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Flat-track bullies: we built the stat, then tested whether it means anything
Some offenses feast on bad defenses and shrink against good ones. We measured it for all 32 teams — then backtested whether the profile predicts playoffs, wins, or anything at all.
The rise of the 'unathletic' athlete
Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Jalen Brunson, and Nikola Jokić ran slow, jumped short, or slid in the draft, and dominate anyway. Here's the trait the stopwatch can't time.
What actually predicts a running back's next season
Volume beats efficiency, schedule strength matters, age cliffs are real, and committees crush ceilings. The five signals our RB rankings use.
When NFL fantasy players actually peak
RBs cliff at 26. WRs hold through 30. QBs stay flat to 35. The 'WRs peak at 38' stat you sometimes hear is fake.
Stop averaging the last three years for every position
RBs are last-year animals. QBs and DBs need a longer view. The 'three-year average' shortcut is wrong everywhere.
Why most fantasy TEs are a coin flip
Tight ends sort cleanly into two groups. One group is reliable. The other will torch your roster all year.