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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 5h

Went old-school on this week's Bootleg recap show... that is to say "long":

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charles (young QB agnostic) mcdonald @fourverts.bsky.social · 1d

this damn team has existed since 1920

Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 1d

I don't know if this stat should make me laugh or cry.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 1d

I’m just as flabbergasted as you are.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 1d

Coach Dan Casey was adamant when he was on Bear Era with us last week that Ben Johnson would get the run game figured out.

Swift averaging 7.7 yards per carry tonight seems like the Bears got a few things figured out.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 1d

Rolling towards kickoff(s) tonight, and that means plenty of players to choose from. Here's my entry for the combo of MNF games. Think I'm right? Tail it! Think I'm 🤪? Sign up at Underdog with promo code: BOOTLEG and fade it... or just build your own from scratch.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 1d

Cool side note: Last week they majored in zone (outside: 11.71 yards per attempt, inside: 8.60 yards per attempt).

Yesterday, they pivoted to mostly Power (7.80 yards per attempt) and Man (7.75 yards per attempt).

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

If you've got Bootleg Shot of the Week (SotW) nominees, reply with them here and/or tag them with: #BootlegShot

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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 2d

Last week, the Chiefs offense produced the highest success rate of any team in a game this season.

Tonight was a 94th percentile offensive game based on EPA per drive.

They appear to have figured things out and are now getting Rashee Rice back.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

It is the Titans, buuuut the Raiders defense has been dominant today: 6 sacks, 3 turnovers generated, 22 yards per drive allowed.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Bucs need a huge play? Lavonte David:

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Another week, another “That’s just so Baker” play. Gets absolutely crushed, throws a TD pass, hops up and lets the defender have an earful. Baker through and through.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

The job that Jacoby Brissett has done leading Cardinals O today is tremendous. 320 passing and had the chance to push for the lead late in the game. Great work by him triggering that O.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

How huge is the addition of Darren Waller for MIA? Just a TD machine so far and puts the Dolphins up late at home vs. the Chargers.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Ferguson with another clutch catch down the stretch. 💪🏼

EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

In the Bootleg preview episode this week I said the Cowboys TEs would have a great opportunity vs. the middle of the CAR defense. Ferguson pays off that notion with a first half TD.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Colts march right back down and Jones finds Josh Downs for the TD to tie the ballgame. IND is not nearly as easy to shake this year. Mentally tough.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

I did warn you.

EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Watch out Panthers fans: George Pickens is feeling it in the early going. 😬

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Rams force the fumble and score within a few plays. The turnover battle can be your turbo button to points in the NFL.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

GREAT adjustment by Bryce in the pocket to extend the play and find Dowdle for the go-ahead CAR TD. Beautiful vision on both ends of that play.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Morning slate of games is extremely even. Biggest lead is the Steelers by 9. Every other game is within 4 points. 👀

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

In the Bootleg preview episode this week I said the Cowboys TEs would have a great opportunity vs. the middle of the CAR defense. Ferguson pays off that notion with a first half TD.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Daniel Jones and the Colts look so much more settled and secure in what they are doing this year. Methodical and sure of themselves. No panic. They expect to succeed. It’s cool to see but I gotta admit, a little foreign for Indy in recent years.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Taysom Hill: still a thing. Runs it in for TD from the low redzone. Nontraditional NFL player, but he’s effective and a situational matchup nightmare.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

One play later and Puka is down in the endzone grabbing at his leg. Obviously if he is limited or can’t go, it would be a massive loss for the Rams.

EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Puka on the backside dig is… inevitable.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Puka on the backside dig is… inevitable.

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EJ Snyder @footballej.bsky.social · 2d

Darnold to JSN to rip off a big chunk (32) for the offense. That’s the kind of play that gets an offense rolling.

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