section 2 - preseason
Fantasy Football The Next Level: How to Build a Championship Team Every Season1
Preseason
The basis for all fantasy sports is the accumulation of statistics that are used in awarding fantasy sports based on performance.
Last year happened and will never happen again.
remove bias
We all want to think we are objective but fantasy players are NFL fans first which means they are predisposed to certain players and teams.
learn the true value of players
In many ways, the NFL is an entertainment sport. In all ways, fantasy football is a statistical pursuit.
setup up customized rankings
Not all leagues value players the same based on individual point rules
Rule 5 - Teams change every year, even when they don't
NFL is in a constant state of flux:
- new coaches and staff
- new offensive schemes
- turnover on the depth chart
- schedules are different every year
projections
Projecting players is more of an art than a science. Rankings should never be strictly generated.
Stats as a past guide
- Review and project players the same as you should value them - team, position, individual
- Analyze and understand the last three years of a players history
- Review the per game statistics gained by a playerfor the previous season to determine trends and consistency
team first
Everything an NFL player does is within the context of a team - scheme, role, offense, etc.