Category: Data & Analytics Research

Tight Ends: Does Weight Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

In Part 22 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we look into the question of whether weight can be a predictor of success for NFL Tight Ends. By crunching the numbers, we hoped to uncover patterns and trends that could provide valuable insights. Here are all of our findings: Methodology To maintain consistency in our […]

Average NFL Tight End Height: A Data Breakdown

For part 21 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we looked into the often debated topic of height and its impact on the success of NFL Tight Ends. By running through our datasets, we attempted to discover whether height could be a reliable predictor of success in fantasy football rankings. Here’s a detailed breakdown of […]

Wide Receiver 525 Yards Theory: Fact, Or Fiction?

Welcome to Part 20 of our “Does It Matter?” series, where we look at popular sports theories to separate fact from fiction and find optimal ranges for things such as heights or hand sizes. Today, we dive into the Wide Receiver 525 rookie yards theory. This theory suggests that rookie wide receivers who achieve 525 […]

Quarterbacks: Does BMI Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

For part 19 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we explored whether Body Mass Index (BMI) can predict NFL quarterback success. To understand this, we looked at the top 30 fantasy football finishers since 2003. In this article, you will see the optimal BMI threshold for QB’s and bare minimum critical values you should hope […]

NFL Wide Receivers: Does RAS Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

In the 62nd installment of our “Does It Matter?” series, we looked into Relative Athletic Score (RAS) to determine its effectiveness in predicting wide receiver success in fantasy football. Here’s what we found. What Is RAS? Relative Athletic Score (RAS) is a metric used to evaluate the athleticism of NFL prospects based on their performances […]

Wide Receivers: Do NFL Combine 3-Cone Times Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

For part 18 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we looked to determine whether 3-Cone drill times can predict WR success in the NFL. To achieve this, we analyzed data since 2003 in an attempt to find exactly what threshold, or range, occurs more frequently amongst top producers than the bottom producers of the NFL. […]