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Ben Baldwin @rbsdm.com · Nov 19

Did some digging into feeds (with thanks to @tanho.ca for some pointers) and tried making an NFL numbers feed.

Feedback welcome!

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Adjusted EPA Per Play Through Week 5

Did the Seahawks upgrade from the worst to the best QB in the league over the offseason? Many are asking this question

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Adjusted EPA / PFF Blend through week 5

His name is Sam

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Run block and pass block composite ratings

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Pass protection composite ratings

Audibly laughed when I saw the bottom 2. Have fun with that, Joe Flacco

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Week 5 Objective NFL Power Rankings

If your power ranking doesn't still have the Chiefs in the top 5, are you even trying?

(note: Rams too high here because they play the no-Lamar Ravens next)

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Their mistakes haven't been as high-leverage and they've played in some blowouts (where decisions aren't as consequential)

Ben Baldwin @rbsdm.com · 2d

ESPN only publishes one season-long measure so not really feasible sadly

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For the Seahawks...I feel like this is not sustainable

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Run block grade versus rushing yards over expected

For those wondering why TreVeyon Henderson isn't forcing himself onto the field...

Dowdle!

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Ben Baldwin @rbsdm.com · 2d

Some amazing things happening on the other site. I laughed out loud @cmikesspinmove.bsky.social

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Passing and rushing efficiency on early downs

The Darnold/Mayfield club lives on

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Thank you!

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Win probability lost per game by coaching scared on 4th downs

Move over Zac Taylor...you have a new challenger

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Ben Baldwin @rbsdm.com · 2d

4th down decision-making

Maybe Ben Johnson learned a thing or two from his time in Detroit

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Ben Baldwin @rbsdm.com · 2d

How likely your favorite team is to win the Super Bowl

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Pass block grades of offensive linemen in True Pass Sets only (excludes plays with less than 4 rushers, play action, screens, short dropbacks and time-to-throws under 2 seconds)

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All trench measures from PFF and ESPN

Playing against the Browns' defense is not a fun experience

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Pass protection as measured by two independent sources

People keep telling me the Seahawks have much better pass protection than the Raiders and....no