Off The Charts Football Podcast

Super Bowl Analysis + Future Outlooks for Super Bowl Teams

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, CEO Matt Manocherian, and resident Seahawks fan Chris Lee break down Sunday's big game. They go in depth as to what worked and what didn't on each side of the ball for each team. How much of the blame should be put on Will Campbell? And how did the Seahawks defense disrupt the Patriots' plan of attack? In the back half of the episode, the group offers their outlook on each team's immediate future, and offer some suggestions as to how they can be back in the Super Bowl next year.

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

SIS Super Bowl Preview (Seahawks vs Patriots)

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Off The Charts, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, Bryce Rossler, and Chris Lee convened to preview Super Bowl LX.

Topics covered included

- Can the Patriots do anything to stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba?

- How much will the Seahawks' receiving speed impact the game?

- How much will the Patriots' blitzing get to Sam Darnold?

- Drake Maye's rough postseason

- The Patriots' fearless running attack

- Who's gonna win???

And check out our newly-updated NFL Draft website - featuring scouting reports on more than 100 players (with a few hundred more still to come), ratings, statistical analysis, injury notes, and much more - NFLDraft.SportsInfoSolutions.com

Conference Championship Review and Senior Bowl Interviews

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode, James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian to breakdown what we saw on Conference Championship Sunday, including:

Drake Maye's wheels made the difference!
How did the Patriots defense stifle the hobbled Broncos offense?
Was the 4th down decision by Sean Payton correct?
How was JSN open all the time?
Sam Darnold did what ne needed to do!

Additionally, our Chasity Douyon is boots on the ground in Mobile, Alabama to get a look at the newest prospects heading into the 2026 NFL Draft! She was fortunate enough to get some interviews with a few players on their journey and how they are faring heading into draft preparation.

Conference Championship Preview

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

This week host James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler and Jeff Dean of the Operations Department, as the crew breaks down the upcoming Conference Championship games. What exactly can we expect from Jarrett Stidham, and how can the Broncos pull out the unexpected victory? Are we in for another classic NFC West matchup between the Rams and Seahawks? The trio dives into how each team matches up with each other on both sides of the ball.

AFC Divisional Round Preview and What To Make of Bo Nix's Stats

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode, James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian to preview each of the Divisional Round playoff games.

Bills-Broncos

- What to expect from Bo Nix

- The Bills' safety play

- Is this a James Cook game?

49ers-Seahawks

- How will the injury-riddled 49ers fare?

- The deep passing attack for both teams

Texans-Patriots

- Houston can't afford another game like that from C.J. Stroud against a team like this

- Believing in the Texans defense

Rams-Bears

- How high-scoring will this be?

- Do the Bears have anything left or did they use everything up against Green Bay?

The Bull Case for each Playoff Team

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode, James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian to take a look at each playoff team and build a case as to how that team can win the Super Bowl. Each participant drafted 3 teams and explained how they can win the Super Bowl.

Can Superman Josh Allen overcome the Bills' bad defense? Are the top-seeded Broncos in trouble? Can Trevor Lawrence take the Jags to places they have never been to? These are some of the questions we look to answer on this week's episode.

Takes of the Year + Addressing Tanking

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

This week Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman and CEO Matt Manocherian as the group discusses their best - and worst - takes of the year. They take their well deserved victory laps, but also analyze what went wrong with their worst takes of the year. In the second half of the episode, the group dives into the issue of tanking and try to come up with ways to prevent teams from intentionally losing games, including a draft lottery or eliminating the draft altogether.

Wild Win Probability Swings in Games with Major Playoff Implications

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Alex Vigderman discuss the wild swings that took place in the Rams/Seahawks, Packers/Bears, and Steelers/Lions games from this past week. Specifically, they took a look at the win probability model and found the key points in each game where there was a major change in win probabilities. Other topics include:

- Rashid Shaheed to the rescue!

- Onside kicks are back?

- Required public speaking course for the officials?

Articles

Optimistic and Pessimistic Takeaways for the Seahawks and Rams After Week 16

Injury Interpretation: What To Make of the loss of Micah Parsons, Davante Adams, and Patrick Mahomes

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Alex Vigderman convened to discuss the impact of the injuries to Micah Parsons, Davante Adams, and Patrick Mahomes.

They addressed both the impact the injury will have on their team and potential playoff positioning (for the Packers and Rams) and what the player is likely to look like when he comes back (it can take a little time to build back up to full skill).

Articles

What to expect from Adams and Parsons coming off their injuries

Which NFL teams were most and least impacted by injuries (as of Dec. 3)

Assessing Underperforming Teams and Looking Ahead

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

This week host James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman, as they take a look at some teams that are already looking towards the 2026 season, and try to analyze their next steps that each franchise should take towards improvement. They briefly dive into how they would fix the Raiders, Titans, Giants, Browns, Jets, Commanders, Saints, and Cardinals. Then they draft the team the feel has the best chances to make the playoffs over the next 2 seasons.

A Closer Look At The NFC Playoff Picture

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Off The Charts, Matt Manocherian, James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler break down the NFC playoff picture and also take a look at the AFC South, complete with predictions.

Among the subjects

- A detailed analysis of Bryce Young

- The major issues with the Lions offensive line

- What the Cowboys fixed to get in the hunt

- The Jaguars finding ways to win beyond Trevor Lawrence and the (tongue-in-cheek) creation of a new QB tier

We're Thankful For All Things Football!

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of The Off The Charts Football Podcast, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler discuss what they're most thankful for heading into this week's Thanksgiving games.

Among the topics bandied about:

* The state of the best backup QBs in the NFL

* J.J. McCarthy's struggles (yes, we're going there again)

* The likelihood of the Chiefs finishing UNDER their win total (dating back to a particular preseason prediction)

* The interesting nature of both the NFC North and the Steelers

* Carson Schwesinger's Rookie of the Year chances.

4th Down Decision Discussion + AFC Playoff Picture Review

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian discuss some key 4th down decisions from this past weekend and what may have gone right or wrong. The group also deep dives some key games that impacted the AFC playoff picture.

Just how much of the loss is on Jared Goff? Can the Chargers offensive line struggles knock them out of the playoffs? And is it finally time to count out the Chiefs?

An NFC West Outlook and The Struggles of J.J. McCarthy

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode of The Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian, James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler do a comprehensive breakdown of the NFC West and review the struggles of Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy.

Among the subjects that come up:

- Mac Jones vs Brock Purdy

- Christian McCaffrey concerns

- Cardinals changes in strategy with Jacoby Brissett at QB

- Seahawks offensive line improvements

- The Rams potential to be a strong playoff team

Trade Deadline Analysis and Midseason Awards

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

The trade deadline has come and gone, so naturally, the R&D team of Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Bryce Rossler broke down the major trades and what the outlook of each team involved looks like. Are the Colts all in this year after acquiring Sauce Gardner? Is it too little, too late for the Cowboys defense to be resurrected after adding Quinnen Williams? Which receiver move will have the biggest impact?

Additionally, the team went through and selected their award winners through the mid-way point of the season. Opinions varied from award to award, but there was a little too much consensus between Matt and Bryce than we would have liked. Namely with MVP and Defensive Player of the Year!

Week 9 Preview & How Has Parity and Game Quality Been This Season?

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400

This week on The Off The Charts Football Podcast, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Bryce Rossler looked into parity and game quality across the league this season, touched on the NFL trade deadline and a few potential candidates, then did a deep-dive preview of the Texans-Broncos and Bill-Chiefs games.

Among the things they touched on: C.J. Stroud and his chances against a Broncos defense that is playing at a historic pace in terms of pressures and sacks and the Chiefs' success against one-high shells.

An Old-Fashioned Stat-Off: Who can Provide the most Interesting Statistic for the 2025 NFL Season?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This week host James Weaver and the R&D department of Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian have a stat-off to see who can come up with the most intriguing stat for the 2025 NFL Season through the first 7 weeks. Each member provided three stats that they found interesting and voted on who had the best one at the end.

Some of the stats include the following:

The ADoT leader has a higher completion percentage than the quarterback in last!?
Two interceptions = positive Total Points?
Two top 5 pass rushers on the same defense?
Drake Maye accomplished a feat not even the G.O.A.T Tom Brady could?

Looking Back at the 2024 QB Class + Deep Diving One-Loss Teams

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian revisit the 2024 QB class as their sophomore seasons are starting to take form. Is Drake Maye a top 10 quarterback? Is Spencer Rattler playing well enough to keep starting over Tyler Shough?

Then group then deep dives all of the one-loss teams and discuss whether or not the Colts success is sustainable with Daniel Jones, should we actually believe in the Jaguars, just how realistic is a Baker Mayfield MVP award, and will the Steelers success hold up through the hard stretch of their schedule?

Week 6 Preview: Lions-Chiefs and How Confident Are You In The Patriots & Ravens

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman looked at one of the more interesting elements that played out in Week 5 (Broncos decisions whether to go for 2 or kick the extra point), previewed a key matchup (Lions-Chiefs), and assessed where things stand for the Patriots and Ravens within the (never too early to be assessed) AFC Wild Card picture.

Week 4 Review: Analyzing Some Underperforming Teams

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian break down some underperforming teams a quarter of the way through the season.

How devastating is the Tyreek Hill injury to the Dolphins? How much will missing Nabers affect Dart’s development in his rookie season? How much of Baltimore's early season struggles are due to their injuries? Are the Jaguars in a position to make some trade deadline acquisitions?

Week 3 Review: Is it time to panic for the Falcons, Texans, Chiefs, and/or Ravens?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This week host James Weaver is joined by CEO Matt Manocherian and Alex Vigderman to break down a few 1-2 teams and if they can right the ship in the coming weeks. The Falcons, Texans, Ravens, and Chiefs all have flaws that need addressed, but some are more fixable than others.

Can Michael Penix Jr. scrub the Panthers game from his head? Is the Texans offensive line permanently broken? How are offenses able to 'take flight' against the Ravens secondary? How can Patrick Mahomes get back to his MVP self?

Also, we discuss the MVP market, the recent performance of Drake Maye, and some of the leaderboards on our DataHub.

Week 2 Review: Is Daniel Jones the Real Deal? + Revisiting the 2024 Quarterback Class

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This week host James Weaver is joined by CEO Matt Manocherian, Bryce Rossler, and Alex Vigderman as they crew breaks down some of the action from Week 2 with key stats and takeaways. They analyze Daniel Jones's performance against a formidable Broncos defense in a last second miracle win. They also break down the Buccaneers comeback on Monday Night Football, and touch on the AFC South divisional race.

In the later part of the episode, the group revisits the 2024 Quarterback class and give their thoughts on the big names from the class and how they have developed so far into their second professional season.

Week 1 Review: Let's Not Overreact ... Plus Our New Injury Prediction Model

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

On this week's episode, the R&D team of James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, Bryce Rossler, and our CEO, Matt Manocherian, review the highlights and key stats from Week 1.

They break down the amazing ending to the Bills-Ravens game, the issues of the Lions, the quarterback performances of J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Williams, and first impressions of the Eagles and Cowboys. And no one's saying that Daniel Jones is a good quarterback just yet!

In the latter part of the show, Alex explains our new multi-year injury prediction model, the challenges in trying to assess which players are most injury prone, and what uses the model has with regard to decision-making on players both by front offices and by fans gambling on games.

Read about the model:

https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/09/10/introducing-our-multi-year-injury-risk-model/

NFL Season Win Total Draft and Preview

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This week, the R&D team is back and selects their favorite win total bets for the upcoming season via a snake draft. Alex Vigderman, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, and James Weaver explain their selections on which teams will exceed or fall short of their win totals.

- Which team garnered conflicting opinions?

- The Chiefs will go...under!?

- Will the Patriots take a step forward?

- Are Pete and Geno ready to put the Raiders on a heater?

AFC West Preview with Steven Ruiz of The Ringer

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This week, Bryce Rossler is joined by The Ringer's Steven Ruiz as they give a breakdown of the AFC West division for the 2025 season. Does the Broncos defense pose the biggest mismatch threat against the Chiefs offense? Can the Chiefs run game take the step it needs to in order to open up the passing game? Can the Chargers offensive line deal with the loss of Rashawn Slater? Who on the Raiders defense is going to step up behind Maxx Crosby?

AFC South Preview with John Shipley (+ SIS' Jeremy Percy)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Bryce Rossler and Jaguars beat writer John Shipley (Jags on SI) preview the AFC South, with SIS senior operations analyst Jeremy Percy joining to weigh in on the Indianapolis Colts.

Topics covered include

- Regime change and the Jaguars' evolving strategic approach

- The impact of Derek Stingley Jr. and Will Anderson

- Concerns about new Titans coach Brian Callahan

- The decision to start Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson

AFC East Preview with Matt Manocherian

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Our own CEO Matt Manocherian joins Bryce Rossler to preview the AFC East as we rattle on with our division previews.

Among the topics covered:

- Will the Bills continue to reign supreme?

- Can the Jets get over their curse and make some actual noise?

- Why is Bryce pessimistic about the Patriots this year?

- Is this the end of an era in South Beach?

NFC East Preview with Ben Solak of ESPN

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Our divisional previews continue as Bryce Rossler is joined by special guest Ben Solak of ESPN to preview the NFC East.

Among the topics covered:

- Where do Jayden Daniels and Jalen Hurts rank among NFL QBs?

