Welcome back to the fourth installment of our NFL GPP Leverage column for the season! If you missed the insightful Week 1 edition, I highly recommend taking a moment to familiarize yourself with its introduction. This will help you grasp the overarching goals of our ongoing analysis.
In the previous edition of GPP Leverage, we delved into the concept of late swap, particularly as there was a notable influx of projected ownership during the late window of games. While we anticipated a concentration of ownership during this late slate, it was surprisingly the early games that yielded the most advantageous fantasy environments. In fact, the best fantasy performances across all positions emerged from the early window.
As we approach Week 4, we find ourselves in a situation where the main slate will once again emphasize the significance of late swap. This week, the necessity to consider late swaps could be even more critical than it was in the previous week. Therefore, I aim to treat this week’s column as a continuation of last week's discussion, focusing on how we can strategically evaluate the Week 4 slate from a late-swap perspective.
If you're new to NFL DFS or still trying to grasp the concept of late swap on a broader scale, I encourage you to read the introduction from the Week 3 Leverage column before proceeding further. This foundational knowledge will enhance your understanding of the strategies we will discuss.
This week, we will conduct a thorough examination of the late window of games. Our goal is to identify which matchups will attract significant ownership and which games present opportunities to pivot away from the chalk. By doing this, we can maximize our chances of finding high-upside and contrarian leverage pieces.
Following our assessment of the late games, we will go through several matchups in the early window. Our objective will be to pinpoint games that may offer the best opportunities for rostering contrarian leverage pieces. By identifying these high-upside players, we can strategically position ourselves ahead of the competition.
Stay tuned for more insights as we navigate the intricacies of the NFL GPP Leverage landscape this week!
