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Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 2d

Justin Fields finished with more lost yardage on sacks (-55) than passing yards (45).

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 2d

The last time the Patriots offense scored 2 TDs in the first quarter of a game was October, 2021

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Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 4d

Most rushing yards allowed to a RB by the Patriots defense in 2025:

James Cook - 49
Chuba Hubbard - 49
Jaylen Warren - 47
Ashton Jeanty - 38
Trevor Etienne - 33
Devon Achane - 30

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Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 5d

Drake Maye: 1 minute left, driving for a field goal. QB takes the snap, feels immediate pressure. Don't put the ball at risk. Keep it in bounds to kill clock. Find the line of scrimmage and dive.

Where have we seen this before?

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 7d

For 10 years consecutive, there had been at least 1 undefeated team after week 5. In 2025, the undefeateds have all been defeated. Parity in the NFL is strong and it's great for the game.

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 8d

4 consecutive games with 200 passing yards, 73.3% completion percentage and 100 passer rating in a single season:

1. Tom Brady
2. Drake Maye
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Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 8d

Mike Vrabel has a career .556 winning percentage straight-up when his team is 7.5+ point underdogs

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Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 9d

The Bills led the Patriots in:
- Time of possession
- First downs
- Third down conversions
- Total plays
- Total yards

.. but not points scored

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Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 16d

Marcus Jones's 167 punt return yards is a new Patriots franchise record. The previous record (156) had stood for 49 years. The NFL all-time record is 207.

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 16d

The last time the Patriots were winning by 21+ points at halftime was week 16 of the 2021 season. The Pats led Jacksonville at halftime 28-3 and would eventually win 50-10.

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · 18d

Xavier Legette has been targeted 15 times in 2025. His longest reception was 9 yards against the Jaguars, but he only has 8 total receiving yards this season. 🤦

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Sep 14

The last time the Patriots beat the Dolphins in Miami was Sep 15, 2019

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Sep 14

The last time the Patriots scored 30+ in a game was Oct 16th, 2022. They beat the Browns 38-15

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Sep 14

The last time the Patriots scored more than 10 points in the first quarter was Oct 24, 2021. They beat the Jets 54-13.

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Patriots' defensive front limited Ashton Jeanty to 2.0 yards per attempt. Jeanty's single-game career low at Boise State was 2.5 yards per attempt against Utah State in 2022.

Jeanty managed 38 rushing yards against the Patriots. His season-low in 2024 was 104.

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Patriots' starting 4 DBs played 100% of snaps against the Raiders, allowing 362 passing yards. The group included 4th round rookie, Craig Woodson, free agent acquisition, Carlton Davis, and two career backups, Jaylinn Hawkins and Alex Austin.

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Aug 21

2017-2024, the ROI was net-positive for 87% of rookie WRs being selected in redraft fantasy drafts between picks 20 and 115

BTJ +42
McConkey +33
Worthy +5
Nabers +17
Flowers +13
Addison +16
Olave +19
London +15
Waddle +28
Smith +6
Chase +23
Lamb +20
Ridley +25

JSN -10
Odunze -10

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Aug 21

Between 2021 and 2024, 13 rookie WRs had a redraft ADP between 20 and 115. 11 of them finished their rookie season better than their draft position. JSN and Odunze were the only misses. 84.6% hit rate! 🤯🤯🤯

This year, there are 4 rookies being drafted in this range: Tet, Hunter, Golden, Egbuka

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Aug 21

Between 2021 and 2024, 13 rookie WRs had a redraft ADP between 20 and 115. 11 of them finished their rookie season better than their draft position. JSN and Odunze were the only misses. 84.6% hit rate! 🤯🤯🤯

This year, there are 4 rookies being drafted in this range: Tet, Hunter, Golden, Egbuka

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Aug 6

In 13 seasons as Patriots OC, Josh McDaniels has only produced 2 top-12 lead RBs. Blount in 2016 and Ridley in 2012. The most likely outcome for TreVeyon Henderson is a very good football player who consistently disappoints for fantasy.

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Scott Fish @scottfish.bsky.social · Jul 10

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Go to the NFL Drafts section and scroll the tournaments to find it.

We have some fun prizes for people who join it each week!

Let's get it filled!

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Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Jul 8

WRs who were drafted top-10 and played their age 32 season with the team who drafted them since 2000:

Mike Evans
▶️ Fantasy Finish: TBD

AJ Green
▶️ Fantasy Finish: WR 68 (coming off injury)

Larry Fitzgerald
▶️ Fantasy Finish: WR 9

Andre Johnson
▶️ Fantasy Finish: WR 11

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · Jun 30

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Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · May 25

The consensus big board value compared to where he was
drafted. He was ranked 3rd overall on the consensus big board.

Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · May 9

Anyone know how to negotiate for something that’s never been done before while having zero leverage? Asking for a friend

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Ben @footballnerd.bsky.social · May 7

The @fantasycaresorg.bsky.social Discord just hit 1000 members! This community is powered by kindness, generosity & a love for the game. Thanks for being part of something bigger. Here's to giving back!💙

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