Science of Fantasy Football Lab
QB in 1QB leagues rewards waiting (massive depth), but rushing QBs dominate upside. Slow drafts let you Bayesian-update on QB situations and TE target shares.
Later QBs (Bryce Young, Cam Ward, etc.): High variance; Bayesian updates on landing spots critical.
Josh Allen / Mobile QBs: Pre-mortem — Sack-heavy style leads to injury or efficiency regression. Rushing floor buffers noise.
Pocket QBs: Pre-mortem — Poor OL/weapons or coaching changes tank production. Slower Bayesian updates needed on camp evidence.
QB play, age, and injury. Hygiene (decomposition + pre-mortems + Bayesian updates) is crucial here to avoid overpaying for boom/bust profiles.
QB: In 1QB, wait until late (value abundant). In Superflex, prioritize top rushing upside.
Slow drafts let you monitor camp/OTAs for evidence adjustments.
Mahomes / Prescott: Pre-mortem — Age or supporting cast decline leads to lower efficiency. Update priors downward on any negative camp news.
Williams / Murray: Pre-mortem — Adjustment issues or injury-prone style cap production.
Bayesian: Weight rushing/athleticism evidence heavily.
Stroud / Mayfield: Pre-mortem — Weapons/OL regression tanks output. Stronger priors make them safer late picks.
QB (1QB): Wait until rounds 10+ — massive depth. Hygiene prevents reaching the name value.
Superflex: Prioritize top rushing QBs much earlier.