NFL Schedule Making 101: What’s Best for TV vs. What’s Best for Clubs
There’s a reason why the architects of the NFL schedule work in the league’s broadcasting department. “The overriding goal of...
Snaps Lost: AFC East
The AFC East was flipped on its head in 2020, with the long-suffering Bills winning their first division title since...
Domino Effect: How These Offseason Moves Will Affect the NFL Draft
Here’s a look at how some of the NFL’s offseason moves – includng this week’s trade of Sam Darnold –...
The Patriots’ Free-Agent Spending Spree Is Direct Result of Poor Drafting
If you had been asked three weeks ago which team would spend an NFL-record $159.6 million in guaranteed money in...
Free Agency Winners and Losers (and Other Observations)
With plenty of action in the first two weeks of the 2021 league year, here are some observations on what...
Front-Office Perspective On Early Moves in Free Agency
There was plenty of action in the two days of “legal tampering” before the official start of free agency, and...
Storylines to Watch As NFL Free Agency Period Begins
Maybe this is only for the team-building, strategy obsessed, cap lovers out there but what exactly will the impact of...
Offseason Outlook: AFC East
It is an interesting time for the AFC East, as the Buffalo Bills in 2020 became the first team other...
On the Clock: New England Patriots
The 2020 season was the first in this century in which Tom Brady did not take a single snap under...
Bills-Patriots Will Be Interesting Test of the Discipline Index
Despite their 6-8 record, the New England Patriots remain No. 1 in this week's Discipline Index, the 33rd Team's formula...
Week 15 Matchups to Watch
Here are key matchups we've got our eyes on in Week 15 of the NFL season: Chiefs (12-1) at Saints...
Bill Belichick Coaching Tree Well Represented in This Week’s Discipline Index
Despite losing to the Rams last Thursday, the New England Patriots jumped three spots in this week's Discipline Index to...
Study: Margin of Victory Weighted By Strength of Schedule
Margin of victory is a very simple statistic. The Steelers have a margin of victory of 10.3 this season, meaning...
Thursday Night Preview: Patriots at Rams
There are only four games left in the 2020 NFL season, which means the playoffs are right around the corner....
Week 13 NFL Matchups to Watch
Here are some interesting Week 13 matchups we've got our eyes on: Browns (8-3) at Titans (8-3) This matchup features...
These Sub-.500 Teams Have Best Chance to Make the Playoffs
Since 2010, it hasn’t been unusual at all to see a team with a .500 record through 12 games go...
NFL Week 12 Quick Hitters
After scanning the game reports, here are some observations on key Week 12 NFL games: Tennessee 45 (8-3), Indianapolis 26...
Week 12 NFL Matchups to Watch
Here are some interesting Week 11 matchups that are worth watching: Chiefs (9-1) at Buccaneers (7-4) The Chiefs have the...
NFL Week 11 Statistical Review
Here's a statistical breakdown of two key NFL games from Sunday: Patriots vs. Texans Patriots Defense: From First to Worst...
Week 11 Havoc Mismatches
Earlier this week, we introduced the Havoc Rate. For those who missed it, Havoc Rate is a popular college football...
NFL Week 10 Statistical Review
Here's a statistical breakdown of three NFL key games from Sunday: Buccaneers vs. Panthers Story of Two Halves First Half...
NFL Week 10 Game Notes
Some interesting nuggets from each of Sunday's Week 10 games: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 46, Carolina Panthers 23 Tampa Bay was...
Mike T’s Week 8 Takeaways
Here are five takeaways from week 8: 1. Jackson under pressure For all the good things Lamar Jackson has done...
Week 8 Statistical Review
Ravens vs. Steelers Strength vs. Strength The Steelers came into Sunday’s game allowing the fewest rushing yards, the second-fewest yards/rush...
Inside the Numbers: Home-Field Advantage in the NFL
As the NFL season nears the midway point, many predictions that were made back in early September are beginning to...
Mike T’s Week 7 Takeaways
Here are my key takeaways after Week 7: 1. What do the Browns do now? With Odell Beckham Jr. out...
Seattle Seahawks Have the NFL’s Best Discipline Index Going Into Week 7
As we noted earlier this week, the Discipline Index – the 33rd Team’s formula for ranking an NFL team’s ability...
Running on Empty: Four Teams That Were Grounded in Week 6
Is it worth paying big bucks for NFL running backs? That’s been a major debate in recent years. There is...
Do Defenses Really Win Championships in the NFL? (Hint: The Answer Is Bad News for the Seahawks)
We’ve all heard the age-old saying, “Defenses Win Championships,” but how true has this been for NFL teams in the...