New Orleans Saints
Yesterday, The 33rd Team looked at five winners from Week 12 and the key statistics that led to each victory. Today, we are flipping the script, analyzing a few of this week’s losers and where they went wrong. San Francisco 49ers 34 – Minnesota Vikings 26 Vikings Key Stat: 22:53 Time of Possession The 49ers […]
Thanksgiving Day NFL Preview
CHICAGO BEARS (3-7) AT DETROIT LIONS (0-9-1), 12:30ET Line: Bears -3, Total: 41.5 ONE THING THAT EVERY FAN NEEDS TO KNOW It’s a Passing League, Right? For our appetizer course on this year’s Thanksgiving Day slate, we’ve got a battle between two of the worst passing offenses in the league. With Justin Fields out […]
Big Play Index Hints At Underdog Rams Winning at Lambeau on Sunday
The 33rd Team introduced the Big Play Index last season to show how NFL teams stack up in terms of big plays produced and big plays allowed. The Big Play Index has a new and improved outlook with the help of Marc Trestman. When Trestman coached in the NFL, his definition of a “Big Play” […]
Colts Proving Themselves As a Legitimate Contender in Aikman Efficiency Ratings
The 33rd Team is proud to be home for the Aikman Efficiency Ratings — Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman’s proprietary formula for measuring team offense and team defense in the NFL. As opposed to just looking at total yards gained and allowed, Aikman combined seven categories, placing more emphasis on some: Points per […]
Inside the Numbers: Why Teams Won in Week 11
Each week The 33rd Team will review Sunday’s games by looking behind the box score to find the key statistics that affected the outcome of each game. Here, we will look at why these teams won: Minnesota Vikings 34 – Green Bay Packers 31 Vikings Key Stat: 13.5 Yards per Pass Attempt in the First […]
Patriots Nipping At Buffalo’s Heels in Aikman Efficiency Ratings
The 33rd Team is proud to be home for the Aikman Efficiency Ratings — Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman’s proprietary formula for measuring team offense and team defense in the NFL. As opposed to just looking at total yards gained and allowed, Aikman combined seven categories, placing more emphasis on some: Points per […]
Aikman Efficiency Ratings: Denver’s Offense Holding Them Back From Being a Contender
The 33rd Team is proud to be home for the Aikman Efficiency Ratings — Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman’s proprietary formula for measuring team offense and team defense in the NFL. As opposed to just looking at total yards gained and allowed, Aikman combined seven categories, placing more emphasis on some: Points per […]
Inside the Numbers: Why Teams Won Week 9
Each week The 33rd Team analyzes Sunday’s games by looking at more than just wins and losses. We look at specific statistics and game trends that impacted the outcomes of each game. Today, let’s look at the winners: Baltimore Ravens 34 – Minnesota Vikings 31 Ravens Key Stat: 36 First Downs: 13 First Downs Allowed For a game that […]
Week 9 Discipline Index: Sean Payton’s Saints Do Not Beat Themselves
After a stellar victory against the Houston Texans, the Los Angeles Rams are on top of the 33rd Team’s Discipline Index once again with a record of 7-1. Los Angeles will be in for a thrilling matchup in Week 9 against the now Derrick Henry-less Tennessee Titans on Sunday Night Football. Here is how the […]
5 Clear Contenders Emerging in Week 9 Aikman Efficiency Ratings
The 33rd Team is proud to be home for the Aikman Efficiency Ratings — Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman’s proprietary formula for measuring team offense and team defense in the NFL. As opposed to just looking at total yards gained and allowed, Aikman combined seven categories, placing more emphasis on some: Points per […]