Category: Data & Analytics Research

Tight Ends: Can Bench Presses Help Predict NFL Success?

Welcome to part 88 of our “Does It Matter?” series, where we analyze years of data to find which metrics can genuinely help predict fantasy football success. In this article, we’re looking at the Tight End position and a lesser recognized NFL Combine metric: the 225-pound bench press. Does a Tight End’s raw strength translate […]

Tight Ends: Can Wingspans Help Predict NFL Success?

Welcome to another installment of our 87-part “Does It Matter?” series, where we crunch numbers to find out which athletic and production metrics help predict fantasy football success. Today, we’re looking at one of the less recognized measurable for pass-catchers: wingspan. The theory is simple: a player with a longer wingspan has a wider catch radius, […]

Tight Ends: Can Hand Sizes Help Predict NFL Success?

Welcome to our now 86-part “Does It Matter?” series dedicated to finding out which metrics matter for fantasy football production. In this part, we’re tackling a specific measurable for Tight Ends: Hand Size. Intuitively, it makes sense: bigger hands should equal a better catch radius and more reliable receptions, leading to more fantasy points. But […]

Tight Ends: Can NFL Combine Broad Jumps Help Predict NFL Success?

For the next installment in our 84-part “Does It Matter?” series, we’re diving deep into the numbers to determine if a Tight End’s NFL Combine Broad Jump can help predict future fantasy football success. We’ll explore whether a correlation exists, how much weight you should give this metric, and what benchmark, if any, is ideal […]

Does It Matter? The Tight End Draft Age Benchmark That Predicts Elite Success

For the next installment in our 82-part “Does It Matter?” series, we wanted to look into a critical metric for long-term dynasty success: the Draft Age of a Tight End. Does a prospect’s age when they enter the league genuinely help predict whether they will become a league winner? We wanted to find whether it […]

Tight Ends: Can PFF’s Contested Catch Percentage Help Predict NFL Success?

For the 81-part “Does It Matter?” series, we crunched the numbers to answer another question for fantasy football scouting: Can a Tight End’s college Contested Catch Percentage help predict their future success in the NFL? Further, how significant is this metric, and what is the ideal benchmark or range for fantasy managers to look for? We applied […]