fantasy football
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Runner Potency Grade (RPG)
Runner Potency Grade (RPG) is an IDPE metric created to identify the teams that have the best outlook in the rushing game. RPG evaluates the team’s strength of schedule based on the opponent’s ability to stop the run, the offensive line’s ability to run block, and the success of the team’s best pure rusher from the year prior (note: this is not necessarily the team’s RB1). RPG does not account for an RB’s receiving upside so it is more relevant for non-PPR leagues, but since the RB is the gold standard position in fantasy this metric
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Minkah Fitzpatrick #39, PIT Safety
bio: Minkah Fitzpatrick is a Safety for Pittsburgh, drafted (by Miami) in the 1st round (#11 overall) out of Alabama in the 2018 draft. He was a two-time Consensus All-American and two-time First-team All-Pro. He was traded to Pittsburgh in 2019 for a first-round pick, along with some other later-round pick exchanges. attributes: A ball-hawking safety with playmaking ability. He has average size and above-average athleticism for his position. He has a high College Prospect Score (CPS) with no real weaknesses in the model. Age*HeightWeight40SPARQCPS24.86’1″2044.461237.9*Age
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Devin Bush Jr. #55, PIT LB
bio: Devin Bush is a linebacker for Pittsburgh, drafted in the 1st round (#10 overall) out of Michigan in the 2019 draft. He was a Consensus All-American in 2018 and made the All-Rookie Team in 2019. attributes: An athletic, every down 3rd-year linebacker with playmaking ability in all phases of the game. He is a bit undersized, but he is an elite athlete. He has a very high College Prospect Score (CPS). Age*HeightWeight40SPARQCPS23.25’11″2344.431439.8*Age of the player on Week 1 of 2021 Season
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Jaylon Smith #9, DAL LB
#bio: Jaylon Smith is a linebacker for Dallas, drafted in the 2nd round (#34 overall) out of Notre Dame in the 2016 draft. He was a Consensus All-American in 2015 and considered a Top 10 talent in the 2016 draft but slipped due to long-term concerns with his knee. attributes: An athletic, every down 5th-year linebacker with playmaking ability in all phases of the game. He has average size, and his tape shows high-end athleticism for his position (he missed the combine due to a knee injury). He has a high
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Myles Jack #44, JAX LB
bio: Myles Jack is a linebacker for Jacksonville, drafted in the 2nd round (#36 overall) out of UCLA in the 2016 draft. He also played some running back for UCLA and was considered a Top 5 talent in the 2016 draft but slipped due to long-term concerns with his knee. He was a second-team All-Pro in 2020. attributes: An athletic, every down 5th-year linebacker with playmaking ability in all phases of the game. He has average size, and his tape shows good athleticism for his position (he missed several events during
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Zach Cunningham #41, HOU LB
bio: Zach Cunningham is an inside linebacker for Houston drafted in the 2nd round (#57 overall) out of Vanderbilt in the 2017 draft. He was a first-team All-American in 2016 and led the league in tackles in 2020. attributes: A physical, every down 5th-year linebacker with playmaking ability, especially in the run game. He has average size and respectable athleticism for his position. He has an above-average College Prospect Score (CPS). Age*HeightWeight40SPARQCPS26.86’3″2344.671262.7*Age of the player on Week 1 of 2021 Season
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Travis Kelce – 2021 #1 Dynasty TE
#87 Travis Kelce, KC bio: Travis Kelce is IDPE’s #1 dynasty TE in 2021. Drafted by Kansas City in the 3rd Round (#63 overall) out of Cincinnati in the 2013 draft. He is a three-time First-time All-Pro, two-time Second-team All-Pro, and a member of the 2010s All-Decade Team. attributes: An athletic, versatile 5th-year tight end, he excels as both a blocker and receiver. He plays physically and can play all over the formation. He has good size and athleticism. Kelce has a good College Prospect Score (CPS), though
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Darren Waller – 2021 #2 Dynasty TE
#83 Darren Waller, LV bio: Darren Waller is IDPE’s #2 dynasty TE in 2021. Drafted by Baltimore as a WR in the 6th Round (#204 overall) out of Georgia Tech in the 2015 draft. He was drafted as a WR but converted to TE. attributes: An athletic 6th-year tight end, he excels primarily as a receiver. He plays fast and is dangerous after the catch. He has good size and elite athleticism. Waller has a high College Prospect Score (CPS), but some data points in my model
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Kyle Pitts- 2021 #5 Dynasty TE
#8 Kyle Pitts, ATL bio: Kyle Pitts is IDPE’s #5 dynasty TE in 2021. Drafted by Atlanta in the 1st round (#4 overall) out of Florida in the 2021 draft. He was a Unanimous All-American and John Mackey Award winner in 2020. attributes: A uniquely talented rookie tight end; he plays more like a wide receiver than a tight end. He has good size, an elite wingspan, and elite athleticism. Pitts has an insane College Prospect Score (CPS). His CPS is the highest in my model for any
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Noah Fant – 2021 #4 Dynasty TE
#87 Noah Fant, DEN bio: Noah Fant is IDPE’s #4 dynasty TE in 2021. Drafted by Denver in the 1st round (#20 overall) out of Iowa in the 2019 draft. First-team All-Big Ten in 2018 and All-Rookie Team in 2019. attributes: An uber athletic, 3rd-year tight end, he is a good receiver and dangerous after the catch. He has good size and elite athleticism. Fant has an elite College Prospect Score (CPS). Age*HeightWeight40VerticalBroadCPS23.86’4″2494.5039.5″10’7″11.5*Age of the player on Week 1 of 2021 Season