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Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude ... and football. With that in mind, here's one reason every NFL team should be thankful.
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One Savory Stat for Every NFL Fanbase This Thanksgiving | Opta Analyst
In honor of Thanksgiving, here's one stat each fanbase should be able to appreciate entering Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude ... and football. With that in mind, here's one reason every NFL team should be thankful.
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Frank Ragnow announced he is coming back to the Lions. His 81.2 pass-block rating and 87.9 run-block rating are both better than any other Lions interior lineman.
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Frank Ragnow announced he is coming back to the Lions. His 81.2 pass-block rating and 87.9 run-block rating are both better than any other Lions interior lineman.
The NFC holds down the top four spots in our TRACR NFL power rankings.
Find all the data on our NFL page.
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Find all the data on our NFL page.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The NFC holds down the top four spots in our TRACR NFL power rankings.
Find all the data on our NFL page.
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Find all the data on our NFL page.
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The Browns were the first defense to get 10 sacks in a game this season, and Shedeur Sanders made enough plays to get the win in his first career start.
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NFL Week 12 Recap: Reacting to Some of Sunday’s Biggest News and Numbers | Opta Analyst
Like every weekend on the slate, Week 12 of the NFL had some incredible performances and some wildly perplexing outcomes.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The Browns were the first defense to get 10 sacks in a game this season, and Shedeur Sanders made enough plays to get the win in his first career start.
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The Giants blew a fourth quarter lead for the third straight week, losing to the Lions in overtime. Jahmyr Gibbs had 264 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns and Amon-Ra St. Brown had 149 receiving yards and a score for the Lions, who kept pace in the competitive NFC North.
November 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Giants blew a fourth quarter lead for the third straight week, losing to the Lions in overtime. Jahmyr Gibbs had 264 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns and Amon-Ra St. Brown had 149 receiving yards and a score for the Lions, who kept pace in the competitive NFC North.
There’s still a lot to be decided before the CFP’s Selection Sunday. And there several teams with playoff hopes in action this weekend.
Check out our guide to Week 13 with notes, observations and the Opta supercomputer’s picks for all the big matchups.
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Check out our guide to Week 13 with notes, observations and the Opta supercomputer’s picks for all the big matchups.
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College Football Week 13 Predictions: Picks, Odds and Insights for Every Top 25 Game | Opta Analyst
We have a guide to Week 13 of the college football season with notes, observations, and the Opta supercomputer's picks for all the big matchups.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
There’s still a lot to be decided before the CFP’s Selection Sunday. And there several teams with playoff hopes in action this weekend.
Check out our guide to Week 13 with notes, observations and the Opta supercomputer’s picks for all the big matchups.
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Check out our guide to Week 13 with notes, observations and the Opta supercomputer’s picks for all the big matchups.
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Breathe easy. These teams would all make the field even if they didn’t win again:
✅Ohio State
✅Indiana
✅Texas A&M
✅Ole Miss
After the release of new CFP rankings, @alexkirshner.com has updated his tiers of teams that could make up the 12-team field.
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✅Ohio State
✅Indiana
✅Texas A&M
✅Ole Miss
After the release of new CFP rankings, @alexkirshner.com has updated his tiers of teams that could make up the 12-team field.
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College Football Playoff Contenders Updated Tier Rank | Opta Analyst
With new rankings for the College Football Playoff selection committee, it's time to update our tiers of playoff contenders.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Breathe easy. These teams would all make the field even if they didn’t win again:
✅Ohio State
✅Indiana
✅Texas A&M
✅Ole Miss
After the release of new CFP rankings, @alexkirshner.com has updated his tiers of teams that could make up the 12-team field.
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✅Ohio State
✅Indiana
✅Texas A&M
✅Ole Miss
After the release of new CFP rankings, @alexkirshner.com has updated his tiers of teams that could make up the 12-team field.
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Jonathan Taylor’s rushing yards over expected — the yards he creates after first interacting with a defender — is 275.48.
That’s 112% more than the next-closest RB and more than double Saquon Barkley’s total at this point this past year. Is he the MVP?