- Concerns about the Eagles defense

- How good is the Cowboys' offensive line?

- Where do the Giants have the most potential to be good?

They go through obstacles, strategic approach, and much more for each team

NFC West Preview with Matty Brown

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This week, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Matty Brown of Angstrom Sports and host of the Seattle Overload podcast to breakdown and discuss the NFC West teams. Is Cooper Kupp enough to offset the loss of Geno Smith? Can Walter Nolen and Calais Campbell generate enough pressure for the Cardinals? How much of the Rams success hinges on a possible Stafford regression? And did the 49ers do enough to beef up their run defense? All of these and more are discussed on this week's episode.

AFC North Preview With Derrik Klassen

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This week, host Bryce Rossler is joined by The Athletic's Derrik Klassen to preview the AFC North. Who will be the starting quarterback for the Browns in Week 1? Can the new-look Steelers defense finish in the Top 10? What are the Bengals going to do on defense? Can the Ravens finally get over the hump against the heavyweights in the AFC? Find out what Bryce and Derrik have to say about what is arguably the toughest division in the NFL.

NFC South Preview with Charles McDonald

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This week, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports as the two give their NFC South Preview. Is Bryce Young the real deal? Can the Tyler Shough/Kellen Moore duo carry the saints to more than 7 wins? Can the Buccaneers be one of the best offenses in the league again this year? Do the Falcons have enough beef on the defensive line to make a run to the playoffs? Find out what Bryce and Charles have to say about each team in the division.

NFC North Preview with Seth Galina

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Bryce Rossler is joined by PFF's Seth Galina to preview the NFC North. The Lions have won the division the past two seasons, but the Packers, Vikings, and even the Bears have pieces in place to make a run at the crown.

The guys break down each team, dissecting the rosters, coaching, and schemes for each team.

Lions: How will Ben Johnson's departure impact the offensive success?

Vikings: Will J.J. McCarthy be effective coming off of his injury?

Packers: Why does Seth "Love" the Packers offense?

Bears: Will the high expectations derail quickly with the tough schedule?

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Defensive Players in the NFL

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

On this episode, our crew finishes up its "Scouts vs Stats" debate series with a ranking of the Top 10 Defensive Players in the NFL.

There were a few surprises of course, but that's part of the fun. Among the topics covered were the potential of Aidan Hutchinson, who's the best cover corner in the NFL, what makes Dexter Lawrence an intriguing talent, and a safety who snuck onto one of the lists.

James Weaver is joined by Alex Vigderman on Team Stats. Ex-NFL scout and SIS CEO Matt Manocherian and Bryce Rossler are on Team Scouts.

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Non-Quarterbacks (Offense Only)

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

In this week’s episode, it’s Scouts vs Stats again as James Weaver is joined by Alex Vigderman on team stats as they go against Matt Manocherian and Bryce Rossler on team scouts. The group compares their respective list of Top 10 Non-Quarterback Offensive Players going into the new season. How does each group value certain positions? Do any offensive lineman make the cut? What shakeups have happened since last year? Find out on this week’s Off The Charts.

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Quarterbacks

Thu, 29 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

This week, host James Weaver teams up with Alex Vigderman on team Stats as they go against Bryce Rossler and Matt Manocherian on team Scouts. The group debates their respective lists of Top 10 Quarterbacks before the new season starts. In this battle of traits vs datapoints, each side makes their case on the order of Top 10 Quarterbacks in the NFL.

NFL Scheduling Trivia

Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This week, Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman go head to head in NFL Scheduling Trivia, hosted by James Weaver. The group tackles questions on international games, consecutive home and away games, and the impact of playing in Denver's mile high altitude early in the season. Tune in to find out who wins this head to head battle!

2025 NFL Draft Recap

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Bryce Rossler is joined by Jeff Dean and Jordan Edwards from out Football Operations group as they dive through some of draft weekends biggest topics, like Shedeur Sanders's big fall. They also share their thoughts on some underrated picks, classes they liked the most, and draft day trades like the Lions trading up for Wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa.

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

Which Offensive Players Do Our Scouts Like In The NFL Draft?

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode, James Weaver, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Jordan Edwards, Jeremy Percy, and Chad Tedder run through some of the top offensive prospects in the NFL Draft.

Travis Hunter (WR/DB, Colorado)

Will Campbell (T, LSU)

Omarion Hampton (RB, North Carolina)

Tyler Warren (TE, Penn State)

Colston Loveland (TE, Michigan)

Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State)

Donovan Jackson (G, Ohio State)

Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona)

Which Defensive Players Do Our Scouts Like In The NFL Draft?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode James Weaver and Bryce Rossler from the Sports Info Solutions R&D team and Jeff Dean, Jordan Edwards, and Ben Hrkach from our Football Operations group had an intense discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of 6 of the most prominent defensive prospects in this year's NFL Draft.

Mason Graham (DT, Michigan)

Abdul Carter (EDGE, Penn State)

Will Johnson (CB, Michigan)

Jihaad Campbell (WLB, Alabama)

Derrick Harmon (DT, Oregon)

Shemar Stewart (DE, Texas A&M)

You can find scouting reports for the draft's top prospects at NFLDraft.SportsInfoSolutions.com. New reports are being added regularly.

NFL Free Agency Breakdown

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Off The Charts, our crew of James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler take a closer look at some of the prominent free agent signings this offseason.

They discuss the Bengals' substantial re-signings of Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins, and the implications of their spending strategy. The team also covers the Patriots' focus on bolstering their defense with signings like Milton Williams, Harold Landry and Carlton Davis. Other topics include concerns about the 49ers' significant losses on defense, the Chiefs' and Titans' free agency spending, and the fits of quarterbacks like Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, and Justin Fields with their new teams.

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

Breaking Down The NFL Free Agent Market

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman break down and project the future performance of 15 of the NFL's top free agents this offseason (well, 14 + the soon-to-be-officially-signed Zack Baun).

QB Aaron Rodgers
QB Sam Darnold
WR Chris Godwin
WR Stefon Diggs
WR Davante Adams
G Trey Smith
DT Milton Williams
LB Khalil Mack
DE Josh Sweat
LB Zack Baun
LB Dre Greenlaw
CB DJ Reed
CB Paulson Adebo
S Jevon Holland
S Talanoa Hufanga

Bryce and Alex provide analysis on each player's recent performances, injury histories, and potential fits for teams.

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

Super Bowl Recap (The Eagles dominate, the Chiefs wilt)

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

The SIS R&D team of Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver recap a strange Super Bowl.

Among the topics

- Sweat for MVP? The collective sweat of the Eagles defense for a shared MVP? Hurts for MVP?

- The Eagles overall dominance and the Chiefs inability to adjust

- Patrick Mahomes' struggles

- Looking ahead for both teams

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

SIS Super Bowl Preview (Eagles vs Chiefs)

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver preview the Super Bowl matchup between the Eagles and Chiefs.

Among the topics covered:

- The Eagles having an advantage everywhere but at quarterback

- Advantages the Eagles have in defensive depth

- Injury impact as it relates to Landon Dickerson and Brandon Graham

(see our article on this subject)

- The Chiefs effectiveness in short passing and RPOs

- How the Eagles cover Travis Kelce

- No-huddle usage to keep Chris Jones and Jalen Carter off the field

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

Big Cat Renames Our Stats (with special guest Dan Katz)

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Bryce Rossler and Matt Manocherian are joined by Big Cat (aka Dan Katz). The three of them played a game in which Big Cat renamed some of our stats based on how he viewed them and which NFL players he was reminded of in hearing the description of the stat.

For example, Big Cat renamed targets above expectation after Keyshawn "Give Me The Damn Ball" Johnson and blown blocks after Tony Mandarich.

They also discussed Ben Johnson's hiring in Chicago, the legitimacy of the tush push, whether the Chiefs' defense is overrated and whether concerns about their offensive line is justified (we'll do a much bigger Super Bowl preview next week).

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Conference Championship Games Preview

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver review the Divisional Round playoff games and preview the two conference championship games.

Topics include
* Jalen Hurts' injury status
* Jayden Daniels passing improvements when under pressure
* How each team's offensive approach matches up with what the other will do defensively

* The Bills running game should outrun the Chiefs
* "For the Chiefs to win, Mahomes has to Mahomes again"

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Divisional Round Preview

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver, preview this weekend's Divisional Playoff matchups.

Topics covered include:

Texans at Chiefs
- The scenario by which the Texans could win this game
- How neither team's offense is what most people think it would be

Commanders at Lions
- Why Bryce, a Lions fan, is nervous about this game and how Jayden Daniels could win it with his arm and legs

Rams at Eagles
- The best approach for the Rams to challenge the Eagles

Ravens at Bills
- A breakdown of the Ravens run defense and the Bills offensive capabilities
- How the weather could be a factor

Plus, a little bit on Mike McCarthy's firing and the politicking involved in pursuing different coaching jobs

Check out the SIS All-Pro Team
https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/01/13/2024-sis-nfl-all-pro-team/

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian, give a detailed analysis of all the NFL playoff matchups and also address the firings of Jerrod Mayo and Ken Dorsey.

Among the topics covered

Chargers vs Texans
- The differences in the team's offensive schemes

Steelers vs Ravens
- How close will this game be and how will the weather impact it

Bills vs Broncos
- Josh Allen's effectiveness versus blitzes

Packers vs Eagles
- Impact of various injuries
- Eagles' depth vs Packers' turnover reliance

Commanders vs Buccaneers
- The advantages that Tampa Bay could have both on offense and defense

Vikings vs.Rams
- The tactical battle between Sean McVay and Brian Flores.
- The Vikings intermediate game vs this Rams defense

Check out the SIS All-Rookie Team!
https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/01/09/2024-sis-all-rookie-team/

And take a look at the Total Points (and other) leaderboards for 2024
https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/01/09/nfl-advanced-stat-leaders-through-end-of-regular-season/

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

Quarterback Rating Quirks, Running Back Revelations, And Other Recent Learnings

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

On this (pre-recorded) edition of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver look back at some of their recent articles to explain what they studied and what they learned.

They analyze why our stats view Bo Nix so favorably, look at some of the best running backs in the NFL to assess why the position still matters, break down QB snap-to-throw time, look at how our stats analyze the awards races, check whether early-season red zone struggles still hold up, and look at major QB injuries and how quickly those like Joe Burrow returned to excellence.

Articles referenced include:

- Should Bo Nix Be In The Rookie of the Year Conversation?

- Running Backs Matter … Again

- Chaos Manfiest: Measuring How QBs Behave As Plays Break Down

- Assessing The Awards Field Using Total Points and IQR

- Study: What’s Going On With Red Zone Offense

- Study: How Quickly Do QBs Return To Form Following Major Injury

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 16 Preview

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler is joined by Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman and James Weaver, who break down four key NFL games this weekend.

- Texans at Chiefs
- Steelers at Ravens
- Eagles at Commanders
- 49ers at Dolphins

Topics include:
- Impact of Patrick Mahomes' injury
- Just how good is Derek Stingley Jr.
- T.J. Watt's injury
- The legitimacy of the Commanders
- The 49ers future quarterback situation (Sam Darnold or Kirk Cousins?)
- Tua Tagovailoa's recent poor play

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 15 Preview

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman and James Weaver, who break down four key NFL games this weekend (as well as whether Wawa or Sheetz is the better quick food option).

- Buccaneers vs Chargers
- Bills vs Lions
- Packers vs Seahawks,
- Steelers vs Eagles

Topics include
- Baker Mayfield's performance cycles
- The impact of defensive injuries on the Lions
- Jordan Love's inconsistent play
- The role of Devon Witherspoon in the Seahawks' defense
- The Eagles' offensive struggles
- Impact of George Pickens' injury

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 14 Preview

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian.

They preview four games taking place this weekend

- Chiefs vs Chargers
- Cardinals vs Seahawks
- Falcons vs Vikings
- Eagles vs Panthers

Within that, they discussed
- The Chiefs' recent lackluster performance, offensive approach, and defensive struggles
- A comparison of the Cardinals’ gap-heavy run scheme against the Seahawks’ defensive adjustments
- Whether the Falcons should make a QB change given Kirk Cousins' inconsistency
- Bryce Young's recent success but also his long-term viability given his overall performance issues
- Much more!

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 13 Preview

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman and James Weaver to preview four major NFL matchups.

They analyze:
- Cardinals vs. Vikings
- Steelers vs. Bengals
- Chargers vs. Falcons
- Eagles vs. Ravens

Within that, they covered:
- The impact of Kyler Murray's struggles against the blitz
- Adjustments in the Steelers' red zone offense
- The resurgence of the Chargers' passing game
- MVP candidacies of Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry
- And much more!

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 12 Preview with Matty Brown

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Matty Brown from the Seattle Overload podcast and Angstrom Sports. They dive into several key NFC West matchups among the games this week.

Seahawks vs Cardinals
- The Seahawks defensive improvements and offensive struggles
- The challenges posed by Seattle's injured offensive line.

49ers vs Packers
- Underperformance of both defenses
- Injuries and their impact on the 49ers

Eagles vs Rams
- How the Eagles offensive line will handle the Rams pressure

Ravens vs Chargers
- The decline of the Ravens defense
- How the Chargers have changed under Greg Roman
- How the Ravens running game will fare.

