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2015 Fantasy NFL Scouting Report
OFFENSE
Passing TD
25 Passing Yds
300+ Passing Yds
Interception
10 Rushing Yds
100+ Rushing Yds
10 Receiving Yds
Reception
Receiving TD
100+ Receiving Yds
Punt/Kicko Return TD
Fumble Lost
2PT Conversion
Fumble Recovery TD
Full Scoring
+4
+1
+3
-1
+1
+3
+1
+1
+6
+3
+6
-1
+2
+6
Scoring SystemDraftKings NFL Roster Structure
In each contest, participants will be assigned a xed salary cap
of $50,000 that they can use to draft their entire 9 player
roster.
Rosters must include players from at least 2 dierent NFL
games.
QB
WR
D
WR WR
RB RB
TEF
Defense /Special Teams
DST
RB / WR / TEFLEX
Tight EndTE
Wide ReceiverWRWide ReceiverWR
Wide ReceiverWR
Running BackRBRunning BackRB
QuarterbackQB
Introduction to Daily Fantasy Football on DraftKings
Pairing a QB and one of his receivers was a winningstrategy in
2014. Twelve of the 14 DK Millionaireshad a QB and receiver from
the same team.
Pairing QBs and a ReceiverAverage salary spent on each
positionin winning 2014 DraftKings lineups.
The Winning Formula
Which position (RB, WR or TE) should you draft in theFLEX
position on DraftKings? Here are the percentages ofRB/WR/TEs used
in the FLEX in 2014 winning lineups.
Flex AppealDraftKings awards a full point per reception
(PPR),which increases the value of wide receivers in daily fantasy
contests. Below are the Top 5 WRs from the2014 NFL Season with
their fantasy point totals in1 PPR scoring, 0.5 PPR scoring and 0.0
PPR scoring.
Full Point Per Reception Scoring
Position
QB (x1)
RB (x2)
WR (x3)
TE (x1)
FLEX (x1)
DST (x1)
$ Spent
$7,379
$6,050
$5,502
$5,050
$5,776
$3,087
DK Millionaires 2014
No QB & ReceiverCorrelation
QB & Receiver fromthe same team
20 4 6 8 10 12 14
Antonio Brown(WR-PIT)
Demaryius Thomas(WR-DEN)
Jordy Nelson(WR-GB)
Dez Bryant(WR-OAL)
Emmanuel Sanders(WR-DEN)
0
100
200
300
400
1 Point 0.5 Points 0 Points
RB
WR
TE61%32%
7%
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Types of Daily Fantasy Contests on DraftKings
Guaranteed TournamentsGuaranteed contests are large eld games
where the total cash prizes are guaranteed, regardless of whether
or not the contest lls. These contests are typically the weekly
featured games on DraftKings, including the weekly NFL Millionaire
Maker.
QualiersQualiers are contests where you can earn a ticket into a
main event or championship. By winning a qualier, you are
automatically entered into the related main event. For example, you
can win a spot in the World Fantasy Football Championships by
entering a qualier.
Head-to-HeadOne-on-one battles where the winner takes home all
the cash. You can select head to head contests against other
players in the DraftKings lobby or post your own contests for other
players to nd.
50/50 ContestsAre you better than half of your friends? Teams
nish-ing in the top-half of the eld will win cash no matter the
number of entries.
LeaguesLeagues are generally smaller eld contests with a
tournament-style payout structure. League contests will only run if
they are lled to capacity. Entry fees are refunded if the contest
doesnt ll.
MultipliersMultiplier contests are similar to 50/50s because you
can win double, triple or a higher multiple of your entry fee by
cashing. These range from 3X to 5X or even 10X your entry fee if
you nish in the money.
StepsAdvance at each step by winning a ticket to the next level.
Jump in at Step 1 for just $2 and work your way to Step 4 for a
huge payday!
BeginnerA great place to get started at DraftKings Beginner
contests allow you the chance to play against other beginners in up
to 50 contests for each sport. Once youve played in 50 for each
sport, beginner contests will no longer be available for you to
enter.
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1 2 3Below are three key stats to look at when starting your
daily fantasy research for DraftKings Fantasy Football
Contests.
When choosing a running back or receiver, the name of the game
is opportunities. The more chances a player has, as in carries for
a
running back or targets for a receiver, the safer his value in
daily fantasy football
contests will be.
Three Stats to Start
Below is the average score that won money in head to head or
50/50 contests.
Average Winning ScoreCash Games
Below is the average score that won money in tournaments.
Average Winning ScoreTournaments
Targets andOpportunities
Which defenses struggle vs. QBs, RBs or Receivers? Defense vs.
Position
stats can be a great starting point for your research, giving
you immediate
insight into which players you should be targeting each
week.
