The Relative Value Score (RVS score (the S stands for score, but is doesn't sound good unless you add the "score" at the end)) is a score that compares players to the projected worst starting player at their respective postion. This score is an attempt to give relative values to different players at different positions.

The RVS score depends on how many players a fantasy league has and what lineup you have to field. Using a standard 10 team league with 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1K and 1D, the baseline fantasy points would be based on the 10th rated QB, 20th RB, 20th WR, 10th TE, 10th K and 10th D.

For example in our projections we have Peyton Manning as the top rated QB with 312 FFpts. and the 10th ranked QB (the projected worst starting QB in this fantasy league) is D. Brees with 232 FFPts. Mannings RVS score is then 312 - 232 = 80. Likewise L. Tomlinson is projected to have 309 FFPts., while Warrick Dunn is ranked 20th with 195 FFPts so L. Tomlinson's RVS score is 312 - 195 = 117. This shows how much more important a top ranked RB is than a top ranked QB.

Should you pick a second tier RB or should you pick a top QB or WR?
Should you pick the top TE over a second tier WR?
When is it appropriate to pick your Defense?

A players RVS score helps you make these decisions. Of course there are other factors that go into your selections come draft day, but using a players RVS score in combination with injury risks, reliability, consistency and opportunity will make for a dominating draft day.

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