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 11 Preview

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, On this episode, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97)and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) break down four intriguing NFL matchups.

Seahawks vs 49ers
- Impact of injuries for both teams
- Christian McCaffrey's role in the game

Ravens vs. Steelers
- Lamar Jackson's history vs the Steelers
- Each team's defensive approach
- Impact of injury to Alex Highsmith

Chiefs vs. Bills
- The shift of the Bills from underdogs to favorites
- The challenges for the Bills defense against Patrick Mahomes
- Could this actually be a low-scoring game?

Bengals vs. Chargers
- The capabilities of each team being able to execute its gameplan
- Concern about the Chargers injuries
- The Chargers' new leadership

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

Week 10 + An Early Look At NFL Awards

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97)and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) look at the two most intriguing games and take an early look at NFL Awards candidacies in conjunction with an article that James wrote about what Total Points can tell us about various awards races.

They previewed the Steelers-Commanders game, analyzing Russell Wilson's impact, the performance of the Steelers' offense and defense, and their potential strategies to win against an improving Commanders team. They also dissected the Lions-Texans game, looking the Lions' strong offensive line, the Texans' defensive capabilities, and notable injuries.

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com. To sign up for the Statpack mentioned on the podcast, e-mail mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 9 Preview: On Anthony Richardson's Benching, Bo Nix's Statistical Profile, and More

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Off The Charts, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) break down four of the most intriguing games in the NFL this weekend.

Topics include ...

Colts vs Vikings
* Anthony Richardson's benching and how to develop a quarterback in the NFL.

Chargers vs Browns
* How the Browns offense matches up against the Browns secondary
* Jameis Winston's unpredictability

Broncos vs Ravens
* How will the Ravens' receiving talent will fare against Denver's excellent coverage unit.
* Bo Nix's unusual statistical profile
* Ravens' defensive struggles due to brain drain and cohesion issues

Lions vs Packers
* Gameplanning for different QBs (Jordan Love vs Malik Willis)
* Detroit's dominant run game

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 8 Preview with Charles McDonald

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and Charles McDonald (@fourverts) deliver an extensive preview of four notable games in NFL Week 8.

Falcons vs Buccaneers
- The Falcons offensive approach and improvements
- The impact of injuries to the Buccaneers

Bills vs Seahawks
- A potential monster game for Josh Allen
- The weekly discussion of just how good is Geno Smith

Cowboys vs 49ers
- Their respective disappointments
- What's up with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb

Bears vs Commanders
- The potential of Caleb Williams

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 7 Preview

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver dive into the Week 7 NFL games. They focus on four matchups:

Lions vs Vikings
A look at the impact of Aidan Hutchinson's injury on the Lions' defense. They analyze how the Lions can handle the Vikings' defensive pressure and Justin Jefferson, with a discussion on Jared Goff's effectiveness against the blitz and conversation about the Lions' top offensive players and their use of the screen and run game to mitigate the Vikings' pass rush.

49ers vs Chiefs
The group debates the Chiefs' offensive design and Fred Warner's potential for Defensive Player of the Year.

Seahawks vs Falcons
They evaluate Geno Smith and the challenges of the Seahawks' offensive line.

Texans vs Packers
They analyze key players like Nico Collins and Jordan Love, and debate the offensive strategies of each team based on their injuries.

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 6 preview

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver dive into four prominent Week 6 matchups.

They discuss the Washington Commanders' legitimacy, the Ravens' formidable defense, and Lamar Jackson's MVP candidacy.

They analyze the Lions' passing game challenges and predict a strong performance against the Cowboys.

For the Cardinals-Packers matchup, they scrutinize Jordan Love's struggles and Kyler Murray's potential.

And then they look in-depth at the issues of the Jets that led to the firing of head coach Robert Saleh while the Bills-Jets game is weighed against Robert Saleh's firing and potential roster cohesion issues.

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 5 Episode with Derrik Klassen of The Athletic Football Show.

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler and co-Derek Klassen from The Athletic Football Show, they look at the intriguing storylines for Week 5.

Commanders vs. Browns
- The challenges facing Jayden Daniels against a formidable pass rush and how the Commanders run game matches up against the Browns approach.

Ravens vs Bengals
- A critique of the Bengals offense and how Joe Burrow looks
- The Ravens' potent rushing game vs as susceptible Bengals defense

Cowboys vs. Steelers
- Issues with the Cowboys' offensive and defensive approach

Bills vs Texans
- Concerns about the Bills' offensive line temper the Josh Allen MVP talk

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 4 Preview

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football podcast Bryce Rossler is joined by colleagues Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian and the crew preview 4 games

Vikings vs. Packers
The team discusses the impact of quarterback uncertainties and the performances of Sam Darnold and Jordan Love.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers
Injury concerns are a central theme (A.J. Brown, Lane Johnson, Devonta Smith) , as is Saquon Barkley and the Eagles' offensive concerns.

Bills vs. Ravens
They explore the Bills' zone running game and the Ravens' defensive potential.

Seahawks vs. Lions
Matt shares his high regard for Geno Smith, considering him a Top 10 quarterback. The group reviews the Seahawks' offensive line struggles, especially against Aidan Hutchinson, and the Lions' run game efficiency.

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 3 Preview

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Bryce Rossler is joined by SIS colleagues Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian to preview and offer predictions for some of the top games in Week 3 of the NFL season.

-Eagles vs Saints
-Vikings vs Texans
-Lions vs Cardinals
-Ravens vs Cowboys

Among the topics discussed and debated:
- Jalen Hurts' current form
- Do you trust Sam Darnold?
- The Ravens offensive line and matchup issues

You can find our content online at sportsinfosolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

NFL Week 2 Preview (Updated)

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) is joined by Alex Vigdeman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) to preview key matchups for Week 2 of the NFL season.

The team focuses on analyzing
- Bengals vs. Chiefs
- Saints vs. Cowboys
- Rams vs. Cardinals,
- Lions vs. Buccaneers

Topics include such as Joe Burrow's potential injury impact, the performance of Derek Carr, the Saints' offensive line dominance, and how teams like the Rams might handle injuries. The analysts also debate the viability of the Buccaneers' offense based on its Week 1 performance.

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS

NFL Week 2 Preview

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400

NFL Week 1 Preview

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver dive into a lightning round of game previews for the first week of the NFL season. The trio presents key stats and insights on all 16 games, offering a comprehensive viewing guide in a quick, three-minute-or-less format per game. There are lots of references to stats like Total Points and EPA to assist in the analysis - definitely an episode for the thinking football fan.

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

Scouts vs Stats: 2024 NFL Awards and Season Leaders Predictions

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler and colleagues Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver dive into their preseason NFL awards and leaders predictions.

The episode features a Scouts vs. Stats framework with Rossler and Manocherian representing the 'eye test' and Vigderman and Weaver advocating for analytical approaches.

They discuss various categories including MVP, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, and stat leaders in passing, rushing, and receiving yards.

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

Reviewing Enhancements To Our All-Encompassing Player Value Stat, Total Points

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode, host Bryce Rossler (@BTRossler) is joined by Research & Development colleagues Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus) and James Weaver (@j_weaver97) to discuss the recent enhancements made to the SIS Total Points metric.

The three of them examine the changes in both how the stat evaluates the passing and running game, including the impact of play action, throw accuracy, yards after catch, and line blocking.

They also touch on positional rankings, provide insights into the methodology behind these adjustments, and discuss potential future improvements for the stat.

Be sure to read Alex's article, which describes the changes in greater depth.

https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2024/08/19/total-points-stat-updates-football-analytics/

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

NFC West Preview with Matty Brown of Angstrom Sports

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Matty Brown of Angstrom Sports to preview the NFC West.

Among the topics discussed:

* The consequences of the Seahawks regime change from Pete Carroll to Mike McDonald

* The impact of the 49ers potential trade of Brandon Aiyuk and the issues with their defensive line.

* The Rams and the losses of both Aaron Donald and Raheem Morris

* The potential of the Cardinals offense and their defensive deficiencies.

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

NFC South Preview with Derrik Klassen (The Athletic)

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Our division previews continue as Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) of The Athletic to preview the NFC South.

Bryce and Derrik go through each team, looking at season expectations and potential win total. Some of the key topics discussed include:

Carolina Panthers - Offensive line improvements and Bryce Young's struggles

New Orleans Saints - How big an impact can Derek Carr have? Is the defense aging?

Atlanta Falcons - A look at the QB situation and concerns about the construction of their defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - A potentially odd playcaller/personnel fit

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

NFC East Preview with ESPN's Ben Solak

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Off The Charts, Bryce Rossler is joined by ESPN’s newest writing hire, Ben Solak, (formerly of The Ringer) to preview the NFC East.

The two of them look at the strengths and weaknesses of each team heading into the 2024 season.

Among the topics of discussion:

Eagles – Concerns about the offense amid Jason Kelce’s retirement

Cowboys – Why they’re slight favorites to win the division and the excellence of Dak Prescott in certain areas

Giants – A precarious quarterback situation.

Commanders – Puzzling decisions and a roster in disarray

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS

NFC North Preview with Justis Mosqueda

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) is joined by Justis Mosqueda (@JuMosq) from Acme Packing Company at SB Nation (@acmepackingco). They delve into a comprehensive preview of the NFC North division, discussing the prospects and key questions for each team.

Among the topics:
Packers - Offensive line uncertainties, a young defense, and Jordan Love's readiness

Lions - Offensive line depth, linebacker situation, overall optimism

Bears - Caleb Williams and skepticism about their offense

Vikings - QB uncertainty and the overall dynamic of a strong offense and a questionable defense.

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS

AFC West preview with SIS COO Matt Manocherian

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the SIS Off The Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and Sports Info Solutions COO Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) delve into an in-depth analysis of the AFC West.

They analyze the strengths, weaknesses, roster moves, potential performance, and win total analysis for each team.

Key topics include

Chiefs- The potential of Patrick Mahomes and the KC offense,

Raiders- The Raiders' defensive prospects with a weak coverage unit

Broncos- Bo Nix under Sean Payton's offense

Chargers- Concerns for the receiving corps despite optimism about their offensive line improvements.

The Bo Nix scouting report can be found here:
https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2024/07/19/nfl-draft-scouting-report-denver-broncos-quarterback-bo-nix/

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

AFC South Preview with Jaguars writer John Shipley

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts football podcast, host Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and John Shipley (@_john_shipley), writer and editor for Jaguars Report, delve into a comprehensive preview of the AFC South.

The conversation touches on key players, coaching decisions, and overall team dynamics, including detailed evaluations of Trevor Lawrence, Anthony Richardson, and Will Levis.

They also offer predictions for the season, share insights about the evolving defenses and offenses, and provide a layered analysis of each team's strengths and weaknesses.

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

00:32 Jaguars Season Predictions

02:03 Coaching and Play Calling Concerns

05:34 Trevor Lawrence's Performance

11:09 Jaguars Defensive Outlook

14:39 Texans Defensive Analysis

20:19 Texans Offensive Potential

24:37 Colts and Anthony Richardson

29:13 Quarterback Carousel and Pro Bowl Surprises

30:10 Offensive Line and Receiving Room Analysis

32:24 Defensive Struggles and Linebacker Concerns

35:43 Titans' Quarterback Situation and Will Levis Debate

44:36 Evaluating Recent Draft Picks and Team Prospects

48:25 Division Standings and Season Predictions

AFC North Preview with Nate James

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) is joined by high school coach and Bengals enthusiast Nate James (@coachnateshs) to preview the AFC North by looking at each team's top stories.

Bengals: Joe Burrow's injury and changes in the defense

Ravens: Defensive solidity and impact of a new offensive coordinator

Browns: Deshaun Watson's struggles and the team's roster continuity

Steelers: The QB situation and improvements on the offensive line

Bryce and Nate offer thoughtful insights and predictions throughout their analysis

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

AFC East Division Preview with Mark Schofield, SB Nation

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Off the Charts football podcast, host Bryce Rossler discusses the AFC East's prospects for the 2024 season with Mark Schofield, an NFL writer at SB Nation. They delve into the quarterback situation for the New England Patriots with Drake Maye, the impact of Aaron Rodgers on the New York Jets, the potential vulnerabilities of the Buffalo Bills, and the critical 2024 season for Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. The episode also touches on key players, coaching changes, and how each team's offensive and defensive units might perform in the upcoming season.

