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Georgia RB Trevor Etienne Predicted to Join $260 Million Star QB in NFL Mock Draft
In a draft heavy on running back talent, some NFL teams looking to add to their backfield are going to be able to find significant value, and one latest mock has a Super Bowl contender doing just that with a departing member of the Georgia Bulldogs.
Packers should be cautious about the Deebo Samuel trade talk after his telling request to the 49ers
Deebo Samuel requested a trade , and the San Francisco 49ers are willing to go that route. However, it's hard to think it could make sense for the Green Bay Packers. After all, Samuel is not exactly the type of player the Packers need, and he's shown over the last couple of years he is a super role player—but not a true WR1.
NFL Week 7 Preview | The Data Day
The Analyst's NFL & College Football Data Day NFL Week 7 Preview | The Data Day 00:00 / 00:23:43 Acast Amazon Apple Podcasts Deezer Google Podcasts Podchaser Spotify Stitcher Subscribe: Acast | Amazon | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Google Podcasts | Podchaser | Spotify | Stitcher Six weeks into the NFL season and certain things are becoming clear. The Eagles are soaring. New York hasn’t felt a buzz like this around their NFL teams in years. The Packers are faltering.
NFL Week 12 Preview
The Analyst's NFL & College Football Data Day NFL Week 12 Preview | Feast of Thanksgiving Football 00:00 / 00:43:16 Acast Amazon Apple Podcasts Deezer Google Podcasts Podchaser Spotify Stitcher Subscribe: Acast | Amazon | Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Google Podcasts | Podchaser | Spotify | Stitcher It’s a Thanksgiving feast this Thursday as our panel gets together before devouring turkey for our NFL Week 12 preview.
49ers QB Brock Purdy struggles for accuracy on ceremonial first pitch at Giants-Dodgers game
His pitch was high and had a lot of heat. Though Giants pitcher Kyle Harrison — playing the role of catcher —was able to get a glove on it, he could not reel it in. Several quarterbacks have baseball in their background and have even earned professional contracts. Purdy's father Shawn was a minor league baseball player, but on this evidence it doesn't appear as if there's much chance of the 49ers' star quarterback trying his hand as a two-sport athlete.
New England Patriots part with Bill Belichick after 24 seasons as head coach Original
The most storied coaching tenure in NFL history is set to come to an end. The New England Patriots and Bill Belichick are expected to part ways after 24 seasons, according to multiple reports. ESPN's Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss were the first to report the news. Belichick led New England to six Super Bowl titles during an incredible career in New England. However, his time with the team reached a nadir in the 2023 season as the Patriots slumped to a dismal 4-13 finish.
49ers could have some key edges in the battle for free agent tight end Zach Ertz
The San Francisco 49ers have naturally been publicly reluctant to say they are pursuing veteran free agent tight end Zach Ertz. But, according to a report by The Athletic's Matt Barrows, the Niners are very much in on the three-time Pro Bowler. According to Barrows, the 49ers are among "the most interested teams" in Ertz's services after the Arizona Cardinals agreed to release the former Philadelphia Eagles star from his contract. Signing Ertz would give the 49ers a formidable tight end pairing.
Who Should Be the First Receiver Taken in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Recent NFL Draft history has, in part, been defined by the seemingly endless production line of top-tier prospects at the wide receiver position coming from the college game. There were six wide receiver prospects taken in the first round of what was considered a historic class in 2020, with Justin Jefferson emerging as a superstar and CeeDee Lamb and Brandon Aiyuk blossoming into high-level starters. The number of first-round draft picks dropped to five in 2021, including three in the top 10.
2023 NFL Free Agents: The Best Players Available by the Data
One of the most oft-repeated phrases is that there is no offseason for NFL teams. It bears repeating because the league consistently validates it year after year, with the ‘offseason’ serving as an ever-increasing hive of activity as teams reconfigure their rosters through free agency and the NFL Draft in the hopes of putting together a winner. That activity was supposed to kick into high gear for 2023 NFL free agents on March 13 when the ‘negotiating period’ opened ahead of the new league year.
