The most important note for StatHero is their scoring system. It’s different from what you’re likely used to, and we need to note what the most important aspects are. Quarterbacks are far and away the most important position, specifically passing yards. They get 0.05 fantasy points for every 1 passing yard compared to only 0.1 fantasy points per 1 rushing or receiving yard. For instance, a quarterback would receive 15 fantasy points for 300 yards passing. He would need 3.75 passing touchdowns to reach that. Running backs and receivers would need 1,50 yards to hit that number. They would need 2.5 touchdowns to score 15 fantasy points.
Tight ends are another major part of their scoring. They will receive 1.5 fantasy points per reception while running backs and wide receivers only receive 1 fantasy point per reception. With StatHero’s current scoring system, it could be a key to stack a team with a dominant quarterback and tight end pairing to go along with the other options on the offense.
The final scoring that could make or break your lineup is the distance bonus. Quarterbacks receive a slightly smaller bonus for long passing touchdowns, while running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends get a bit more of a bonus for touchdowns. Ultimately, you want touchdowns to come from 10+ yards out, which is the distance the bonus’ starts at.
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Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan/Julio Jones/Calvin Ridley
Ryan’s enjoyed a solid season, although he’s struggled quite a bit at times. Through 10 games, he’s thrown for 2,978 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions on 388 pass attempts. He doesn’t add any rushing potential, although he’s thrown for 3+ touchdowns in a trio of games this season. Ryan gets a great matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend. They’re allowing 273.6 passing yards per game and 7.2 adjusted yards per attempt in 2020. Las Vegas has only allowed 16 passing touchdowns this season, although they’re likely to see regression in that area as the season progresses. The Atlanta Falcons are 3 point underdogs in a game set at 54 points, but they still feature an implied team total of 25.5 points this weekend.
Jones has been dealing with injuries this season, playing only 56% of the offensive snaps thus far. Still, he’s posted 45 receptions for 677 yards and 3 touchdowns on 58 targets this season. He’s been a dominant option when playing full snaps, although he’s dealing with an injury once again this weekend. Jones’ seen 8 red zone targets in 2020, posting 4 receptions for 29 yards, failing to score on any of those targets. He’s seen 684 air yards with an 11.8 aDOT in 2020. Overall, he boasts 19.8% of Atlanta’s air yards this season. Jones is expected to be a game-time decision on this slate, but he’s a must-start in an Atlanta stack if he’s healthy enough to suit up on Sunday.
Ridley leads Atlanta’s receivers, although he’s only played 67% of the offensive snaps, as he’s also dealt with injuries. He’s in the midst of a breakout season, though, posting 48 receptions for 747 yards and 6 touchdowns on 77 targets. Ridley’s seen a team-high 12 red zone targets, recording 7 receptions for 59 yards and 5 touchdowns. He boasts 34.5% of Atlanta’s air yards, recording 1,194 air yards with an elite 15.5 aDOT this season. Ridley is also dealing with an injury, but he looks more likely to suit up this weekend. Assuming he does, he’s an elite option on this slate.
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