Data Dictionary & Model Guide

Scoring

Standard Scoring

Also shown as: Standard

Definition

Fantasy scoring that does not award points for receptions. Players are primarily rewarded for yards and touchdowns.

Why it matters

Standard scoring generally favors touchdown-heavy players and high-yardage producers more than reception-volume players.

Scoring

Half PPR

Also shown as: 0.5 PPR

Definition

Fantasy scoring that awards 0.5 fantasy points per reception.

Why it matters

Half PPR balances rushing, receiving, touchdown, and volume production. The site now supports Half PPR alongside Standard and Full PPR where scoring-specific datasets are available.

Scoring

Full PPR

Also shown as: PPR

Definition

Fantasy scoring that awards 1.0 fantasy point per reception.

Why it matters

Full PPR boosts high-target wide receivers, receiving running backs, and tight ends because each catch carries additional value.

Scoring

Scoring Model Toggle

Definition

A page control that switches the underlying view between Standard, Half PPR, and Full PPR when matching scoring files are available.

Why it matters

Changing scoring format can change player ranks, player value, and Draft War Room recommendations. It is not just a label change.

Dataset & Validation

Fantasy Intelligence Dataset

Definition

The local website-ready data files that power the fantasy football tools. These files are generated from the data pipeline and loaded by the site pages.

Why it matters

Using named website data files makes the site easier to validate and avoids presenting a vague black-box data source to users.

Dataset & Validation

nflverse

Definition

The public football data source used as the foundation for the processed fantasy stats and player metrics.

Why it matters

A trusted source layer helps users understand where the raw football data starts before the fantasy intelligence pipeline transforms it.

Dataset & Validation

Pipeline Manifest

Definition

A metadata file that documents the generated dataset, scoring format, seasons covered, row counts, validation status, and rebuild details.

Why it matters

The manifest is the trust receipt for the data. It helps confirm which file is active and whether validation checks passed.

Dataset & Validation

Last Rebuilt

Definition

The most recent timestamp attached to a generated data file or manifest.

Why it matters

Freshness matters. A last rebuilt date lets users know whether they are viewing a current generated dataset or an older snapshot.

Dataset & Validation

Validation Status

Definition

The pass/fail result from the data checks attached to a generated website file.

Why it matters

Validation gives users confidence that required columns exist, rows loaded, positions are expected, and major quality checks passed.

Dataset & Validation

Scoring-Specific Dataset

Definition

A generated data file built for one scoring model, such as Standard, Half PPR, or Full PPR.

Why it matters

This prevents the site from pretending that one scoring model works for all formats. Rankings and points can move when reception scoring changes.

Fantasy Production

Fantasy Points

Also shown as: FP

Definition

Total fantasy points scored by a player under the selected scoring format.

Why it matters

Fantasy points show total season output, but they can favor players who simply played more games.

Fantasy Production

Fantasy Points Per Game

Also shown as: FPPG

Definition

A player's fantasy points divided by games played.

Why it matters

FPPG helps compare players on a per-game basis, especially when injuries or missed games affect season totals.

Fantasy Production

True Stack

Definition

A QB and pass catcher from the same NFL team, which usually creates the clearest touchdown-correlation upside.

Why it matters

True stacks are often the most naturally correlated pairing for fantasy scoring because the same offense can produce points together.

Fantasy Production

Cross-Team Combo

Definition

A QB and WR pairing from different NFL teams that can still help for raw points but usually carries less team-correlation upside.

Why it matters

These pairings can still be valuable for fantasy scoring, but they are better read as raw points combinations than true stacks.

Fantasy Production

Raw Points Combo

Definition

A pairing that is useful because the two players produce fantasy points independently, not because the offense creates a strong same-team correlation.

Why it matters

This label helps separate pure points-based pairings from true stack-style pairings.

Fantasy Production

Breakout Signal

Definition

A player whose 2025 usage, production, or role profile suggests a meaningful year-over-year jump.

Why it matters

Breakout signals are useful for identifying players who may be entering a new level of fantasy value.

Fantasy Production

Veteran Rebound

Definition

An established player whose recent role or production suggests a rebound rather than a brand-new breakout.

Why it matters

Veteran rebound signals are often better read as role recovery or efficiency reset plays than pure ascent stories.

