Box-Adjusted Efficiency Rating: A Smarter Way to Measure Running Back Performance
Introducing Box-Adjusted Efficiency Rating: a method for evaluating running back efficiency relative to their teammates in a way that better accounts for the situational context that is lacking in YPC+.
Cam Akers: A Miraculous Return
Of any fantasy player, Cam Akers likely has the widest range of value league by league right now. Some of your leaguemates may still be hesitant to buy all the way in. But Akers is a perfect buy-high candidate; strike now.
2022 Rookie Running Back Efficiency: Breece Hall
Breece Hall is a quality prospect with a complete profile, but better have busted before him. Just as I would be “in” on a Jeremy McNichols clone if one was coming out of college this year, I am “in” on Hall near the top of rookie drafts in 2022, but I’m also here to tell you that you can’t say I didn’t warn you if he never really puts it together.
2022 Rookie Running Back Efficiency: Kyren Williams
Because it probably won’t happen for him based on his ability to run the ball, Kyren Williams will likely need to bring value as a pass-catcher in order to carve out a role in the NFL. As one of the best receiving running backs in this class and as a guy who produced well at a powerhouse program, he certainly has a chance to do that.
Where Do High-Target Running Back Seasons Come From?
Because targets are worth so much more than rushing attempts, a high-volume role in the passing game can be either a shortcut to fantasy utility for role players or a launching pad to difference-making production for guys who lead a backfield.
2022 Rookie Running Back Efficiency: Kenneth Walker III
Kenneth Walker’s overall profile is a bit lacking due to his near-nonexistent receiving contributions as a college player. But one thing I’ve learned over the past few years is that if players can fill a particular niche well, they can be very useful — even difference-making — in fantasy football despite holes in their skillset.
Rookie RB Efficiency: Isaiah Spiller
My approach to answering the question of “how good is this guy at running the ball?” is centered around measuring the degree to which a running back is over- or under-performing the per-carry output of the other running backs on his team.
Stop falling in love with undersized backs who aren’t great receivers
In fantasy-focused prospect analysis, sometimes what matters more than figuring out who the best players are is figuring out which good players just aren’t the right kind of good.
Rotounderworld 2022 superflex rookie mock draft
With the college football season approaching being half way through for most teams, now is the perfect time to start getting a feel for incoming NFL rookies. With all things there are a lot of scenarios that are yet to play out, and with each unfolding scenario will result in a value adjustment for the incoming rookies.
Dynasty and Devy Team Preview: Alabama Crimson Tide
Next in this series where we spotlight some NCAA prospects from some of the big teams to highlight potential players to draft on your Dynasty Teams come Spring of 2022, and some guys to keep an eye on for your Devy teams or your Dynasty Teams a few years out from now: the Alabama Crimson Tide.