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Week 1 NFL Advanced Analytics Superstars
Which players from Week 1 helped put their team in the best position to succeed in terms of advanced metrics?

Running Back: Darren Sproles

big plays that allowed Sproles to pick up big yardage.

Finishing the night with 19.6 points per reception (PPR) fantasy points, Sproles wasn't the highest fantasy producer -- that honor belonged to Carlos Hyde on his 26-carry, 168-yard, 2-touchdown stat line with 2 receptions for 14 yards picking up 32.2 points -- but was this week's most efficient, leading all running backs with 10.90 Total NEP.

Sproles provided a solid output for those confident to start him and showed up in a way none of the other Eagles running backs could. He may not be a consistent fantasy producer, but Sproles will continue to have PPR flex appeal in games moving forward in which Philadelphia faces favorable opponents and potential game scripts.

Honorable Mention
Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears
24 Rushes, 141 Yards, 1 Touchdown, 5 Receptions, 25 Yards, 8 Targets
NEP: +9.28

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