Fantasy Production

Regression Watch

Definition

A signal that suggests recent production may be harder to repeat without the same role, efficiency, or touchdown luck.

Why it matters

Regression watch labels are meant to encourage caution rather than to make a guaranteed sell call.

Fantasy Production

Model Likes

Definition

A model signal that a player looks interesting based on role, trend, and scoring context rather than guaranteed market value.

Why it matters

These labels are decision-support signals, not automatic trade recommendations or guaranteed draft values.

Fantasy Production

Repeatability Risk

Definition

A summary of how repeatable a player's profile looks across role stability, availability, volatility, and consistency.

Why it matters

Repeatability risk helps separate a strong profile from one that may be hard to trust over the long run.

Fantasy Production

No Fantasy Signal

Definition

A display-safe label used when a public-facing fantasy output is too noisy or negative to read as meaningful fantasy value.

Why it matters

This keeps the interface from implying a negative fantasy output when the data is better treated as no meaningful signal.

Fantasy Production

Games Played

Also shown as: G

Definition

The number of games a player appeared in during the selected season.

Why it matters

Availability matters. A great per-game player with fewer games may carry more risk than a consistent full-season producer.

Fantasy Production

Team Fantasy Points

Definition

The combined fantasy points from fantasy-relevant players on a selected NFL team for the selected season and scoring format.

Why it matters

Team-level production helps identify where fantasy points are concentrated and which teams support useful fantasy players.

Fantasy Production

Total Yards

Definition

A player's combined passing, rushing, and receiving yardage where applicable.

Why it matters

Total yards provide a quick production view across positions, but position context still matters.

Fantasy Production

Total TDs

Definition

A player's combined passing, rushing, and receiving touchdowns where applicable.

Why it matters

Touchdowns can swing fantasy outcomes heavily, especially in Standard scoring.

Opportunity

Targets

Also shown as: Tgt

Definition

The number of passing attempts directed to a receiver, running back, or tight end.

Why it matters

Targets are one of the strongest indicators of future fantasy opportunity for pass catchers.

Opportunity

Receptions

Also shown as: Rec

Definition

The number of completed catches by a player.

Why it matters

Receptions become more valuable in Half PPR and Full PPR scoring formats.

Opportunity

Rush Attempts

Also shown as: Rush Att

Definition

The number of rushing attempts credited to a player.

Why it matters

Rush attempts help measure workload, especially for running backs and rushing quarterbacks.

Opportunity

Touches

Definition

A player's rushing attempts plus receptions.

Why it matters

Touches are a simple way to measure how often a player gets the ball.

Opportunity

Red Zone

Definition

Plays that occur close to the opponent's end zone, usually inside the 20-yard line.

Why it matters

Red zone usage can signal touchdown upside.

Opportunity

Goal-to-Go

Also shown as: GTG

Definition

A situation where the offense must score a touchdown rather than gain another first down.

Why it matters

Goal-to-go usage is valuable because it often creates high-value touchdown opportunities.

Passing

Pass Attempts

Also shown as: Att

Definition

The number of passes attempted by a quarterback.

Why it matters

High pass volume can support fantasy production even when efficiency is average.

Passing

Passing Air Yards

Also shown as: Air Yds

Definition

The distance the ball travels in the air on pass attempts before the catch point.

Why it matters

Air yards help identify downfield passing volume and explosive-play potential.

Rushing

Rushing Yards

Also shown as: Rush Yds

Definition

Total yards gained by a player on rushing attempts.

Why it matters

Rushing yards matter for running backs and rushing quarterbacks.

Receiving

Receiving Yards

Also shown as: Rec Yds

Definition

Total yards gained by a player after catching passes.

Why it matters

Receiving yards are a core production stat for wide receivers, tight ends, and pass-catching running backs.

Receiving

Yards After Catch

Also shown as: YAC

Definition

Yards gained after the player catches the ball.

Why it matters

YAC can show playmaking ability and how a player creates production beyond the catch point.

Player Intelligence

Final Intelligence Score

Definition

The overall fantasy intelligence score created by combining production, opportunity, trend, consistency, efficiency, development, availability, and risk-aware components.

Why it matters

This is a quick comparison score, not a guarantee. It should be read with scoring format, position, role, and risk context.

Player Intelligence

Position Draft Score

Definition

A position-normalized draft score that compares players against others at the same position for the selected scoring model.