49ers news: A potential Samson Ebukam departure could leave a tricky void to fill on the defensive line
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Imminent changes are coming to the 49ers’ defensive line, and one player it seems they may struggle to retain is defensive end Samson Ebukam. Signed to a two-year deal ahead of the 2021 season, Ebukam is not one of the leading lights on one of the better defensive fronts in the NFL but has provided dependable play from his starting defensive end spot across the last two campaigns.
NFL Draft: 49ers and miscast Iowa State edge Will McDonald IV an excellent fit
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images There are many different categories of draft prospects. There are some who immediately jump off the screen as obvious top picks with dominant play in college. There are others whose tape does not match up to their level of recognition as a potential star pro, and there are those whose qualities go unnoticed until late in the process or even until they make a surprising impact at the highest level.
On the Attack: Can Spagnuolo's Defense Do It Again on the Biggest Stage?
PHOENIX – Steve Spagnuolo is the definition of a football lifer. He’s been in coaching since 1981 when he took a job as a graduate assistant at the University of Massachusetts and he’s developed a reputation as an aggressive coach who’s not afraid to send the house in order to get results since being appointed as a defensive assistant on Andy Reid’s original Philadelphia Eagles staff in 1999.
Cold-Calling Success: The Key Ingredients That Make up the Best Offensive Line in Football
PHOENIX – For most teams in most NFL seasons, the offensive linemen are not superstars. Their work of attempting to prevent men of around 300 pounds from breaking into the backfield and trying to create lanes for the ground attack is a remarkably difficult one, but it is not normally one that is conducive to receiving large amounts of attention.
Inevitable but Overlooked, the Chiefs' Jones Seeking Another Title-Clinching Close
PHOENIX – In the NFL, there are some players who simply feel inevitable. You may succeed in containing them, but you won’t stop them. The Chiefs have three of them. The collective inevitability of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce has powered the Kansas City Chiefs’ run to three Super Bowls in four seasons and helped them boast the most efficient offense in the NFL in EVE (our Efficiency Versus Expected model) in 2022 despite the loss of Tyreek Hill.
Inside the Key Matchups That Will Decide Super Bowl 57
With victory requiring 46 players spread across the offense, defense and special teams to perform as close to their best as possible and frequently contingent on telepathic understanding between players executing blocking schemes, route concepts, pass coverages and pressure packages, football is considered the ultimate team sport. In that sense, it is a contradiction that the quarterback position, being the most important for any team, commands so much attention.
Greatness Measured: Opta Analyst's 2022 NFL Awards
The trophy every player in the NFL wants to lift will be hoisted in Arizona a week from Sunday, when the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. On the preceding Thursday, a host of players and coaches will receive recognition for their individual efforts at the annual NFL Honors ceremony.
Prepping Purdy: How Have Rookie Quarterback Fared in the Playoffs?
In the 2022 NFL season, there have been few stories as remarkable as that of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who heads into the postseason with a golden opportunity to become the first rookie quarterback to lead a team to Super Bowl glory. Purdy has been a revelation since being thrust into the spotlight as the starting quarterback after Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a fractured foot in the Week 13 win over the Miami Dolphins.
NFL Week 18 Preview | The Final Countdown
NFL Jan 6, 2023 The task for the Green Bay Packers in Week 18 of the NFL season is simple. Win. Nothing else matters against the Detroit Lions if they are to have any hope of reaching the playoffs. That’s not the only intriguing matchup, so join Mike Leon, Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads and Nicholas McGee as they break down the key action as well as give their opinions on the surprises this season and who should be crowned MVP! ’NFL Data Day’ is a production by The Analyst.
Just Like Old Times: Can the Brady-Evans Combo Save the Buccaneers' Season?
The list of things that have not gone entirely to plan for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is pretty extensive. From offensive line injuries to an inconsistent pass rush and the questionable decision-making of head coach Todd Bowles in his first year in the job, the Buccaneers have had to deal with both misfortune and a host of self-inflicted problems.
Cover 3: Win Probabilities and Key Matchups for the NFL’s Biggest Games in Week 17
The 2022 NFL season heads into its final two weeks with battles for the postseason and playoff seeding set to go right to the wire. Nine teams have already clinched their place in the postseason, and there are seven teams with clinching scenarios in Week 17. That should make for a fascinating slate of games in which the finer details that often prove decisive will be even more critical.
