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The Gut Check No. 414: Crank Scores II

Matt Waldman's The Gut Check No. 414: Crank Scores II
By Matt Waldman, August 10, 2017

The Gut Check No. 414: Crank Scores II
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This is my seventh season with Footballguys. One of the things I wrote about early on that I brought with me to the site was player consistency analysis. A popular feature that I included with my consistency analysis was the Crank Score. 

During those early years of my fantasy writing, I was looking for a way to use player consistency as a predictive tool. I put Crank Scores on ice after 2009 when tape analysis became a much larger realm of interest. However, I've often thought about reprising the feature because the data still offers a lot of worthwhile jumping off points for further study. 

This article will give a brief explanation about two types of Crank Scores I've developed and I will share by 2016 data for each of them in PPR formats with these starting lineup types: 

  • 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE (Go here)
  • 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 RB-WR Flex (This article)

Each table will include 240 players—20 rounds of data. If you like to do a lot of your own work, these tables should offer a worthwhile starting point. If you're new to Crank Scores, you'll get to see the data points that create the formulas. 

Those of you lacking the time or the desire to wade in the waters of consistency data, don't worry, my next post will be focused on tiered cheat sheets that use these Crank Scores as a starting point for rankings (early next week). In that article, I'll also explain the factors I included in my analysis to adjust my ranking of players. 

ABOUT CONSISTENCY AND CRANK SCORES

Consistency scores are a lot like "quality games." It's essentially the same thing, but with a finer grain of detail. I create performance tiers based on 12-team leagues and measure of the percentage of games over a given period of time (a series of weeks, a season, multiple seasons, etc.) that the player reaches these tiers.

Unlike some consistency analysis that is available on fantasy football sites, I do not use standard deviation because that data unnecessarily punishes players who perform well above the baseline figure. We don't want to punish players with huge weeks well above the baseline if that fluctuation is mostly on the high side. My performance tiers:

  • Elite = The top two players (the best "No.1" starters at their position). 
  • #1 = The top 12 players at their position (all "No.1" starters).   
  • #2 = The 13th-24th players at their position (all "No.2" starters).
  • #3 = The 25th-36th players at their position (all "No.3" starters).
  • #4 = The 37th-48th players at their position (all "No.4" starters). 
  • Sub-Par = This varies based on how many players are allowed in your lineups. If you start 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, and 1 TE, then the tier baseline is after the average points of the 12th QB, 24th RB, 36th WR, and 12th TE. 

I created Crank Scores to combine this data into one number. The original Crank Score takes the player's points per game average and runs it through a formula that includes each of these applicable data points above and gives added weight to the Elite, #1, and Sub-Par values. This version of the score doesn't account for injury and it's heavily weighted by scoring average, which filters the data through a perspective that gives more upside to players who are productive on the field regardless of missed time. 

The second version of the Crank Score (I'll call it Crank II) doesn't give nearly as much weight to average fantasy points, doesn't give added weight to Elite, #1, or Sub-Par value, and factors games played. Crank II is a good look for those with a more conservative outlook about injury and players delivering quality games without the risk of overvaluing the upside of big weeks. 

Formulas for Crank and Crank II:

  • Crank:  [FPG]+([FPG]*[Elite])+(([FPG]*[#1])*2)+([FPG]*[#2])+([FPG]*[#3])-(([FPG]*[Sub Par])*2)
  • Crank II:  [(Sum of Elite Gs )+ (Sum of No. 1 Gs) + (Sum of No. 2 Gs) - (Sum of Subpar Gs)]

Note: FPG = Fantasy Points Per Game. Gs = Games

Original Crank is probably ideal for best-ball formats as a starting point for future projections (I'll share how I'm exploring this idea in the next article). While original Crank has also worked well as a starting point for head-to-head drafts, Crank II's injury weighting and slightly more tempered valuation of big weeks are best suited for head-to-head. 

I'm sorting these long lists as a combined list rather than split by position. Here are some thoughts from this dump truck of data for those of you seeking some basic insights:

