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30 things learned while doing 2024 fantasy football projections
Although some would swear the projection numbers are totally automated or randomly generated, I assure you they are not. I have a lengthy process that involves a mixture of statistical calculations and subjective inputs. The latter is where this piece truly comes in handy. To begin each NFL season, I go team by team and […]
Continue readingWhat Packers have, what they need heading toward NFL draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The last time the Green Bay Packers made this drastic of a change on defense, when they moved from a 4-3 to a 3-4 in 2009 after hiring Dom Capers as coordinator, they supplemented it with two first-round picks in nose tackle B.J. Raji and outside linebacker Clay Matthews. This year’s […]
Continue readingNFL Power Rankings 2024: Which teams improved in free agency?
Welcome to the second edition of the 2024 NFL Power Rankings. The free agent frenzy has slowed down — these players remain unsigned — and teams are looking ahead to April’s NFL draft. So, we’re doing a reset on expectations for the 2024 season with a new poll. How has the addition of quarterback Kirk […]
Continue readingBrian Gutekunst’s foresight on Jordan Love has Packers on track
If anyone can speak to why the Packers keep finding quarterbacks, it might be Wolf. “Luck,” he deadpanned when asked that question last week at the NFL scouting combine. “No, just kidding,” said Wolf, who is director of scouting for the New England Patriots. “I think the scouting process that I grew up with — […]
Continue readingNBA All-Star Weekend 2024: Revisiting old formats and events
Since its introduction in 2003, the game has become a staple of All-Star Weekend, played each year except 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been two multi-time Most Valuable Player winners — Kevin Hart (4) and Terrell Owens (2) — with other big names consistently participating in the event. Though the celebrity game has […]
Continue readingLed by Jordan Love, young Packers are just getting started
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers was as fresh as the grass stains on Keisean Nixon‘s uniform when he was asked to sum up the 2023 version of the Green Bay Packers. As much as the 24-21 playoff loss at Levi’s Stadium had left its mark, so did this […]
Continue readingPunt, kick or go for it on fourth down? Method to NFL analytics models
More Teams. More Games. The “Around the Horn” panel explains why Todd Bowles not using his last timeout against the Lions was a terrible decision. (1:45) Late in the third quarter of the Ravens’ divisional round matchup against the Texans, Baltimore, leading 17-10, faced a fourth-and-1 at the Houston 49-yard line. Then, in the bottom […]
Continue readingPackers rue missed chances vs. Niners, including Carlson kick
More Teams. More Games. Packers coach Matt LaFleur reacts to Green Bay’s season-ending loss to the 49ers. (1:01) Anders Carlson desperately wanted another shot, but a Jordan Love interception on the final drive of Saturday night’s loss to thehost San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional round meant the Green Bay Packers kicker would have […]
Continue reading49ers top Packers in thriller, head to NFC Championship Game
More Teams. More Games. 49ers take the lead as Brock Purdy rolls right and flips one to George Kittle for a 32-yard touchdown. (0:17) SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 31st time was the charm for the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers entered Sunday’s NFC divisional round playoff matchup with the Green Bay Packers 0-30 under […]
Continue readingNFL Divisional Round betting guide: Props, odds, lines, more
More Teams. More Games. Tyler Fulghum explains why he like the total to go under and C.J. Stroud pass attempts to go over in the Texans-Ravens game. (0:36) The NFL’s Divisional Round is right around the corner, and the betting market is loaded with player props. That’s why we’re bringing you the NFL betting playbook, […]
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