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They’ve faced vastly different schedules en route to Santa Clara. But how the Patriots and Seahawks finish will mean more than how they've gotten there. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social looks at the historical data to determine how much SOS matters in the Super Bowl. theanalyst.com/articles/patr...

Every team in the 2025 NFL playoffs has lost in different ways, and each has vulnerabilities that could be exploited in the postseason. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social identifies the one main Achilles Heel each team has heading into the postseason. theanalyst.com/articles/nfl-...

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The Bears have had one of the NFL's easiest schedules and the underlying data isn't impressive, but teams don’t win by accident in this league. So how are they doing it and what does the supercomputer say? @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social on the Bears. theanalyst.com/articles/chic...

A running back hasn’t won the league’s MVP honors since Adrian Peterson in 2012. Should that change this season? Jonathan Taylor is making a strong case. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social tries to put the Colts star's season in some perspective. theanalyst.com/articles/jona...

Nothing is working the way it should for the Packers offense, and it’s creating inconsistent mayhem every week. Is there a way to fix it? @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social a closer look at the team that was an NFC favorite just two weeks ago. theanalyst.com/articles/what...

With a new coach and a young emerging quarterback, the Patriots have been one of the NFL's biggest surprises of 2025. But that leads us into the age old question: Are they an NFL contender or pretender? @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social searches for answers. theanalyst.com/articles/are-...

For anyone wondering if Jonathan Taylor can win NFL MVP this year, I wrote about RBs and MVPs last year for @optaanalystus.optajoe.com within the context of Saquon: theanalyst.com/articles/saq...

Dropped passes, tipped balls, bad snaps or miscommunication can stymie good passing attacks. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social looked at the “sloppy” plays committed and divided them by total plays run to determine which teams have the highest “sloppy play rate.” theanalyst.com/articles/slop...

Unlike 2024, there’s no single NFL team dominating on the ground and no sure way to predict which backs or offenses will thrive. There's a whole new set of team and individual rushing leaders. And @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social breaks down some of the reasons why. theanalyst.com/articles/nfl-...

The keys to what has made the Ravens great – sensational quarterback play, a great running game and strong defense – haven’t been there so far. Off to the team's worst start since 2015, @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social breaks down what's going wrong in Baltimore. theanalyst.com/articles/what...

It's not easy to make the playoffs after an 0-2 start in the NFL. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social explores which 0-2 teams still have a shot at the postseason and which ones might as well start thinking about next year. theanalyst.com/articles/whic...

The Micah Parsons trade sent shockwaves through the NFL, with much of the discussion around how much the Packers improved. But is it a good idea to pay a pass rusher big money? @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social breaks down the trade and addresses that very question. theanalyst.com/articles/mica...

By trading for Micah Parsons, the Green Bay Packers cemented themselves as true contenders. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social breaks down just how dangerous the Packers can be and what the trade means for the Cowboys and the rest of the league. theanalyst.com/articles/mica...

For my own edification, I wanted to see if Jacory Croskey-Merritt would have be a true candidate for this piece if I had looked at his 2023 stats from New Mexico. The answer: Yes. Day 3 pick: ✅ Non-elite stats: ½✅ (1,190 yards, 17 TDs) Vision/hands: ✅ Athleticism: ✅ Path to play: ✅

Mahomes, Allen, Lamar and Hurts represent the top tier of QBs in the NFL. But who is in the next wave of ascending quarterbacks? @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social dipped into our QB EVE ratings to find out who could be on the verge of a breakout. theanalyst.com/articles/quar...

It would be easy to tab Cam Ward and Travis Hunter as the most important rookies heading into 2025. Because they probably are ... but @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social takes a look at the other first-year players who could be in that category next season. theanalyst.com/articles/most...

There are some key factors that can help identify potential NFL stars-in-the-making, including production, efficiency and situation. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social looked at those factors and the advanced data to find six breakout players to watch for in 2025. theanalyst.com/articles/brea...

Based on recent history, another receiving triple-crown season might be just around the corner in the NFL. But who has the best chance to accomplish it? To find out, @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social dug into the numbers. theanalyst.com/articles/who...

Though our model projects some teams to finish where most people expect, there are a few surprises among the best and worst NFL teams from last season. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social pinpoints some of the key takeaways from 2025 projected standings. theanalyst.com/articles/nfl-...

Nine NFL teams plan to hand over the offensive keys to a new starting quarterback in 2025. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social assesses which QBs will hit the ground running and which may struggle in the season ahead. theanalyst.com/articles/new-...

Bucky Irving proved to be a late-round rookie gem last year – similar to Isiah Pacheco two years earlier. So who’s next? @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social looks into Day 3 selections from the 2025 NFL Draft for the next potential breakout among ball carriers. theanalyst.com/articles/buck...

