Getting Started with TriSync Sports: Ten Aspects You Should Master for Fantasy Football
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Fantasy football has never had more information.
Player rankings.
Weekly projections.
Snap counts.
Target shares.
Red-zone touches.
Injury reports.
Depth charts.
Matchup ratings.
Betting lines.
Advanced statistics.
The problem isn't finding information.
The problem is figuring out which information actually helps you make a better decision.
That's where TriSync Sports approaches fantasy football differently.
Traditional fantasy analysis focuses primarily on what a player has done and what his football situation suggests he may do next.
TriSync adds another layer.
How has this individual player historically performed under his current performance-cycle conditions?
That's an entirely different question.
A running back may have a terrific matchup but enter the game in one of his historically weaker performance windows.
A wide receiver may be coming off two disappointing games while his TriSync Projection suggests stronger performance conditions are developing.
Two quarterbacks with similar conventional fantasy projections may have dramatically different TriSync outlooks for the upcoming week.
TriSync Sports is designed to help identify those differences.
Whether you're managing a year-long Fantasy Football team or building NFL DFS lineups, these ten concepts will help you understand how to use the platform.
1. Performance Windows β Know Where the Player Is Today
Every player on TriSync Sports is evaluated within one of four current performance windows:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Suboptimal
These windows provide the starting point for understanding a player's current performance conditions.
An Excellent window, typically represents the player's strongest performance-cycle environment.
A Good window remains favorable usually.
A Fair window is less compelling and may or may not require more support from other factors.
A Suboptimal window represents conditions in which the player has historically been less likely to produce his better performances, for the most part.
But there is an important point:
Performance windows are player-specific.
An Excellent window does not suddenly make an average player better than an elite NFL superstar.
The window tells us where that individual player currently sits relative to his own performance patterns.
That's why the performance window should never be viewed alone.
It becomes much more powerful when combined with the player's production and TriSync Projection.
Also, the TriSync Projection represents that individual player's particular pattern. Not all players perform their best in an Excellent window, but the TriSync system already accounts for this, and it is reflected in the TriSync Projection.
How to use it:
Start each fantasy week by checking the performance windows of the players you're considering.
Pay particular attention to:
TriSync Projection, especially for Aligned players in an Excellent or Good window, competing for starting positions
and
Aligned players entering Suboptimal windows
The first item points towards very reliable fantasy returns, while the second is likely to be a signal to bench a player for a single week, especially if that player is not a superstar. Many superstars will still be in a playable range on Suboptimal days. Check the Start/Sit signal for confirmation.
2. Profile Types β Understand the Confidence Behind the Signal
Every NFL player receives a TriSync Profile designation.
The primary profiles are:
Aligned
Variable
and, when sufficient history has not yet been established,
Developing
Profile type tells you something extremely important:
How consistently has this player's actual performance historically followed his TriSync performance conditions?
Aligned
Aligned players have demonstrated a stronger relationship between their performance cycles and actual football production.
Their TriSync signals have historically been more dependable.
When an Aligned player enters an Excellent window with a strong TriSync Projection, that's meaningful.
Likewise, an Aligned player entering a Suboptimal window deserves additional scrutiny.
Variable
Variable players haven't followed their cycle patterns as consistently.
That does not mean they're bad fantasy players.
Some of the best players in football can carry Variable profiles.
It simply means their TriSync performance windows have historically provided less consistent signals.
Don't pass on an elite player simply because he's Variable.
Instead, place somewhat less confidence in the performance-window signal.
Developing
Developing players don't yet have enough stabilized history to establish the same level of confidence.
This can frequently occur with younger players, rookies or players whose NFL roles are still developing.
How to use it:
Think of profile type as a confidence measurement, not a player ranking.
If two players have similar fantasy production and similar TriSync Projections, the Aligned player may deserve preference.
But don't select an inferior player simply because he's Aligned.
Production first. Projection next. Profile adds confidence.
3. Overall Average β Your Season-Long Fantasy Foundation
One of the most important numbers for year-long Fantasy Football is the:
Overall Average (Overall Avg)
Overall Avg reflects the player's fantasy production over the previous 365 days.
This provides a meaningful baseline for comparing players across the same position.
Before the season, Overall Avg can help identify:
Draft value
Positional strength
Potential sleepers
Overvalued players
Once the season begins, it remains useful for:
Trade decisions
Waiver-wire comparisons
Roster evaluation
and
Understanding the player's established fantasy production
The important distinction is that Overall Avg is not intended to tell you exactly what will happen this Sunday.
It tells you what level of fantasy production the player has established over time.
How to use it:
During your fantasy draft, make Overall Avg one of your primary player-comparison tools.