  • When the flex option is added into the mix, running backs see their value rise due to the viability of the No.3 role as a starting position rather than a sub par tier. 
  • A volume producer like Jarvis Landry was a first-tier option for Crank II, but a low-end second-tier option with the original recipe. 
  • C.J. Anderson is an early-third guy of note last year with the original recipe, but 88th on the board with Crank II. This disparity and others like it are worth knowing because it tells you something about that player's potential value if given an opportunity. Anderson could be mired in mediocrity due to the crowded depth chart in Denver. However, he'll get the first shot to be the man while Devonte Book is rehabbing. If he can start strong, Booker may never see time. 
  • Flex leagues further devalue quarterbacks.compared to non-flex formats. Aaron Rodgers is player 59 in Crank II and player 65 with the original recipe. If you draft in these leagues, the only compelling reason to draft a quarterback before the fifth round is if you truly believe that player will have a record-breaking season and support at least four fantasy starters in the passing game (which only two have done) or your league drafts quarterbacks so early that if you wait, you won't get worhthile value. 
  • Tight ends also have far less value in flex leagues. Kyle Rudolph and Jordan Reed, who were top consistency options last year, were even lower on these boards than the non-flex formats. Sure, Rob Gronkowski or Jimmy Graham have shown that they can blow the curve. However, we've been waiting a while to do them again. At some point, we have to give up on the idea that they will be anything more than good TE1s near the top of the rankings at the position, but not No.1 WRs in TE slots.  

 Remember, I'll provide cheat sheets for 2017 based on this info next week. 

Original Crank SCORES FOR 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 RB-WR FLEX LINEUPS (PPR) 

