Our fantasy football player projections have never been better

Fantasy football season is here, and we want you to crush the competition. We’ve added new industry-leading partners to make Yahoo Fantasy player projections smarter than ever for everyone who plays.

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But don’t stop there. Take your game to the next level with our supercharged Yahoo Fantasy Plus subscription offering. We’re giving subscribers new tools with deeper insights that deliver a competitive edge. Become a Yahoo Fantasy Plus subscriber and take advantage of the major upgrades we’ve made all season long.

Here’s a rundown of the exciting updates that are only for Yahoo Fantasy Plus subscribers:

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• Weekly ceiling and floor projections: Access new, detailed minimum and maximum projections to better predict which of your players might exceed their projection with a big game, or which ones might offer a safer floor to help you secure a victory.

• Customizable projections: Select your preferred projection model and take full control of your draft strategy. Tailor insights to match your style with easy drop-down options.

• Draft Scout: Analyze your league’s draft in real-time to suggest the top available players who’ll add the most projected value to your team.

• Assistant GM: Update your lineup with the highest projected players with the click of a button.

• Trade Hub: Insights into every team in your league. Identify top trade partners and use data to make the perfect trade offer.

• Player Recommendations: Unlock recommendations in the Research Assistant to help with start/sit and add/drop decisions.

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What’s new for ALL Yahoo Fantasy users:

• Next-level projections: We’ve partnered with leading projection systems like BAKER Predictive Engine, FTN, THE BLITZ, Rotowire and more to bring you more accurate consensus projections this fantasy football season.

And now, here are the details on our projection system partners:

FTN

Known for its robust data pipeline, FTN layers in pace, adjusted matchups, route participation, per-touch efficiency and Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA). Their model often surfaces high-floor contributors in overlooked situations.

Derek Carty – THE BLITZ

THE BLITZ uses advanced sabermetric analytics that have made it one of the most accurate projection systems in season-long fantasy. The projections account for the basics plus factors like offensive lines, game scripts, formations, weather, scouting combine data and adjusted defense based on inactive individual players.

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BAKER Prediction Engine

The BAKER Prediction Engine utilizes advanced statistical methods such as regression analysis, Bayesian modeling and ensemble learning, running over 10,000 simulations to generate highly accurate NFL player projections. By integrating extensive datasets — from historical performance to real-time player data — it continuously refines its models to capture evolving trends and player developments. What differentiates it from other NFL projection systems are its high-volume simulation process and sophisticated statistical techniques, delivering more precise, adaptive forecasts that stay ahead of the curve throughout the season.

RotoWire

RotoWire combines technical algorithms and expert analysis with constant 24/7 reporting of injuries, lineup changes and breaking news. Projecting performance is more than a mathematical exercise. RotoWire vigilantly tracks all the news, writing over a quarter million player news notes per year. That reporting constantly updates our projections. With 25+ years of award-winning experience, you can trust RotoWire.

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