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Learn about Benched.gg's data sources, calculations, and features.
Data We Ingest
Sleeper league settings, rosters, and standings
Weekly player stats (snaps, targets, carries, receptions)
NFL team schedules and game results
Player rankings across all positions and formats
Depth charts and positional groups
Season-long and weekly performance metrics
Calculations & Analytics
Monte Carlo playoff simulations (10,000+ iterations)
Team strength scores (roster quality + performance)
Strength of schedule (opponent difficulty rating)
Win probabilities for remaining matchups
Streak detection from historical results
Usage grades and start confidence scores
Key Features
Playoff odds with first-round bye probabilities
Power rankings based on strength scores
Detailed strength of schedule analysis
League standings with real-time updates
Player rankings (weekly and season-long)
Multi-league support for tracking all your teams
How Benched.gg Works
1. Data Ingestion
We continuously sync league data from Sleeper and aggregate NFL stats, rankings, and performance metrics from authoritative sources.
2. Advanced Calculations
Our algorithms calculate team strengths, run playoff simulations, and generate win probabilities for every remaining matchup.
3. Actionable Insights
You get playoff odds, power rankings, strength of schedule, and player recommendations—all updated in real-time as your league progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Calculations
All our algorithms are designed to be transparent and explainable. We believe you should understand how we arrive at our recommendations. Our strength scores combine objective metrics like roster quality and performance data. Playoff simulations account for schedule difficulty and variance in weekly outcomes. We're constantly refining our models based on actual results to improve accuracy throughout the season.