LastFirstGamesCrankFpts/GSubParElite#1#2#3#4CrankII
Johnson David 16 136.73 25.74 6.25% 68.75% 93.75% 93.75% 93.75% 100.00% 55
Elliott Ezekiel 15 114.95 21.83 0.00% 53.33% 86.67% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51
Nelson Jordy 16 104.23 19.17 6.25% 50.00% 68.75% 81.25% 93.75% 93.75% 61
Brown Antonio 15 103.80 20.49 20.00% 60.00% 73.33% 80.00% 80.00% 80.00% 53
Bell LeVeon 15 90.28 21.16 20.00% 60.00% 73.33% 80.00% 80.00% 80.00% 41
Beckham Odell 16 89.81 18.66 18.75% 56.25% 68.75% 68.75% 75.00% 81.25% 53
Gordon Melvin 13 88.88 19.58 7.69% 38.46% 76.92% 84.62% 92.31% 92.31% 37
McCoy LeSean 15 88.53 19.82 13.33% 53.33% 73.33% 86.67% 86.67% 86.67% 43
Evans Mike 16 83.23 18.76 18.75% 50.00% 62.50% 62.50% 62.50% 81.25% 48
Murray DeMarco 16 80.82 18.21 12.50% 43.75% 75.00% 87.50% 87.50% 93.75% 45
Green A.J. 10 78.29 18.64 30.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 70.00% 70.00% 29
Jones Julio 14 78.24 18.56 28.57% 50.00% 64.29% 64.29% 64.29% 71.43% 40
Thomas Michael 15 73.87 17.31 20.00% 40.00% 53.33% 60.00% 80.00% 80.00% 44
Freeman Devonta 16 69.29 17.88 18.75% 43.75% 62.50% 75.00% 81.25% 93.75% 39
Hilton T.Y. 16 64.76 16.99 31.25% 37.50% 50.00% 68.75% 68.75% 68.75% 42
Fitzgerald Larry 16 62.44 15.37 18.75% 25.00% 50.00% 62.50% 75.00% 81.25% 44
Crabtree Michael 16 60.25 14.83 25.00% 31.25% 56.25% 68.75% 68.75% 75.00% 44
Riddick Theo 10 58.25 16.18 10.00% 30.00% 40.00% 80.00% 90.00% 100.00% 23
Adams Davante 16 55.89 15.42 31.25% 43.75% 43.75% 62.50% 62.50% 68.75% 40
Howard Jordan 15 55.70 15.47 13.33% 26.67% 46.67% 80.00% 86.67% 86.67% 34
Blount LeGarrette 16 55.05 14.68 6.25% 18.75% 50.00% 75.00% 93.75% 100.00% 37
Landry Jarvis 16 54.68 14.58 25.00% 31.25% 37.50% 68.75% 75.00% 75.00% 42
Hyde Carlos 13 54.54 15.08 23.08% 38.46% 61.54% 69.23% 76.92% 84.62% 29
Edelman Julian 16 54.45 14.52 25.00% 12.50% 43.75% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 41
Cooks Brandin 16 52.92 15.39 25.00% 31.25% 31.25% 56.25% 68.75% 75.00% 38
Murray Latavius 14 52.55 15.01 21.43% 21.43% 57.14% 78.57% 78.57% 85.71% 30
Bryant Dez 13 51.49 13.66 30.77% 30.77% 53.85% 61.54% 69.23% 69.23% 33
Thomas Demaryius 16 50.83 14.27 25.00% 25.00% 43.75% 56.25% 62.50% 75.00% 38
Ingram Mark 16 48.25 15.14 25.00% 37.50% 43.75% 68.75% 75.00% 87.50% 32
Gore Frank 16 48.16 13.52 12.50% 12.50% 56.25% 68.75% 87.50% 93.75% 34
Anderson C.J. 7 48.11 14.64 14.29% 14.29% 42.86% 71.43% 85.71% 85.71% 14
Baldwin Doug 16 47.66 15.56 31.25% 25.00% 31.25% 56.25% 56.25% 68.75% 33
Coleman Tevin 13 46.36 14.70 30.77% 23.08% 61.54% 61.54% 69.23% 84.62% 24
Miller Lamar 14 45.32 13.79 21.43% 7.14% 57.14% 71.43% 78.57% 85.71% 27
Ware Spencer 14 44.88 14.28 14.29% 21.43% 28.57% 78.57% 85.71% 100.00% 28
Tate Golden 16 44.45 13.94 31.25% 31.25% 37.50% 43.75% 62.50% 68.75% 34
Cooper Amari 16 44.32 14.18 25.00% 25.00% 31.25% 43.75% 56.25% 75.00% 33
Williams Tyrell 16 44.06 13.56 37.50% 25.00% 43.75% 62.50% 62.50% 62.50% 35
Matthews Rishard 16 42.53 13.34 31.25% 18.75% 37.50% 56.25% 62.50% 68.75% 34
Pryor Terrelle 16 40.98 13.11 31.25% 18.75% 43.75% 50.00% 50.00% 68.75% 32
Decker Eric 3 40.40 13.47 33.33% 33.33% 33.33% 33.33% 66.67% 66.67% 6
Britt Kenny 15 39.64 13.21 33.33% 6.67% 40.00% 53.33% 60.00% 66.67% 29
Ajayi Jay 15 39.60 14.49 26.67% 26.67% 33.33% 60.00% 73.33% 93.33% 25
Hill Tyreek 16 37.69 12.56 31.25% 25.00% 31.25% 50.00% 56.25% 68.75% 32
