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

The Contingency Plan is a series I developed after listening to the Numbers Game Podcast with Kevin Cole and Matthew Freedman. If this is your first time checking it out, you should read the maiden voyage piece to get yourself acquainted with exactly what it is I am trying to do. Today, I’ll look at the AFC East. New England Patriots The Scenario Julian Edelman suffers yet another concussion,…...

Last season LeSean McCoy finished as the 12th overall running back in PPR formats after being a consensus top three pick. This year McCoy is being drafted as the RB10. Drafters are betting on McCoy to rebound, but should they? Opportunity rules over all else at the RB position. McCoy seems bound to get a lot of touches in Buffalo. But his opportunity almost certainly won’t be…...

I’ve participated in a handful of high-stakes leagues in the past. This year, I decided to start a little early and enter a few mid-stakes drafts[1]Anywhere from $150 to $300. before the high-stakes season gets started. There are a number of providers of high-stakes leagues, and I’ll be playing in most of them this year. We have lots of content on the site dedicated to…...

Atlanta Running Backs From Pro Football Talk: Hamstring injuries left the Falcons without three of their running backs in recent days, leading the team to sign Evan Royster in order to have enough healthy bodies to get them through practice. They may not need Royster to fill that role for too much longer, however. Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman both suited up for Monday’s practice…...

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

To reiterate, #Ravens sent first round pick Breshad Perriman for an MRI yesterday on his nagging knee injury. — Jason Cole (@JasonCole62) August 18, 2015 Breshad Perriman hasn’t practiced since the first day of camp, so this isn’t great news. It seems like maybe the Ravens think that Perriman should have made more progress than he has. When Perriman started camp as the starter opposite…...

As a site we were very high on Bishop Sankey last year, so while I would like him to succeed because my personal self-esteem is tied to that outcome, as an analyst you kind of have to be ready to move on when it’s time. I don’t know for sure that it’s time to move on from Sankey although I’m definitely paying attention. Here’s what…...

Mohamed Sanu started for Cincinnati in their first preseason game. If When people overreact and take Marvin Jones off their deep sleeper lists, the combination of price and upside will intersect like the sunshine and moisture that forms rainbows. Or the wind and moisture. Or whatever, I have no idea how rainbows are formed, but Marvin Jones could be the money sauce.   HEALTH According…...

The Contingency Plan is a series I developed after listening to the Numbers Game Podcast with Kevin Cole and Matthew Freedman. If this is your first time checking it out, you should read the maiden voyage piece to get yourself acquainted with exactly what it is I am trying to do. Today, I’ll look at the NFC West. Seattle Seahawks The Scenario After dealing with myriad of injuries…...

The Contingency Plan is a series I developed after listening to the Numbers Game Podcast with Kevin Cole and Matthew Freedman. If this is your first time checking it out, you should read the maiden voyage piece to get yourself acquainted with exactly what it is I am trying to do. Today, I’ll look at the NFC South. Carolina Panthers The Scenario The hamstring injury that kept wide…...

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

Nelson Agholor Eagles rookie Nelson Agholor looked sharp on Sunday after hauling three passes for 57 yards and a touchdown against the Colts. Agholor has been getting first team reps in training, but he didn’t get the start preseason opener. However, he still got some reps with the ones. With the departure of Jeremy Maclin that’s going to leave roughly 140 targets that need to…...

Dr. Jeffrey E. Budoff is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who wades through misleading coach-speak and vague team injury information to offer advice for your fantasy team…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...