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The sheer volume of running backs that appear on the Win Rate leaderboard the past two seasons necessarily prompts a reconsideration of Zero RB strategy. For example, Todd Gurley posted a staggering 30.5-percent Win Rate in 2017, which was 10-percent higher than any wide receiver.

Over the past five years, running back involvement in the passing game has steadily increased. More offensive coordinators are looking towards the running back as a featured pass option, and not just on 3rd down.

Friendly bounces propelled Deshaun Watson in 2017 who finished No. 1 in numerous efficiency metrics. Yet, his 64.0-percent True Completion Percentage, which factors out receiver drops and throwaways, ranked No. 32 among NFL quarterbacks. Watson was the luckiest quarterback in football.

As more NFL teams run 3 and 4-receiver sets and call plays featuring slot receivers in the read progression, a higher percentage of target share will funnel inside. Given this trend, half of the top-25 receivers should operate out of the slot in 2018.

Lack of depth and/or injuries to the incumbent No. 1 WRs often allow under-the-radar athletic wide receivers to rise up the depth chart and become valuable starters. Which sophomore wide receivers are capable fo a Robby Anderson-like ascendence in 2018?

Unlike Josh Malone and Amara Darboh, Robert Davis’ WR prospect profile checks all of the requisite boxes. He is the top choice to be the 2018 Robby Anderson due to the lack of talent at the position in Washington.

For those of you in a dynasty league, the offseason grants an opportunity to bolster your roster for next season. In doing so, one must take into account many components, such as age, skill level, durability, supporting cast and more. Here are four players you should consider as pillars of your team for years to come.

Stefon Diggs has managed to post a 114.7 QB Rating When Targeted (No. 7). But his most eye-popping statistic is his 81.2-percent Contested Catch Rate (No. 1). For a player that only has one workout metric above the 75th percentile, that is unparalleled success.

Todd Gurley’s player comp on PlayerProfiler is LaDainian Tomlinson. Big, fast, and perhaps most importantly, both backs were excellent receivers early on. Gurley is finally getting credit for his all-purpose skillset, but his player comp told you all you ever needed to know.

Football analysts really struggle comparing Christian McCaffrey to any current NFL running back. Let the data tell the story. Based on the measurables and their on-field performance, McCaffrey is most similar to Duke Johnson.

Poor quarterback play and injuries have plagued Donte Moncrief, Corey Davis, and Will Fuller in 2017, but this momentary dip in their value has created a buying opportunity that is bound to generate upside and production in the coming seasons.

Will Fuller is one of two wide receivers in the NFL to combine at least a 46.7-percent College Dominator, 20.3 College YPR, and a 40-Yard Dash time of at least 4.40. The other wide receiver to check those boxes is former elite fantasy wide receiver, Demaryius Thomas.

Jamison Crowder has been one of the most efficient wide receivers for Kirk Cousins and Washington all season, and now has a chance to feast on the New York Giants in Week 17. Acquiring fantasy players who face the Giants has become a staple in the art of fantasy streaming for 2017.

Since returning from injury in Week 10, Charles Clay has not caught more than five passes in a game, and has not topped 68 receiving yards in a game, failing to score since Week 3. Fortunately for Clay and his owners, his best game of 2017 post injury came against the Miami Dolphins, who face the Bills in week 17.

Derrick Henry has a chance to play savior for both fantasy owners and the Tennessee Titans this week. With Demarco Murray out with a MCL sprain this week, Henry will get to play workhorse this week in the Titans backfield.

Last seasons NFC champions are in a must win situation if they want to return to the playoffs this year. The Falcons will need a big game out of wide receiver Mohamed Sanu in order to get that done. Sanu has been one of the most consistent No. 2 wide receivers in the NFL this year.

Most in-season forecasts over-projected Stefon Diggs production after he suffered a groin injury. Analytical models too often assume full health week to week and rarely discount injured players properly.

Deshaun Watson shocked the football analytics community by becoming the first rookie quarterback in recent memory to finish No. 1 among NFL quarterbacks in fantasy points per game (24.3). Watson accomplished this astounding feat with truly uncommon (read: unsustainable?) efficiency.

Keelan Cole is the most “for real.” Cole was a small school mega-producer, and it’s exciting to watch him fill in seamlessly for Marqise Lee and Allen Hurns based on his advanced stats, metrics, and analytics player profile.

Damiere Byrd is the smallest receiver the NFL and was not productive at the college level. Don’t be surprised if last week’s two touchdowns are the last touchdowns Byrd ever scores.