Scouts vs. Stats is Back! Top 10 Best Non-QB Players in NFL

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), James Weaver (@J_Weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show for a game of the ever-popular Scouts vs. Stats. Alex and James take the stats side against Bryce and Matt on the scouts side as the guys debate their Top 10 rankings for the best non-quarterback players currently in the NFL, which includes a shocker at the top of the Stats list.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, The 33rd Team NFL Draft Big Board and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Over/Under Win Totals for 2024

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS football team to the show for a game of Over/Under. The guys use a snake-style draft to pick their favorite overs or unders based on the projected win totals for the 2024 NFL season. Some of the teams discussed include the Saints (5:17), Vikings (12:36), Raiders (21:30), 49ers (29:47), Panthers (33:18), Eagles (38:11), and Packers (43:56).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, The 33rd Team NFL Draft Big Board and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Buy or Sell: Stock of Players on Rookie Deals

Fri, 24 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) of The Ringer to the show to discuss where they stand on a handful of NFL players who are still on their rookie deals. The guys play a game of Buy or Sell on the stock of several players at its current point in time, including Bryce Young (1:10), Trevor Lawrence (12:20), Jordan Love (19:46), Aiden Hutchinson (26:31), CeeDee Lamb (35:14), and Kyle Pitts (42:53).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, The 33rd Team NFL Draft Big Board and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Jared Goff Extension and "Running it Back" in the NFL

Thu, 16 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), James Weaver (@J_Weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show to discuss the Lions signing Jared Goff to a massive contract extension (along with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell) and how player retention affects team success going forward.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, The 33rd Team NFL Draft Big Board and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Breakout Candidates for the 2024 NFL Season

Thu, 09 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), James Weaver (@J_Weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show for a look at some potential candidates to have breakout seasons in 2024. The guys use a three-round snake draft to choose their candidates, with the rules being that the players picked cannot have either made a Pro Bowl or won a Rookie of the Year award.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Evaluating Post-Draft Rosters Using Total Points

Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show to discuss which teams have both gained and lost the most Total Points now that we're through Free Agency and the Draft. The guys touch on a number of different teams, including the Cardinals (4:04), Patriots (8:44), Jets (14:03), Bears (19:34), Ravens (23:10), Texans (30:46), Dolphins (34:35), and Lions (38:58).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, The 33rd Team NFL Draft Big Board and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

NFL Draft First Round Instant Reactions

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Film Analyst Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) and Matt Manocherian of SIS to the show for a comprehensive breakdown of all the picks on night one of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Positional Value and Positional Scarcity in the NFL Draft

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show to discuss how we should evaluate positional value vs. positional scarcity in the NFL Draft. The guys lay out the context of the horizontal draft board and examine the nuances of drafting for need vs. best player available, specifically in a 2024 draft class that is deep at positions like WR and OT.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, The 33rd Team NFL Draft Big Board and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

The Defensive Meta-Game of the NFL

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Diante Lee (@DianteLeeFB) of The Athletic and The 33rd Team to the show for an in-depth breakdown of what defenses look like and are trying to accomplish in today's NFL. The guys look at current tendencies on the defensive side of the ball from coverage, pressure, and rush defense standpoints and discuss what direction defenses could go in the future.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

NFL Draft Buzz and Hot Takes

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and Jordan Edwards (@babyrhino79) of the SIS team to the show to discuss some of the latest buzz surrounding the 2024 NFL Draft. The guys discuss a variety of topics, including Michael Penix's draft stock (1:57), Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye as QB2 (8:54), Malik Nabers or Marvin Harrison Jr. as WR1 (19:14), the cornerback rankings (29:26), and JJ McCarthy (34:54).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Variability in the 2024 NFL Draft with Benjamin Solak

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) of The Ringer to the show for a look at the NFL Draft. The guys take a different approach to this draft discussion, as they look at team variability and what positions teams could target with their picks. Some highlights include the Commanders at #2 (3:01), Patriots at #3 (7:34), Chargers at #5 (14:01), Titans at #7 (19:15), Falcons at #8 (22:46), Broncos at #12 (27:49), Seahawks at #16 (34:14), Dolphins at #21 (40:39), Eagles at #22 (43:46), Bills at #28 (48:26), and Chiefs at #32 (53:34).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Free Agency Winners and Losers Based On Total Points

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), James Weaver (@J_Weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show to take a more analytical look at NFL Free Agency. The guys open with an ode to recently retired Rams DT Aaron Donald before moving to the Free Agency discussion, where they break down which teams have gained and lost the most value thus far using our Total Points metric.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Free Agent Frenzy with Charles McDonald

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Charles McDonald (@FourVerts) of Yahoo Sports to the show to take a look at the most impactful Free Agent signings thus far in the NFL offseason. The guys discuss a number of different moves, including Kirk Cousins to the Falcons, the Texans making multiple moves, Saquon Barkley to the Eagles, Josh Jacobs to the Packers, Russell Wilson to the Steelers, and much more.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Scouting Offensive Tackle Draft Prospects

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Jordan Edwards (@babyrhino79) and Jeremy Percy (@JeremyPercy) of the SIS football ops team to the show to break down some of the top OT prospects available in this year's NFL draft. The guys discuss the prospects in order according to our scouting grades, starting with Joe Alt (6:28) before moving to JC Latham (12:53), Olu Fashanu (22:23), Taliese Fuaga (26:11), Tyler Guyton (33:12), Amarius Mims (34:54), Troy Fautanu (39:24), and Kingsley Suamataia (42:48).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Evaluating the Quarterback Draft Class with Derrik Klassen

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Film Analyst Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) to the show to discuss the top QB prospects in this year's draft class. The guys give their thoughts on whether Drake Maye or Caleb Williams is the top guy in the class (1:20) before breaking down Jayden Daniels (16:27), JJ McCarthy (23:07), Michael Penix (27:53), Bo Nix (33:50), and Spencer Rattler (40:15). Check out Derrik's work at Bleacher Report, Reception Perception, and The 33rd Team.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Stats vs. Stats: A Super Bowl LVIII Preview

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) of the Sports Info Solutions Team to the show to preview the Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. In a callback to our popular Scouts vs. Stats segments from past episodes, the guys play a game of Stats vs. Stats where Bryce will be the statistical advocate for the Chiefs and Alex will handle the 49ers before giving their predictions on who will win the game at the end of the show.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Recapping Conference Championship Weekend in the NFL

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes NFL and NCAA Football Analyst Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) to the show to recap last week's NFL Conference Championship games. The guys break down the Lions-49ers (0:57) and Chiefs-Ravens (22:23) and look at what's next for each of the losing teams. You can check out Nate's work at Yahoo Sports and on The Athletic Football Show podcast.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Looking Ahead to the Conference Championship Games with Keegan Abdoo

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of SIS and NFL Next Gen Stats Analyst Keegan Abdoo (@KeeganAbdoo) to the show to preview the NFL Conference Championship games. The guys break down both contests, starting with the AFC title game between the Chiefs and Ravens (1:37) before moving on to the NFC matchup, the Lions and 49ers (18:04).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

NFL Wild Card Recap and Divisional Round Preview

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Matt Manocherian (@mattmano), Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the Sports Info Solutions Team to the show to talk NFL Playoffs! The guys take a closer look at the teams that were eliminated last week (0:58) before looking ahead to the matchups in the Divisional Round: Texans-Ravens (37:19), Packers-49ers (41:13), Buccaneers-Lions (45:35), and Chiefs-Bills (50:14).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Bryce Rossler and Seth Galina Preview Super Wild Card Weekend

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) takes over as the full-time host from Matt Manocherian and welcomes PFF Senior Football Analyst Seth Galina to the show for a preview of Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL. The guys go game-by-game and break down each matchup, starting with Packers-Cowboys (1:54) before moving on to Rams-Lions (12:47), Eagles-Buccaneers (27:10), Steelers-Bills (35:56), Dolphins-Chiefs (37:15), and Browns-Texans (47:52).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Analyzing the Offensive Tendencies of the Miami Dolphins

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to take a closer look at the Defensive Rookie of the Year race (0:45) and have a high-level discussion about what the Dolphins do out of different formations on offense (9:50).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Looking Back at our Preseason Over/Under Predictions

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, we throw it back to the preseason as we take a look at some of our over/under predictions from back in the summer. You can find the full episodes that originally aired on July 27 and Aug. 3 in our episode list. We'll be back next week for a new episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Announcing the 2023 SIS All-America Teams

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research team along with Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and Jeff Dean of the Football Ops crew to the show to discuss this year's SIS All-America Teams. The guys discuss the process that went into picking the players and some of the more controversial picks to make (or not make) the list. You can find the entire First-Team, Second-Team, and Honorable Mentions on the SIS website at "2023 SIS NCAA All-America Teams".

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Brock Purdy For NFL MVP? Not So Fast, My Friend

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to discuss the MVP race in the NFL. The guys examine the MVP race through the lens of a recent article posted on the SIS website titled "Should Brock Purdy be NFL MVP? He’s Good But Not That Good". The group also touches on who they like for some of the other awards, including Offensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

The True 9s of the NFL

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, host Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and regular guests Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team welcome Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft), Jordan Edwards (@babyrhino79), Ben Hrkach and Jeff Dean of the SIS Football Scouting operation to the show for a discussion about elite traits in the NFL from both the scouting and statistical viewpoints. The guys dive into a scouting debate about which NFL players possess a truly elite trait based on the 1-9 scale that our scouts use at SIS and what the data can tell us about those traits. Some of the players mentioned include Aaron Donald (6:58), Tyreek Hill (11:12), Trent Williams (15:50), Josh Allen (21:39), Patrick Mahomes (27:02), Lamar Jackson (35:10), and Chris Jones (39:45).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

A Closer Look at Recently Fired NFL Coaches

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to discuss a couple articles that will be out this week. First, the guys dive into a piece by Bryce that looks at Frank Reich's tenure in Carolina compared to other "one-and-done" coaches titled "Empirically Quantifying the Worst NFL One-and-Dones" (0:56). Then, they preview an article James is working on for The33rdTeam.com that looks at changes in the Steelers' offense after the firing of OC Matt Canada (16:06).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Contender or Pretender: NFC Edition

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for another game of Contender or Pretender. The guys do a division-by-division breakdown of which teams are actual Super Bowl contenders and who are just pretenders in the NFC. If you missed it, check out last week's episode for the AFC Contenders or Pretenders.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Contender or Pretender: AFC Edition

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for a game of Contender or Pretender. The guys open with a chat about the Bills' firing of Ken Dorsey before segueing to a division-by-division breakdown of which teams are actual Super Bowl contenders and who are just pretenders.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Which NFL Teams Have Been Hurt Most By Injuries?

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500

McDaniels Fired in Vegas, the Trade Deadline, Are the Lions Contenders?, and More

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to discuss a variety of football topics. The guys start with their takes on Josh McDaniels being fired by the Raiders (0:22), the Connor Stalions controversy on the NCAA side (4:23), and the most interesting moves at the trade deadline (9:30). They then transition to discussions based on upcoming articles from Bryce on whether the Lions are true Super Bowl contenders (15:02) and James where he creates new NCAA football conferences based on factors such as academics, location, on-field performance, and financial capabilities (30:01).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Which NFL Teams Should Look To Improve at the Trade Deadline?

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to discuss the upcoming Trade Deadline in the NFL. The guys divide up the divisions and pick one team from each who could use an upgrade via trade.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

How To Succeed on Short-Yardage Plays

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to discuss play-calling in short-yardage situations. The guys use a recent article written by Alex and James for The33rdTeam.com titled "Brotherly Shove Not the Only Way to Succeed on Short-Yardage Plays" as as basis for the discussion, as they delve into the actual "Brotherly Shove" play itself (1:25) before moving to a look at what the numbers say about the most successful run types (3:36) and route types on passing plays (12:26). They also look at some team trends in short-yardage play-calling (23:10).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

NFL Week 5: Decisions, Decisions

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to talk about some of the most impactful decisions from last week's NFL games. The guys discuss the Jaguars going for two against the Bills (1:31), the Ravens running a goal line fade against the Steelers (4:26), the Vikings calling a fake punt against the Chiefs (7:28), the Bears kicking a field goal on 4th and 1 against the Commanders (8:31), and the Raiders choosing to kick a long field goal against the Packers on Monday Night Football (11:06). The show closes with a look ahead to NFL Week 6 (15:51).

Check out the entire article from James titled "Ranking NFL's Best, Worst Coaching Decisions from Week 5" over at The33rdTeam.com.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Early Season NFL Awards

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) fills in for host Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and welcomes Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to give out some early-season awards. The guys discuss candidates for the five major end-of-season player awards through four games, including MVP (2:28), Offensive Player of the Year (13:02), Defensive Player of the Year (20:24), Offensive Rookie of the Year (26:03), and Defensive Rookie of the Year (33:28) using a combination of the eye test, our SIS metrics like Total Points, and the betting favorites.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Examining Injuries on Grass vs. Turf and Breaking Down the Ravens Offense

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team along with SIS Injury Analyst Brett Barnes to the show to discuss what we can learn about the injuries we've seen through the first three weeks of the NFL season. The guys open the show with a look at the numbers on injuries sustained on natural grass and on artificial turf (1:04) and discuss Brett's article at The33rdTeam.com titled "2023 NFL Week 3 Injury Takeaways: Fallout of Mike Williams Injury" (11:27). They then move to an examination of Bryce's article at SportsInfoSolutions.com titled "Looking For Hope in the Ravens... But Will We Find It?" (22:26) and also discuss the questionable decision-making by Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels (29:49) and a good decision by the Packers, which Alex reviews in his article titled "Why Packers' 2-Point Conversion vs. Saints Was Right Decision" (36:49).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Revisiting Our Win Total Projections After NFL Week 2

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Week 1 Recap: Rodgers Goes Down, Mahomes' Total Points, and More

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes the R&D Jamboree, Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to look back at a crazy NFL Week 1. The guys open with a chat about Aaron Rodgers going down for the season (0:23) before moving on to a look at how the SIS betting model performed in Week 1 (9:34), what Total Points can tell us about the performance by Patrick Mahomes (13:45), what happened to the Steelers (22:42), the Eagles getting past the Patriots (26:16), interesting coaching decisions (28:47), and the Rams showing some new wrinkles against the Seahawks (33:46).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Evaluating NFL Coaches Heading Into Week 1

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to discuss a couple articles recently posted at The33rdTeam.com. The guys open with a discussion about an article by James titled Looking Back at Key Fourth-Down Decisions from 2022 NFL Season (8:36) before moving on to Alex's article titled 2023 NFL Week 1: Best 4th-Down Coaching Decision Matchups (30:30).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Around the (Fantasy) League with The 33rd Team's Josh Larky

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, host Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions welcomes Josh Larky (@jlarkytweets) of The 33rd Team to the show for a fantasy-focused look around the NFL heading into the start of the regular season. The guys discuss some general fantasy draft strategy (6:49), go around the league to look at some interesting targets based on recent roster cuts (15:34), and Josh gives a couple pieces of fantasy wisdom to help you win your league (50:39).

