The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Late-Round Perspectives: Graham Barfield
Jun 6, 2025
Graham Barfield, the owner of Fantasy Points and a former analyst at the NFL Network, shares his wealth of knowledge on fantasy football analytics. He dives into his innovative Yards Created process and how it influences evaluating rookie running backs. The conversation takes an engaging turn as they reminisce about their football journeys and fond memories from the Southeast. Listeners can expect insights on assessing player performance, balancing stats with narratives, and strategies to elevate their fantasy draft game.
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Yards Created Origins and Purpose
- Graham Barfield created Yards Created to better assess running back production beyond traditional stats.
- It accounts for yards gained after offensive line's contribution and missed tackles forced.
Impact of College Line Play
- College offensive line play is much worse than in the NFL, affecting running back metrics.
- Yards Created factors in missed tackles and blocking to more accurately predict future fantasy success.
Yards Created's Predictive Power
- Yards Created correlates better with future fantasy points than traditional stats like rushing or receiving yards.
- Athletic testing metrics have little predictive power for receivers and limited use for running backs.