Studying The Stats: Receptions, Completions and Critical Fantasy Implications

October 10, 2010   ·   John Zaktansky   ·   Jump to comments

The other day on ESPN sports radio, Colin Cowherd was off on another one of his rants, this time about Aaron Rodgers, and how everyone wants to consider him an “elite” NFL quarterback based on his stats, despite the fact that he’s never won a playoff game.
To paraphrase Cowherd (I can’t remember his exact wording): This isn’t baseball where stats dictate everything and common sense is forgotten.
And yet, football is stat-driven. Dan Marino never won a Super Bowl, but will always be considered an all time great QB. Fantasy football is even more stat-centric. Everything is based on stats produced.
And … if you’re savvy enough, stats can be a valuable key to help you predict future fantasy trends, players on the upswing and decline, and make you a better overall evaluator of talent. This week’s statistical breakdown concerns new trends for receivers, tight ends, and passing games in general.
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