Lack of Offensive Ingenuity Is Costing the Patriots
For years, the New England Patriots were the model NFL franchise. They represented consistency, discipline and, above all else, good coaching. As they head into the final two weeks of the 2022 season, it is hard to think of three qualities that are less representative of this version of Bill Belichick’s team.
Cover 3: Win Probabilities and Key Matchups for the NFL’s Biggest Games in Week 16
We are firmly in the business end of the 2022 NFL season. Seven teams have already clinched their place in the postseason and seven more will join them in the final three weeks of the campaign. This is the time of year when room for error is diminished in games that have a huge bearing on how the final playoff field shakes out.
Will a Declining Defense Lead to a One-and-Done Postseason for the Cowboys?
For so much of the 2022 season, the stars seemed to be aligning for the Dallas Cowboys as they look to finally justify the hype that surrounds them before every NFL campaign. The Cowboys survived an early season quarterback injury to Dak Prescott to start 4-1 with Cooper Rush under center and they’ve since consistently shown signs of being a team that has the ingredients to go all the way to the Super Bowl.
Ranking the Finalists: The NFL MVP Race Is Down to Four Quarterbacks
There are four weeks remaining of the 2022 NFL season, meaning we are in the home stretch not only in the race for the playoffs, but also in the battle for the MVP. In Week 14, the race appeared to settle into one between four quarterbacks. Other positions are worthy of recognition, but since running back Adrian Peterson’s win in 2012 the MVP has been solely a quarterback award. And there’s a quartet that has separated itself from the rest.
NFL Week 14 Preview | Eagles Face a Giants Test
NFL Dec 9, 2022 The Analyst's NFL & College Football Data Day NFL Week 14 Preview | Eagles Face a Giants Test 00:00 / 00:40:35 Acast Amazon Apple Podcasts Deezer Google Podcasts Podchaser Spotify Stitcher The 11-1 Philadelphia Eagles have been flying high this season, but as our Data Day panel points out in its NFL Week 14 preview, they could face one of their toughest tests of the season this Sunday.
NFL Predictions: Purdy Good Chance All Is Not Lost for the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers’ looked destined to contend for a Super Bowl because of their astute move to invest in a quarterback insurance policy for Trey Lance. Now with Jimmy Garoppolo, whom they kept around after attempting to trade away, likely also on the shelf for the rest of the season with a broken foot, the NFL world is left wondering whether one of the best rosters in the league can still go deep in the postseason with rookie seventh-round pick Brock Purdy at quarterback.
Halilhodzic left watching Morocco success from afar
Vahid Halilhodzic feels he has been left "out in the rain" watching Morocco progress to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Halilhodzic secured Morocco's qualification for the finals in Qatar with a 5-2 aggregate win over DR Congo in the third round of CAF qualifying in March. However, Halilhodzic was sacked in August, marking his third dismissal from a national team post before a World Cup having led a team to qualification.
Still Kings of KC: Have the Bengals Already Begun a Second Straight Super Bowl Run?
Prior to Joe Burrow’s arrival in 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals were an NFL punchline. But in the third season of what looks set to be a storied NFL career, Burrow’s helped the Bengals turn one of the most fearsome teams in the league into their own personal punching bag. Ok, that may be going a little far.
Cover 3: A Look Inside the Week 13 Matchups With Biggest Playoff Implications
This is the kind of week you dream of as an NFL fan. Week 13 is set to serve up a plethora of compelling matchups that will have big implications on how the playoff picture takes shape. The NFC favorite Philadelphia Eagles face a real test of their credentials as they take on the Tennessee Titans. Last season’s AFC Super Bowl representative, the Cincinnati Bengals, host the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of the AFC championship game they stunningly won in Kansas City.
England vs Senegal Prediction
After winning Group B, England face current Africa Cup of Nations champions and Group A runners-up Senegal in the round of 16 at Qatar 2022. We preview the knockout stage World Cup match ahead of kick-off at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor on Saturday. England vs Senegal Preview Declan Rice is under no illusions as to the test Senegal will present England in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday.
Will It Be the Defense, Not the Offensive Stars, That Leads the 49ers to the Super Bowl?