Diggs Stefon 14 37.48 13.81 42.86% 28.57% 35.71% 50.00% 50.00% 57.14% 25
Benjamin Kelvin 16 37.33 12.44 37.50% 18.75% 37.50% 56.25% 62.50% 62.50% 32
Garcon Pierre 16 36.92 12.57 25.00% 6.25% 18.75% 62.50% 62.50% 75.00% 32
Crowder Jamison 16 35.53 12.09 37.50% 12.50% 37.50% 56.25% 62.50% 62.50% 31
Moncrief Donte 9 35.47 11.40 22.22% 0.00% 22.22% 66.67% 66.67% 77.78% 19
Crowell Isaiah 16 35.12 13.07 37.50% 18.75% 50.00% 62.50% 62.50% 81.25% 25
Jeffery Alshon 12 34.50 12.18 33.33% 8.33% 25.00% 58.33% 66.67% 66.67% 23
Gurley Todd 16 33.63 12.51 31.25% 6.25% 43.75% 68.75% 68.75% 87.50% 25
Sanders Emmanuel 16 33.22 13.29 37.50% 25.00% 31.25% 37.50% 37.50% 62.50% 25
Hopkins DeAndre 16 33.16 12.34 37.50% 12.50% 37.50% 43.75% 50.00% 62.50% 27
Meredith Cameron 14 32.95 12.81 42.86% 35.71% 35.71% 35.71% 42.86% 57.14% 23
Bernard Giovani 10 32.32 12.43 30.00% 10.00% 40.00% 60.00% 70.00% 90.00% 15
Wallace Mike 16 32.16 12.55 37.50% 25.00% 25.00% 43.75% 50.00% 62.50% 27
Smith Steve 14 32.13 12.85 42.86% 21.43% 35.71% 35.71% 50.00% 57.14% 22
Robinson Allen 16 31.60 12.33 43.75% 25.00% 31.25% 50.00% 50.00% 56.25% 27
Matthews Jordan 14 31.48 12.24 28.57% 14.29% 21.43% 42.86% 42.86% 71.43% 23
Watson Terrell 1 30.90 10.30 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 2
Shepard Sterling 16 30.25 11.53 43.75% 12.50% 37.50% 50.00% 56.25% 56.25% 27
Jackson DeSean 15 29.68 12.03 53.33% 20.00% 46.67% 46.67% 46.67% 46.67% 23
Powell Bilal 16 29.54 12.44 37.50% 25.00% 37.50% 50.00% 62.50% 68.75% 22
Rodgers Aaron 16 29.27 23.00 12.50% 68.75% 87.50% N/A N/A N/A 23
Salas Greg 2 28.35 9.45 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 4
Hill Jeremy 15 28.21 11.75 33.33% 20.00% 33.33% 53.33% 66.67% 80.00% 21
Snead Willie 15 28.03 12.37 46.67% 13.33% 33.33% 40.00% 46.67% 53.33% 21
Ryan Matt 16 27.18 18.00 18.75% 50.00% 81.25% N/A N/A N/A 18
Brees Drew 16 26.84 17.00 25.00% 56.25% 75.00% N/A N/A N/A 17
Forte Matt 14 26.51 13.26 50.00% 28.57% 35.71% 50.00% 50.00% 78.57% 16
Stills Kenny 16 26.34 10.54 37.50% 12.50% 18.75% 50.00% 62.50% 62.50% 27
Beasley Cole 16 25.10 11.81 43.75% 6.25% 25.00% 43.75% 43.75% 56.25% 21
Stewart Jonathan 13 24.92 11.57 46.15% 23.08% 38.46% 53.85% 53.85% 69.23% 16
Luck Andrew 16 24.19 17.00 18.75% 43.75% 81.25% N/A N/A N/A 17
Thielen Adam 16 23.88 12.33 50.00% 12.50% 25.00% 37.50% 43.75% 50.00% 19
Cousins Kirk 16 23.78 13.00 25.00% 31.25% 75.00% N/A N/A N/A 13
LaFell Brandon 16 23.25 11.63 56.25% 18.75% 31.25% 43.75% 43.75% 43.75% 20
Gabriel Taylor 13 23.20 10.77 53.85% 7.69% 38.46% 46.15% 46.15% 46.15% 17
Martin Doug 9 22.69 9.72 33.33% 0.00% 33.33% 66.67% 66.67% 66.67% 12
Roethlisberger Ben 14 22.67 11.00 35.71% 50.00% 64.29% N/A N/A N/A 11
Lee Marqise 16 22.53 10.60 43.75% 0.00% 18.75% 50.00% 56.25% 56.25% 22
Enunwa Quincy 16 22.43 10.56 50.00% 12.50% 31.25% 37.50% 50.00% 50.00% 21
Sproles Darren 15 22.39 10.83 40.00% 6.67% 33.33% 53.33% 60.00% 80.00% 17
Jones Marvin 15 22.21 11.49 46.67% 13.33% 13.33% 46.67% 46.67% 53.33% 19
Prescott Dak 16 22.16 15.00 25.00% 43.75% 75.00% N/A N/A N/A 15
Carr Derek 15 22.10 9.00 40.00% 40.00% 60.00% N/A N/A N/A 9
Mariota Marcus 15 22.07 11.00 33.33% 40.00% 66.67% N/A N/A N/A 11
Prosise C.J. 6 22.03 10.17 50.00% 16.67% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 7
Cobb Randall 13 21.94 11.41 46.15% 15.38% 23.08% 30.77% 38.46% 53.85% 15
Stafford Matthew 16 21.82 10.00 37.50% 37.50% 62.50% N/A N/A N/A 10