155.3
Defense vs.Position Stats
50/50 CONTEST
150.8
Finding players with big potential can be as easy as identifying
which players are
used most often in the red zone. A rushing or receiving
touchdown is worth 6 points,
so be sure to look at who gets the most chances near the
goal-line!
Red Zone Stats
HEAD TO HEAD
POINTS POINTS208.1
TOURNAMENTS
POINTS
Below are the highest owned players in cash games last season
(H2H or 50/50)
Highest Owned PlayersCash Games
Below are the highest owned players in tournaments last
season.
Highest Owned PlayersTournaments
Below is the average salary spent on each position in H2H or
50/50 contests.
Average Salary Spent by PositionCash Games
Below is the average salary spent on each position in
tournaments.
Average Salary Spent by PositionTournaments
PLAYER POS TEAM(2014) %OWNED
LeVeon BellLeSean McCoyJordy NelsonKelvin BenjaminJeremy
Hill
RBRBWRWRRB
PITPHIGBCARCIN
17.55%17.01%16.65%15.57%15.30%
POSITION $SPENT
QBRBWRTEFLEXDST
(x1)(x2)(x3)(x1)(x1)(x1)
$7,379$6,050$5,502$5,050$5,776$3,087
POSITION $SPENT
QBRBWRTEFLEXDST
(x1)(x2)(x3)(x1)(x1)(x1)
$7,363$5,571$5,822$5,141$5,697$3,069
PLAYER POS TEAM(2014) %OWNED
Jordy NelsonLeSean McCoyLeVeon BellKelvin BenjaminAntonio
Brown
WRRBRBWRWR
GBPHIPITCARPIT
14.76%13.32%12.51%12.06%11.61%
Key to Success
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2015 NFL Season Predictions - Players
2015 Fantasy NFL Scouting Report
1. Antonio Brown2. Calvin Johnson3. Demaryius Thomas4.Odell
Beckham Jr.5. Jordy Nelson
PITDETDENNYGGB
Top 5 Wide Receivers1. Rob Gronkowski2. Jimmy Graham3. Greg
Olsen4. Travis Kelce5. Martellus Bennet
NESEACARKCCHI
Top 5 Tight Ends
1. Teddy Bridgewater2. Jameis Winston3. Colin Kaepernick4.
Carson Palmer5. Derek Carr
MINTBSFARIOAK
Breakout Stars - Quarterbacks1. Mark Ingram2. Justin Forsett3.
Joseph Randle4. Tre Mason5. Melvin Gordon
NOBALDALSTLSDC
Breakout Stars - Running Backs
1. Charles Johnson2. Eric Decker3. Percy Harvin4. John Brown5.
Kevin White
MINNJYBUFARICHI
Breakout Stars - Wide Receivers1. Owen Daniels2. Jordan Reed3.
Heath Miller4. Austin Seferian-Jenkins5. Ladarius Green
DENWASPITTBSD
Breakout Stars - Tight Ends
1. Adrian Peterson2. Eddie Lacy3. LeVeon Bell4. Jamaal Charles5.
C.J. Anderson
MINGBPITKCDEN
Top 5 Running Backs1. Andrew Luck2. Aaron Rodgers3. Russell
Wilson4. Drew Brees5. Tony Romo
INDGBSEANODAL
Top 5 Quarterbacks
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2015 NFL Season Predictions - Teams
2015 Fantasy NFL Scouting Report
1. Indianapolis Colts2. Houston Texans3. Tennessee Titans4.
Jacksonville Jaguars
14-29-72-142-14
AFC South Predictions1. Atlanta Falcons2. New Orleans Saints3.
Carolina Panthers4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
12-410-68-88-8
NFC South Predictions
1. Pittsburgh Steelers2. Baltimore Ravens3. Cincinnati Bengals4.
Cleveland Browns
12-410-69-73-13
AFC North Predictions1. Green Bay Packers2. Minnesota Vikings3.
Chicago Bears4. Detroit Lions
14-210-66-106-10
NFC North Predictions
1. Denver Broncos2. San Diego Chargers3. Kansas City Chiefs4.
Oakland Raiders
10-68-86-105-11
AFC West Predictions1. Seattle Seahawks2. Arizona Cardinals3.
St. Louis Rams4. San Francisco 49ers
12-48-85-113-13
NFC West Predictions
1. Dallas Cowboys2. New York Giants3. Philadelphia Eagles4.
Washington Redskins
11-510-69-72-14
NFC East Predictions1. New England Patriots2. New York Jets3.
Miami Dolphins4. Bualo Bills
11-58-88-85-11
AFC East Predictions
New England Patriots (31)vs.
Green Bay Packers (34)
SUPERBOWL
Seattle Seahawks (21)@ Green Bay Packers (23)
New England Patriots (34)@ Indianapolis Colts (27)
AFC Title Game
Playo Predictions
NFC Title Game