The value provided to the Los Angeles Rams by 2023 fifth-round pick Puka Nacua has NFL teams seeking a repeat with other wide receivers. As we did last year, @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social analyzes Day 3 draft selections for a comparison. theanalyst.com/articles/nfl-...

Free agent QB Aaron Rodgers has been viewed as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ best alternative for their 2025 starter. Even if that’s the case, their future outlook at the position needs to be factored into the decision as well. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social breaks it down. theanalyst.com/articles/aaro...

With 11 new defensive play-callers in the NFL, there’s significant change in key decision-making. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social assesses what to watch for in the 2025 season. theanalyst.com/articles/2025...

The George Pickens trade doesn't just give the Cowboys another playmaker alongside star CeeDee Lamb, it also gives them exactly what they were missing offensively. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social on why the move for Pickens should be a difference maker in Dallas. theanalyst.com/2025/05/georg...

Two months after NFL free agents went on the move and a week after the draft, some teams still have a big hole to fill. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social takes a look at a handful of those teams, along with who’s available to fill those holes. theanalyst.com/2025/05/nfl-f...

Travis Hunter saying he plans to be a full-time two-way player in the NFL is a lot different than pulling it off. We’re looking into the versatile players of the past, and whether it’s all worth it for the franchise that selects Hunter in 2025 draft. theanalyst.com/na/2025/04/tr...

Comparing draft prospects to NFL players is a natural part of the evaluation process. And at no position is this more prevalent than QB. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social reveals the NFL players who resembled this batch of prospects when they were entering the pros. theanalyst.com/2025/04/2025-...

The big winners through NFL free agent have been … the linemen! theanalyst.com/2025/03/nfl-...

The prince that was promised (in 2021)

The free agent market is crazy deep when it comes to wide receivers. There's a ton of playmaking ability available for teams that need a quick injection of offense. But which players will be worth a hefty price tag? @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social has answers. theanalyst.com/2025/03/2025-...

As someone who spends a lot time thinking about the values I want to teach my kid (besides PLEASE DON’T EAT DIRT), the thing I keep coming back to is this: I want him to believe that the strongest, bravest thing he can do is give a shit about other people—especially ones who aren’t like him at all.

Unless it’s Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry or Josh Jacobs, don’t pay a lot for a free agent RB. From @optaanalystus.optajoe.com: theanalyst.com/eu/2025/02/r...

👀Saquon Barkley. 🔥Derrick Henry. After the success of the free agent running backs in 2024, NFL teams might rethink how they approach the position. But should they? @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social has answers. theanalyst.com/2025/02/runni...

As soon as a team wins the Super Bowl, the attention turns to whether it can triumph again. Are the Philadelphia Eagles equipped to run it back and perhaps become a dynasty? @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social shows how the roster paints a positive picture. theanalyst.com/2025/02/eagle...

That broken 4th wall and game over just broke Drake completely I know it #Superbowl

Some pregame reading for Super Bowl 59 📖

The Chiefs figure to have a tough matchup with Saquon Barkley. But they ranked third in the NFL in EVE against the run and third in yards allowed per rush in 2024. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social breaks down all the key matchups ahead of Super Bowl LIX. theanalyst.com/2025/01/super...

Zach Baun ranked second among LBs with at least 300 pass coverage snaps in burn-allowed percentage. Now he's set to play a key role in defending Travis Kelce. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social breaks down that battle and all the key matchups ahead of Super Bowl LIX. theanalyst.com/2025/01/super...

Literally. Waking up at 3am to confirm my fantasy lineups was not healthy.

There's a lot on the line in Super Bowl LIX. A dynasty. All-time greats' place in history. But there are a few key matchups that could make the difference. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social breaks them down and reveals our projection model's pick and projections. theanalyst.com/2025/01/super...

True story: Had to write a paper of national security for a sociology class in college (don't ask me why) and I *jokingly* wrote about the US-Canadian border and it was the stupidest and hardest assignment I could have made for myself. Pretty sure I go a C on it, too 🤦🏻‍♂️

If you don't want to be accused of racism, don't vote for a fucking racist, this isn't exactly rocket science my dudes thehill.com/homenews/cam...

My 12-year-old kid asked this morning why the helicopter couldn't move out of the way of the plane like Tom Cruise did in Mission: Impossible 6. My sixth grader sounds a lot like the president of the United States.

Jim Acosta announces on air that he's leaving CNN and says, "it is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant ... don't give in to the lies."

Today we launched a website to track how much orange assface plays golf. We’re guessing this thing is gonna get a workout! Bookmark it. Enjoy! More: TrumpGolfTrack.com