Rivers Philip 16 21.63 5.00 43.75% 18.75% 56.25% N/A N/A N/A 5
Taylor Tyrod 15 21.21 8.00 40.00% 33.33% 60.00% N/A N/A N/A 8
Palmer Carson 15 21.16 8.00 40.00% 33.33% 60.00% N/A N/A N/A 8
Bortles Blake 16 21.13 9.00 37.50% 31.25% 62.50% N/A N/A N/A 9
Jones Matt 7 21.04 11.33 42.86% 14.29% 28.57% 42.86% 57.14% 71.43% 7
Wilson Russell 16 20.74 4.00 56.25% 37.50% 43.75% N/A N/A N/A 4
Winston Jameis 16 20.71 6.00 43.75% 25.00% 56.25% N/A N/A N/A 6
Newton Cam 15 20.56 2.00 60.00% 33.33% 40.00% N/A N/A N/A 2
Dalton Andy 16 20.42 7.00 43.75% 31.25% 56.25% N/A N/A N/A 7
Kaepernick Colin 12 20.24 6.00 41.67% 33.33% 58.33% N/A N/A N/A 6
Brady Tom 16 20.01 9.00 43.75% 43.75% 56.25% N/A N/A N/A 9
Bradford Sam 15 19.28 -1.00 60.00% 13.33% 40.00% N/A N/A N/A -1
Austin Tavon 15 19.18 9.92 53.33% 13.33% 33.33% 33.33% 40.00% 46.67% 17
Flacco Joe 16 18.98 -3.00 68.75% 18.75% 31.25% N/A N/A N/A -3
Boldin Anquan 16 18.97 10.84 50.00% 12.50% 18.75% 31.25% 43.75% 50.00% 17
Tannehill Ryan 13 18.70 0.00 61.54% 23.08% 38.46% N/A N/A N/A 0
Manning Eli 16 18.65 0.00 56.25% 12.50% 43.75% N/A N/A N/A 0
Smith Alex 15 18.50 0.00 60.00% 20.00% 40.00% N/A N/A N/A 0
Mathews Ryan 13 17.97 11.12 53.85% 7.69% 38.46% 38.46% 46.15% 69.23% 10
Ginn Ted 16 17.83 10.19 50.00% 12.50% 25.00% 31.25% 31.25% 50.00% 16
Siemian Trevor 14 17.55 -2.00 64.29% 14.29% 35.71% N/A N/A N/A -2
Williams Andre 1 17.40 8.70 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 100.00% 1
Hoyer Brian 6 16.93 2.00 50.00% 33.33% 50.00% N/A N/A N/A 2
Yeldon T.J. 15 16.76 9.31 40.00% 0.00% 26.67% 46.67% 60.00% 60.00% 14
Wentz Carson 16 16.76 -3.00 62.50% 6.25% 37.50% N/A N/A N/A -3
Marshall Brandon 15 16.71 10.45 53.33% 13.33% 26.67% 26.67% 26.67% 46.67% 13
Sanu Mohamed 15 16.53 9.92 60.00% 13.33% 26.67% 40.00% 40.00% 40.00% 15
Parker DeVante 15 16.47 10.29 60.00% 6.67% 26.67% 40.00% 40.00% 40.00% 14
Jennings Rashad 13 16.38 10.65 46.15% 7.69% 23.08% 38.46% 53.85% 84.62% 10
West Terrance 16 16.03 10.69 50.00% 12.50% 25.00% 37.50% 50.00% 81.25% 12
Nelson J.J. 15 15.68 9.41 53.33% 20.00% 20.00% 26.67% 40.00% 46.67% 15
Rodgers Jacquizz 10 15.44 9.08 50.00% 0.00% 40.00% 40.00% 50.00% 50.00% 8
Inman Dontrelle 16 15.28 10.19 56.25% 18.75% 18.75% 25.00% 37.50% 43.75% 14
McCown Josh 5 15.02 -1.00 60.00% 0.00% 40.00% N/A N/A N/A -1
Williams DeAngelo 9 14.83 11.12 66.67% 33.33% 33.33% 33.33% 33.33% 55.56% 6
Benjamin Travis 14 14.83 9.89 50.00% 7.14% 14.29% 28.57% 35.71% 50.00% 12
Gabbert Blaine 6 14.76 -1.00 66.67% 16.67% 33.33% N/A N/A N/A -1
Hogan Chris 15 14.54 8.73 53.33% 13.33% 26.67% 26.67% 33.33% 46.67% 14
Osweiler Brock 15 14.40 -5.00 66.67% 0.00% 33.33% N/A N/A N/A -5
McKinnon Jerick 15 14.31 9.76 53.33% 6.67% 26.67% 46.67% 46.67% 53.33% 11
Reed Jordan 12 14.22 33.17 25.00% 33.33% 75.00% N/A N/A N/A 10
Barkley Matt 7 14.11 -2.00 71.43% 14.29% 28.57% N/A N/A N/A -2
Moore Matt 5 13.99 0.00 60.00% 20.00% 40.00% N/A N/A N/A 0
White James 16 13.90 10.11 50.00% 6.25% 18.75% 43.75% 50.00% 75.00% 11
Kelce Travis 16 13.81 26.76 37.50% 43.75% 62.50% N/A N/A N/A 11
Rogers Eli 14 13.50 9.00 57.14% 0.00% 21.43% 35.71% 42.86% 42.86% 12
Kerley Jeremy 16 13.36 9.29 56.25% 18.75% 18.75% 25.00% 31.25% 43.75% 13
Ertz Zach 14 13.11 22.48 42.86% 42.86% 57.14% N/A N/A N/A 8
Keenum Case 11 13.10 -6.00 81.82% 9.09% 18.18% N/A N/A N/A -6
Cutler Jay 5 13.07 -5.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -5
