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2022 QB Analytical Review part 2

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Author: Billy Jones Introduction Welcome to the second part of my blog series where I perform an analytical review for quarterback fantasy performance from 2022. In this blog, we will be continuing our review of the quarterback in the 2022 season through the lenses of a few classic statistical measures. In order to better understand the performance of quarterbacks, we will be utilizing the simple statistics of average and standard deviation to further understand 2022 player production. By doing so, we will hope to uncover trends and patterns in the data and gain insights into the quarterback fantasy production. So, whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the world of fantasy football, this blog will provide valuable insights into the performance of quarterbacks in the 2022 season, so let’s get started! Statistics 101 As we continue down our analytical review, we are going to use specific data science concepts as tools to help us gain insights. As referenced in th

2022 QB Analytical Review part 1

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Author: Billy Jones Editor/Collaborator: Brendon Izower Introduction Welcome to the first part of my series where I perform an analytical review for quarterback fantasy performance from 2022. As a fantasy football enthusiast, I have always been fascinated by the intersection of data analytics and football. However, I have come to realize that sometimes data analytics can get a little over complicated, and the vast amount of information available can be overwhelming when looking for easy actionable insights. That's what this series is all about, clean and simple analytics to help fantasy football fans heading into the 2023 season. I will be using basic data analysis techniques to uncover trends and patterns in the performance of quarterbacks in the 2022 season and provide insights for fellow fantasy football enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the world of fantasy football, I believe that this series will provide valuable insights and help you make

Introducing the Sports & Fantasy Sports Blog!

Sports fans and fantasy sports enthusiasts, welcome to my new blog dedicated to the world of sports, fantasy sports, and sports analytics. The main focus of this blog will be football, but I could be writing on anything that is relevant and/or interesting in the world of sports and analytics. From player performance to team building strategies, you can expect to find valuable insights and commentary on all things related to football and beyond. My name is Bill Jones, and I am excited to bring my passion for sports and data to this blog. I am currently a CPA and Data Scientist at BDO where I get to leverage my unique background obtained through my collegiate studies (Bachelors in Accounting from UMass Amherst and a Master's in Applied Data Science from Syracuse) to work on data science and innovation projects related to accounting and audit problems. As a data scientist and sports fan, I have always been drawn to the power of analytics to better understand the game and have want