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Devy Devotional #144 - Keep it Simple

The Devy Devotional··20 August 2026·36 min

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Importance of focusing on key metrics like PPR points per touch and big time run rate How these metrics predict a player's NFL success and fantasy value Examples of top players meeting these thresholds Limitations of relying on single metrics Practical approach to player evaluation using minimal data Chapters   00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:27 Why keep it simple with metrics 01:24 Key metrics for evaluating running backs 02:52 The significance of PPR points per touch 03:48 Big time run rate and explosiveness 05:45 Top players meeting thresholds in college 07:05 Analyzing the list of top college running backs 09:01 Thresholds for potential NFL studs 13:19 Lower-tier players and red flags 19:30 Players below thresholds and concerns 23:16 Players who barely meet thresholds 30:57 Efficiency and future potential 34:23 Summary: Using metrics to predict success     Subscribe to The Devy Devotional on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Leave a 5-star review and help more dynasty managers find the show.Follow us on X: @DevyDevotional Hosts: John Arrington (@DynastyCoachA), Aaron Wilcox (@AaronWilcox86), Andy Starr (@AstarrFF) Watch live episodes on the Gridiron Ratings YouTube channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.