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 readingDETROIT — Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have transformed the Detroit Lions from laughingstock franchise to Super Bowl contenders in just three seasons. That’s how well Detroit’s coach and general manager have worked together. And Thursday, amid the yearly free agency rush, they were rewarded with contract extensions that will keep them together through the […]
Continue readingHere’s a breakdown of every 2024 NFL free agent signing by the New England Patriots and how each will impact the upcoming season: The Patriots have agreed to terms with the former Steeler, a source confirms. What it means: The 6-foot-6, 320-pound Okorafor was a top option because the offensive line badly needs reinforcements and […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Bart Scott and Louis Riddick debate whether the Patriots should draft a rookie quarterback with the third overall pick. (2:15) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been part of 30 NFL drafts. He has pinpointed the 31st as unprecedented for his franchise, calling it the “most anticipated […]
Continue readingIs the twist ending better than the one you can see coming from a mile away? For most of Sunday’s Super Bowl LVIII between the 49ers and Chiefs, it felt like the game we were watching was entirely different from what we would have expected to see from these teams. A matchup of the NFL’s […]
Continue readingIf I’m placing bets on a weekend, I’m not looking at full game spreads or totals. Those are efficient markets that have been bet into all week. Instead, I’m looking for the obscure. It’s my specialty, anyway. It’s what I build statistical models around to try to find an edge. If there’s an advantage to […]
Continue readingOn Thursday night, several elite players and coaches from the NFL’s 2023 season will be in attendance at the NFL Honors as the league hands out its most-coveted awards. The night also holds significance for many bettors who have been holding onto tickets for months. This season, the betting public was largely in-tune with the […]
Continue readingHENDERSON, Nev. — More than a week after their NFC Championship Game comeback victory against the Detroit Lions, the San Francisco 49ers’ defense has moved on from a brutal postgame film session. After the Niners escaped with a 34-31 win against the Lions, the defensive film review offered a few examples of how they fell […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Tyler Fulghum explains how he’s handling prop bet lines for George Kittle and Deebo Samuel in the Super Bowl. (0:41) What are the best rushing and receiving prop bets to make before you watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII? NFL betting experts […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter explains to Pat McAfee the public fallout after Lions’ offensive coordinator interviewed for the Washington Commanders’ head-coach position. (2:33) ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said the team’s run to the NFC Championship Game was no fluke and the aim now is to make winning […]
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