Rudolph Kyle 16 13.06 31.84 25.00% 43.75% 75.00% N/A N/A N/A 15
Olsen Greg 16 12.83 24.86 37.50% 43.75% 62.50% N/A N/A N/A 11
Booker Devontae 16 12.78 9.29 50.00% 6.25% 18.75% 43.75% 50.00% 56.25% 11
Walker Delanie 15 12.54 22.57 40.00% 40.00% 60.00% N/A N/A N/A 9
Hurns Allen 11 12.48 9.15 54.55% 9.09% 9.09% 27.27% 45.45% 45.45% 9
Fitzpatrick Ryan 14 12.46 -7.00 78.57% 7.14% 21.43% N/A N/A N/A -7
Michael Christine 15 12.36 9.27 53.33% 13.33% 20.00% 40.00% 46.67% 53.33% 10
Eifert Tyler 8 12.30 23.06 37.50% 37.50% 62.50% N/A N/A N/A 5
Humphries Adam 15 12.23 8.73 60.00% 13.33% 20.00% 33.33% 33.33% 40.00% 12
Whitehurst Charlie 1 12.20 -1.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -1
Graham Jimmy 16 12.08 21.90 37.50% 31.25% 62.50% N/A N/A N/A 9
Ayers DeMarcus 2 12.08 8.05 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 2
Miller Zach 10 11.96 21.53 40.00% 40.00% 60.00% N/A N/A N/A 6
Lynch Paxton 3 11.78 -3.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -3
Thompson Chris 16 11.68 9.34 43.75% 0.00% 12.50% 31.25% 56.25% 81.25% 9
Ivory Chris 11 11.63 9.14 54.55% 9.09% 18.18% 45.45% 45.45% 54.55% 7
Maclin Jeremy 12 11.41 9.13 58.33% 0.00% 8.33% 41.67% 41.67% 41.67% 9
Brate Cameron 15 11.40 13.68 53.33% 33.33% 46.67% N/A N/A N/A 4
Montgomery Ty 15 11.40 9.50 60.00% 13.33% 26.67% 33.33% 40.00% 60.00% 8
Dixon Kenneth 12 11.38 8.53 50.00% 8.33% 16.67% 41.67% 50.00% 58.33% 8
Ebron Eric 13 11.09 17.07 46.15% 38.46% 53.85% N/A N/A N/A 6
Gronkowski Rob 9 10.78 13.17 55.56% 44.44% 44.44% N/A N/A N/A 3
Kessler Cody 9 10.76 -6.00 88.89% 11.11% 11.11% N/A N/A N/A -6
Gates Antonio 14 10.70 16.81 42.86% 28.57% 57.14% N/A N/A N/A 6
Pitta Dennis 16 10.68 10.68 56.25% 25.00% 43.75% N/A N/A N/A 2
Kelley Rob 15 10.61 8.84 60.00% 6.67% 26.67% 40.00% 40.00% 53.33% 8
Bennett Martellus 16 10.51 13.79 50.00% 31.25% 50.00% N/A N/A N/A 5
Royal Eddie 9 10.11 9.10 66.67% 11.11% 22.22% 22.22% 33.33% 33.33% 5
Gillislee Mike 15 10.05 8.37 46.67% 0.00% 13.33% 33.33% 53.33% 66.67% 8
Griffin Robert 8 9.91 -4.00 75.00% 0.00% 25.00% N/A N/A N/A -4
White Kevin 4 9.65 9.65 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 50.00% 50.00% 2
Witten Jason 16 9.64 9.04 56.25% 18.75% 43.75% N/A N/A N/A 1
Watkins Sammy 9 9.22 9.22 66.67% 11.11% 22.22% 22.22% 22.22% 33.33% 4
Doyle Jack 16 9.21 8.64 56.25% 18.75% 43.75% N/A N/A N/A 1
Thomas Julius 9 9.12 13.18 44.44% 22.22% 55.56% N/A N/A N/A 3
Clay Charles 15 9.08 7.26 60.00% 20.00% 40.00% N/A N/A N/A 0
Fiedorowicz C.J. 15 8.93 7.74 60.00% 26.67% 40.00% N/A N/A N/A 1
Henry Hunter 15 8.81 9.99 53.33% 26.67% 46.67% N/A N/A N/A 3
Foles Nick 4 8.78 -2.00 75.00% 0.00% 25.00% N/A N/A N/A -2
Fleener Coby 16 8.58 3.22 68.75% 12.50% 31.25% N/A N/A N/A -4
Brissett Jacoby 4 8.58 -4.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -4
Johnson Duke 16 8.57 9.14 62.50% 0.00% 25.00% 31.25% 37.50% 75.00% 5
Lacy Eddie 5 8.56 8.56 40.00% 0.00% 0.00% 20.00% 60.00% 80.00% 2
Woods Robert 13 8.44 9.15 69.23% 7.69% 23.08% 23.08% 23.08% 30.77% 5
Goff Jared 9 8.12 -7.00 88.89% 0.00% 11.11% N/A N/A N/A -7
Fuller Will 14 8.11 8.73 64.29% 14.29% 14.29% 21.43% 21.43% 35.71% 6
Savage Tom 3 8.08 -3.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -3
Barnidge Gary 16 8.01 4.51 62.50% 6.25% 37.50% N/A N/A N/A -3
Allen Dwayne 14 7.97 5.12 64.29% 21.43% 35.71% N/A N/A N/A -1
Williams Teddy 16 7.96 7.96 56.25% 0.00% 6.25% 18.75% 37.50% 43.75% 8