No journey to the Super Bowl is ever linear. Ever since the Miami Dolphins achieved football perfection 50 years ago, every team that has climbed the mountain has had to experience some kind of bump in the road, and any team that harbors ambitions of adding its name to the list must show an ability to win in different ways and prevail when one side of the ball misfires. The 2022 San Francisco 49ers have hit several bumps in the road.
NFL Week 12 Preview
NFL Nov 23, 2022 The Analyst's NFL & College Football Data Day NFL Week 12 Preview | Feast of Thanksgiving Football 00:00 / 00:43:16 Acast Amazon Apple Podcasts Deezer Google Podcasts Podchaser Spotify Stitcher It’s a Thanksgiving feast this Thursday as our panel gets together before devouring turkey for our NFL Week 12 preview. Mike Leon, Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads and Nicholas McGee are share their thoughts with a whip around the Thanksgiving action.
Netherlands vs. Ecuador: Prediction and Preview
World Cup Nov 23, 2022 We preview the 2022 World Cup match between Netherlands and Ecuador, including our pre-match prediction for each team’s second game in Group A. Play the Opta Challenge for Netherlands vs. Ecuador now for a chance to win $500 Preview Ecuador believe they can hurt the Netherlands as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout rounds by springing another World Cup surprise. The South American side cruised to victory over hosts Qatar in the tournament opener last Sunday.
Is It Time for the Playoff-Hopeful Jets to Move on From Zach Wilson?
When asked to evaluate the offensive performance in the second half against the New England Patriots, New York Jets coach Robert Saleh was succinct. “Dog (crap),” Saleh replied. It is an assessment that was as accurate as it was curt, having come after the Jets managed just two yards of offense in the final two quarters of their 10-3 loss in Foxborough.
Did Justin Jefferson's Minnesota Miracle Cement His Place as the NFL's Best Receiver?
Only a small percentage of players that enter the NFL get to climb the mountain and win the Super Bowl. The difficulty level surrounding the challenge of lifting the Lombardi Trophy is too often forgotten and too often impressive seasons are written off and quickly consigned to history after a team falls short. It is not unusual for players to talk about their exploits throughout a season being meaningless when they fall short of the ultimate goal.
NFL Week 10 Preview | The Data Day
NFL Nov 12, 2022 The Analyst's NFL & College Football Data Day NFL Week 10 Preview | The Data Day 00:00 / 00:34:14 Acast Amazon Apple Podcasts Deezer Google Podcasts Podchaser Spotify Stitcher It’s the early start on Sunday that we’re looking forward to in our NFL Week 10 Preview as our panel cast a glance across to Germany, where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be hoping to build upon their late show last time out as they take on Seattle.
Data Darlings: Who Are the NFL's All-Pro Players of the First Half?
The midpoint of the NFL season is tougher to discern following the move to a 17-game campaign, but with Week 10 off and running, it’s fair to say we are into the second half. It’s in these final nine weeks when the games will become increasingly important and the onus will be on the game’s best to deliver and make sure their respective teams are in position to reach the postseason.
Season of Surprises: Who Are the NFL’s Biggest Over and Underperforming Teams?
It’s been a season of surprises in the NFL, with the 2022 campaign setting new standards for weirdness through nine weeks. The AFC East and NFC East each have legitimate claims for being the most competitive divisions in football, while the Minnesota Vikings are a remarkable 7-1 and look near certainties to win the NFC North. Geno Smith helms a Seattle Seahawks offense that is substantially more effective than that run by his predecessor Russell Wilson in Denver.
Fallen Kingdom: Is the Rams' Run as a Super Bowl Contender Over?
Eventually, everybody’s bill comes due. That is the lesson the Los Angeles Rams are learning in an extremely hard way in the 2022 season. The price the Rams are paying, one which has them 3-5 and above only the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West, is one they will be happy to pay in the grand scheme of things given they lifted the Lombardi Trophy last season.
Cover 3: Brady Versus Stafford, Geno Against the Cardinals, and Other Key Matchups of the NFL's Week 9
“This is the week to go apple picking” is a common refrain ahead of weeks where few games immediately stand out on the NFL schedule. But the beauty of football is often the game within the game and even if Week 9 might not initially look the most exciting on paper, there are still matchups that figure to be fascinating to watch.
