Establish The Run Fantasy Football Levitan's Solo Pod: Are Supercomputers Ruining DFS, Prediction Markets, Your Listener Questions (Episode 933)
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Nov 10, 2025 Adam Levitan dives into the intersection of supercomputers and daily fantasy sports, questioning if simulations are really the answer. He highlights the importance of quality projections while suggesting that savvy players can succeed without relying solely on them. Listener questions tackle intriguing topics like prediction markets and potential benefits for consumers. Levitan shares personal anecdotes, including his cash and GPP strategies for Week 10, blending humor with candid insights about boundaries in parenting discussions.
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Sims Complement, Not Replace, Football Knowledge
- Sims are not magic answers; they test projections and field-lineup assumptions across many iterations.
- They give directional clarity on lineup construction when fed high-quality projections and ownership models.
Use Sims To Test Lineup Viability
- Use sims to evaluate lineup ROI, cash rate, and tournament finish frequency across many iterations.
- Leverage sims to reveal non-intuitive constructions that might outperform, like unusual stacks or punt QBs.
Big Wins Without Using Sims
- Adam Levitan describes friend Adam Brown winning big without using sims, showing hand-building can still succeed.
- Sam Brott mistook Brown's human-built teams for Sim-built teams because they performed so well post-lock.