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EVP (Expected Value Points) is a fantasy football metric that measures a player's value above a replacement-level player at their position. It helps identify players who provide the most value relative to what's freely available on the waiver wire.
The calculator uses the EVP equation:
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Explanation: The higher the EVP, the more valuable the player is compared to freely available options at their position.
Details: EVP helps fantasy managers make better draft and roster decisions by quantifying how much better a player is than the baseline replacement at their position. It's particularly useful for comparing players across different positions.
Tips: Enter the player's projected points and the replacement-level points for their position. Both values should be positive numbers representing fantasy points.
Q1: Where can I find projected points data?
A: Projections are available from fantasy football websites, expert analysts, or your league platform's projections.
Q2: How do I determine replacement-level points?
A: This is typically the points expected from the best player available on waivers at that position (often around the 30th-40th ranked player at the position).
Q3: Can EVP be negative?
A: Yes, a negative EVP means the player is projected to score fewer points than a replacement-level player at their position.
Q4: Should I always draft the highest EVP player?
A: While EVP is important, also consider roster construction, positional scarcity, and injury risk when making decisions.
Q5: Does EVP work for all fantasy formats?
A: EVP is most useful in standard scoring formats. For PPR or other specialty leagues, you may need to adjust the replacement-level baseline.