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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 17h

Indiana-Oregon, Illinois-Ohio State and Alabama-Missouri highlight this week's college football slate.

We have a guide to the big Week 7 with notes, observations, and historical and advanced data points for all the AP Top 25 matchups.

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College Football Week 7: Will There Be More Season-Changing Upsets? | Opta Analyst

We take a look at which teams have the best chance to come out of college football's Week 7 unscathed.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 20h

We think we know a lot about college football. Then the season starts. It's safe to say a lot has happened that we didn't expect.

@alexkirshner.com breaks down the most surprising teams of the first half of 2025 – both good and bad.

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Penn State, Texas, Clemson and More: The Truth in Five Shocking CFB Teams | Opta Analyst

We think we know a lot about college football. Then the season starts. Here are the five most surprising teams of the first half of 2025.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 1d

After the Bills and Eagles suffered their first losses, the Packers are No. 1 in our TRACR power rankings.

TRACR uses advanced metrics and other factors to calculate how many points per 10 drives better or worse teams are or were compared to the league-average club during a given season.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 2d

Week 5 is over, time for the Week 6 waiver wire! Here are all the players you need to add

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Top Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups | Opta Analyst

Even with only two teams on bye, the waiver wire isn't particularly strong in Week 6. But there is still value to be had.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 2d

The Jaguars made believers out of some with a victory over the 49ers. But another win in front of a MNF audience vs. the Chiefs would likely put the rest of the NFL on notice.

We break down the matchup and reveal Opta supercomputer's win probability.

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Chiefs vs. Jaguars Prediction: Will there be a changing of the guard in the AFC? | Opta Analyst

Another Jacksonville win in Week 5 in front of a Monday Night audience against Kansas City would likely put the rest of the NFL on notice.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Buccaneers moved to 4-1 on the season by beating the Seahawks in another close game. All four of Tampa Bay’s wins have been by three points or fewer.

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Titans scored 16 points in the fourth quarter to stun the Cardinals and secure one of the most improbable wins in the NFL this season.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Blue Jays have come out swinging in the postseason. Their +15 run differential is tied for the best ever through two postseason games.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Bills have dominated the AFC East to the tune of five straight division titles and have won six of their last eight games against the Patriots (including a playoff win in 2022). However, the Patriots still own a massive advantage in the all-time series with a 78-50-1 record.

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Chiefs have won eight straight games over the Jaguars – the second-longest active win streak by one team over another behind the Dallas Cowboys’ nine straight wins over the New York Giants.

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Broncos scored 18 of their 21 points in the fourth quarter to stun the Eagles. The Eagles managed just six plays for -4 yards on their first two drives in the fourth before having a Hail Mary knocked down as time expired on their last drive of the game.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Cowboys outscored the Jets 20-0 in the second quarter to get their second win of the season. Dak Prescott was excellent again, throwing for 237 yards and four touchdowns while Javonte Williams had 135 yards on the ground.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

Explosive plays were the story as the Saints earned their first win of the year. Rashid Shaheed had an 87-yard touchdown catch and Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score.

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Rico Dowdle rushed for 206 yards on the ground as the Panthers earned a comeback win over the Dolphins. Jaylen Waddle had six catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in the loss for Miami.

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The Colts outscored the Raiders 40-0 in the second and third quarters combined. Jonathan Taylor rushed for three touchdowns in a game for the second time this season. No one else has done that once yet.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Texans took care of business against the undermanned Ravens. C.J. Stroud threw for four touchdowns in a game for the first time since Nov. 5, 2023, against the Buccaneers.

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

Jayden Daniels returns this week in a pivotal matchup between two teams coming off a loss. The Chargers lost their first six matchups against the Commanders but have won five of the last six, including a 20-16 victory in 2021 in which Justin Herbert threw for 337 yards.

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Lions are big favorites against the Bengals this week but will have to snap a seven-game losing streak in the series. The last time the Lions beat the Bengals was in 1992, when Barry Sanders rushed for 151 yards in a 19-13 Detroit win.

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

Two division leaders clash in Seattle as the Seahawks host the Buccaneers. Two of the last four games between these two teams have gone to overtime and they've split the last 10 matchups evenly.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

Kyler Murray threw four touchdowns in a 38-13 win the last time the Cardinals played the Titans in 2021. Cam Ward is still searching for his first career win as the Titans are 0-4 with a league-worst minus-69 point differential.

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Dolphins have won six of the eight all-time meetings with the Panthers. It's their second-best win percentage against any single opponent (Rams, .867).

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Eagles have scored 30+ points and won four straight home matchups versus the Broncos.

That's tied for Philly's longest home winning streak while scoring 30+ points versus any current opponent in franchise history (four versus Washington).

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Cowboys are 7-0 against the Jets when scoring at least 25 points, including a 30-10 win in the last meeting between the teams (Week 2, 2023 in Arlington).

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

The Saints are 1-10 against the Giants on the road in September/October, with their lone win coming in their most recent September matchup (Week 4, 2018).

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 3d

Eight of the last 10 games between the Raiders and Colts have been decided by one possession, including each of the last three.