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CALCULATING THE "X" FACTOR
What is the so called, "X Factor" (xf) as utilized by fantasy football (ffb)
experts when comparing different postions in their respective overall cheat
sheets? Why is the xf superior to other systems when preparing your
ffb draft list? Does the xf change with different league rules; such
as the number of players at each starting position and scoring points allowed
for different statistical activities?
I'll answer the last question first with a definite, "YES". The reasons
will become very clear with the following detailed description of the xf.
The xf is a system that attempts to compare the relative values of different
athletes even though they may play at different positions. This also holds true
when the number of required starters and scoring varies
from position to position and from league to league.
Some leagues only give points for rushing, receiving, and passing touchdowns
(tds) and kicking points. Others give additional points for yardage and defensive activities.
The amount of points per activity also vary from league to league. For instance, a QB may
get 3, 4, or 6 points per td pass. Also, the point range for yardage gained varies greatly from league to league.
PREPARING YOUR CHEAT SHEET USING THE "X" FACTOR
Prepare a personalized cheat sheet for each position projecting the points you
expect each player to gain for the upcoming season. Arrange the players on each list from best (highest pts)
to worst (lowest pts).
Determine how many starting players are required per position and how many
teams are in your fantasy football league. Draw a line between each respective
position. For instance, if you are in a ten team league that requires
1 qb, 2 rbs, 3 wrs, 1 pk, 1 te, and 1def/st you would draw a line on the
qb list between numbers 10 & 11; for the rbs btwn 20 & 21; the wrs
btwn 30 & 31; etc.
All players above each line are projected to be starters in your respective
league; all below are either reserves or free agents.
Next, subtract the point number given for the person immediately above the respective
line at position 10, 20, or 30 (qbs, rbs, or wrs in above example) from the points for the number 1 person on
that respective list. Then, the 10th person receives a 0 (his pts subtracted from his pts always = 0) and the number
one gets the difference between the two numbers (see QB chart below). Continue
by subtracting the same points (220 in example) from every person on that
specific list. Everyone at 0 and above is a projected starter in your
league.
QB CHART (partial)
|
Quarterback
|
Proj Pts
|
Subtract
|
X Factor Pts
|
1
|
350
|
220
|
130
|
2
|
325
|
220
|
115
|
3
|
300
|
220
|
80
|
4
|
275
|
220
|
55
|
5
|
270
|
220
|
50
|
6
|
260
|
220
|
40
|
7
|
250
|
220
|
30
|
8
|
230
|
220
|
10
|
9
|
225
|
220
|
15
|
10
|
220
|
220
|
0
|
11
|
200
|
220
|
-20
|
12
|
190
|
220
|
-30
|
13
|
185
|
220
|
-35
|
By reviewing the two partial charts below, one can equate one position
to another. The numbers in each chart are not intended to be actual
raw numbers. But, by just reviewing the three playing positions one can readily
see the importance of most rbs as compared to qbs and def/sts.
Defense/SpTm CHART (Partial)
Defense/ST
|
Proj Pts
|
Substract
|
X Factor Pts
|
1
|
320
|
260
|
60
|
2
|
310
|
260 |
50
|
3
|
300
|
260 |
40
|
4
|
290
|
260 |
30
|
5
|
285
|
260 |
25
|
6
|
280
|
260 |
20
|
7
|
275
|
260 |
15
|
8
|
270
|
260 |
10
|
9
|
265
|
260 |
5
|
10
|
260
|
260 |
0
|
11
|
250
|
260 |
-10
|
12
|
240
|
260 |
-20
|
13
|
230
|
260 |
-30
|
Running Back CHART (Partial)
Run. Backs
|
Proj Pts
|
Subtract
|
X Factor Pts
|
1
|
320
|
190
|
130
|
2
|
315
|
190 |
125
|
3
|
310
|
190 |
120
|
4
|
300
|
190 |
110
|
5
|
295
|
190 |
105
|
6
|
280
|
190 |
90
|
7
|
275
|
190 |
85
|
8
|
265
|
190 |
75
|
9
|
250
|
190 |
60
|
10
|
240
|
190 |
50
|
11
|
235
|
190 |
45
|
12
|
230
|
190 |
40
|
13
|
230
|
190 |
40
|
14
|
225
|
190 |
35
|
15
|
220
|
190 |
30
|
16
|
220
|
190 |
30
|
17
|
215
|
190 |
25
|
18
|
205
|
190 |
15
|
19
|
195
|
190 |
5
|
20
|
190
|
190 |
0
|
21
|
180
|
190 |
-10
|
22
|
170
|
190 |
-20
|
CONCLUSION:
After preparing a cheat sheet for each postion, you are now ready to merge
them into one list, based on your x-factor quantities. This method
is far superior to various fantasy experts' lists which probably do not depend on the exact
conditions required in your league.
While the x-factor is no panacea to all of your drafting strategies,
it defintely adds to your tools and allows you to be on a solid foundation
prior to making your final drafting choices.
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