Hightower Tim 16 7.93 7.93 62.50% 6.25% 25.00% 31.25% 37.50% 43.75% 6
McDonald Vance 11 7.92 7.92 54.55% 18.18% 45.45% N/A N/A N/A 1
Floyd Michael 15 7.72 7.72 53.33% 0.00% 6.67% 20.00% 26.67% 46.67% 7
Tamme Jacob 8 7.63 0.95 75.00% 12.50% 25.00% N/A N/A N/A -3
Garoppolo Jimmy 6 7.62 -1.00 66.67% 16.67% 33.33% N/A N/A N/A -1
Brown John 15 7.37 6.91 66.67% 13.33% 20.00% 26.67% 26.67% 33.33% 8
Cook Jared 10 7.37 2.95 70.00% 20.00% 30.00% N/A N/A N/A -2
Petty Bryce 6 7.23 -6.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -6
Davis Vernon 16 7.14 6.70 56.25% 18.75% 43.75% N/A N/A N/A 1
Vereen Shane 6 7.03 7.03 50.00% 0.00% 16.67% 16.67% 50.00% 50.00% 2
Kendricks Lance 16 6.99 4.81 62.50% 18.75% 37.50% N/A N/A N/A -1
Draughn Shaun 16 6.93 6.93 56.25% 6.25% 12.50% 37.50% 43.75% 43.75% 7
Mitchell Malcolm 14 6.86 6.86 71.43% 14.29% 21.43% 28.57% 28.57% 28.57% 7
Payton Jordan 3 6.67 4.44 66.67% 33.33% 33.33% N/A N/A N/A 0
Griffin Ryan 16 6.64 0.41 75.00% 6.25% 25.00% N/A N/A N/A -7
Romo Tony 1 6.45 -1.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -1
Boyd Tyler 16 6.40 7.88 62.50% 0.00% 12.50% 18.75% 25.00% 37.50% 5
Richard Jalen 16 6.32 7.23 62.50% 0.00% 25.00% 25.00% 37.50% 37.50% 4
Tye Will 16 5.84 -4.38 93.75% 0.00% 6.25% N/A N/A N/A -14
Walford Clive 15 5.79 -0.77 80.00% 6.67% 20.00% N/A N/A N/A -8
Sims Charles 7 5.71 9.99 71.43% 14.29% 14.29% 28.57% 28.57% 57.14% 1
James Jesse 16 5.68 0.35 75.00% 6.25% 25.00% N/A N/A N/A -7
Coleman Corey 10 5.60 9.33 70.00% 10.00% 10.00% 20.00% 20.00% 30.00% 2
Gresham Jermaine 16 5.50 0.34 75.00% 6.25% 25.00% N/A N/A N/A -7
Green Ladarius 10 5.44 -0.54 80.00% 10.00% 20.00% N/A N/A N/A -5
Uzomah C.J. 10 5.44 -3.26 90.00% 0.00% 10.00% N/A N/A N/A -8
Jones Landry 8 5.44 -5.00 87.50% 12.50% 12.50% N/A N/A N/A -5
Sims Dion 14 5.40 -1.54 85.71% 14.29% 14.29% N/A N/A N/A -8
Artis-Payne Cameron 4 5.34 7.13 75.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 50.00% 1
Cook Connor 2 5.25 -2.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -2
Celek Garrett 16 5.13 0.00 75.00% 0.00% 25.00% N/A N/A N/A -8
Cassel Matt 4 5.13 -4.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -4
Lengel Matt 2 5.10 -5.10 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -2
Smith Geno 2 5.10 -2.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -2
Woodhead Danny 4 5.08 6.78 75.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 1
Cruz Victor 15 5.06 6.91 60.00% 0.00% 6.67% 20.00% 20.00% 40.00% 4
Burton Trey 15 5.05 -0.67 80.00% 6.67% 20.00% N/A N/A N/A -8
Abdullah Ameer 4 5.03 6.70 75.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 1
Anderson Robby 16 5.02 7.31 68.75% 0.00% 18.75% 18.75% 18.75% 31.25% 3
Lockett Tyler 15 4.96 8.27 73.33% 13.33% 13.33% 20.00% 20.00% 26.67% 3
Zenner Zach 14 4.85 6.79 64.29% 14.29% 14.29% 21.43% 35.71% 42.86% 3
Turner Paul 3 4.80 7.20 66.67% 0.00% 0.00% 33.33% 33.33% 33.33% 1
Rawls Thomas 9 4.66 8.39 66.67% 11.11% 11.11% 22.22% 33.33% 55.56% 1
Hooper Austin 14 4.58 -0.65 78.57% 0.00% 21.43% N/A N/A N/A -8
Hogan Kevin 4 4.43 -4.00 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% N/A N/A N/A -4
Rodgers Richard 16 4.32 -2.16 87.50% 0.00% 12.50% N/A N/A N/A -12
Green Virgil 12 4.31 -1.44 83.33% 0.00% 16.67% N/A N/A N/A -8
Brown Daniel 8 4.30 0.00 75.00% 0.00% 25.00% N/A N/A N/A -4
Lewis Marcedes 10 4.29 -2.57 90.00% 0.00% 10.00% N/A N/A N/A -8

