4for4 Qualitative Factor

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During the season, our weekly forecasting process places emphasis on offensive attack scheme knowledge, opposition analysis and player talent via predictive modeling. This process allows us to effectively deliver results that are measurable, objective and consistently replicated.

The 4for4^® Fantasy Draft model rigorously and objectively examines Durability, Consistency, Offensive System, Prior Production, and General Consensus factors. In this regard, our models and analytics are unique and unmatched. Frankly, we have these five factors down to a near science.

However, optimal sports forecasting is a blend of Art and Science. Leveraging scouting information, current injury status, possible contract issues, free agency, team effectiveness and projected player workload is more of an Art than a Science. This is where our Qualitative Factor comes into play.

Player workload is one of the most important components we examine when generating Qualitative Factor data. We carefully estimate the percentage of carries, throws and receptions each NFL player will contribute to his respective team. This is called situational analysis. Subjectively, situational analysis exploits scouting information, injury insights, contract issues, free agency and projected team productivity.

Qualitative Factor is one of six components in the forecasting process and it’s the most subjective. General NFL news and our unique information fuel this factor.

Bottom Line: Qualitative Factor allows us to incorporate subjective information into the analytical process and complements the 4for4 forecasting process.