This FAQ answers some of the most common questions about Fantasy Mate's Rushing Intelligence. It is intended to help users understand how to interpret the analytics and how the different pages work together.

Q: What is Rushing Intelligence?

Rushing Intelligence is Fantasy Mate's analytical framework for evaluating running backs. It looks beyond fantasy points to provide a deeper understanding of opportunity, efficiency, production and player trends.

Q: What is the difference between Team Context and Overall Scores?

Team Context compares a player only with the other running backs on his own team. Overall Scores compare every qualifying running back across the league.

Q: Should I focus on fantasy points or the analytics?

Both are important. Fantasy points describe what happened, while the analytics help explain why it happened and whether the underlying profile appears sustainable.

Q: Does a high score guarantee future success?

No. Football is inherently unpredictable. The analytics identify trends and provide context, but they do not eliminate uncertainty or guarantee future production.

Q: Why can a player with fewer fantasy points receive stronger analytics?

Strong underlying usage, efficiency or trends may indicate that the player's long-term outlook is better than recent fantasy production suggests.

Q: How should I use the Overall Trend Index (OTI)?

Use OTI to understand the overall direction of a player's analytical profile. Positive OTI suggests improvement, neutral OTI indicates stability and negative OTI highlights signs of decline.

Q: What does Reliability tell me?

Reliability indicates how much confidence should be placed in the available analytical evidence. Metrics supported by larger samples are generally more representative than those based on only a few opportunities.

Q: How often are the analytics updated?

The analytics are updated as new games are played, allowing Team Context, Overall Scores and trend indicators to evolve throughout the season.

Q: Should I make decisions using only one metric?

No. Fantasy Mate is designed as a complete analytical framework. The strongest decisions come from combining Team Context, Overall Scores, Baseline, Momentum, OTI, Reliability and Rest of Season Projection.

Key Takeaways

• No single metric tells the complete story.
• Use multiple pages together for the clearest player evaluation.
• Focus on long-term trends rather than isolated performances.
• The analytics are designed to support decision-making, not replace it.