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 What is in today’s newsletter?

1. Dwain McFarland’s new Utilization Report is here, just in time for Super Bowl 58

2. Matthew Freedman loves your dumb bets

3. Early Drafting Strategies: 10 pro tips from Peter Overzet

Everything you need for Super Bowl 58 and then some

by Dwain McFarland

Patrick Mahomes rises to the occasion (again).

The Chiefs haven’t been the juggernaut offense of past seasons, but they have found a way to get it done when it mattered most. By historical standards, yesterday was another subpar day for Mahomes with 241 yards and one passing TD. However, the boxscore doesn’t tell the whole story.

Christian McCaffrey: Utilization Superman.

McCaffrey dominated the 49ers’ backfield in the regular season but has taken it up another notch in the playoffs. He has accounted for 95% of the snaps and 71% of the rushing attempts while also notching an elite 91% route participation. His 26% target share leads all San Fransisco pass catchers.

Isiah Pacheco isn’t sharing in the playoffs.

The Chiefs haven’t shown much interest in rotating backs in the playoffs, with Pacheco notching a 75% snap share. The second-year back has accounted for 76% of the rushing attempts and dominated high-leverage opportunities inside the five-yard line with 100% of the carries.

Travis Kelce has a 30% target share in three playoff games.

Rashee Rice was the top option for Mahomes from Week 14 to Week 17, out-targeting Kelce 26% to 18%. While Rice has remained relevant with a 25% target share in the playoffs, the Hall of Fame TE has surged to a mouthwatering 30%.

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The Perfect Snack For Tourney Time

The latest analysis and insights from our merry band of football nerds:

Dwain McFarland analyzes utilization metrics to determine the most important situations to monitor for Super Bowl 58 in this week’s UTILIZATION REPORT

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Matt LaMarca highlights his favorite free NBA Best Bets for Tuesday, January 30th, including sides, totals, and player props to bet on

Matthew Freedman goes position by position to highlight his FAVORITE FANTASY FOOTBALL PLAYS for Super Bowl 58 between the Chiefs and 49ers.

Matt LaMarca and Geoff Ulrich give out their best bet for SUPER BOWL LVIII PREVIEW, the Super Bowl odds for all remaining teams, and everything you need to know.

Understanding why your team actually sucks

Volume is king in fantasy football, and this report will help you understand which players are due more or less according to their roles. Based on historical data tied to metrics we know drive volume, it is a great way to understand who is over-performing (sell high) and underperforming (buy low).