Redzone Reliance Percentage: Pass Catchers

Last week, I introduced the framework of a large part of what my offseason work is going to consist of. Red Zone Reliance percentage, the amount of a players fantasy points that he scores in the red zone, is a new advanced fantasy football metric that I have invented. It’s predictive properties are not yet entirely quantified, but will be something that I continue to work and theorize on throughout the next several months. It’s immediate use, in relation to the running backs that were…

New England Patriots Versus Houston Texans Preview

Tonight’s matchup between the New England Patriots and Houston Texans is one of the rare games where we get a preview of a potential playoff matchup, two top teams in a conference, multiple fantasy football starters that will swing playoff matchup’s, and a down right intriguing game. The New England Offense is posting historical numbers in efficiency and Belichick’s relentless attack will be tested against Houston’s stout run defense. While Houston has the reputation of an elite defense, it really is their run defense that…