American Football

American Football

Win the Ball: NFL Rookie Wide Receivers Who Can Make the Contested Catches

Among NFL rookie wide receivers, the ability to go up and get the ball when contested by coverage is a difference maker.

4 months ago Cole Jacobson

American Football

College Football 2024: Which Linemen Will Be Worth Following Closely?

We’re using our college football ELO ratings, which offer a deeper understanding of both pass protection and pass rushing than traditional sack numbers, to compare linemen on an even playing…

4 months ago Alex Kirshner

American Football

College Football 2024: Which Running Backs Appear Poised for a Breakout Season?

The NFL may have fallen out of love with running backs, but college football never will. At a level of play that doesn’t overflow with elite quarterback play, the tailback…

4 months ago Alex Kirshner

American Football

Rating Running Backs: There’s Separation Through ‘Added Yards’

We're using "added yards" before and after contact to make a better evaluation.

4 months ago Alex Kirshner, Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads

American Football

Explosive Defense: Why Is NFL Scoring on the Decline?

NFL scoring has dipped each season since 2020. Drives are stalling, and it may have to do with defenses executing the right coverages.

4 months ago Alex Kirshner, Kevin Chroust

American Football

Motor City Megadeal: Why the Historic Jared Goff Contract Actually Makes Sense for the Lions

He was basically a castoff when Detroit acquired him in 2021’s Matthew Stafford trade. At that point, Jared Goff was a warm body who could throw the ball while the…

4 months ago Alex Kirshner

American Football

Who’s the Next Puka Nacua? Exploring the Best Fit Among NFL Rookie Wide Receivers

If there’s a “next Puka Nacua,” we define similar parameters to determine if there’s a similar NFL rookie wide receiver.

4 months ago Cole Jacobson

American Football

By the Numbers: Top FCS Offensive Duos Returning in the 2024 Season

With top FCS offensive duos returning for the 2024 college football season, two (teammates, that is) can prove to be better than one.

4 months ago Brian McLaughlin

American Football

College Football 2024: Which Projected Playoff Contenders Have the Most Interesting Quarterback Situations?

We look at the seven most interesting QB situations heading into the 2024 college football season. How they perform will go a long way toward shaping the first 12-team playoff.…

4 months ago Alex Kirshner

American Football

Crystal Ball: Craig Haley’s 2024 FCS Football Preseason Top 25 Rankings

With FCS football preseason Top 25 rankings, wait no longer – veteran FCS writer Craig Haley unveils all his top teams.

4 months ago Opta Analyst