Has D’Andre Swift emerged as “the guy” in Detroit’s backfield? Who will fill the void left by OBJ’s injury? Has James Robinson proven himself elite? Dwain McFarland analyzes usage data from Week 7 to answer these questions and more.

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Has D’Andre Swift emerged as “the guy” in Detroit’s backfield? Who will fill the void left by OBJ’s injury? Has James Robinson proven himself elite? Dwain McFarland analyzes usage data from Week 7 to answer these questions and more.
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Dwain McFarland is back to discuss usage and roles for 22 different players, including Michael Gallup and his worrisome deep-threat role in an offense relying on their short passing game.
Our Dwain McFarland analyzes the early-season usage of some notable fantasy players after three weeks. He explores the outlooks for four running backs, ten receivers, and three tight ends.
Our Dwain McFarland is back with another edition of Utilization Trends. This week he provides context behind the usage for five running backs, the Carolina aerial attack, and Cooper Kupp.
A lot can be learned from how coaches used their players in Week 1. Our Dwain McFarland uses unique data to identify some trends he saw in a myriad of backfields this past weekend, and what they mean going forward.
Too much time is wasted on what coaches should be doing and the talent level of players. What really matters is how players are being used. Dwain McFarland discusses the most important usage trends happening ahead of the Playoffs.
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