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Data Analysis

What If Every One-Score Game Were Flipped?

Most NFL games are close. A lot of games are decided by one score, 8 points or less. What would happen if every one of these games had gone the other way?

January 10, 2026 · 6 min
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Football

Data Analysis

Which Kickers Are The Most Efficient?

Kickers have a substantial amount of impact in the modern-day NFL. Kicks of 50+, even 60+ are becoming more and more common. But, which kickers are the best?

December 24, 2025 · 5 min
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Data Analysis

How Do NFL Teams Fare on 3rd Down?

Unless you're in the 2-minute drill, third downs are typically viewed as the most pivotal down within any drive. Which teams thrive in these scenarios?

December 13, 2025 · 5 min
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Football

Data Analysis

How Do Penalties Impact the NFL?

Referees are controversial in every sport. They have the ability to impact the game without even playing in it. But in the NFL, how much power do they have?

December 7, 2025 · 7 min
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Data Analysis

Which Teams Dominate Thanksgiving?

NFL on Thanksgiving is a pretty big tradition. The Lions and Cowboys play every year – but how do they fare? What about everyone else?

November 28, 2025 · 4 min
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Football

Data Analysis

Dinks, Dunks, Deep Balls, and the Passing Style of the Modern NFL

Every NFL fan loves to watch a deep throw. And, every NFL fan loves to see a WR rack up YAC. How do those two outcomes shape modern offenses?

October 25, 2025 · 5 min
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Data Analysis

How do Kickers Perform Under Pressure?

The NFL kicker has become a very important position in recent years, along with becoming a lot better at their jobs. But, how do they perform in the clutch?

September 29, 2025 · 5 min
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Football

Data Analysis

What Happens to NFL Teams that Start Off 0-2?

10 teams have started off this season 0-2. Historically, what happens to teams that start off poor? Are their seasons already over?

September 20, 2025 · 3 min
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Football

Data Analysis

How Much Does Starting Field Position Matter?

Field position is increasingly important in today's NFL. But, how much does it actually affect the outcome of a drive?

September 19, 2025 · 5 min
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Data Analysis

What if Game-Winning Drives Didn't Exist?

Performing in clutch situations separates winners from losers. But, what if the reverse was true - the more clutch you are, the worse your team?

August 30, 2025 · 6 min
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Fantasy

Data Analysis

Who Are the Biggest Fantasy Busts Of All Time?

Unless you're a fantasy football guru, you're bound to draft a bust at one point in time or another. But, not all busts are created equal - who are the biggest?

August 22, 2025 · 4 min
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Machine Learning

Is Machine Learning Better Than Tony Romo at Predicting Plays?

Tony Romo is one of the NFL's premier announcers and has a knack for predicting the next play. Can an AI model beat him?

August 20, 2025 · 3 min
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