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That’s 112% more than the next-closest RB and more than double Saquon Barkley’s total at this point this past year. Is he the MVP?
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Is It Time a Running Back Finally Wins the NFL's MVP Award Again? | Opta Analyst
A running back hasn't won the league's MVP honors since Adrian Peterson in 2012. Jonathan Taylor is making a strong case.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Jonathan Taylor’s rushing yards over expected — the yards he creates after first interacting with a defender — is 275.48.
That’s 112% more than the next-closest RB and more than double Saquon Barkley’s total at this point this past year. Is he the MVP?
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That’s 112% more than the next-closest RB and more than double Saquon Barkley’s total at this point this past year. Is he the MVP?
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NEW PLAYOFF TIERS.
I count 29 teams still with a sorta-kinda real shot at this thing
I count 29 teams still with a sorta-kinda real shot at this thing
With a new set of rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee, @alexkirshner.com has updated his tiers of teams that could make up the 12-team field come December.
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College Football Playoff Contenders Updated Tier Rank | Opta Analyst
With new rankings for the College Football Playoff selection committee, it's time to update our tiers of playoff contenders.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
NEW PLAYOFF TIERS.
I count 29 teams still with a sorta-kinda real shot at this thing
I count 29 teams still with a sorta-kinda real shot at this thing
With a new set of rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee, @alexkirshner.com has updated his tiers of teams that could make up the 12-team field come December.
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College Football Playoff Contenders Updated Tier Rank | Opta Analyst
With new rankings for the College Football Playoff selection committee, it's time to update our tiers of playoff contenders.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
With a new set of rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee, @alexkirshner.com has updated his tiers of teams that could make up the 12-team field come December.
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A running back hasn’t won the league’s MVP honors since Adrian Peterson in 2012. Should that change this season?
Jonathan Taylor is making a strong case. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social tries to put the Colts star's season in some perspective.
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Jonathan Taylor is making a strong case. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social tries to put the Colts star's season in some perspective.
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Is It Time a Running Back Finally Wins the NFL's MVP Award Again? | Opta Analyst
A running back hasn't won the league's MVP honors since Adrian Peterson in 2012. Jonathan Taylor is making a strong case.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A running back hasn’t won the league’s MVP honors since Adrian Peterson in 2012. Should that change this season?
Jonathan Taylor is making a strong case. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social tries to put the Colts star's season in some perspective.
theanalyst.com/articles/jona...
Jonathan Taylor is making a strong case. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social tries to put the Colts star's season in some perspective.
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NFL WEEK 12 PREDICTIONS
Bills✅at Texans
Steelers at Bears✅
Colts at Chiefs✅
Eagles✅ at Cowboys
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we reveal all the win probabilities for each game.
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Bills✅at Texans
Steelers at Bears✅
Colts at Chiefs✅
Eagles✅ at Cowboys
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we reveal all the win probabilities for each game.
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NFL Week 12 Predictions: Picks, Odds and Insights for Every Game | Opta Analyst
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing win probabilities for each game during Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
NFL WEEK 12 PREDICTIONS
Bills✅at Texans
Steelers at Bears✅
Colts at Chiefs✅
Eagles✅ at Cowboys
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we reveal all the win probabilities for each game.
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Bills✅at Texans
Steelers at Bears✅
Colts at Chiefs✅
Eagles✅ at Cowboys
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we reveal all the win probabilities for each game.
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Josh Allen is coming off a historic effort and the Bills hope to build on an impressive offensive outburst in Week 12.
It might be difficult against a Texans team they've struggled against historically. We have our supercomputer's win probability and more for TNF.
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It might be difficult against a Texans team they've struggled against historically. We have our supercomputer's win probability and more for TNF.
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Bills vs. Texans Prediction: Can Josh Allen Stay Hot Against Houston’s Vaunted Defense? | Opta Analyst
The Bills are coming off an impressive offensive performance but have historically struggled against the Texans formidable defense.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Josh Allen is coming off a historic effort and the Bills hope to build on an impressive offensive outburst in Week 12.
