Dynasty

How to use Classification Trees to Predict the Future

Classification and Regression Tree (CART) modeling sounds very boring, but it is actually one of the most interesting and intuitive modeling methods available. I have covered two types of modeling so far: Multi-Linear Regression and Neural Networks. CART Modeling is by FAR the simplest and most comprehensible. Cart modeling allows us to create a visible […]

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Swooning for Sammy

Full disclaimer (in case the headline didn’t give it away) – I love Sammy Watkins. I’m not even sure where it came from, but it’s there, and it’s real. As the old saying goes, “When you know, you know”, and I know. I am the self-appointed President of the Sammy Watkins fan club, and I’m

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Dynasty Hot Routes: Humbling Failures and Eye-Opening Successes

The mission of this article is to make our in-house experts sizzle and bristle over the hot- button issues that face dynasty owners. Our experts make the entire route tree HOT as they address topics from the world of IDP, Devy, Start/sit, Non-PPR, PP R and everything in between. Try not to get burned by

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Views on NFL News: Julian Edelman Suspension Upheld

Welcome to a new semi-regular DFF series! Owed largely to a bout of writer’s block, I’ve decided to start a new series based on NFL happenings and the impact of on Dynasty Football. Sometimes I’ll pen this article and other times I’ll force others to do so. With that lovely intro behind us let’s get

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Rumor Mill Recap 1.0 (6/18 -7/1)

Each Monday, Aaron Larson (@aalarson) and Michael Stephenson (@DFF_MSte) examine the hottest NFL rumors and offer their insights as to any potential fantasy football implications they might have. So, grab your beverage or snack of choice and get ready to start the week off with some good old-fashioned fantasy football speculation. Rumor: The Falcons are

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My FFPC Draft Recap: Steve Halupka

It is was a privilege to represent Dynasty Football Factory in this FFPC Superflex Dynasty league. The slow draft started on May 26th and wrapped up on June 9th. The added aspect of a Superflex made this draft undoubtedly different than traditional dynasty drafts, but that will be on display later in the first recap

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Buy Devonta Freeman: Next Year’s Reverse McKinnon

This year we have witnessed the meteoric rise in dynasty Average Draft Position (ADP) of [profiler]Jerick McKinnon[/profiler] following free agency, where he signed as the lead back for the San Francisco 49ers: (dlfadp.site) McKinnon’s incredible increase in value has since increased the value of next year’s free agent running back class; everyone has been scrambling

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It Might Sound Crazy But It Ain’t No Lie, baby Buy! Buy! Buy!

In the first part of this series, I identified five players who I think you should cash out on. You can check out that article here. This part looks at 5-players who should be cheap to acquire based upon their ADP and are in a great position to make an impact on your dynasty roster

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Dynasty Hot Routes: Should You Diversify?

The mission of this article is to make our in-house experts sizzle and bristle over the hot-button issues that face dynasty owners. Our experts make the entire route tree HOT as they address topics from the world of IDP, Devy, Start/sit, Non-PPR, PPR and everything in between. Try not to get burned by all the

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FFPC $250 League Startup Draft Recap

The fantasy league draft is the most anticipated event for fantasy football enthusiasts. At the fingertips of each drafter are their targeted players, a hometown favorite, or a rival player playing for the arch-nemesis of their hometown team. It provides each owner any number of ways to construct their team and in a Dynasty format,

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Rookie Ranking Fluctuation: A Synopsis

Now that my dynasty rookie drafts have commenced (eight complete, two in progress and two still pending plus at least four redraft leagues) and I’ve seen things play out, my rankings have shifted a bit. I’ll spare you the preamble, but if you’re interested in my process when determining my positional rankings, you can find

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Rookie Ranking Fluctuations: Tight Ends

I’ll spare you the preamble, but if you’re interested in my process when determining my positional rankings, you can find that and my QB rankings here. I also ranked the glamour positions at wide receiver and running back if that’s something that interests you. This tight end class was a bit of a let down

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Rookie Ranking Fluctuations: Wide Receivers

I’ll spare you the preamble, but if you’re interested in my process when determining my positional rankings, you can find that and my QB rankings here. I also ranked the running backs if that’s something that interests you. My receiver rankings change daily, if not hourly. Between my time writing this and the time you’re

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Rookie Ranking Fluctuations: Runnings Backs

I’ll spare you the preamble, but if you’re interested in my process when determining my positional rankings, you can find that and my QB rankings here. After sharing my Quarterback rankings, it’s time to move on to one of the glamour positions, the running backs. Surprise! Saquon Barkley is the RB1 in this class. It wasn’t

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