Category: Data & Analytics Research

Running Back College Yards Per Carry (YPC): Does It Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

For part 44 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we investigated whether a Running Back’s college yards per carry (YPC) can predict their NFL success. We found an optimal range where an increased rate in the top 10 occurs and applied standard statistical methods. Here are all of our findings: Methodology We gathered data on […]

Wide Receiver College Yards Per Route Run: Does It Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

In the 43rd Part of our “Does It Matter?” series, we dove into the statistical relationship between a wide receiver’s college yards per route run (Y/RR) and their success in the NFL. By using data since 2018, we found an optimal range for Y/RR which you can apply to your prospect scouting tool bag. This […]

Wide Receiver Draft Capital: Does It Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

For our “Does It Matter?” series, Part 42, we dove into the question of whether there is correlation between a wide receiver’s draft capital and their NFL success. Our analysis used historical data since 2003 to attempt to identify patterns that may have predictive power. This analysis is particularly valuable for comparing two players or […]

Defensive End RAS: Does It Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

In part 41 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we looked to answer the question of whether the Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of Defensive Ends can predict their success in the NFL. This analysis is especially useful for choosing between two players or coming to a conclusion on one specific player, but it shouldn’t be […]

Defensive End 40 Yard Dash Times: Do They Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

In part 40 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we collected and examined data to find the significance of a Defensive End’s 40-yard dash time in predicting their success in the NFL. From this, we found an optimal 40 yard dash time range and applied standard statistical analysis to find out how predictable fantasy points […]

Defensive End Weight: Does It Matter? A Comprehensive Analysis

For part 39 of our “Does It Matter?” series, we looked into the impact of a Defensive Ends weight on their performance. Using our data, we applied standard statistical analysis methods and found an optimal weight range. Here are all of our findings: Methodology To structure our analysis, we collected the top 50 fantasy football […]