It might be difficult against a Texans team they've struggled against historically. We have our supercomputer's win probability and more for TNF.
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It might be difficult against a Texans team they've struggled against historically. We have our supercomputer's win probability and more for TNF.
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The Eagles are not only No. 1 in overall season-long TRACR, but they’re also at the top for Week 12 as they go after a fifth straight win.
Where does the rest of the NFL rank? We've got No. 1 to 32 in this week's Power Rankings.
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Where does the rest of the NFL rank? We've got No. 1 to 32 in this week's Power Rankings.
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NFL Power Rankings: How Each Team Rates Heading Into Week 12 | Opta Analyst
NFL Power Rankings based on Opta supercomputer's TRACR model using advanced metrics to determine the NFL's best and worst teams.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Eagles are not only No. 1 in overall season-long TRACR, but they’re also at the top for Week 12 as they go after a fifth straight win.
Where does the rest of the NFL rank? We've got No. 1 to 32 in this week's Power Rankings.
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Where does the rest of the NFL rank? We've got No. 1 to 32 in this week's Power Rankings.
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At just 20 years old, Connor Bedard has 13 goals and 29 points in 19 games after Tuesday night’s hat trick.
He's led the Blackhawks to a surprising start to 2025-26. Which other teams have opened eyes so far? We have answers.
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He's led the Blackhawks to a surprising start to 2025-26. Which other teams have opened eyes so far? We have answers.
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Which NHL Teams Are Outperforming Preseason Expectations? | Opta Analyst
With the season roughly at the 20-game mark, this seems the perfect time to look around and see which teams are the biggest surprises.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
At just 20 years old, Connor Bedard has 13 goals and 29 points in 19 games after Tuesday night’s hat trick.
He's led the Blackhawks to a surprising start to 2025-26. Which other teams have opened eyes so far? We have answers.
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He's led the Blackhawks to a surprising start to 2025-26. Which other teams have opened eyes so far? We have answers.
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🚨Opta NFL Player Ratings are here 🚨
Want to know which offensive players in the NFL are the best pass blockers, run blockers or route runners? Or the defenders who are the best in coverage, rushing the passer or stopping the run? We've got you.
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Want to know which offensive players in the NFL are the best pass blockers, run blockers or route runners? Or the defenders who are the best in coverage, rushing the passer or stopping the run? We've got you.
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NFL Player-ratings | Opta Analyst
NFL coverage with player and team stats, fantasy rankings, projections, and advanced data powered by Opta Analyst.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
🚨Opta NFL Player Ratings are here 🚨
Want to know which offensive players in the NFL are the best pass blockers, run blockers or route runners? Or the defenders who are the best in coverage, rushing the passer or stopping the run? We've got you.
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Want to know which offensive players in the NFL are the best pass blockers, run blockers or route runners? Or the defenders who are the best in coverage, rushing the passer or stopping the run? We've got you.
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With the season roughly at the 20-game mark, it seems like the perfect time to look around the NHL and see which teams are the biggest surprises.
We're breaking down those that have opened some eyes and assess their staying power.
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We're breaking down those that have opened some eyes and assess their staying power.
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Which NHL Teams Are Outperforming Preseason Expectations? | Opta Analyst
With the season roughly at the 20-game mark, this seems the perfect time to look around and see which teams are the biggest surprises.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
With the season roughly at the 20-game mark, it seems like the perfect time to look around the NHL and see which teams are the biggest surprises.
We're breaking down those that have opened some eyes and assess their staying power.
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We're breaking down those that have opened some eyes and assess their staying power.
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The Suns were projected to be among the worst teams in the Western Conference, but nobody told them that. We break down one of the biggest surprises to start the NBA season.
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How the Suns Traded Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal … and Got Better | Opta Analyst
After trading away some of their biggest names, the Suns are the surprising success story in the NBA. Here's how they've done it.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Suns were projected to be among the worst teams in the Western Conference, but nobody told them that. We break down one of the biggest surprises to start the NBA season.
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The competitve NFL season continues.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The competitve NFL season continues.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
There was the meltdown in LA we should've seen coming. History made in Cleveland, Arizona and Buffalo. And some key injuries around the league.
