Fantasy Football Today Beyond the Box Score

Fantasy Football Play-Caller Tier Rankings | The Edge You Need to WIN YOUR LEAGUE!!

Jul 29, 2025
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Rich Hribar
Rich Hribar, a fantasy football analyst with 15 years of experience, joins to explain the critical role of play-callers in fantasy success. He dives deep into what defines an S-Tier play-caller, showcasing talents like Sean Payton and Mike McDaniel. The conversation touches on standout players like Marvin Harrison Jr. and how tactical innovations, such as pre-snap motion, can turbocharge offensive strategies. Rich also discusses the evolving dynamics of shorter quarterbacks and running back performances, providing key insights for the upcoming fantasy season.
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Run-Pass Marriage & Play Action

  • The best play callers marry run and pass games using under-center formations to gain offensive leverage.
  • Pre-snap motion and play action are key efficiency boosters in current NFL offensive schemes.
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Horizontal Routes Boost Targets

  • Wide receivers running horizontally breaking routes yield greater target volume and fantasy efficiency.
  • Malik Nabers' low horizontally breaking routes limited his target opportunities despite high separation.
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Play Volume Limits Fantasy Upside

  • Greg Roman excels as a play designer but struggles with play calling and generating high play volume.
  • Low play volume limits fantasy ceiling for players like Ladd McConkey despite impressive skills.
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