All articles tagged with #player projections
Sports Illustrated's NBA 100 rankings for the 2025–26 season highlight Jalen Williams's unexpected rise to 12th, reflecting his impressive development and impact in the league, with detailed analysis of top players and their current form.
Sports Illustrated's NBA 100 rankings for the 2025-26 season list the top 100 players based on skill and projection, highlighting newcomers like Stephon Castle and established stars, with rankings reflecting current form and potential impact.
The article presents the updated top 300 fantasy football player rankings for the 2025 season, considering various factors like risk and potential outcomes, to assist in final draft preparations for 12-team PPR leagues.
The article analyzes which Home Run Derby participants are best suited to hit home runs at Truist Park, considering park-specific data and advanced power metrics. It highlights how certain players like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson have strong track records at the park, while others like Oneil Cruz are valued more for underlying power indicators than actual home run counts. The analysis suggests a closer race than betting odds imply, with park factors significantly influencing player performance projections.
The Chicago Cubs are linked to several MLB free agents, including Max Fried, Sean Manaea, Danny Jansen, and A.J. Minter, according to projections from ESPN, MLB Trade Rumors, FanGraphs, and The Athletic. While the Cubs are considering these players, they are also evaluating their needs for a power hitter and a left-handed reliever. The team's decisions will depend on contract terms and their strategic priorities for the upcoming season.
The 2024 NFL offseason saw significant movement in the running back market, with big names like Saquon Barkley, Aaron Jones, Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard changing teams. Projections for these players in their new environments vary, with expectations of improved performances for some, such as Jacobs with the Packers, and potential challenges for others, like Henry with the Ravens. Factors such as offensive schemes, quarterback play, and health will play crucial roles in determining the success of these running backs in the upcoming season.
The Athletic published a comprehensive overview of the 2024 MLB season, including team projections, player performance expectations, and analysis for all 30 teams. Projections indicate changes in expected wins for various teams compared to the previous season, with the Dodgers, Braves, Astros, Yankees, and Rangers among those highlighted. The article also features insights on individual players, team lineups, rotations, bullpens, defense, and organizational depth, providing a detailed preview of the upcoming season.
Charles Davis releases his 2024 NFL mock draft 1.0, predicting the first 32 picks with five quarterbacks going in the first round, including J.J. McCarthy as the Giants' successor to Daniel Jones. The draft also sees top prospects like Caleb Williams, Michael Penix Jr., and Xavier Worthy being selected by various teams, with a focus on addressing key positions and bolstering rosters for the upcoming season.
The 2024 MLS Draft is expected to be more unpredictable due to new rules allowing sophomores to be drafted and the possibility of underclassmen choosing to play in college. The top prospects include Kimani Stewart-Baynes, Stephen Annor, and Pape Mar Boye, who are expected to sign Generation adidas contracts. The mock draft provides projections for the first round, highlighting players from various colleges and positions.
A model has been developed to rank the projected starting quarterbacks in college football's Power 5 conferences based on their success rate, incorporating factors such as recruiting rankings, size, and conference. The model provides a baseline career projection for each player and updates it as they play, placing more weight on their actual performance. The rankings highlight quarterbacks like Kedon Slovis, Bo Nix, and Cade McNamara, while also noting the limitations of the model and the need for more data throughout the season.
Jake Ciely has released his 2023 fantasy football rankings, which are available in a draft kit that includes customizable cheat sheets and projections. He also offers dynasty fantasy football rankings and invites readers to ask questions or seek insights on player rankings. Jake Ciely is a senior fantasy writer for The Athletic and is known for his expertise in rankings across various topics.
FanDuel offers various tools to help daily fantasy basketball players stay up-to-date with the ever-changing NBA scene, including daily projections, a matchup heat map, and a lineup optimizer. Key injuries are crucial to consider when selecting players, and FanDuel provides player news updates and push notifications for pressing updates. The article breaks down top plays at each position for Saturday's main slate, including Devin Booker, Russell Westbrook, Jrue Holiday, James Harden, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and Bam Adebayo.
In a mock draft scenario for the 2023 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers trade down with the Kansas City Chiefs and select Ohio State's Dawand Jones with the final pick of the first round. They then take USC's Jordan Addison, Iowa State's Will McDonald IV, Baylor's Siaki Ika, Wisconsin's Joe Tippmann, TCU's Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, Bowling Green's Karl Brooks, and Georgia's Stetson Bennett and Sacramento State's Marte Mapu in the later rounds. The Steelers address their needs for offensive line, wide receiver, edge rusher, nose tackle, center, cornerback, defensive line, and backup quarterback.