Author: BrainyBallers

Tight Ends: Can College Yardage Help Predict NFL Success?

When evaluating talent for the NFL, analysts often look at a player’s college performance to predict their professional success. In our 64-part “Does It Matter?” series, we looked into the question of whether a Tight End’s top college yardage season can actually serve as a predictor for their future NFL success. Here are all the […]

Can Draft Capital Help Predict Tight End Success?

In our 63-part analytical series, “Does It Matter?”, we next wanted to look into the intriguing question of whether a Tight End’s draft capital can help predict future success in fantasy football. While not a definitive predictor of bust or success, the information found within this article can be used to enhance the decision-making process […]

Can College Yards After Catch Help Predict NFL Success For Wide Receivers?

For our 61 part “Does It Matter?” series, we looked into whether a Wide Receiver’s College Yards After Catch per Reception (YAC/Rec) can be a predictor of their future success in the NFL. This analysis is particularly helpful for making decisions between two players, though it should not be considered a definitive guide for determining […]

Can College Career ADOT Help Predict A Wide Receivers’ NFL Success?

In part 60 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we dove into the question of whether a college Wide Receiver’s career Average Depth of Target (ADOT) can help predict how successful they are in the NFL. By analyzing data since 2016, we found a career college ADOT that consistently led to greater NFL success in […]

Can Rookie Passing TD’s Per Game Help Predict Future QB Success?

The “Does It Matter?” series, part 59 looked to uncover the role of a quarterback’s rookie touchdown per game (TD/G) in predicting future success. By analyzing data from the top 30 fantasy football finishers since 2003, we found a rookie passing td per game threshold you should look for. Further, you will see us applying […]

2025 Rookie Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings

Having mapped out each position within our analytical model which predicts Fantasy Football points, we can now get a full picture of the 2025 rookie rankings following the 2025 NFL Draft. For those seeking to get a quick view at each position, the top 10 rankings are readily available via the link below: At the […]