, but could he still be the better back? Or, if not that, could he be the better fantasy value? Make the Scouting Process Easy…...

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Our (Late) Guys – Closing Out FFPC Best Ball Drafts With Some of the RotoViz Staff’s Favorite Late-Round Targets

It’s always fun to go out and execute a fantasy draft to perfection, right down to your final few picks. The problem is, knowing just who to select with those final two picks can feel like a real burden. On the one hand, we’re talking about players who could have upside. On the other, we are trying to find the proper balance of drafting a…...

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High Stakes Drafts Offer Insight Into the Best Value Areas for Rookie Pick Trades

Shawn Siegele goes under the hood with high stakes drafts currently in progress. What’s a better way to explore the pricing for rookie drafts than to look at where they’re going in high stakes drafts? With the advent of the RotoViz TriFlex Dynasty leagues in the FFPC, we now have a perfect window into the format used across the dynasty universe. Whether you’re preparing for…...

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Trey Sermon’s Profile Hints at Massive Dynasty Upside, But Multiple Red Flags Make Him a Controversial Pick at ADP

Trey Sermon launched himself into the national consciousness with 264 scrimmage yards in the national semifinal against Clemson. Does the rest of his profile offer enough firepower to confirm his position as a top-30 running back in dynasty startups? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne and Why You Should Be Willing to Pay Almost Any Price to Land the Next Superstar…...

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Kenneth Gainwell’s Comps and RB Prospect Lab Score Point in Very Different Directions

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…...

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Is Ja’Marr Chase the Best Wide Receiver Prospect Since Amari Cooper? The Updated Prospect Lab Has a Strong Opinion

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…...

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Dynasty Trade Targets 2021 – A Potential Fantasy RB1 at an RB4 Price

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…...

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Use This Surprising and Low-Cost Tactic to Load Your Best Ball Squads with Maximum Firepower

The 2021 NFL Draft class is not your run-of-the-mill draft class. While the positional upside at non-QB positions could leave a bit to be desired, there’s a chance that we could see five quarterbacks taken in the first round of this year’s draft. As I continue to dive into best ball content and drafts, I find myself constantly questioning how we can benefit from drafting…...

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Chuba Hubbard Is the Type of Back You Should Buy Even If You Don’t Believe in Him

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…...

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Kadarius Toney Goes No. 20 Overall, But Will Fantasy Owners Embrace the Current 2.09 in Rookie Drafts?

Kadarius Toney was selected by the New York Giants with the No. 20 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. He’ll offer a Percy Harvin-like complement to Kenny Golladay as the Giants continue to build around Daniel Jones. The Giants receiving corps struggled in 2020. Sterling Shepard missed four games and was little more than an underneath threat. Darius Slayton led the team with 751 receiving…...

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Najee Harris Fulfills His Destiny in Pittsburgh and Cements Himself as a Fantasy Must Own

With the No. 24 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected running back Najee Harris out of Alabama. Fans and fantasy owners everywhere can now dream about the second coming of Le’Veon Bell. Harris comes into the NFL after a stellar four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. He played in 51 games, rushing for 3,843 yards at an average of 6.0 yards…...

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DeVonta Smith Takes Over in Philadelphia, Helping Jalen Hurts and Maybe Even Jalen Reagor

With the 10th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected wide receiver DeVonta Smith from Alabama. The Eagles sent a third-round pick to their NFC East rivals the Dallas Cowboys to move up from 12 to 10 to take Smith. Smith comes into the NFL after an illustrious four-year stint with the Crimson Tide. In 47 games for Alabama, Smith caught 235…...

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Jaylen Waddle Goes to Miami and the Dolphins Suddenly Look Explosive

With the sixth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected Jaylen Waddle, former Alabama wide receiver. He was the second WR selected with Ja’Marr Chase going to the Cincinnati Bengals at pick five. Waddle played three seasons for the Crimson Tide and appeared in 34 games. His 2020 season was cut short due to injury, and he ended up playing just six…...

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Ja’Marr Chase Lands With the Cincinnati Bengals and Makes Joe Burrow a Superflex Megastar

Ja’Marr Chase was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 5 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Last week I explained why Chase was one of the best WR prospects ever. What does his arrival in Cincinnati mean for the Bengals? With the pick, the Bengals not only give 2020’s No. 1 pick Joe Burrow an additional weapon, but also reunite him with his…...