Make sure to check out Josh's 2023 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet over at The33rdTeam.com.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Injury Risk Modeling with Alex Vigderman and Brett Barnes

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) of the SIS Research Team and Brett Barnes of the SIS Injury Team to the show to look at injury risk modeling ahead of the 2023 NFL season. Topics covered include Nick Chubb's durability (10:09) and risk for dual-threat quarterbacks (18:41).

Make sure to check out Brett's upcoming article and more over at The33rdTeam.com.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Win Projections with Aaron Schatz

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, host Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) of Sports Info Solutions welcome DVOA creator and former Off The Charts co-host Aaron Schatz (@ASchatzNFL) to the show to look at projected win totals for the 2023 NFL season. The guys compare Aaron's model to the SIS model to look at differences and similarities in each team's projected wins for the season.

You can order Aaron Schatz's FTN Football Almanac 2023 at FTNfantasy.com or from Amazon.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

NFL Analytics and the Sniff Test

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for a one-on-one conversation. The guys take a look at a few surprising SIS stats from last season and debate whether or not they pass the sniff test. Some of the topics include Jared Goff's passing WAR (3:00), Sam Darnold's IQR (6:03), Jawann Taylor's Total Points (8:24), the Texans Pressure Rate (10:33), Josh Uche's Pressure Rate (12:23), the Steelers offensive line's blocking Total Points (15:42), the Eagles defense EPA difference against the rush and the pass (18:19), the Ravens receiving Total Points (21:05), and Saquon Barkley's designed gap percentage (22:28).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Over/Under: NFC Win Totals

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes the R&D Jamboree Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to talk win totals for all NFC teams for 2023. The guys will use a draft format to pick over or under for each team using our SIS model and the Vegas odds.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Over/Under: AFC Team Win Totals

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to talk win totals for all AFC teams for 2023. The guys will use a draft format to pick over or under for each team using our SIS model and the Vegas odds.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Quarterbacks

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for another installation of "Scouts vs Stats". This week, the guys tackle the final position in our series, and do so from the opposite sides. Alex and James will play the role of the scouts while Matt and Bryce join the stats team to rank the top quarterbacks in the NFL.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Interior Offensive Linemen

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for another installation of "Scouts vs Stats". This week, the guys move to the trenches to rank their Top 10 Interior Offensive Linemen, with Matt and Bryce holding down the scout side of things while Alex and James work from the stats side. Stay tuned for next week's final episode of Scouts vs. Stats, where the teams will flip sides and give their list of the top quarterbacks in the NFL.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Scouts vs Stats Double Dose: Linebackers and Safeties

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for another installation of "Scouts vs Stats". This week, the guys give the listeners two positions for the price of one, as they rank the top 5 players at both linebacker and safety. Matt resumes his role as a member of the scout team with Bryce this week while Alex and James hold strong for the nerds.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Tight Ends in the NFL

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) fills in for host Matt Manocherian as he welcomes Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team along with special guest Jeff Dean of the Football Ops staff to the show for another installation of "Scouts vs Stats". The jocks and the nerds find some common ground this week as they tackle the top tight ends in the NFL.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Running Backs in the NFL

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) fills in for host Matt Manocherian as he welcomes Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team along with special guest Jeff Dean of the Football Ops staff to the show for another installation of "Scouts vs Stats". Running backs definitely matter this week as the guys will rank the Top 10 in the NFL, with Alex and James maintaining their positions on "Team Stats" while Jeff joins Bryce on the scouting side of things.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Cornerbacks in the NFL

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for another installation of "Scouts vs Stats". This week, the guys will rank the Top 10 Cornerbacks in the league, with Matt and Bryce representing the jocks and Alex and James the nerds.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Offensive Tackles

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for another installation of "Scouts vs Stats". This week, the guys will rank the top offensive tackles in the NFL, with Matt and Bryce on the scouting side and Alex and James on the stats side as always.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Wide Receivers

Thu, 25 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for another installation of "Scouts vs Stats". This week, the guys will rank the top wide receivers in the league, with Matt and Bryce on the scouting side and Alex and James on the stats side.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Pass Rushers in the NFL

Thu, 18 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for a game of "Scouts vs Stats". Matt and Bryce will be on the Scout side and Alex and James will be on the Stats side, and both teams will reveal their Top 10 pass rushers in the NFL in a countdown style, leading to both sides' top pass rusher currently in the league.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

NFL Draft Recap: Winners, Losers, Grades, and More

Mon, 01 May 2023 17:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, fill-in host Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), the Director of Football Analytics at Sports Info Solutions, welcomes Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and Jeff Dean of the SIS Scouting Staff to the show to recap the 2023 NFL Draft. The guys discuss how we grade drafts (1:03) before looking at the rankings list, starting at the top with teams like the Panthers, Eagles, Texans, Dolphins, and Patriots (2:27). They then transition to how our scouting grades performed relative to the picks (16:39), which teams didn't draft as well based on our grades (21:02), and other significant notes to take away (25:49).

Check out the "2023 NFL Draft Team Grades" article for a comprehensive draft breakdown.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

NFL Draft: First Round Recap

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, fill-in host Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), the Director of Football Analytics at Sports Info Solutions, welcomes Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and Jeff Dean of the SIS Scouting Staff to the show to recap the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The guys discuss some of the highlights from Thursday night, including the Texans trading up for Will Anderson (2:31), the Lions making some curious choices (9:09), the Eagles grabbing Jalen Carter (13:48), the run on receivers in the 20s (19:55), the Eagles getting a steal at 30 with Nolan Smith (24:49), and some players to keep an eye on early in Round 2 (28:42).

Stay tuned for a full draft recap and early draft grades coming in a special episode on Monday.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

SIS Blog Roundup: Need-Based Drafting and Anthony Richardson

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, host Matt Manocherian (@mattmano), welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) of the SIS R&D team to the show to discuss some recent articles they wrote for the SIS website. The discussion opens with Alex and James Weaver's look at need-based drafting titled "Which NFL teams Would Be Most Justified In Drafting For Need?" (3:30) before transitioning to Bryce's in-depth look at QB prospect Anthony Richardson, titled "Anthony Richardson’s Accuracy: A Closer Look". (35:00)

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

The Official 2023 Sports Info Solutions Live NFL Mock Draft

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes the SIS Football Operations crew to the show for a live mock draft of picks 1-16. Each guest represents a different organization and will make picks and trades on the clock as if they were the GM of the team. Also, SIS Director of Football Analytics Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) will evaluate all trades based on the value each side is receiving.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Draft Pick Value Curve and Analytics All-Stars

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, fill-in host Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), the Director of Football Analytics at Sports Info Solutions, welcomes Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for more draft talk. The guys open with a look at draft pick value through the lens of Total Points based on a recent article by Alex titled "Revisiting Our Draft Pick Value Curve" (3:30). They then transition to an examination of some individual prospects that show up at the top (and bottom) of a lot of our leaderboards, including Bijan Robinson, Nathaniel Dell, Josh Downs, Charlie Jones, Hendon Hooker, and Will Levis (28:21).
Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Draft Prep: Quarterbacks and Everyone Else on Offense

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Jordan Edwards (@babyrhino79) and Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) of the SIS scouting team to the show for a look at some of the top draft prospects on the offensive side of the ball. The group breaks down the profiles of the top QBs like Bryce Young and CJ Stroud (0:56), Will Levis (19:47), Anthony Richardson (31:30) and Hendon Hooker (40:25), before moving on to WR Zay Flowers (43:57), TE Darnell Washington (46:40), LT Anton Harrison (49:35), and OG O'Cyrus Torrence (52:17).
Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your pod casts.

Draft Prep: Interesting Defensive Prospects

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Jordan Edwards (@babyrhino79) and Ben Hrkach of the SIS Scouting team to the show to look at some draft prospects on the defensive side of the ball. The guys talk through a list of players that includes Ivan Pace Jr. (1:24), Jalen Carter (7:33), Will Anderson Jr. (13:05), Emmanuel Forbes (22:26), and Trenton Simpson (31:46). To close the show, Jordan talks about what his Panthers have done this offseason and what he expects out of them heading into the draft with the number one pick (38:10).

Stay tuned for a look at the offensive side of the ball with Nathan Cooper coming next week.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Analyzing Free Agent Moves Using Total Points

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:55:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show to look at some of the recent free agent signings around the NFL. The guys use a recent article by Alex and James, "2023 NFL Free Agent Analysis & Projections", as the basis of the discussion that includes projections on players like Derek Carr (8:15), Jimmy Garoppolo (13:15), Orlando Brown Jr. (18:10), Jessie Bates (23:08), Allen Lazard (26:36), James Bradberry (29:13), JuJu Smith-Schuster (31:00), Samson Ebukam (33:45), and Patrick Peterson (34:48).

Franchise Tag Draft

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:53:00 -0500

The Winners of the Syracuse Football Analytics Blitz: University of Pennsylvania

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:56:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, guest host Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) is in for Matt Manocherian as he and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team welcome the winning team from the Syracuse Football Analytics Blitz to the show to discuss their project. The team from the University of Pennsylvania features Daniel Coale (@DannyCoale), Krish Shah (@krishshah2002), Sam Pasco (@sportsbypasco), Caleb Cannon, and Ezra Troy.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Hot Takes with Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:21:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano), Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team welcome special guest Charles McDonald (@FourVerts) to the show for a wide-ranging football chat. The group discusses Charles' experience at the Super Bowl (2:53) before transitioning to some talk about the Falcons (9:32), what to do with Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley (26:16), and how to evaluate Anthony Richardson heading into the draft (33:03).

Don't forget to check out The Football Analytics Blitz (Powered by Sports Info Solutions), a case competition for undergraduate college students interested in the football analytics field. For more info, check out the Football Analytics Blitz website, the Syracuse Sport Analytics Twitter account (@CuseAnalytics), and the SIS Football Twitter account (@football_sis). The competition begins on Friday, 2/24 at 10:45 AM (ET) with opening remarks on Zoom.

Super Bowl Debrief and Coaches Changing Teams

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:33:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for a look back at the biggest talking-points from Super Bowl Sunday, including the late holding call (1:59), how the important matchups discussed on last week's episode impacted the outcome (11:31), and how the Chiefs' jet-motion scheme set up some big plays (16:24). The show closes with a look at some of the new coaching hires around the league (20:54)

The Ultimate Super Bowl LVII Preview

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:43:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research team to the show to examine the matchups that could decide the outcome of Super Bowl LVII and to give their picks on whether the Chiefs or Eagles will be holding the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the night.

On the Super Bowl Beat with Jesse Newell and Bo Wulf

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:06:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) takes an early look at the Super Bowl by bringing on experts from both sides to look at some important matchups. First, Matt welcomes beat reporter Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) of the Kansas City Star to examine things from the Chiefs perspective (0:41) before moving on to a chat with Bo Wulf (@Bo_Wulf) of the Athletic to see how things look from the Eagles side of things (22:37).

Championship Sunday Breakdown

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:48:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research team to the show for an in-depth analysis of everything you need to know heading into the championship games this Sunday. The guys open with a brief discussion about Dak Prescott (2:03) and look back at last week (7:46) before moving on to the NFC (14:48) and AFC (35:55) Championship breakdowns.

Red Zone Efficiency and NFL Divisional Round Preview

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:08:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research team to the show to break down this weekend's NFL Divisional Round games. The guys use a recent article by James on The 33rd Team about Red Zone success as a jumping-off point to examine the matchups: Jaguars-Chiefs (2:47), Giants-Eagles (10:10), Bengals-Bills (19:06), and Cowboys-49ers (25:16).

Expected Win Probability, AFCA Convention Recap, and The SIS NFL All-Rookie Team

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:11:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) of the SIS team to the show for a couple of different discussions. The show opens with Bryce reviewing his recent article for The 33rd Team looking at decision-making and aggressiveness from this crop of playoff teams (2:52). Then, Alex and Matt recap their trip to the American Football Coaches Association convention (23:49). Finally, Coop breaks down some of the picks for our SIS NFL All-Rookie Team (35:30).

2022 - Year In Review plus The (Final) Betway Betting Corner

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:22:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research team to the show to review the 2022 NFL season heading into Week 18. The group looks at the season through a few different lenses, including betting (4:42), decision-making and win probability (16:34), and scheme tendencies (27:35).

:Then, Matt welcomes Corey March (@corey_march1) for this week's installment of the Betway Betting Corner. The guys make their final picks of the season, with Matt looking for a come-from-behind victory in the betting challenge (39:20). Don't forget, Betway will be boosting both parlays again this week!

