Five Fantasy WRs That Could Lose Targets in 2019
When it comes to fantasy football, a healthy dose of targets tends to lead to success, especially WRs. Volume is king and in the right situation, a mediocre player can end up a solid fantasy starter. This rings even truer in any type of PPR format, like The Ballers’ Preferred league, which is 0.5 PPR. …
Fantasy Football: Five WRs That Could Lose Targets in 2018
This series has included five RBs and five TEs that could lose targets in 2018. Now we’re looking at WRs. Keep in mind this isn’t an indication of skill or value. This is just a look at some WRs whose 2018 may look different than 2017 because of one or more of the following factors: 1. Emergence/Health of …
Fantasy Football: Five WRs That Could Lose Targets in 2017
In the first part of this series of analyzing target regression candidates, we looked at five RBs that could lose targets in 2017. Next, we turn to the WRs. In review, there are at least five factors that we must consider in projecting target totals: 1. Emergence/Health of Teammate(s) 2. Unsustainable Target Rate 3. Quarterback Situation 4. Offensive Coordinator …
Five WRs That Could Lose Targets in 2016
In the first part of this series of analyzing target regression, we looked at five RBs that could lose targets in 2016. Next, we turn to the WRs. In review, there are at least five factors that we must consider in projecting target totals: 1. Emergence/Health of Teammate(s) 2. Unsustainable Target Rate 3. Quarterback Situation 4. Offensive Coordinator Mindset …
How to Spot a League Winner in 2023: WRs (Fantasy Football)
The phrase “league winner” gets bandied about a lot in fantasy football circles, often carelessly. Sometimes, analysts use this phrase as nothing more than an attention-getter to hype some mediocre player they love. But when used properly, there is truth to this concept – the idea that one single player can dominate for your team …
Dynasty Ultimatums: 5 WRs Entering Make-or-Break Fantasy Seasons
The 2023 NFL season is finally just around the corner, bringing with it a plethora of unanswered questions for many notable players. As dynasty managers, it is crucial to maintain honesty with ourselves regarding realistic expectations for these players. It can be challenging to lose faith in a player we once acquired with high hopes. …
Identifying 2023 Touchdown Regression Candidates: WRs (Fantasy Football)
If you rostered Diontae Johnson in fantasy football last season, you are well aware that he scored zero touchdowns despite earning 154 total opportunities. Naturally, you might be wondering: how many touchdowns should Johnson have scored last season? How many points did he leave on the table? And how likely is it that he repeats …
Best Ball Rankings: WRs to Take a Stance On in 2023 (Fantasy Football)
Best Ball season is officially here! All summer long, Kyle and I will be discussing best ball strategy, rankings, and values on the Fantasy Footballers DFS Podcast. A lot of best ball players can have success simply by understanding the market value of players (ADP), optimal roster construction, and avoiding basic mistakes in best ball drafts. …
2023 NFL Draft: NFC Winners & Losers (Fantasy Football)
With the dust settling from the 2023 NFL Draft, it’s time for fantasy managers to take a look over their roster and decide if their players’ situations got better or worse. On Tuesday’s podcast, the Footballers discussed the NFC Winners & Losers. Let’s take a look through all 16 NFC teams to see which players …
Slow Down Buddy: Navigating Winners & Losers After the NFL Draft (Fantasy Football)
Whenever you hear someone throw in the word ‘buddy’, is it a bit condescending? Apologies, but I need to get your attention. The NFL draft ended. Your rookie drafts are starting. Rankings are about to flow. The summer of best ball is about to commence. And yet over the weekend, you were supposed to gather …
Dynasty Rookie Drafts: What the Last Five Years Can Tell Us (Fantasy Football)
As we move our way closer to the NFL Draft, there’s at least a 55 percent chance you’ve peed your pants in excitement for your upcoming rookie draft. We get it. We have rookie fever as well going talking through the rookie class on the Fantasy Footballers podcast this week and dropping the first-ever Fantasy …
NFL Free Agency Winners and Losers (Fantasy Football)
The dust has settled (mostly) on the 2023 Free Agency window as a lot of the big name fantasy football stars are signed to their new teams. Some hit the open market and will move on while others are back with their team either via the Franchise Tag or a new deal. With each signing, …
Targets Per Route Run Report: Week 14 (Fantasy Football)
Note: Targets per Route Run (TPRR) is an efficiency metric (expressed as a percentage) used to highlight the correlation between performance and opportunity. With TPRR, we can look deeper than raw target totals to find players poised for breakouts or breakdowns. To learn more about TPRR and why it’s a useful tool, check out Kyle …