NFL Week 9 Preview
NFL Nov 4, 2022 The Analyst's NFL & College Football Data Day NFL Week 9 Preview - The Data Day | Can the Bucs Bounce Back? 00:00 / 00:38:50 Acast Amazon Apple Podcasts Deezer Google Podcasts Podchaser Spotify Stitcher Another great slate of games awaits so join our panel for their NFL week 9 preview, breaking down all the key insights you need to know as well as offering their own predictions on the outcomes.
NFL Week 9 Preview
NFL Nov 4, 2022 Another great slate of games awaits so join our panel for their NFL week 9 preview, breaking down all the key insights you need to know as well as offering their own predictions on the outcomes. Of particular focus for Mike Leon, Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads and Nicholas McGee in our NFL week 9 preview is the Kansas City Chiefs, who since Patrick Mahomes’ first full season as a starter have scored at least 33 points 30 times.
Trading Frenzy: Which of the Many Moves on the NFL's Deadline Day Matter Most?
The 2022 trade deadline day proved a historic one for the NFL. Teams struck 10 deals on Tuesday prior to the 4 p.m. ET deadline, with a total of 12 players traded – the most ever on deadline day. None were of the level of the San Francisco 49ers’ blockbuster trade for Christian McCaffrey on Oct. 20. However, there were still several deals that will have significant short- and long-term impacts for some of the franchises involved. So what can we glean from the hive of activity at the deadline?
Real Madrid 5-1 Celtic: Champions League holders seal top spot in style
Real Madrid secured first place in Champions League Group F with an easy 5-1 win over Celtic. Madrid held a one-point lead over RB Leipzig heading into the final round of fixtures and just needed to match the Bundesliga side's result against Shakhtar Donetsk to be sure of winning the group. Leipzig were 4-0 winners against Shakhtar, but Celtic never looked likely to do the German team a favour, conceding two penalties inside 21 minutes as Luka Modric and Rodrygo converted from 12 yards.
Jimmy G's Perfect Accuracy Headlines the Best Quarterback Performances of Week 8
Eight weeks into the 2022 NFL season, it’s fair to say that it has been a year of surprises. The New York Giants have six wins, the Seattle Seahawks lead the NFC West and two preseason NFC favorites, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers, have collapsed to 3-5 starts. This is a campaign in which to expect the unexpected and, as such, three of the top quarterback displays from Week 8 heading into Monday Night Football have fallen entirely within that theme.
Giant Confidence: Is New York Defensive Tackle Dexter Lawrence Truly Unblockable?
Dexter Lawrence’s assessment of his own skill set could be viewed by some as arrogant. “I go into a game, honestly, knowing that I’m not going to be able to be stopped. I do feel like, right now, I’m unblockable,” the New York Giants defensive tackle recently told NorthJersey.com. “I’m gonna work all my technique. I’m gonna play strong, play fast and just whoop the guy in front of me. That’s my mindset. I don’t really care what he does. He can change it up mid-game.
NFL Predictions: What Does Our Projected Playoff Bracket Look Like Heading into Week 8?
There is a clear top tier in the NFL. The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, both AFC powerhouses, and the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles are in a class of their own. After that, take your best guess. Our rest-of-season (ROS) projection is reflective of the state of the league. The 6-0 Eagles are given a 42.4% chance to reach the Super Bowl, with the Bills (33.8%) and Chiefs (30.4%) on course to lock horns in the AFC championship game. No other team has more than a 15% shot.
The Smith-Schuster Solution: How JuJu Is Helping the Chiefs Thrive Without Tyreek Hill
By stunningly trading Tyreek Hill in the offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs parted with a player whose unparalleled speed consistently served as their easiest avenue to explosive plays. Juju Smith-Schuster may have initially seemed a curious fit as his replacement. But after back-to-back 100-yard receiving performances, he’s proving to be the ideal No. 1 wideout for the Chiefs to attack how defenses are attempting to defend them in 2022.
Cover 3: Mahomes Versus the 49ers and Other Must-See Matchups of the NFL’s Week 7
Not every NFL week is going to be filled with great games. The law of averages says there will be some clunkers. But it only takes one game to spice up a Sunday, and Week 7 has such a contest in the form of a Super Bowl rematch. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV three seasons ago when the Niners failed to finish the job in Miami despite having led 20-10 with seven minutes remaining.
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