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On Nick Foles’ now-annual resurgence

The Eagles and their QB face a tough task -- the Bears pass defense matches up well with them.

Alex Vigderman 01.04.2019

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2018 NFL Total Points Leaders

Which players were truly the most valuable at their respective positions this season?

Mark Simon 01.04.2019

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What to do on 2nd-and-10? Let’s look at the numbers

A closer examination of whether teams should run or pass in this situation.

Mark Simon 01.03.2019

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Couple of questionable calls played a role in shaping AFC Playoff picture

The Steelers came up a little short in their playoff pursuit. A couple calls not going their way hurt a lot.

Nate Weller 01.02.2019

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Zach Ertz: Hoping for a bounceback

Zach Ertz is in the midst of a rough stretch, but this might be the week he comes up big.

Mark Simon 12.20.2018

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JuJu Smith-Schuster may have met his match in Stephon Gilmore

Stephon Gilmore's numbers vs No. 2 receivers make him a challenge for anyone to face

Mark Simon 12.13.2018

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Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper face challenge with Colts’ zone

By PATRICK ROWLEY The Cowboys trading for Amari Cooper has turned their season around. Following their Week 8 bye Dallas was looking up at both the Redskins (5-2) and Eagles (4-4) in the standings. Since acquiring Amari Cooper, the Cowboys have gone 5-1 and are currently on a five game…

Mark Simon 12.13.2018

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Who have been the best pass defenders in 2018?

Who are the top players at defending against the pass in 2018? Let’s look at that specifically through pass coverage (rather than the pass rush) We will use the player’s ranking in our Total Points stat as the basis for judgment. What is Total Points? Total Points takes the Expected…

Mark Simon 12.12.2018

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Which NFL receivers are best at catching long passes?

Tyler Lockett, Tyreek Hill and who else?

Mark Simon 12.06.2018

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Stat of the Week: A Statistical View of the College Football Playoff Field

The College Football Playoff field is set: the semifinal games on December 29 will feature No. 1 Alabama against No. 4 Oklahoma, and No. 2 Clemson against No. 3 Notre Dame. All four teams have had interesting storylines at quarterback, while also dominating in other facets of the game. Using…

Andrew Kyne 12.06.2018

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