Breaking Down the All-SIS Team Selections plus The Betway Betting Corner

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:44:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and Jeff Dean of the SIS Football Scouting team to the show to break down our selections for the 2022 NCAA All-SIS Teams. The guys discuss the selections and take a closer look at a few players, including Jalin Hyatt, Olusegun Oluwatimi, Jer’zhan Newton, and Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (0:51).

Then, Corey March (@corey_march1) of Betway is back for this week's edition of the Betway Betting Corner. Matt and Corey try to keep the momentum going after two wins last week. (18:51). Don't forget, Betway will be boosting both parlays again this week!

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Throwing It Back with Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders, Announcing The All-SIS NCAA Team, and the Betway Betting Corner with Corey March

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:58:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders and Corey March (@corey_march1) of Betway for a throwback to the early days of the Off The Charts Football podcast. The trio looks at the most important games for playoff leverage on this week's NFL slate, including Lions-Panthers (8:00), Giants-Vikings (15:22), Bengals-Patriots (20:39), Eagles-Cowboys (30:37), and Packers-Dolphins (36:05). Then, Mark Simon announces our All-SIS NCAA team (40:13). Finally, Aaron looks to bring some luck to the Betway Betting Corner after an 0-2 start for both Matt and Corey, as he adds his parlay pick to the list (43:33). Don't forget, Betway will be boosting all three bets this week!

Introducing The Edge Trenches Matchup Tool AND The Betway Betting Corner

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:38:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) debuts not one, but two exciting new offerings from the SIS team and our partners. First, Matt introduces The Edge Trenches Matchup Tool, which is available in partnership with the 33rd Team. Matt walks you through how to use the tool and discusses some of the best matchups based on our numbers (1:48). Then, Matt welcomes Corey March (@corey_march1) for the first installment of the Betway Betting Corner. Matt and Corey discuss what to expect from the new weekly segment and open up their parlay contest, which will feature them each picking a parlay for the coming week and tallying their win total through the rest of the season. Betway will also be boosting the odds of each of those parlays (14:49).

Class vs. Form in the NFL plus The Betway Betting Corner

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:26:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research team to the show to look how good a player or team can be vs. how good they are playing at the current time. (0:23)

Then, Matt welcomes Corey March (@corey_march1) for this week's installment of the Betway Betting Corner. The guys review their picks from last week and give this week's parlays that will be boosted by Betway. (29:56)

Stats Potluck: NFL Variance

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:30:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) is in for a vacationing Matt Manocherian and he welcomes Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research Team to the show for a stats potluck! The guys discuss variance in stats around the NFL, focusing specifically on random variance in things like fumble luck and sequencing luck (2:00), teammate fortune/misfortune (24:26), and opponent fortune/misfortune (34:23).

College Football Talk with SIS Scout Patrick Powers

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes SIS Video Scout Patrick Powers (@thepatpowers) to the show to talk some college football. Matt and Patrick discuss several articles Patrick has written this season, including a look at how South Carolina put up 63 points against Tennessee (3:14), how good WR Josh Downs and the UNC offense actually is (8:56), the resurgence of Illinois behind Bret Bielema (17:38), the resurrection of TCU (22:27), and changes in the defensive scheme at Stanford (25:30). Links to a couple of articles mentioned in the interview are below.

How South Carolina put up 63 Points on Tennessee

North Carolina WR Josh Downs Is Playing Like a First-Round Pick

Talking Coverages and Twitter Drama with The 33rd Team's Jordan Vanek

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:21:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes the 33rd Team's Head of DFS Jordan Vanek (@JordanVanekDFS) to the show for a wide-ranging NFL discussion. Matt and Jordan open by introducing a new feature coming to The Edge, the Trenches Matchup Tool (2:32), before moving on to Jordan's recent article looking at the change in coverage tendencies around the league (5:32), which teams are best equipped to match up with the Chiefs (21:18), and a Twitter controversy regarding Mahomes and Tua (26:25).

2022 SIS Midseason NFL Awards

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:33:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research team to the show to hand out their 2022 Midseason Awards. The guys give their top five players for each awards category, which features the top quarterbacks (1:17), offensive non-quarterbacks (21:07), and defensive players (33:15) before closing with some random award winners like best WR trade, player most likely to devastate a fanbase, and more (44:10).

Ravens Chat with Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Sun

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:24:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) of the Baltimore Sun to the show to talk all things Ravens. Matt and Jonas open with a quick look at Lamar Jackson (0:34) before moving to an examination of the issues on defense (2:59), the acquisition of Roquan Smith at the trade deadline (6:49), and a preview of this week's game against the Saints (21:58).

Who Are the NFL's Biggest Surprise Teams?

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research team to the show to break down some of the surprise teams in the NFL this season. The conversation opens in New York with the Giants (1:46) and Jets (12:29) before moving to the Broncos (22:06), Eagles (30:48), and Seahawks (42:19).

Underdogs and Unders: Sports Betting Chat with Betway's Corey March

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:38:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes former SIS employee and current Betway Pennsylvania state manager Corey March (@corey_march1) to the show to talk sports betting. Matt and Corey discuss some helpful sports betting insights such as having accounts with multiple sportsbooks and taking advantage of odds boosts (4:07) before taking a look at 2022 NFL betting trends that can help give you an edge (26:40).

What's Wrong With the Broncos with Troy Renck

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Denver Broncos insider Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) of Denver7 to the show to examine what's going on in the Mile High City. Matt and Troy dive deep into the Broncos, starting with what's wrong with Russell Wilson and whether coaching is playing a role in his struggles (3:41) before moving on to whether we should be concerned about a lack of experience on the coaching staff (12:15), how talented the roster actually is (15:44), and the defense carrying the offense (22:02).

Contender or Pretender plus The World's No. 1 QB Rankings

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:26:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS Research team to the show to look at contenders and pretenders through 4 weeks of the NFL season. The show opens with Alex examining the World's No. 1 QB Rankings (0:53) before moving on to a discussion about the different tiers of NFL team so far, starting with the Eagles as the lone unbeaten (15:36), the 3-1 teams including the Bills, Dolphins, and Packers (19:12), 2-2 teams including the Ravens, Bengals, and both LA squads (28:19), and 1-3 teams including the Lions, Raiders, and Patriots (37:13).

Quick Hits: Bengals, Scoring Being Down, Underperforming Cornerbacks

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:48:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) of the SIS team to the show. The group takes a closer look at the Bengals after their Thursday night win over the Dolphins (0:30), scoring being down across the league (4:04), and some early-season struggles from top cornerbacks (11:54).

NFL Early Season Surprises Plus Injury Updates with James Rodriguez

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:23:19 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) and Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) of the SIS team to the show to examine the first two weeks of the NFL season. The group looks at the early success of the Giants' running game (1:14), the Trevor Lawrence resurgence in Jacksonville (5:19), offensive changes for the Vikings (9:57), Tua and the Dolphins (11:56), and the Lions' success with gap runs (17:45). The show closes with an injury update from SIS expert James Rodriguez, as he looks at Dak Prescott, JK Dobbins, and more (22:58).

Introducing "The Edge" with The 33rd Team's Josh Larky

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:23:48 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes The 33rd Team's Josh Larky (@jlarkytweets) to the show to introduce The Edge, "the most versatile and informative tool EVER to enter the fantasy football and betting marketplace". The duo introduces the site (1:39) before discussing Josh's path to the 33rd Team (7:09) and how his group leverages SIS data (21:35). The conversation then flips to fantasy football, as Matt and Josh look at some sleepers based on the data (35:58), 2nd-year players who might make the jump this year (44:05), and the unique data points in The Edge that might not be as common to the average fantasy player (52:21).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the Playing In Space NBA podcast and the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Kickin' It with Dolphins P Thomas Morstead

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Miami Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead to the show. Matt and Thomas recount their time together in New Orleans in 2009 (2:26), discuss Thomas's roller coaster 2021 season and look ahead to 2022 (14:38), talk about the impact of coach Frank Gansz (18:49), examine analytics within the context of punting and discuss the best punters in the current NFL (22:50), and much more.

Thank you for listening. Please check out the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the Playing In Space NBA podcast and the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

EPA: What is it Good For?

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Stephen Polacheck (@PolacheckFF), Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), and James Weaver of the SIS research team to the show to take an in-depth look at Expected Points Added (EPA). The guys discuss EPA as more of a framework than a stat (1:43), their favorite thing about EPA (5:48), passing vs. rushing EPA (9:03), why EPA is not an individual metric (23:17), how downs make a difference (29:42), the positives and negatives of Total Points, which is based on EPA (37:29), and what other currencies might be interesting for thinking about player value (41:57).

DFS Talk and more with Will Hester

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:31:16 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes SIS VP of Product and Engineering Will Hester (@WHester) to the show. Matt and Will talk though Will's background (3:07), his time with DraftKings and the rules for employees participating in contests (6:55), his process for success in DFS (12:53), what advice he would give to someone looking to start playing DFS and sports betting (16:10), his role at SIS and what he's working on now and for the future (19:52), and the top storylines he's watching in college football this season (25:01). To close the show, Matt brings on Stephen Polacheck, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver of the SIS research team to discuss the news that USC and UCLA are heading to the Big Ten (35:16).

Throwback Thursay: Diversity and Inclusion in the NFL with N. Jeremi Duru

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400

On this special throwback edition of the Off The Charts Football Podcast from February 18, 2021, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) are joined by N. Jeremi Duru (@NJeremiDuru), an author and law professor who is an expert on the NFL and its head coach hiring practices as relates to People of Color. The group discusses how the NFL is doing in that regard (2:56), how owners often rush head coach hiring decisions and don’t know what they’re looking for (4:42), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a model for putting together a coaching room (9:31), and the idea of a hiring moratorium during the playoffs (14:24). They also touch on the importance of knowing who Fritz Pollard is (21:04).

If you want to hear more from Matt, Mark, and Jeremi about Diversity in the NFL, check out our episode from February 24, 2022 that also features Joe Horrigan of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thanks for listening, and we'll be back with a new episode in a couple of weeks.

Inside The League with Neil Stratton

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Neil Stratton of Inside The League joins Matt Manocherian of SIS for the sort of conversation that you might hear on the bleachers at the Senior Bowl or after hours at the NFL Combine.

NFL Offensive Line Chat with Jordan Edwards

Fri, 20 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes SIS scout Jordan Edwards (@babyrhino79) to the show to take an in-depth look at NFL offensive line play. Matt and Jordan look at the best (3:07) and worst (24:52) offensive lines from 2021 based on Total Points, examine some key additions and losses heading into 2022 (41:18), and break down some lines that could be a bit under the radar for next season (49:28).

Recapping the Draft featuring The Athletic's Bo Wulf

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) takes a look back at the NFL draft through a couple of different lenses. First, Mark welcomes SIS injury expert James Rodriguez (@JamesRInjuries) to the show to take a look at the health of some of the top picks in this year's class (0:43). Then, Mark is joined by SIS draft guru Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) to run down the top draft classes based on our scouting grades (16:14) before welcoming in Eagles beat writer Bo Wulf (@Bo_Wulf) of the Athletic to break down Philly's draft and their acquisition of AJ Brown (18:09).

Thank you for listening as always. You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com SISDataHub.com nfldraft.sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Draft First Round Rapid Reaction

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:57:03 -0400

On this special edition of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) hosts an all-SIS roundtable featuring Stephen Polacheck (@PolacheckFF), Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to look at the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Some highlights include the Jaguars taking Travon Walker and Devin Lloyd (0:36), Derek Stingley Jr. over Sauce Gardner to the Texans (8:37), a good night for the Giants (11:25), the Falcons pairing Drake London with Kyle Pitts (16:04), the receiver run starting at #10 (21:47), the Lions trading up for Jameson Williams (27:13), the Ravens building up the middle (35:35), comparing the AJ Brown and Hollywood Brown trades (42:16), the Titans replacing Brown with Treylon Burks (50:29), Kenny Pickett staying in Pittsburgh (52:55), the Chiefs and Packers adding to their defenses (56:15), and the Jets trading up for Jermaine Johnson (1:00:10).

Thank you for listening. Please check out the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest draft content, including the best available players heading into Day 2.

NFL Draft Preview with Ryan McCrystal

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcome Ryan McCrystal (@Ryan_McCrystal) of Sharp Football Analysis to the show to preview the upcoming NFL Draft. The guys discuss Travon Walker as a potential top pick (0:31), how Ryan uses stats to evaluate OL prospects (4:56), which EDGE should go at the top (8:29), Sauce Gardner vs. Derek Stingley Jr. (10:24), using route-adjusted stats to learn more about WR potential (12:58), a stat that illustrates why there aren't any RBs worthy of a first-round pick (18:23), Desmond Ridder as QB1 (24:20), and a couple of team-specific fits (28:34).

We will have another episode this week after the first round, so look for that late Thursday night/early Friday morning. Thank you for listening. Please check out the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest draft content! Also, check out more of Ryan's work at sharpfootballanalysis.com, draftace.com, and @CFBFilmRoom.

NFL Draft Talk With Underdog Fantasy's Hayden Winks

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

On this special episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcome Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) of Fantasy Underdog (@UnderdogFantasy) to the show. Hayden discusses the SIS data he uses in his player evaluation (0:55), Drake London vs. Treylon Burks as the top WR in this class (4:30), the curious case of George Pickens (8:47), the rise of first-round WRs (10:40), the Deebo Samuel trade request (13:42), evaluating this QB class (14:59), where he differs from the consensus on top prospects (21:35), and the top fantasy prospect in this draft (26:26).

