Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into the data and trends that are essential to watch heading into the 2024 NFL season. In the first half of each group, Matt Harmon and his guest will take an in-depth look at the trend to see how it worked last season. The second half of the group will be dedicated to trying to identify the players who will benefit most from this trend next season.
For the first installment of the series, Ryan Heath from Fantasy Points joins the show to discuss why ‘First descents by route run’ should be one of the biggest guides in determining the success and efficiency of wide receivers in the NFL.
(1:50) – Data and trends that will shape the 2024 NFL season series begin
(2:54) – Things to know: first descents on routes taken
(8:15) – What is the difference between 1st down per route and yards per route run
(13:52) – What is a ‘Big Play Merchant’ and who are examples of this
(17:19) – What is a ‘Possession Trader’ and who are examples of this
(25:45) – 1st descent via star route: Dontayvion Wicks
(32:15) – 1st down route running star: Rashee Rice
(39:30) – 1st Down Route Running Star: Jaylen Waddle
(46:50) – Big Play Merchant Notice: Jayden Reed
(55:00) – Big Play Merchant Notice: George Pickens
(59:54) – Big Play Merchant Notice: Jordan Addison
(1:03:50) – Big Play Merchant Notice: Jameson Williams
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