Why it matters

Position-normalized scores are useful because a QB score, RB score, WR score, and TE score should not always be interpreted as equal draft value.

Player Intelligence

Draft Readiness Score

Definition

A draft-oriented score used to help surface players who are stronger candidates for draft consideration.

Why it matters

It helps connect player intelligence to actual draft decisions without replacing human judgment.

Player Intelligence

Weighted 3-Year Score

Definition

A production score that gives more weight to recent seasons while still preserving useful historical context.

Why it matters

Recent performance should matter most, but multi-year history can help prevent overreacting to one season.

Player Intelligence

Position KPI Rank

Definition

A player's rank within their position based on the selected KPI or scoring view.

Why it matters

Most fantasy decisions start within position groups, especially during drafts and waiver decisions.

Player Intelligence

Overall KPI Rank

Definition

A player's rank across all fantasy-relevant positions in a selected KPI or scoring view.

Why it matters

Overall ranks are helpful for broad sorting, but they should still be interpreted with league format and position scarcity.

Player Intelligence

Intelligence Tier

Definition

A label such as Elite, Strong, Watchlist, or Depth Watch that summarizes a player's model tier.

Why it matters

Tiers are easier to use than raw scores when comparing groups of players.

2025 KPI Lab

Season Avg PPG

Definition

A player's average fantasy points per game for the selected 2025 scoring view.

Why it matters

This is the starting point for understanding weekly usefulness, but it should be read with consistency and segment trends.

2025 KPI Lab

First Half / Back Half

Definition

A split that compares the first part of the season against the later part of the season.

Why it matters

It helps show whether a player held steady, faded, or improved as the season developed.

2025 KPI Lab

Segment Heat

Definition

A label such as Hot, Steady, or Cold attached to a time segment of a player's season.

Why it matters

Segment heat gives a fast read on when production spiked or cooled.

2025 KPI Lab

Cumulative Average

Definition

A running average that shows how a player's production looked through specific checkpoints.

Why it matters

It helps show whether a player was carrying value all season or relying on a short spike.

2025 KPI Lab

Trailing Game Window

Definition

A rolling sample of recent games, such as the last 3, 6, 9, 12, or 15 games.

Why it matters

Trailing windows help compare recent form against full-season production.

2025 KPI Lab

Start / Finish Profile

Definition

A summary of how a player performed early versus late in the season.

Why it matters

This helps identify steady performers, late-season risers, and players who cooled off.

Draft War Room

Q1 A+ Plan

Definition

The preferred player target for a roster slot.

Why it matters

Q1 is the ideal plan for that slot before the board changes.

Draft War Room

Q2 Backup

Definition

The next-best target for a roster slot if the Q1 player is drafted by someone else.

Why it matters

Q2 keeps the draft plan moving without scrambling after a target disappears.

Draft War Room

Q3 Fallback

Definition

The emergency or fallback target for a roster slot.

Why it matters

Q3 gives the user a safety net when the board gets wiped out.

Draft War Room

Locked Pick

Definition

A player the user has drafted or committed into the final lineup view.

Why it matters

Locked picks update the draft plan and remove those players from future recommendations.

Draft War Room

Best Available

Definition

A recommendation card that surfaces the strongest remaining player after applying eligibility, availability, and league-aware strategy.

Why it matters

Best Available should be helpful, but it should not blindly force quarterbacks in 1QB formats.

Draft War Room

Best by Need

Definition

A recommendation card that looks at open roster needs and eligible players for those slots.

Why it matters

Need-based recommendations help build a full roster instead of only chasing raw scores.

Draft War Room

Safest Pick

Definition

A recommendation card that favors a strong score-to-risk profile.

Why it matters

It gives the user a lower-volatility angle when several players look close.

Draft War Room

Highest Upside

Definition

A recommendation card that favors trend, tier, signal, and ceiling profile.

Why it matters

Upside matters when a user wants ceiling, breakout potential, or a more aggressive draft angle.

Draft War Room

1QB Strategy

Definition

Draft logic that de-emphasizes early quarterbacks when the league starts only one QB and has no superflex slot.

Why it matters

Most 1QB leagues prioritize RB, WR, and FLEX value earlier because replacement-level quarterback production is usually easier to find.

Draft War Room

Superflex Strategy

Definition

Draft logic that allows quarterbacks to regain higher priority when a league can start a second QB or superflex player.

