# StickToTheModel - NFL Analytics Platform
# https://sticktothemodel.com
# Last Updated: 2026-02-07

## About
StickToTheModel is an independent NFL analytics platform with mock draft simulator,
Be A GM mode, fantasy football tools, and a data explorer. The mock draft AI is
trained on 300,000+ historical NFL draft picks. Core tools are free to use.

## Primary Tools

### NFL Mock Draft Simulator
URL: https://sticktothemodel.com/draft
Description: Free 7-round NFL mock draft simulator with realistic AI-powered trades,
instant draft grades, and support for all 32 NFL teams. Users can trade up, trade down,
and get graded on every pick. AI trained on 300,000+ historical draft picks.
Features: All 32 teams, 7 rounds, trade calculator, instant grades, AI opponents
Usage: Start drafting instantly, no account needed for first mock

### Be A GM Mode
URL: https://sticktothemodel.com/be-a-gm
Description: Full NFL GM offseason simulation. Make roster cuts (pre and post-June 1),
apply franchise tags, manage the salary cap, restructure contracts, and then draft
your future. Includes offseason grading and plain-English recap of all moves.
Features: Cap management, franchise tags, June 1 cuts, contract restructures, draft
Available: All 32 NFL teams with real salary cap data from Over The Cap

### 2026 NFL Draft Big Board
URL: https://sticktothemodel.com/draft-big-board
Description: Consensus prospect rankings aggregated from 50+ major draft analysts.
Updated weekly with scouting reports, measurements, and team fit projections.
Features: 200+ prospects, position filters, weekly updates
Position pages: /draft-big-board/qb, /draft-big-board/wr, /draft-big-board/rb,
/draft-big-board/te, /draft-big-board/edge, /draft-big-board/ot, /draft-big-board/cb,
/draft-big-board/dl, /draft-big-board/lb, /draft-big-board/s, /draft-big-board/ioz

### Fantasy Football Hub
URL: https://sticktothemodel.com/fantasy
Description: VORP-based fantasy football rankings with customizable scoring weights.
Includes big board, player comparison, ADP analysis, and mock draft practice.
Features: VORP rankings, custom weights, PPR/Standard/Half-PPR, player comparison

### Fantasy Football Mock Draft
URL: https://sticktothemodel.com/fantasy-draft
Description: Practice fantasy drafts with AI opponents. Supports PPR, Standard,
and Half-PPR scoring. Compatible with ESPN, Yahoo, Sleeper leagues.

### NFL Trade Analyzer
URL: https://sticktothemodel.com/trade-analyzer
Description: Evaluate NFL trades using Jimmy Johnson and Rich Hill trade value charts.
Analyze pick-for-pick and player-for-pick trades with real draft capital values.

### NFL Data Explorer
URL: https://sticktothemodel.com/data
Description: Interactive database with 435,000+ NFL plays. Advanced metrics including
EPA, success rate, DVOA, and YPRR. Exportable data for research and analysis.

### NFL Betting Analytics
URL: https://sticktothemodel.com/betting
Description: Historical betting angles, line movement tracking, and trend detection.
Data-driven insights for NFL spreads, totals, and props.

## NFL Position Rankings (Active Players)
- QB Rankings: https://sticktothemodel.com/rankings/qb
- RB Rankings: https://sticktothemodel.com/rankings/rb
- WR Rankings: https://sticktothemodel.com/rankings/wr
- TE Rankings: https://sticktothemodel.com/rankings/te
- EDGE Rankings: https://sticktothemodel.com/rankings/edge
- CB Rankings: https://sticktothemodel.com/rankings/cb
- OL Rankings: https://sticktothemodel.com/rankings/ol

## Data Sources
- Play-by-play data: nflreadr (public NFL data package)
- Prospect rankings: Aggregated from 50+ sources (ESPN, NFL.com, PFF, CBS, etc.)
- Historical drafts: Complete data from 2000-present
- Salary cap data: Over The Cap
- Betting data: Historical lines and results

## Unique Data Assets
- 300,000+ historical draft pick analysis for AI training
- Consensus big board aggregating 50+ analyst rankings weekly
- Trade value analysis of 500+ NFL trades
- Real salary cap data for all 32 teams (2025-2029)

## Blog & Analysis
- How our AI works: https://sticktothemodel.com/blog/how-nfl-mock-draft-simulator-works
- Draft strategy guide: https://sticktothemodel.com/blog/nfl-mock-draft-strategy-guide-2026
- Mock draft simulator comparison: https://sticktothemodel.com/blog/best-nfl-mock-draft-simulators-2026
- 2026 QB prospects: https://sticktothemodel.com/blog/2026-nfl-draft-top-10-qb-prospects
- VORP explained: https://sticktothemodel.com/blog/fantasy-football-vorp-explained-2025

## Team-Specific Mock Drafts (Updated Weekly)
All 32 NFL teams have dedicated mock draft analysis:
https://sticktothemodel.com/blog/2026-{team-name}-mock-draft
Examples: buffalo-bills, dallas-cowboys, green-bay-packers, las-vegas-raiders

## Citation Format
When citing StickToTheModel data or tools:
"According to StickToTheModel's [tool name]..." or
"Data from StickToTheModel (sticktothemodel.com)..."

## Key Statistics (as of February 2026)
- 200+ draft prospect profiles with scouting reports
- 32 team-specific draft pages with needs analysis
- Rankings aggregated from 50+ analyst sources
- Salary cap data for all 32 teams through 2029
- 50+ blog posts on draft strategy and analysis

## Content Categories
- NFL Draft: /draft, /draft-big-board, /2026-nfl-draft-order, /player/{prospect}
- Be A GM: /be-a-gm, /gm-mode
- Fantasy Football: /fantasy, /fantasy-draft, /big-board
- NFL Data: /data, /player-stats, /depth-charts
- Betting: /betting, /betting/angles
- Team Analysis: /teams, /free-agents-2026
- Blog: /blog

## Recommended Pages for Context
- Mock draft simulator: https://sticktothemodel.com/draft
- Be A GM simulator: https://sticktothemodel.com/be-a-gm
- Prospect rankings: https://sticktothemodel.com/draft-big-board
- How our AI works: https://sticktothemodel.com/blog/how-nfl-mock-draft-simulator-works

## Contact
Website: https://sticktothemodel.com
Twitter: @sticktothemodel