Definition
The number of yards the ball traveled from the line of scrimmage to the point of reception.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
The farther a pass travels down field, the more likely it is to result in a big point total for fantasy.

Definition
The yardage from where the ball is caught to where the player’s action is over.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
The farther a target travels down field, the more likely it is to result in a big point total for fantasy.

Definition
When an individual player is brought in on a blitz during a play. This statistic is designed to look at non-linemen, and is only used for linebackers and defensive backs as players that blitzed.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
The farther a target travels down field, the more likely it is to result in a big point total for fantasy.

Definition
The number of broken tackles the rusher achieves on a rush or pass play. This is classified when the runner does something significant to get past or through a defender.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
Breaking tackles increases the chances a back gets to add more yards to their total but also helps measure player talent. Players adding additional yards after contact is a great way to boost their ceiling.

Definition
When the pass is thrown to a receiver that the defensive player is covering.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
A defender who is targeted a lot in coverage might be due to quarterbacks trying to exploit the player.

Definition
The number of first downs that were achieved via receiving, rushing or passing.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
Receivers that help move their offense down the field consistently earn targets and boost their unit's overall touchdown chances. Offenses that move the ball best downfield through the air are in better position to finish with touchdowns. Running backs that help move their offense down the field consistently earn touches and boost their unit's overall touchdown chances.

Definition
The number in seconds from the snap of the ball to when the QB releases the ball or leaves the pocket.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
Receivers that help move their offense down the field consistently earn targets and boost their unit's overall touchdown chances. Offenses that move the ball best downfield through the air are in better position to finish with touchdowns. Running backs that help move their offense down the field consistently earn touches and boost their unit's overall touchdown chances.

Definition
The number of times a runner rushed on a play in the red zone.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
The more red zone carries a player receivers, the higher their chances are at scoring a touchdown.

Definition
The number of times a receiver was targeted on a play in the red zone.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
The more red zone targets a player receivers, the higher their chances are at scoring a touchdown.

Definition
The defensive player tackled the runner behind the line of scrimmage.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
Running backs who consistently get tackled behind the line are less likely to gain yards and this might signal a bad offensive line.

Definition
The yardage from line of scrimmage to where tackle for loss occurred.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
Running backs who consistently get tackled behind the line are less likely to gain yards and this might signal a bad offensive line.

Definition
The yardage gained by a receiver after catching a pass.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
Receivers adding additional yards after the catch is a great way to boost their ceiling.

Definition
The number of yards a receiver or runner achieves after first contact by a defender.

Why does this stat matter for fantasy?
Receivers and runners adding additional yards via broken tackles is a great way to boost their ceiling.