Fantasy Football Week 1: Advanced Stats, Metrics and Player Projections

September 11, 2015   ·   Tyler Loechner   ·   Jump to comments

With fantasy football Week 1 now upon us, what are some of the advanced stats and metrics you can use to begin the season with a win? Each week we’ll go over interesting statistics and take a deep dive into some of the more advanced metrics fantasy football players can use to win their league. 
At the very least, knowing these stats and metrics will make watching football on Sunday and Monday more fun; you’ll know what to look for. You might even get an inkling of things to come just by seeing where your fantasy players line up on the field, or where the targets are being distributed.
For example, the only touchdowns Philadelphia tight end Zach Ertz scored last season came on passes 20-plus yards down the field. (Note: Ertz should find plenty of open space down the field in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. See where this is going?)
Player projections for the week’s top five options at each position will also be provided in this article. How...

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