If two running backs are available at similar draft costs and one has demonstrated substantially greater fantasy production, that matters.
During the season, continue using Overall Avg when considering trades and waiver additions.
But when Sunday approaches?
That's when another TriSync measurement becomes more important.
4. TriSync Projection β Your Weekly Decision-Making Tool
If Overall Avg helps answer:
βHow productive is this player?β
the TriSync Projection helps answer:
βWhat should I expect from this player this week?β
That distinction is at the heart of TriSync.
The TriSync Projection combines the player's established fantasy production with how he has historically performed under his current TriSync performance conditions.
This produces a game-specific predictive number.
For weekly fantasy management, this may become the most important number on the platform.
Suppose you're deciding between two players for FLEX.
Player A has slightly better long-term production.
But Player B carries a substantially stronger TriSync Projection for this week's game.
Now you've got a legitimate decision.
The same principle applies to:
QB
RB2
WR2
TE
FLEX
K
and
D/ST
How to use it:
Don't use the TriSync Projection to manufacture decisions that shouldn't exist.
Your elite players will usually remain in your lineup.
The greatest value comes from close decisions.
When two reasonably comparable players are competing for one starting position, compare their TriSync Projections.
If one player has a substantially stronger Projection, particularly with an Aligned profile, give that player serious consideration.
For DFS, the TriSync Projection becomes even more important because you're selecting players for exactly one game.
5. Player Performance Cycles β See What's Coming
TriSync isn't limited to telling you where a player sits today.
The Player Performance Cycles graph allows you to look forward.
This can be especially valuable in fantasy football leagues because you have several days between games to plan.
Instead of waiting until Sunday morning, you can begin identifying upcoming opportunities earlier in the week.
Suppose a bench receiver is approaching an Excellent performance window while your normal FLEX player is moving toward Suboptimal conditions.
You can see that decision developing.
Or perhaps a quarterback you're considering for an upcoming bye-week replacement is moving toward particularly favorable TriSync conditions.
You may be able to add him before your opponents begin searching for the same replacement.
How to use it:
Look ahead.
Don't evaluate only this Sunday.
Check the upcoming performance-cycle picture for:
Bye-week replacements
Potential FLEX decisions
Waiver-wire targets
Quarterback revolving (Similar to streaming pitchers in a baseball ROTO league, if you did not draft an elite quarterback, consider revolving quarterbacks, switching to a different QB1 from week to week.)
Tight end revolving
and
D/ST revolving
Fantasy managers often react after something happens.
TriSync gives you an opportunity to prepare before it happens.
6. Position-Specific Performance Analysis β Different Positions Require Different Questions
Football is not one game played by interchangeable athletes.
Quarterbacks do different things than running backs.
Wide receivers have different responsibilities than offensive linemen.
Defensive players perform completely different tasks.
That's why TriSync evaluates NFL performance within the context of the player's position.
For a quarterback, important production may include:
Passing yards
Passing touchdowns
Interceptions
Rushing production
and overall quarterback efficiency.
For running backs:
Attempts
Yards per attempt
Rushing yards
Receiving contribution
and touchdowns matter.
For receivers and tight ends:
Targets
Receiving yards
Yards per catch
and touchdowns help establish performance.
Defensive players can be evaluated through production such as:
Tackles
Sacks
Quarterback hits
Passes tipped
and interceptions.
Even players without obvious traditional fantasy statistics can contribute to the broader performance picture. Also, for each position, the TriSync Sports system weights the cycles of Capacity, Competitiveness and Cognition differently.
How to use it:
Don't compare players only by their current performance window.
Understand what the TriSync Projection represents for that particular position.
A quarterback's path toward a strong fantasy game is very different from a tight end's.
TriSync provides the common performance framework.
Football statistics provide the positional context.
Use both.
7. Weekly Start/Sit Optimization β Where TriSync Can Win Matchups
Your fantasy draft gets the attention.
Your weekly lineup decisions determine whether that draft turns into wins.
This is where TriSync can become particularly valuable.
Most fantasy teams contain several obvious starters.
Those aren't the decisions you need help with.
The opportunity exists at the margins.
Your second running back.
Your second or third receiver.
Your FLEX.
A borderline tight end.
Two comparable quarterbacks.
Those are the spots where a better decision can directly change a matchup.
Imagine three FLEX candidates:
Player A β Excellent / Aligned / Strong TriSync Projection
Player B β Fair / Aligned / Moderate TriSync Projection
Player C β Good / Variable / Similar season-long production
Traditional fantasy rankings may place them relatively close together.
TriSync gives you another way to separate them.
How to use it:
Each week, divide your roster into two groups:
Automatic Starters
and
Decision Players
Don't waste time trying to decide whether to bench one of the best players in football because of a minor TriSync difference.