Thank you for listening. Please check out the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest draft content!

Draft Philosophy, QBs, the Jaguars and Chiefs

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:52:21 -0400

On this week’s episode, Matt Manocherian and Stephen Polacheck talk NFL Draft philosophy, both from a broad perspective and with plenty of specifics.

Matt addressed the idea behind drafting a QB even if you already had an elite one and where Malik Willis and Kenny Pickett fit best.

Matt and Stephen then broke down the rumblings that the Jaguars will select Travon Walker with the first pick, then debated the merits of Aidan Hutchinson vs Kayvon Thibodeaux.

That plus: Would Tom Brady be a good GM?

Thank you for listening. Please check out the SIS NFL Draft Website and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest draft content!.

The SIS NFL Draft Site Is Live!

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 03:10:05 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) interviews a group of SIS employees to officially introduce the SIS NFL Draft Website (nfldraft.sportsinfosolutions.com), which is now live! Matt talks stats and articles with R&D team members Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and Stephen Polacheck (@PolacheckFF) (0:49), examines the scouting process with Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and Jeff Dean (23:26), and discusses the process of putting the site together with product manager Noah Gatsik (@IamThatNoah) (37:58). The SIS NFL Draft site contains a Big Board, scouting reports, leaderboards, statistics, articles, and much more and is a must-visit for all of your NFL Draft needs.

Thanks for listening. You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com SISDataHub.com

Women in Football with Mina Kimes & Robyn Ritchie

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400

On this special episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) spotlight women in football through conversations with ESPN football writer and analyst Mina Kimes (@minakimes) and football researcher Robyn Ritchie (@RR_SportsStats) and

Mina discussed the most intriguing NFL stories of the offseason, her opinion on this year's QB draft class, her perspective on the league's new diversity initiative for coaches, the evolution of women in football, and her advice for young girls who want to work in the game. (0:53)

Robyn is a sports statistics researcher and PhD student, and she talks about her background (including pursuing work in data analytics of Curling!), her work on punt returns for the Big Data Bowl, what she wants to do in research moving forward, and her advice for those who might want to do the work that she does. (12:27)

March is Women’s History Month and we’re happy to put a spotlight on women doing good work in the sport. Thank you for listening as always. You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com SISDataHub.com

Introducing the SIS NFL Draft Website

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:00:28 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) introduce the upcoming SIS NFL Draft website, our replacement for the Football Rookie Handbook. The show opens with a brief look at the biggest NFL news from the past week (0:33) before transitioning to an examination of some of the features on the new site (4:36), an early look at the Top 3 players on our 2022 Big Board (8:31), some discussion of this year's QB class (21:57), and what Matt is most excited about with the new site (24:45).

How Should We Statistically Evaluate College Players?

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:01:58 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) are joined by Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus) of the SIS R&D team to take a look at the upcoming NFL Draft from a statistical perspective. They look at how our scouting grades match up with eventual player production (0:35), what we can glean about this group of QBs (10:40), give a refresher on Total Points and look at a player that has fared well in that stat (20:04), compare Aidan Hutchinson and Kayvon Thibodeaux within the larger context of evaluating edge rushers (22:41), examine how we evaluate offensive line play (27:45), and discuss the next frontier in statistical evaluation of college players in terms of what we can do at SIS (32:26).

QB Carousel and 4 Draft Prospects We Love

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:58:18 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) are joined by SIS scouts Ben Hrkach and Jeff Dean to break down four more draft prospects. The show opens with a look at some of the QB movement over the last several days (0:30) before transitioning to the prospects, which include Western Michigan WR Skyy Moore (11:15), Coastal Carolina TE Isaiah Likely (18:56), Penn St. S Jaquan Brisker (26:46), and Utah LB Devin Lloyd (30:41).

Deep Dive on How SIS Evaluates NFL Prospects

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) is joined by SIS scouting gurus Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to provide some insight into the scouting process our company uses to evaluate draft prospects. The group opens with an overview of the process (1:00) before moving on to how we evaluate specific positions featuring Kenny Pickett at QB (8:03), Kenneth Walker III at RB (19:28), Trent McDuffie at CB (32:09), and Ikem Ekwonu at OT (40:38).

Black Players and Coaches in Pro Football - Currently and Historically

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) are joined by American University law professor and author Jeremi Duru to discuss the state of the NFL as it relates to hiring Black coaches and front office members, and Pro Football Hall of Fame senior advisor Joe Horrigan to detail the history and origin story of the Black athlete in pro football.

Jeremi talks about the Brian Flores case and the possible directions it might go, as well as what the league and teams are doing to try to increase hiring in different areas (0:40). Joe talks about the early segregated NFL and how the color barrier was broken, as well as prominent players in Black football history, including Emlen Tunnel and Doug Williams (13:23).

Always Give The Ball To Michael Jordan (AKA Cooper Kupp) & A Super Bowl Recap

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:05:17 -0500

On this episode of Off The Charts, Matt Manocherian and Mark Simon take both the long and short view of the Super Bowl. They dig into the most meaningful things to come out of the game and do a super-specific breakdown on how both teams approached the game defensively, how the QBs played, and why going to Cooper Kupp on 4th-and-1 was absolutely the right play (or was it?).

Thank you for tuning in as always. If you have any thoughts on the show, tweet at us (please!) at @football_SIS.

Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Super Bowl LVI

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcome SIS R&D member Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) to the show to preview Super Bowl LVI. The group gives their most important things to watch for (1:13) before looking at the game from both the Bengals (3:27) and Rams (14:54) perspectives and highlighting some players that might not be superstars who could impact the game (20:20). The show closes with a look at some of the best Super Bowl prop bets with SIS Gaming Guru Corey March (@corey_march1) (27:45).

Championship Weekend Recap and Senior Bowl Standouts

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:18:35 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) is joined by fellow SIS members Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and Stephen Polacheck (@PolacheckFF) to look back at Championship Weekend and to break down some prospects from the Senior Bowl. The show opens with some quick Super Bowl talk, including the biggest takeaways regarding the Bengals-Rams matchup (0:25) and why each team won on Sunday and whether they can carry that into the Super Bowl (2:42). The group then transitions to some Senior Bowl talk, where they breakdown a handful of standout players including Kenny Pickett (10:35), Bailey Zappe (10:07), Isaiah Likely (16:33), Myjai Sanders (17:47), Channing Tindall (19:39), and Jalen Pitre (21:55). Stay tuned for a full Super Bowl preview with a returning Matt Manocherian next week.

What To Watch For on NFL Championship Sunday

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 19:09:19 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) look back at a wild NFL Divisional Round (including some potential new overtime options) (0:18) and preview the two conference championship games: Bengals-Chiefs (5:33) and 49ers-Rams (15:07). Corey March (@corey_march1) also joins the show to give some prop betting advice for this weekend's games (27:30).

The Bengals Progression, Pressures Above Expectation, and the SIS All-Rookie Team

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:24:14 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) hit on a number of topics including the progression of the Cincinnati Bengals with SIS Research Associate Stephen Polacheck (@PolacheckFF) (0:24), season leaders in Pressures Above Expectation (9:20), and a look at the SIS All-Rookie team with John Todd (@therealjohntodd) (17:13). Check out the Pressures Above Expectation article here and the SIS All-Rookie Team article here.

Playoff Underdogs and Total Points Positional Leaders

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:56:20 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) welcomes fellow SIS members Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) to the show to look ahead to the first round of the NFL playoffs. The group begins with a discussion about the non-division winners and their chances in the postseason, assessing the 49ers (0:35), Raiders (4:18), Patriots (7:52), Cardinals (10:34), Eagles (14:45), and Steelers (15:23), before moving on to a look at the season's leaders in Total Points at each position (17:24).

The Current State of NFL Playoff Contenders

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:43:36 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) welcome fellow SIS member Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) to examine how the top contenders are trending heading into the final week of the NFL season. The group breaks down the status of the Chiefs (1:08), Patriots (5:19), Bengals (9:35), Titans (12:02), Bills (14:37), Colts (19:04), Packers (24:54), Buccaneers (28:21), Cardinals (30:26), Rams (33:33), Cowboys (36:41), 49ers (39:43), and Eagles (44:25) using Total Points based on recent performance. To read a blog post with notes and stats from this episode, click here.

NFL Playoff Storylines and the All-SIS First-Team Defense

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:13:44 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) welcome fellow SIS member John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to the show to look at an example of icing the kicker from the Monday Night Football game (based on the discussion from last week) (0:26), discuss NFL playoff storylines heading into Week 17 (2:07), and to introduce the first-team defense for the inaugural NCAA All-SIS Team (6:14). Check out the full article on the All-SIS Team at sportsinfosolutionsblog.com.

Icing the Kicker plus the All-SIS Team First-Team Offense

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:33:47 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) welcome fellow SIS members Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to the show to discuss icing the kicker (0:53) and to introduce the first-team offense for the inaugural College Football All-SIS Team (11:28). Check out the full article on the All-SIS Team at sportsinfosolutionsblog.com.

The Top NFC Playoff Contenders

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:57:18 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes fellow SIS R&D analyst Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) to the show to take an in-depth look and discuss stats to know for the top NFC playoff contenders: Packers (1:23), Buccaneers (7:27), Cardinals (11:46), Cowboys (16:19), Rams (26:05), 49ers (37:38), and Eagles (43:20).

Examining the Top Contenders in the AFC

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:08:03 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes fellow SIS R&D analyst Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) to the show to take an in-depth look and discuss stats to know for all of the top playoff contenders in the AFC: the Patriots (1:39), Titans (7:39), Ravens (10:59), Chiefs (15:32), Chargers (22:27), Bengals (28:15), Bills (31:47), Steelers (36:35), and Colts (37:06). Stay tuned for a look at the NFC contenders coming next week.

Home-Field Advantage, Colts Passing, plus NFL Week 13 Preview

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:10:20 -0500

On this week's episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus) and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to the show to discuss home-field advantage in the NFL (2:25) and the Colts' pass-heavy strategy in the second half of last week's loss (7:37). The group then previews the top games of NFL Week 13, including Patriots-Bills (15:57), Broncos-Chiefs (20:28), Washington-Raiders (25:15), and Giants-Dolphins (29:08), before closing with Scouts vs. Stats on the most improved players in the NFL (31:37).

Serving Total Points, the AFC Leaders, and Thanksgiving Food in Proper Portions

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:49:00 -0500

On this episode, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays), SIS VP of Football Matt Manocherian (@MattMano) and Lead Football Analyst Alex Vigderman (@VigManonCampus) preview some of the key games in Week 12.

But before they do … they first do quick takes on the key goings on in Week 11 and do a full-fledged walkthrough on how Total Points are dispersed among players, using a Derek Carr fumble as an example. You can learn more about Total Points in this primer.

They then preview Titans-Patriots, Rams-Packers, and Browns-Ravens and pick the most watchable elements of each game.

They close the show with “Scouts versus Stats” evaluating what you look for in a good Thanksgiving meal.

Thank you to all our listeners. We hope you have a great holiday.

You can sign up for the SIS Football Newsletter here and the SIS Total Points Statpack here or e-mail offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Uncertainty for Contenders, ROY Leaders, and an NFL Week 11 Preview

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:51:02 -0500

On this week's episode, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus) and Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) to the show to talk about some uncertainty for the top NFL contenders (0:21) before moving to a discussion about the Offensive (3:36) and Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates (9:29). They also discuss whether Kirk Cousins is elite (25:12). Then comes a Week 11 preview featuring the Cowboys-Chiefs (30:48) and Steelers-Chargers (35:29) before finishing with a Scouts vs. Stats on a few Big Ten prospects (38:02).

Week 9 Upsets, Pressures Above Expectation, and Week 10 Preview

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:04:03 -0500

On today’s episode, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) welcome Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) to the show. The group looks at the major NFL Week 9 upsets (0:19), gives their thoughts on some of the performances by young QBs (3:55), discusses the SIS Pressures Above Expectation stat (10:33), and previews the best games of Week 10: Saints-Titans (14:57), Chiefs-Raiders (18:49), Browns-Patriots (23:06), and Bills-Jets (27:13). The show closes with a Scouts vs. Stats looking at the NFL Draft (31:50).

Backup QB Revolution and NFL Week 9 Preview

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:12:19 -0400

On today’s episode, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) welcome Corey March (@corey_march1) back to the show to give a fantasy and gambling perspective on Week 9 of the NFL season. The group opens by looking at the success of backup QBs in Week 8 (0:25) before shifting to a recap of the Trade Deadline's biggest moves (4:59). They then preview the top games of NFL Week 9: Packers-Chiefs (13:54), Titans-Rams (22:38), and Vikings-Ravens (26:41) before closing with Scouts vs. Stats on Aaron Rodgers (32:58).

NFL Week 8 - Potential at the Trade Deadline

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:18:41 -0400

On today’s episode, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) take a look at some stat-guy standouts so far (0:17), the upcoming trade deadline (2:42) and preview the most important games for NFL Week 8: Steelers-Browns (11:59), Buccaneers-Saints (16:43), Patriots-Chargers (21:49), and Cowboys-Vikings (27:26).

NFL Week 7 - What Has the Most Watchability?

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:51:31 -0400

On today’s episode, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus) do a thorough review of NFL Week 6 and look ahead to Week 7.