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What to Make of the 2021 First-Round Quarterbacks – How to Attack Superflex Drafts Now

Dave Caban reacts to the landing spots of quarterbacks selected in Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft and explains how you should approach them in Superflex.  The Jacksonville Jaguars started off the 2021 NFL draft by selecting Trevor Lawrence. Zach Wilson, who rose up draft boards this spring, went to the New York Jets with the No. 2 overall pick, and the 49ers brought…...

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The 2021 WR Class Is Loaded With Breakout Age Stars – 4 Rank in the Top 25 This Century

Earlier this offseason, Matt Spencer improved the WR breakout age metric and made it even more helpful in locating NFL stars. Part 1 is included in this article in order to help readers understand what BOA means and how it’s calculated. If you’re already familiar with Matt’s work, jump down to Part 2 where he presents the top-25 historical results and the breakout ages for…...

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2021 RB Prospect Lab Rankings – 2 Sleepers, 1 Red Flag, and 4 Targets for Your Reality and Fantasy Teams

Shawn Siegele breaks down the 2021 RB Prospect Lab rankings. As you make your final pre-draft dynasty moves and prepare to grade your reality team’s decisions, Shawn locates two sleepers, four targets, and one big red flag heading in the NFL draft. The RB Prospect Lab is one of my favorite tools. It also has a long legacy. The Fantasy Douche originally designed it in…...

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Finding the Next Justin Jefferson: Rashod Bateman, Random Forests, and the Power of Checking All the Boxes – The Wrong Read, No. 69

Blair Andrews builds on the random forest model described in the Wrong Read No. 68 by turning it into actionable rules for choosing rookie wide receivers. Last year Blair told you that Justin Jefferson was the only WR prospect to check all the boxes. Today, he provides the most similar receivers from the 2021 class. The best predictive models have three notable criteria — they’re…...

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Dynasty Trade Targets 2021 – A 22-Year-Old Potential Fantasy WR1 at a WR4 Price

In this edition of Dynasty Trade Targets 2021, Curtis Patrick reviews a 22-year-old potential WR1 who is being valued like a WR4. 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…...

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The Adjusted Production Index: Top 2021 Wide Receivers

Every year we add a layer to our analysis and predictive power in finding the best receiver prospects. In just a few short years we’ve discovered the importance of things like breakout age, dominator rating, yards per team pass attempt, and the Adjusted Production Index in predicting future NFL success. The difficult part comes with putting all that information together for an incoming class and…...

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Michael Carter Possesses Key Traits That Suggest He’s the Next Zero RB Star

Michael Carter gained 1,512 yards from scrimmage in 11 games last year, averaging just a tick under 8.0 yards per carry and catching 25 more passes to give him 82 for his career. He’s smaller and older than high-profile teammate Javonte Williams, but could he still be the better back? Or, if not that, could he be the better fantasy value? Make the Scouting Process Easy…...

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Our (Late) Guys – Closing Out FFPC Best Ball Drafts With Some of the RotoViz Staff’s Favorite Late-Round Targets

It’s always fun to go out and execute a fantasy draft to perfection, right down to your final few picks. The problem is, knowing just who to select with those final two picks can feel like a real burden. On the one hand, we’re talking about players who could have upside. On the other, we are trying to find the proper balance of drafting a…...

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High Stakes Drafts Offer Insight Into the Best Value Areas for Rookie Pick Trades

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Trey Sermon’s Profile Hints at Massive Dynasty Upside, But Multiple Red Flags Make Him a Controversial Pick at ADP

Trey Sermon launched himself into the national consciousness with 264 scrimmage yards in the national semifinal against Clemson. Does the rest of his profile offer enough firepower to confirm his position as a top-30 running back in dynasty startups? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne and Why You Should Be Willing to Pay Almost Any Price to Land the Next Superstar…...

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Kenneth Gainwell’s Comps and RB Prospect Lab Score Point in Very Different Directions

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…...

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Is Ja’Marr Chase the Best Wide Receiver Prospect Since Amari Cooper? The Updated Prospect Lab Has a Strong Opinion

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…...

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Dynasty Trade Targets 2021 – A Potential Fantasy RB1 at an RB4 Price

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…...

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Use This Surprising and Low-Cost Tactic to Load Your Best Ball Squads with Maximum Firepower

The 2021 NFL Draft class is not your run-of-the-mill draft class. While the positional upside at non-QB positions could leave a bit to be desired, there’s a chance that we could see five quarterbacks taken in the first round of this year’s draft. As I continue to dive into best ball content and drafts, I find myself constantly questioning how we can benefit from drafting…...

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Chuba Hubbard Is the Type of Back You Should Buy Even If You Don’t Believe in Him

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…...

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