Why it matters

Quarterback value changes dramatically when more than one QB can matter in a weekly lineup.

Draft War Room

Send to War Room

Definition

A button that sends a player from another page into Draft War Room planning.

Why it matters

It connects research pages directly to draft planning instead of making users manually search again.

Risk / Repeatability

Repeatability Risk

Definition

Repeatability Risk measures how fragile or repeatable a player's fantasy profile may be. It is about volatility, role stability, availability, ceiling sustainability, and whether the current profile is easy or difficult to maintain.

Why it matters

A player can be elite and still carry repeatability risk. Risk does not mean the player is bad. It means the model sees reasons the same level of fantasy output may be harder to repeat.

Risk / Repeatability

Risk Score

Definition

The raw numerical score behind Repeatability Risk. Lower values indicate a more stable or repeatable profile. Higher values indicate more volatility, fragility, or repeatability concern.

Why it matters

The score should be read next to the player's overall score and signal. It should not be used by itself to decide whether a player is good or bad.

Risk / Repeatability

Low Repeatability Risk

Also shown as: Low Risk

Definition

A profile that appears relatively stable or repeatable based on the current model inputs.

Why it matters

Low risk players may not always have the highest ceiling, but their fantasy profile appears less fragile.

Risk / Repeatability

Moderate Repeatability Risk

Also shown as: Moderate Risk

Definition

A profile with some repeatability concerns, but not enough to erase strong production, opportunity, or overall value.

Why it matters

This is how a player can still be a strong target while carrying some concern around repeating an elite ceiling season.

Risk / Repeatability

Elevated Repeatability Risk

Also shown as: Elevated Risk

Definition

A profile with a more noticeable concern around volatility, availability, role, efficiency, or ceiling sustainability.

Why it matters

Elevated risk does not mean avoid. It means the player needs more context before treating the profile as fully stable.

Risk / Repeatability

High Repeatability Risk

Also shown as: High Risk

Definition

A profile where the model sees significant fragility or repeatability concern.

Why it matters

High risk players can still be useful, but the model is warning that the profile is less stable or more difficult to trust without context.

Signals

Strong Model Like

Definition

A high-confidence model signal that a player looks especially interesting based on role, trend, and scoring context.

Why it matters

Strong Model Like does not mean zero risk. It means the profile looks strong enough that the positive indicators outweigh the concerns.

Signals

Model Likes

Definition

A positive model signal that a player looks interesting based on role, trend, and scoring context.

Why it matters

Model Likes are decision-support signals, not guaranteed trade recommendations or guaranteed draft values.

Signals

Regression Watch

Definition

A caution signal that recent production may be harder to repeat without the same role, efficiency, or touchdown luck.

Why it matters

Regression Watch is meant to encourage caution rather than to make a guaranteed sell call.

Signals

Volatility Watch

Definition

A caution signal for players whose profile carries more volatility, risk, or less repeatable outcomes.

Why it matters

Volatility Watch helps explain when a strong-looking profile may still be harder to trust over time.

Signals

High Risk / Watch

Definition

A warning signal for players with elevated volatility, availability concerns, or weak supporting indicators.

Why it matters

High Risk / Watch does not always mean avoid. It means the player needs more context before trusting them.

Tiers

Elite Producer

Definition

A top-end fantasy producer based on position-specific fantasy production thresholds.

Why it matters

Elite Producer players are the core names users expect to see near the top of leaderboards.

Tiers

Starter-Level

Definition

A player producing at a level that can reasonably fit into fantasy starting lineups.

Why it matters

Starter-Level players are important for weekly lineup and roster construction decisions.

Tiers

Flex / Streamer

Definition

A player who may be useful depending on matchup, league size, or roster need.

Why it matters

This tier helps identify useful depth, waiver-wire, and matchup-based players.

Trust Notes

Decision Support

Definition

A tool output that helps a user make a better decision, but does not make the decision automatically.

Why it matters

Fantasy football still requires context such as injuries, depth chart changes, coaching changes, rookies, and league settings.

Trust Notes

Known Limitations

Definition

Areas where the model should be interpreted with caution, including injuries, rookies, role changes, trades, suspensions, and depth chart movement.

Why it matters

Being clear about limitations builds more trust than pretending the model is perfect.