Last summer, I looked at big gap and small gap running backs to identify undervalued backs based on their ADP. The idea comes from Jack Miller’s research on the win and hit rates for big or small gap backs, and from similar research by Charlie Kleinheksel before that. First, let’s define our terms: B1 and B2 running backs refer to a team’s RB1 and RB2 in backfields where there is…...

RotoViz has done extensive research showing that both quantity and quality at wide receiver are crucial for maximizing the chances of winning your league. If you’re not having success with Zero RB, it probably means you aren’t drafting enough WRs. However, sometimes even the best laid plans go awry. Great early values at quarterback, tight end, and sometimes even running back (perish the thought) present…...

Shawn Siegele provides his Zero RB Top 15 Countdown updates for readers looking to dominate their home leagues over the next two nights. A lot of big-money drafts remain, and it’s never too early to prepare your first waiver-wire run. With two nights of drafting remaining – plus a handful of post-Thursday drafts in FFPC contests – we’ve got a lot still to be determined…...

Thomas Emerick takes a final look at offensive line continuity before the start of the regular season. Which teams can expect strong offensive line play in the early going? The top offenses and best run-blocking lines tend to return most of their offensive line starters. Those finishing near the bottom replace more starters on average from the previous year. Great scheme and personnel still remain…...

Shawn Siegele continues the Discount Series with a look at Tyler Lockett and four similar wide receivers who can replace his production for less. Tyler Lockett has always been one of my favorite NFL players. He went to K-State, stayed for four seasons, and set records there. Lockett entered the NFL as an old, undersized WR, but one with 4.4 speed and coming off two…...

We are in the final days until kickoff of the 2021 NFL Season, which means it’s time for the RotoViz Staff to give their boldest predictions. These #taeks aren’t so bold that they are wildly impossible, but rather are calculated predictions that are more likely to occur than the public believes. Michael Dubner – Tee Higgins is a WR1 This is my follow-up on last…...

Shawn Siegele presents all of his targets for the 2021 season, including his 30 top-priority players for 2021. Last season, his priority list was the blueprint he used to add two more Main Event titles with teams that went on to finish 12th and 31st overall. His foundation backs included personal ME picks in Alvin Kamara and Dalvin Cook. The priority list also encouraged you…...

With draft season in full swing, Sam Wallace identifies three wide receivers to target in the double-digit rounds that offer cheap volume on their respective offenses. The biggest draft weekend of the season is upon us. The newly-minted 17-game season kicks off in less than a week, and all of our offseason research, speculation, and projections take the field for real. If you are looking…...

Shawn Siegele continues the discount series with a look at two wide receivers to target if you miss out on Stefon Diggs. For years we’ve been saying Stefon Diggs was the discount Antonio Brown. His 2020 campaign proved us right . . . or something about stopped clocks at the very least. Diggs scored 20.5 PPG last season, and he was even better once fully…...

Shawn Siegele goes through the Zero RB Top 15 Countdown and explains how he’s targeting these backs in real drafts. I’m often asked about the mistakes people make when trying to execute Zero RB. Here are the two biggest: Not drafting enough WRs. Not taking enough risk at RB. During the Countdown, we investigated the resumes of the 15 targets and explained why they were…...

The hit rate for players in the final few rounds is extremely low, but that doesn’t make them less important for your overall build. Conor O’Driscoll explains how to take advantage of your last picks and provides key player targets for the end of your draft. RotoViz spends a lot of time on late-round tactics and player selection. Zachary Krueger recently wrote about the importance…...

I don’t care if you are in 100 expert leagues, the one you want to absolutely crush is still that first “home” league you joined with your local friends and family.  No one wants to come into the office after a close loss to your raucous coworker. Which type of draft do you care about more? — Troy King ⚔️?? (@TKingMode) August 22, 2021 If…...

Colm Kelly and I participated in an FFPC Main Event draft on Saturday afternoon. With many big drafts in all kinds of leagues going on this evening, I wanted to relate a few of the biggest takeaways. I’m also going to add the Draft Strategy Series and Zero RB Countdown links here for anyone who missed them this morning. Plus, if you’re drafting in a…...

Shawn Siegele looks at five late-round RBs who could jump seven rounds in the next week or be 60% FAAB acquisitions in Week 2 .  The Zero RB Countdown is in the books for another year, but it’s never too early to start building out our RB depth. As you prepare for your draft tonight, check out the Draft Strategy Series, grab a cup of…...