Crank II Scores For 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 RB-WR Flex Lineups (PPR) 

LastFirstGamesCrankFpts/GSubParElite#1#2#3#4CrankII
Nelson Jordy 16 104.23 19.17 6.25% 50.00% 68.75% 81.25% 93.75% 93.75% 61
Johnson David 16 136.73 25.74 6.25% 68.75% 93.75% 93.75% 93.75% 100.00% 55
Brown Antonio 15 103.80 20.49 20.00% 60.00% 73.33% 80.00% 80.00% 80.00% 53
Beckham Odell 16 89.81 18.66 18.75% 56.25% 68.75% 68.75% 75.00% 81.25% 53
Elliott Ezekiel 15 114.95 21.83 0.00% 53.33% 86.67% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51
Evans Mike 16 83.23 18.76 18.75% 50.00% 62.50% 62.50% 62.50% 81.25% 48
Murray DeMarco 16 80.82 18.21 12.50% 43.75% 75.00% 87.50% 87.50% 93.75% 45
Crabtree Michael 16 60.25 14.83 25.00% 31.25% 56.25% 68.75% 68.75% 75.00% 44
Thomas Michael 15 73.87 17.31 20.00% 40.00% 53.33% 60.00% 80.00% 80.00% 44
Fitzgerald Larry 16 62.44 15.37 18.75% 25.00% 50.00% 62.50% 75.00% 81.25% 44
McCoy LeSean 15 88.53 19.82 13.33% 53.33% 73.33% 86.67% 86.67% 86.67% 43
Landry Jarvis 16 54.68 14.58 25.00% 31.25% 37.50% 68.75% 75.00% 75.00% 42
Hilton T.Y. 16 64.76 16.99 31.25% 37.50% 50.00% 68.75% 68.75% 68.75% 42
Bell LeVeon 15 90.28 21.16 20.00% 60.00% 73.33% 80.00% 80.00% 80.00% 41
Edelman Julian 16 54.45 14.52 25.00% 12.50% 43.75% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 41
Jones Julio 14 78.24 18.56 28.57% 50.00% 64.29% 64.29% 64.29% 71.43% 40
Adams Davante 16 55.89 15.42 31.25% 43.75% 43.75% 62.50% 62.50% 68.75% 40
Freeman Devonta 16 69.29 17.88 18.75% 43.75% 62.50% 75.00% 81.25% 93.75% 39
Cooks Brandin 16 52.92 15.39 25.00% 31.25% 31.25% 56.25% 68.75% 75.00% 38
Thomas Demaryius 16 50.83 14.27 25.00% 25.00% 43.75% 56.25% 62.50% 75.00% 38
Blount LeGarrette 16 55.05 14.68 6.25% 18.75% 50.00% 75.00% 93.75% 100.00% 37
Gordon Melvin 13 88.88 19.58 7.69% 38.46% 76.92% 84.62% 92.31% 92.31% 37
Williams Tyrell 16 44.06 13.56 37.50% 25.00% 43.75% 62.50% 62.50% 62.50% 35
Howard Jordan 15 55.70 15.47 13.33% 26.67% 46.67% 80.00% 86.67% 86.67% 34
Gore Frank 16 48.16 13.52 12.50% 12.50% 56.25% 68.75% 87.50% 93.75% 34
Matthews Rishard 16 42.53 13.34 31.25% 18.75% 37.50% 56.25% 62.50% 68.75% 34
Tate Golden 16 44.45 13.94 31.25% 31.25% 37.50% 43.75% 62.50% 68.75% 34
Bryant Dez 13 51.49 13.66 30.77% 30.77% 53.85% 61.54% 69.23% 69.23% 33
Baldwin Doug 16 47.66 15.56 31.25% 25.00% 31.25% 56.25% 56.25% 68.75% 33
Cooper Amari 16 44.32 14.18 25.00% 25.00% 31.25% 43.75% 56.25% 75.00% 33
Ingram Mark 16 48.25 15.14 25.00% 37.50% 43.75% 68.75% 75.00% 87.50% 32
Hill Tyreek 16 37.69 12.56 31.25% 25.00% 31.25% 50.00% 56.25% 68.75% 32
Benjamin Kelvin 16 37.33 12.44 37.50% 18.75% 37.50% 56.25% 62.50% 62.50% 32
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