The Spread Offense: The Future of the NFL and Fantasy Football

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Published: November 30, 2009

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... Miami, are taking over the NFL. In this article, I will explain how the transition of NFL offenses to the spread will affect the game, providing six fairly bold predictions and detailing how these changes will alter the landscape of fantasy football in the future.

 

1. Within ten years, all NFL teams will be running some form of the spread as their base offense.

We've already seen this prediction become a reality for teams such as the Patriots and Saints. It's no coincidence that these teams generally score the most points. Even teams that have traditionally been known as running teams, such as the Steelers and Ravens, have transitioned to a more spread-like attack in recent years.

A conversion to a spread offense, however, does not necessarily mean more passing. The Saints, surprisingly, have run the ball more effectively than anyone in 2009. A quick peak at college football can also yield great insight as to what the professional game ...

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