Welcome to week 2. The graphs below summarize the projections from a variety of sources. This week’s summary includes projections from: CBS: CBS Average, Yahoo Sports, NFL, FantasyPros, FantasySharks, ESPN and FantasyFootballNerd. The data for this article was collected on 09/13/16. For more details on WR gold mining and how to interpret the graphs above, see Chad’s post explaining gold mining.

Projection Table

Projection Graphs Standard Leagues

RB

Standard Scoring League Running Backs

From the graph below notice that:

  • DeAngelo Williams, Jeremy Langford, Latavius Murray, Danny Woodhead and Spencer Ware are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Latavius Murray, Doug Martin, Charles Sims, Jerick McKinnon and Tim Hightower are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, David Johnson, DeAngelo Williams, C.J. Anderson, Spencer Ware and T.J. Yeldon are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

WR

Standard Scoring League Wide Receiver

From the graph below notice that:

  • Dez Bryant, Ted Ginn, Markus Wheaton, Devin Funchess and Tyrell Williams are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Odell Beckham, Jordy Nelson, DeVante Parker, Tavon Austin and Terrance Williams are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Brandin Cooks, Dez Bryant, T.Y. Hilton, Steve Smith and Tyrell Williams are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

QB

Standard Scoring League Quarterback

From the graph below notice that:

  • Josh McCown, Trevor Siemian, Shaun Hill, Robert Griffin and Paxton Lynch are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Geno Smith, AJ McCarron, Mike Glennon, EJ Manuel and Chad Henne are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Carson Palmer, Andy Dalton, Trevor Siemian, Shaun Hill and Robert Griffin are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

TE

Standard Scoring League Tight-End

From the graph below notice that:

  • Gary Barnidge, Jimmy Graham, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Xavier Grimble and Ed Dickson are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Kyle Rudolph, Ed Dickson, Marcedes Lewis, C.J. Fiedorowicz and Maxx Williams are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Rob Gronkowski, Eric Ebron, Virgil Green, C.J. Uzomah and Dennis Pitta are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

Projection Graphs Point-per-Reception Leagues

RB

Point-per-Reception League Running Back Roundup

From the graph below notice that:

  • Danny Woodhead, Jeremy Langford, Latavius Murray, Spencer Ware and Chris Ivory are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Doug Martin, Melvin Gordon, Charles Sims, Frank Gore and Jerick McKinnon are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, David Johnson, Danny Woodhead, C.J. Anderson, T.J. Yeldon and Spencer Ware are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

WR

Point-per-Reception League Wide Receiver

From the graph below notice that:

  • Dez Bryant, Kevin White, Tyrell Williams, Robert Woods and Ted Ginn are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Odell Beckham, DeAndre Hopkins, Alshon Jeffery, Markus Wheaton and DeVante Parker are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Brandin Cooks, Dez Bryant, Michael Thomas, Kevin White and Tyrell Williams are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

QB

Point-per-Reception League Quarterback

From the graph below notice that:

  • Josh McCown, Trevor Siemian, Shaun Hill, Robert Griffin and Paxton Lynch are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Geno Smith, AJ McCarron, Mike Glennon, EJ Manuel and Chad Henne are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Carson Palmer, Andy Dalton, Trevor Siemian, Shaun Hill and Robert Griffin are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

TE

Point-per-Reception League Tight-End

From the graph below notice that:

  • Gary Barnidge, Jimmy Graham, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Ed Dickson and Xavier Grimble are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Ed Dickson, Jermaine Gresham, Marcedes Lewis, C.J. Fiedorowicz and Maxx Williams are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Rob Gronkowski, Eric Ebron, Zach Ertz, C.J. Uzomah and Dennis Pitta are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

Projection Graphs Half-Point-per-Reception Leagues

RB

Half-Point-per-Reception League Running Back Roundup

From the graph below notice that:

  • Danny Woodhead, Jeremy Langford, Latavius Murray, Spencer Ware and Chris Ivory are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Doug Martin, Melvin Gordon, Charles Sims, Frank Gore and Jerick McKinnon are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, David Johnson, Danny Woodhead, C.J. Anderson, T.J. Yeldon and Spencer Ware are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

WR

Half-Point-per-Reception League Wide Receiver

From the graph below notice that:

  • Dez Bryant, Kevin White, Tyrell Williams, Robert Woods and Ted Ginn are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Odell Beckham, DeAndre Hopkins, Alshon Jeffery, Markus Wheaton and DeVante Parker are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Brandin Cooks, Dez Bryant, Michael Thomas, Kevin White and Tyrell Williams are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

QB

Half-Point-per-Reception League Quarterback

From the graph below notice that:

  • Josh McCown, Trevor Siemian, Shaun Hill, Robert Griffin and Paxton Lynch are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Geno Smith, AJ McCarron, Mike Glennon, EJ Manuel and Chad Henne are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Carson Palmer, Andy Dalton, Trevor Siemian, Shaun Hill and Robert Griffin are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

TE

Half-Point-per-Reception League Tight-End

From the graph below notice that:

  • Gary Barnidge, Jimmy Graham, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Ed Dickson and Xavier Grimble are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Ed Dickson, Jermaine Gresham, Marcedes Lewis, C.J. Fiedorowicz and Maxx Williams are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Rob Gronkowski, Eric Ebron, Zach Ertz, C.J. Uzomah and Dennis Pitta are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

Projection Graphs Defense/Special Teams and Kickers

DST

Standard Scoring DST

From the graph below notice that:

  • Seahawks, Ravens, Eagles, Redskins and Vikings are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Jets, Redskins, Vikings, Dolphins and 49ers are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Broncos, Lions, Bills, Ravens and Eagles are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.

K

Standard Scoring K

From the graph below notice that:

  • Chandler Catanzaro, Sebastian Janikowski, Phil Dawson, Andrew Franks and Kai Forbath are the five players with the largest upside (as measured from their (pseudo)medians). For these players, some projections are placing much higher valuations than others. If you are projected to lose this week by quite a few points and are looking for a risky play that may tip the balance in your favor, these are players to consider.
  • Kai Forbath, Shayne Graham, Robbie Gould, Randy Bullock and Cody Parkey are the players with the smallest downside, which suggests that while their median projection might not be great, there is less uncertainty concerning how poorly they may perform. So, if you are likely to win by a lot and want to reduce your downside risk, these players may deserve extra attention.
  • On the other hand, Stephen Gostkowski, Josh Brown, Matt Prater, Blair Walsh and Chandler Catanzaro are the five players with the largest downside this week. If you are planning on starting them, it may be prudent to investigate why some projections have such low expectations for these players.