We've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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We've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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NFL Week 11 Recap: Reacting to Some of Sunday's Biggest News and Numbers | Opta Analyst
Like every weekend on the slate, Week 11 of the NFL had some incredible performances and some wildly perplexing outcomes.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
There was the meltdown in LA we should've seen coming. History made in Cleveland, Arizona and Buffalo. And some key injuries around the league.
We've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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We've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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At 3-5-1, the Cowboys need a win on Monday night to save their season in the competitive NFC. The Raiders are likely even more desperate at 2-7.
We've got the keys and the Opta supercomputer's win probability for this NFL Week 11 finale.
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We've got the keys and the Opta supercomputer's win probability for this NFL Week 11 finale.
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Cowboys vs. Raiders Prediction: Which Team Can Spark a Second-Half Run With a Win on Monday Night Football? | Opta Analyst
We've got the keys and the Opta supercomputer's win probability for the NFL Week 11 finale between the Cowboys and Raiders.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
At 3-5-1, the Cowboys need a win on Monday night to save their season in the competitive NFC. The Raiders are likely even more desperate at 2-7.
We've got the keys and the Opta supercomputer's win probability for this NFL Week 11 finale.
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We've got the keys and the Opta supercomputer's win probability for this NFL Week 11 finale.
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From the meltdown in LA we should've seen coming, to the history made in both Cleveland and Buffalo, to all the injuries around the league, we've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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NFL Week 11 Recap: Reacting to Some of Sunday's Biggest News and Numbers | Opta Analyst
Like every weekend on the slate, Week 11 of the NFL had some incredible performances and some wildly perplexing outcomes.
theanalyst.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
From the meltdown in LA we should've seen coming, to the history made in both Cleveland and Buffalo, to all the injuries around the league, we've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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There are some surprises in the Opta supercomputer's NFL playoff projections heading into Week 11. For one, it is yet sold on Indiana Jones and the Colts.
Here's our biggest takeaways from the supercomputer's lookahead to the postseason.
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Here's our biggest takeaways from the supercomputer's lookahead to the postseason.
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NFL Playoff Predictions: Which Teams Project to Make the Postseason? | Opta Analyst
We're more than halfway through the NFL regular season. Which teams are in a strong position to make the playoffs?
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November 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
There are some surprises in the Opta supercomputer's NFL playoff projections heading into Week 11. For one, it is yet sold on Indiana Jones and the Colts.
Here's our biggest takeaways from the supercomputer's lookahead to the postseason.
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Here's our biggest takeaways from the supercomputer's lookahead to the postseason.
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The combination of a bad offensive line and poor evasive metrics is a recipe for disaster for the Packers run game.
@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social examined what's gone wrong in Green Bay.
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@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social examined what's gone wrong in Green Bay.
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Fallen Favorites: Why the Packers Are Suffering From an Identity Crisis on Offense | Opta Analyst
Nothing is working the way it should for the Green Bay offense, and it's creating inconsistent mayhem every week. Is there a way to fix it?
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November 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The combination of a bad offensive line and poor evasive metrics is a recipe for disaster for the Packers run game.
@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social examined what's gone wrong in Green Bay.
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@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social examined what's gone wrong in Green Bay.
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Enjoyed building a little All-Underrated Team, if you will. Also included: The entire Vanderbilt offensive line, which might be the best "portal your way to a good line" attempt ever
There’s no telling the story of this college football season without mentioning those who won’t win national awards but have still played key roles in the team’s success.
@alexkirshner.com identifies some of the under-the-radar stars of 2025 so far.
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@alexkirshner.com identifies some of the under-the-radar stars of 2025 so far.
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Who Have Been the Most Underrated College Football Players of the 2025 Season? | Opta Analyst
There’s no telling the story of this season without mentioning those who won’t win national awards but have still played key roles in team succes
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November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Enjoyed building a little All-Underrated Team, if you will. Also included: The entire Vanderbilt offensive line, which might be the best "portal your way to a good line" attempt ever