From a595a9110da6167af161071df7a077f6fa5ae0e1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: rainbet0215 Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:24:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add 7 Things About Slot Rankings You'll Kick Yourself For Not Knowing --- ...-You%27ll-Kick-Yourself-For-Not-Knowing.md | 57 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 57 insertions(+) create mode 100644 7-Things-About-Slot-Rankings-You%27ll-Kick-Yourself-For-Not-Knowing.md diff --git a/7-Things-About-Slot-Rankings-You%27ll-Kick-Yourself-For-Not-Knowing.md b/7-Things-About-Slot-Rankings-You%27ll-Kick-Yourself-For-Not-Knowing.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f48f65e --- /dev/null +++ b/7-Things-About-Slot-Rankings-You%27ll-Kick-Yourself-For-Not-Knowing.md @@ -0,0 +1,57 @@ +Slot Rankings - How Wide Receivers Score More Touchdowns in the Slot + +Slots are the same for each spin. You won't find any tricks that can aid you in beating them. 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Many research gaps have been found regarding the optimization slot scheduling models especially when it comes to trying to balance fairness and efficiency. + +A common method of prioritizing slot assignments is the ABC (assigned by velocity) strategy, which collects item history data and determines the velocity group. Items with the highest velocity are given the most slots, while lower velocity items are placed further back in the warehouse. + +Another important aspect of slot efficiency is the distance factor, which measures the amount of space that needs to be allotted to support the pick-to-ship process. The calculation takes into consideration the velocity group of the items as along with their rack placements and handling characteristics of the equipment. + +It is crucial to take into consideration the costs associated with a slot change to increase slot efficiency. 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The casino was also able to shift their budget away from marketing and other expenses to improving the floor's performance. + +Perimeter Efficiency + +We all know that wide receivers tend score more touchdowns when they are able to hit perimeter targets, rather than slot targets. This is because they are usually targeted downfield and usually have one-on-one coverage. What might be surprising to some is that there's a different between the top five slot receivers and the rest when it comes to scoring on perimeter targets. + +Of the wide receivers who have had at least 40 targets in each of the two seasons The top five slot scorers on the perimeter routes were all speed receivers: Mike Evans, Amari Cooper, Tyler Lockett and Michael Gallup. The bottom half of this list is dominated by players who are more possession-based such as Chris Godwin and Diontae Johnston. The Bucs will likely shift the latter two players into the slot more often this season, which could increase their targets. However, they'll need to improve their scoring from the perimeter to maintain their high standard. + +Speedy wideouts are among the biggest benefit of moving into the slot as they typically have a much easier time getting open in the field when their route isn't covered by a cornerback or linebacker. Corey Coleman is the only wide receiver who's not a speedy wideout, but could benefit from more slot time. He's a good target for short and intermediate routes. + +Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler and other possession-based receivers are at the lowest of the list. They're more effective on shorter and intermediate routes than deep areas. Jeudy will be the Rams principal slot receiver this season is a sleeper choice. Courtland Cooper and Amari Sutton are expected to play a larger role in downfield targets. Hamler should be able to perform well on intermediate and short-to middle routes, since that's what he did well in 2021 while playing for the Bills. He could be a great replacement for departed wideout Jordan Matthews in Buffalo. + +Percentage of Snaps In Slot + +The amount of snaps a receiver takes in the slot could be a good indicator for their ability to run routes that are deep. However, it isn't always a reliable indicator of a receiver's skills because some receivers excel in the slot, but aren't able to play deep and vice versa. + +Alshon Jeffrey, as an example leads the league in the number of targets he receives per game (4.8) however, he is only 6th in the slot that receives scores (58.5). This is due to the fact that the majority of his targets are from outside and it's hard to get a first down when playing a wide-open, deep and wide-open route. + +On the other hand, some receivers excel in playing inside and aren't able to do much on the perimeter. For example, the Panthers gave Robby Anderson 978 snaps during the season, and he ran a whopping 74% of his slot routes compared to just 26% for boundary routes. This is a huge difference and shows just how much more productive Anderson is when aligned to the slot. + +Moreover it is worth noting that the Buccaneers' Chris Godwin lines up inside on most of his passing downs, and has a top-five slot receiving score (58.5). He also played 51% of his perimeter routes and is a pro in one-on-1 coverage. + +Speed receivers are more efficient when they are lined up inside. They can be targeted further down the field and are often swarmed by one-on-one coverage. This is why you'll find names like Julio Jones, Mike Evans, and Amari Cooper in the top five of our list. + +On the flip side there are some excellent slot cornerbacks such as McDuffie and Moore in this group. McDuffie is the leader in the NFL in forced fumbles having seven, while Moore has the highest tackle-stop efficiency (-3.5) on this list. By deploying McDuffie in the slot when they are running nickel or dime packages, and then deploying McDuffie on the outside in base defense, Spagnuolo has maximized his capabilities. Moore's ability to stop big run plays is a major benefit when playing the slot. + +Percentage of Snaps Outside + +While the NFL's [top winning Slots](https://rainbet.com/) receivers such as Baldwin, Golden Tate and Larry Fitzgerald excel on the perimeter, it's worth noting that their slot counterparts are equally excellent. Wide receivers with an excellent slot grade score touchdowns about the same as those on the perimeter. This is mostly because quarterbacks have a more stable target distribution when throwing to outside and slot receivers compared to other inside options such as tight ends and backfield pass-catchers. + +It's interesting to see a player like CeeDee lamb on this list for 2022. He plays the slot in 3 WR sets, and flanker in 2 of them. He's actually running more routes in the slot than most of the players on this list. This is an excellent opportunity to create matchup benefits for your team and helps explain why Lamb ranks as the highest-graded slot receiver in our system this season. + +Lamb also plays at the X-position and makes big plays outside. Lamb isn't as powerful as the other players in this ranking but he's an extremely high-quality receiver and is a perfect match for the Cowboys scheme. + +Mecole Hardman is a further example of a player capable of putting up huge numbers on both types of targets. He is one of the best in the league when it comes to throwing throws from behind his shoulders. He's also a great player who can play contested catch. + +Jalen Hilton is another player who is a slot specialist. He has lined up in this position on 85.7 percent of his defensive plays so far this season. He has the third-lowest EPA for targets and the fifth-best EPA for run stops among cornerbacks who play in the slot. This makes him an important player in the defensive line. He's had a difficult time stopping passes from the outside, and his EPA against this kind of target is negative. This is a result of playing alongside unsafe linebackers who can't match up with Hilton's size and speed. He also has a great ability to run routes. \ No newline at end of file