Instead, concentrate your analysis on the Decision Players.
Compare:
TriSync Projection
Performance Window
Profile
Expected workload
Injury status
and
Current role
That's where weekly optimization happens.
8. TriSync Value Projection β Build Smarter DFS Lineups
Year-long Fantasy Football and DFS require different thinking.
In your season-long league, the player's salary doesn't matter.
In DFS?
It changes everything.
You have a fixed salary cap.
That means you aren't simply looking for the players expected to score the most fantasy points.
You're looking for the best combination of expected production and salary value.
That's where the:
TriSync Value Projection
becomes important.
TriSync Value Projection is designed to evaluate a player's DFS opportunity from a value perspective.
The DFS system can then translate that analysis into a Lineup Signal, using designations such as:
ο»ΏValue + - The player is at a level where he historically performs better than usual.
Value - The player has a good chance to outperform his salary level.
Core - A player projected to score at an elite level and can be keyed in multiple lineups.
Premium - A player that is expected to achieve a high points total.
Secondary - A player that should earn a solid amount of points.
Filler - The player should score an acceptable amount of points for his salary level.
Punt - A player that is worth using when looking to fit within the salary cap.
Trap - A player that could possibly perform at a lower value than his expected salary.
Battle - The starting quarterback is evenly matched up with the opposing defense.
Tough Spot - The starting quarterback is likely to have a tough matchup against the opposing defense.
Low Output - The player is not expected to perform well as far as scoring points.
Avoid - The player is at a Suboptimal level and expected to underperform.
Incomplete - A player with a limited amount of data in the current year.
These signals make the DFS information easier to use.
Core players can become lineup foundations.
Premium players may justify paying higher salaries.
Value+ and Value players can provide the salary relief needed to afford those Core and Premium options.
Other categories provide additional context when completing the lineup.
ο»ΏHow to use it:
Start DFS analysis with the TriSync Projection.
Then examine the TriSync Value Projection and Lineup Signal.
Don't automatically select the highest projected player.
And don't automatically select the cheapest.
The goal is to construct the strongest total lineup within the salary cap.
(*Note: The DFS tab will be populated soon. Keep an eye out next week.)
9. Recent Performance Signals β Keeping You Aware of Significant Performances
Hot Streak - 3 games in a row with a very high game rating.
Cold Streak - 3 games in a row with a very low game rating.
Sack Alert β Player had a sack in last game.
Turnover Alert β Player had an interception last game.
Turnover Alert β Player had fumble recovery last game.
Quarterback Alert β Player had >= 300 passing yads in last game.
Running Back Alert β Player had >= 100 rushing yads in last game.
Receiver Alert β Player had >= 100 receiving yads in last game.
How to use it: When a player has registered one of these signals, it will be displayed next to the player's name. This allows you to quickly be aware of any poor performance factors, or high performance factors that have happened for each player recently. These factors can be used to help you decide one way or the other on any tough decisions you may have to make on any given day.
10. Revolving and Waiver-Wire Strategy β Don't Manage a Static Roster
Your Fantasy Football roster shouldn't look exactly the same in December as it did after your draft.
Things change.
Players emerge.
Roles disappear.
Injuries create opportunities.
And some positions can be actively streamed from week to week.
The closest NFL equivalent to streaming starting pitchers in fantasy baseball is likely:
Defense/Special Teams Revolving
Instead of drafting one D/ST and starting it every week, evaluate available defenses based on their weekly opportunity and TriSync outlook.
If another available D/ST presents a substantially better opportunity, make the switch.
Quarterback can also be a revolving option from week to week if you don't own an elite option.
So can:
Tight end
and
Kicker
How to use it:
Don't look only at your roster.
Every week, compare your weaker positions with what's available.
Pay particular attention to:
D/ST
QB
TE
K
Then look one week ahead.
If your starting QB has a bye next week, don't wait until everyone else starts shopping.
Find the potential replacement early.
Fantasy football rewards managers who anticipate.
Putting the Ten Concepts Together - Realizing the Power of TriSync
The real power of TriSync Sports doesn't come from using one measurement by itself.
It comes from combining the information.
Keep football opportunity in the equation.
That's how TriSync Sports is intended to be used.
Not as a replacement for fantasy football analysis.
As another layer traditional fantasy analysis doesn't provide.
Know the player's production.
Know his current performance conditions.
Know how reliably those conditions have predicted his results.
Then make the decision.
Those are the fundamentals.
Master them, and you're ready to start using TriSync Sports for fantasy football to improve your performance in fantasy football leagues and DFS contests.
Bet responsibly. Past performance of any analytical system does not guarantee future results. TriSync Sports is intended as an informational and entertainment tool.