Analytics expert Cynthia Frelund took data from the past 12 NFL campaigns to create historical references for personnel, schemes and matchups, identifying factors that are proven to lead to wins (or losses). She vetted the correlations with a bunch of real football people (e.g., coaches) and had her math checked out by real math people (e.g., PhDs) to make sure …
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Ranking NFL ‘Rivalries’ alternate uniforms: How AFC East, NFC West teams stack up
The NFL unveiled its first round of “Rivalries” uniforms on Thursday as part of a collaboration with Nike to create alternate jerseys and apparel designed to “celebrate storied local traditions.” The AFC East and NFC West teams were scheduled to participate first in this four-year program, with additional teams set to join over the coming seasons. The AFC South and …
Read More »Micah Parsons trade makes Packers betting favorites in NFC North
We’ll have to wait a little longer to learn the impact of the Micah Parsons trade on the field, but it has already led to changes in the betting markets. The Packers have surged to become the betting favorites to win the NFC North in most sportsbooks. They had been the second choice behind the Lions, but now carry slightly …
Read More »NFL Projection Model, NFC win totals: How wide is gap between Eagles and everyone else?
The Athletic has live updates from Thursday’s NFL Preseason action. The Philadelphia Eagles are the reigning Super Bowl champions, so it’s no surprise they’re my NFL Projection Model’s favorite to conquer the NFC again this year, with a 15.5 percent chance at going back-to-back. That said, the competition is close, as my model projects the NFC to be very strong …
Read More »Fantasy Football Draft Values, Busts & Sleepers: NFC South (2025)
Thankfully, the 2025 fantasy football season is just around the corner. Each year, fantasy players want to construct their team with a proper mix of good-value players and upside sleepers while avoiding players with high bust potential. In the seventh part of an eight-part series, I identify two ADP values, two likely-to-bust candidates, and two potential sleepers from the NFC …
Read More »Fantasy Football Draft Values, Busts & Sleepers: NFC North (2025)
Thankfully, the 2025 fantasy football season is just around the corner. Each year, fantasy players want to construct their team with a proper mix of good-value players and upside sleepers while avoiding players with high bust potential. In the sixth part of an eight-part series, I identify two ADP values, two likely-to-bust candidates, and two potential sleepers from the NFC …
Read More »A peek around at the NFC East: Commanders to add pass rusher, Cowboys still haven't paid Micah Parsons – PhillyVoice
A peek around at the NFC East: Commanders to add pass rusher, Cowboys still haven’t paid Micah Parsons PhillyVoice Source: Vet Miller to Commanders on 1-year deal ESPN Former Super Bowl MVP drawing interest from three teams in free agency: Possible landing spots for Von Miller CBS Sports Eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Von Miller signing with Commanders NFL.com Von Miller announces deal with …
Read More »One candidate from each NFC team
Boy, if there ever was an opportunity to veer away from quarterback, it would be on the team with Saquon Barkley. After all, Saquon made an admirable run at the award last season, finishing a very respectable third. But it took Barkley playing a full season (minus a Week 18 rest), something he hasn’t done consistently in his career, and …
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