First up on the topics list is a Total Points Power Ranking (0:41), followed by a closer look at the go-for-it approach of the Bills against the Titans (2:53). Matt and Alex then discuss the staying power of the Cardinals, Bengals, and Raiders (13:14).

The guys then preview Ravens-Bengals (24:05), Titans-Chiefs (26:35), Eagles-Raiders (30:47), and Saints-Seahawks (32:42), with a focus on the game elements with the highest watchability factor.

We close with another Scouts vs Stats take on which NFL broadcasters provide the most interesting insight in each area (35:53).

Are the Chiefs Finished? plus the Biggest Games of NFL Week 6

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:47:05 -0400

On this episode of Off The Charts, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano), John Todd (@therealjohntodd), and Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) review NFL Week 5 and look ahead to some of the most notable games of Week 6. The group opens the show with a debate about whether the Chiefs' season is in trouble (0:29) before recapping the biggest Week 5 storylines (3:47). They then move to Week 6, where they discuss the Chargers-Ravens (17:50), Cardinals-Browns (21:05), Raiders-Broncos (24:35), Seahawks-Steelers (26:20), and Bills-Titans (29:04). Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) joins the show for the final segment and discusses the case for and against Trevon Diggs (32:42).

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How Good is the NFC West?; plus NFL Week 5 Preview

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:47:40 -0400

On this episode of Off The Charts, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano), John Todd (@therealjohntodd), and Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) review NFL Week 4 and look ahead to some of the most notable games of Week 5. The group discusses the NFC West (0:32) and the Cowboys (1:16) and look back at Cards-Rams (2:49), Bucs-Patriots (5:49), and Raiders-Chargers (10:36) before previewing Browns-Chargers (16:32), Bills-Chiefs (21:16), and Packers-Bengals (25:44).

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Going A Little Deeper on Pats/Bucs; Going for 2 When Up 7; Cardinals Try To Prove It

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:35:20 -0400

On this episode of Off The Charts, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) review Week 3's excitement and preview some of the most notable games of Week 4.

Topics covered include: Peyton and Eli Manning discussing man vs zone (1:05), the struggles of rookie QBs Justin Fields and Zach Wilson (3:49), the Jimmy Garroppolo/Trey Lance situation (6:58), Kirk Cousins looks really good (12:05), the Cowboys are good, but maybe not as good as we thought (14:04), better than they’ve shown - Seahawks and Chiefs (15:49), go for 2 when up by 7? (19:18), Browns running back excellence (24:35), Patriots/Bucs (25:51), Rams/Cardinals (28:39), Raiders/Chargers (32:58), Ravens/Broncos (36:43), Panthers/Cowboys (37:16), Colts/Dolphins (37:39), and the CB against whom QBs are 0-for-12! (39:33)

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Week 3 Preview - Bullish on the Rams; Skittish on Young QBs

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:45:06 -0400

On this week’s edition of Off the Charts, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) & John Todd (@therealjohntodd) look back at the most notable themes from Week 2 – the struggles of young quarterbacks, the abundance of notable injuries, and which teams and players have looked better than they’ve shown (1:07), then dive into the most prominent games of Week 3.

First on the docket is Rams-Buccaneers, and both Matt and John are highly bullish on the Rams (13:16). Next up is the Sunday night game between the Packers and 49ers. There’s some difference of opinion on how good Aaron Rodgers was in Week 2. Matt and John discuss (16:24). Third is the Monday Night Football game between the Cowboys and Eagles (21:54), with a bonus discussion on the Washington Football Team’s chances to win the NFC East (24:18).

The two of them close the show by talking about the chances of all four NFC West teams making the playoffs (a longshot) and which players and games they’re most excited to watch in Week 3 (28:29).

Thank you for listening as always. Please rate and review us if you can. You can send show feedback to mark@sportsinfosolutions.com. Stay safe and stay well.

12-5 Eagles, Dolphins Win The East? How it Happens

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:26:29 -0400

On this week's show, Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) look back at Week 1 - surprises and overreactions for everything from Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to Tyrod Taylor and the Texans (1:38).

Then, we dive in on the 3 most intriguing matchups of Week 2: Chiefs-Ravens (8:13), Bills Dolphins (12:26), and 49ers-Eagles (18:34), plus a bonus look at Cowboys-Chargers and Rams-Colts (22:49).

We close with another edition of Scouts & Stats featuring Matt Manocherian (@mattmano), picking the potential surprises (and other stuff) in Week 2. (24:47)

NFL Week 1 Preview: Welcome Back Top Quarterbacks

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:19:42 -0400

On this episode of the Off the Charts Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) look at Week 1 in the NFL.

Their focus is on the top 6 quarterbacks in our World's No. 1 Quarterback Rankings - Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Josh Allen, and Derek Carr - and the games they're playing this week. (1:01)

Among the highlights:

- How Patrick Mahomes will mesh with a new center (8:54)
- How Aaron Rodgers will do the same (12:52)
- Have we seen peak Josh Allen yet? (22:25)
- Does Derek Carr deserve this high of a ranking? (26:26)

Plus in our Stats & Scouts segment, we take a guess at the surprise players and the surprise teams of Week 1. (32:10)

World's No. 1 QB Rankings

3 Mics and 10 Questions About the 2021 NFL Season

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

On this edition of Off The Charts, Mark Simon is joined by VP of Football and Research & Development, Matt Manocherian, Football Research Lead Alex Vigderman, and 2021 Football Rookie Handbook co-editor Nathan Cooper to preview the 2021 season. The crew answers 10 questions about the upcoming season, with the statistical and scouting perspectives given equal time (to the second). Questions include:

- Who will win the Super Bowl – a chalk pick and a sleeper? (0:58)

- Who is the breakout QB and pass rusher for this season? (7:48)

- Which team has the greatest variance in performance? (16:24)

- Who will win Offensive & Defensive Rookie of the Year? (19:17)

- Which player will be drafted No. 1 next year and by whom? (29:41)

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An Analytics-Focused Fantasy Preview

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:42:58 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) is joined by SIS Head of Business Development Corey March (@corey_march1) to do a fantasy preview for the 2021 NFL season. Matt and Corey open with a discussion of players who are getting too much hype due to their preseason performances (1:46) before moving on to some ADP misreads (13:52). The show closes with a breakdown of advanced stats that should be considered before drafting your fantasy team (26:20).

2021 SIS Football Analytics Challenge Finals

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:13:27 -0400

On this special episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, we bring you the finals of the 2021 SIS Football Analytics Challenge that aired live on YouTube on Wednesday, 8/4. You can find the full archived video on the SIS YouTube channel.

2021 SIS Analytics Challenge Preview

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:09:37 -0400

On today's show, SIS VP of Football Matt Manocherian (@MattMano) is joined by Alex Vigderman (@VigManonCampus) and Cameron Harrigan (@NotTheFakeCamH) from our R&D department to preview The 2021 SIS Football Analytics Challenge.

The 3 of them went through the 3 entries in the Football track, reviewing the different approaches that the entrants took.

The competition will be broadcast live on YouTube next Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 8 PM ET.

Check here for the link to the broadcast.

The 2021 Football Outsiders Almanac with Aaron Schatz

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:38:29 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) is joined by former OTC co-host Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) to discuss the 2021 Football Outsiders Almanac. Matt and Aaron dive deep into this year's book, opening with a look at "This Year in Quotes" (2:23) before moving to the team projections, starting with the top teams like the Bucs, Ravens, and Chiefs (4:34), some interesting totals for the Patriots and Steelers (12:43), questions for the Cowboys and 49ers (18:05), the Packers, Saints, and Broncos (21:08), the bottom of the list including the Lions, Texans, Jags, and Bengals (26:39), an interesting look at the Chargers (33:48), teams who could outperform their projections (38:52), and a round of The Random Page Game (42:12).

Announcing the 2021 SIS Analytics Challenge

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) announce the details for the SIS Analytics Challenge 2021 (0:26). Matt and Mark are joined by 2020 Challenge finalist Zach Feldman, who discusses his role with Next Gen (1:51), his reaction to this year's Challenge topics (3:40), his experience with last year's competition (10:46), and advice he has for this year's competitors (13:10). For further details, visit gofundme.com, sportsinfosolutions.com, and sportsinfosolutionsblog.com

In Support of Carl Nassib

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:39:32 -0400

On this special episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) shows his support for Carl Nassib after the Raiders defensive end came out as the first openly gay active NFL player. Stay tuned for a special episode and announcement coming on Monday.

Michael Lopez on the Future of Football Data

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) are joined by Michael Lopez (@StatsbyLopez), the Director of Football Data and Analytics for the NFL. Michael discusses his role with the NFL and what he's working on now (0:47), gives an overview of Next Gen's evolution (6:07), talks about using data to evaluate the game of football (7:24), gives the stat he likes the most (17:06), talks about the process of presenting data (26:16), and mentions the Big Data Bowl (29:14). Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) of the SIS Research Team then joins Matt to react to what Michael had to say (30:58).

Introducing the SIS Injury Prediction Model

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:11:41 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) are joined by fellow SIS employees John Shirley (@JshirleyAK) and Corey March (@corey_march1) to discuss the Sports Info Solutions Injury Prediction Model. The group opens with a discussion about how the model works and how it can be used (0:46) before moving to a look at some of the top players who are considered injury risks for the coming season (7:48). The conversation then transitions to a more fantasy-focused look as the group runs down the top injury candidates by position: QB (17:20), RB (22:44), WR (26:16), TE (28:56), and DEF (31:23). Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to rate and review!

Rapid Reaction NFL Draft Special

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:38:32 -0400

On this special episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) break down the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Mark and Matt look at the most interesting picks of the night, including: Trey Lance to the 49ers (0:38), Kyle Pitts to the Falcons (4:56), Jaycee Horn to the Panthers (6:29), the Cowboys trading down (7:59), the Bears trading up for Justin Fields (10:02), Mac Jones to the Patriots (11:20), Alex Leatherwood to the Raiders (14:59), the Dolphins' great first round (16:30), the Giants moving down (18:17), the Jaguars drafting the Clemson duo of Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne (21:50), and the top names still on the board for Day 2 (23:08).

An NFL Draft Scout School Bonanza

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, we take advantage of one of Sports Info Solutions' best attributes - a group of scouts that have watched as much college football as any group of people in the country. Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) and Matt Manocherian (@MattMano) are joined by Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft), John Todd (@therealjohntodd), Jeff Dean, and Jordan Edwards (@babyrhino79). They weigh in on more than a dozen players, with in-depth takes on Mac Jones and Trey Lance (0:46), Kyle Pitts and all of the top receivers (5:32), Patrick Surtain, Christian Barmore, and several others (13:56). Each scout also picked "their guy" for the draft - someone ranked outside the top 5 at a position who could be an impactful player (19:14). Mark and Matt then went through draft scenarios for the Cowboys and Patriots and looked at how the Chiefs beefed up their offensive line (23:17). They then reviewed 3 interesting draft props with regular Off the Charts guest Corey March (@corey_march1) (30:13). Thanks for listening. We'll have another show taped right after the first round is complete on Thursday night

NFL Draft Talk with ESPN's Chris Fallica

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:32:53 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) are joined by ESPN's Chris Fallica (@chrisfallica) to preview the upcoming NFL Draft. The group discusses how Zach Wilson could fit with the Jets (1:10), other players the Jets might target (6:48), a sleeper QB prospect (9:14), who the first non-QB player will be to go off the board (11:12), positional value in assessing who the first defensive player off the board will be (13:36), evaluations of over- and underrated prospects (19:03), and the best draft prop bet (32:43).

NFL Draft Philosophy and the Football Rookie Handbook

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:46:20 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) dive deep into the upcoming NFL Draft. Matt discusses the most surprising thing to him in this year's Football Rookie Handbook (0:45), the scouting philosophies that inspired the book (4:22), need-based drafting vs. best player available as well as positional value (7:05), the top of the draft after the 49ers trade into the Top 3 (13:43), the value in this draft (21:58), players that were tougher evaluations due to the COVID season (29:07), and explanations of the stats and draft grades in the book (35:41).

Free Agency Value with Bryce Rossler

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) are joined by Sports Info Solutions R&D analyst Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) to talk NFL Free Agency. The group examines the value of some of the early signings, including the spending spree by the Patriots (0:34), some rational moves by the Jets (7:25), Front 7 moves including Leonard Williams, Leonard Floyd, and Shelby Harris (13:14), and offensive line moves including Joe Thuney, Corey Linsley, and Trent Williams (18:59).

The Statistical Side of the 2021 SIS Football Rookie Handbook

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:02:35 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) are joined by SIS Senior Research Analyst Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) to discuss the statistical side of this year’s SIS Football Rookie Handbook. The group opens with a breakdown of Total Points, the SIS flagship metric (1:23), before moving on to a look at some of the other advanced stats in the book (6:14). They also talk about how difficult it can be to project college numbers to the NFL (10:45) and look at some of the most interesting articles, including work on injuries (15:13) and press coverage (18:16).

2021 SIS Football Rookie Handbook Preview

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:27:09 -0500

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) are joined by SIS head scouts Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to discuss this year’s SIS Football Rookie Handbook. The group dives into the highest-graded players in the book (1:01), players we like and don’t like as much as some other draft experts (1:50), and an overview of the SIS scouting operation (6:07) before moving on to positional breakdowns: QB (19:52), WR (26:46), RB (29:37), other offensive players of note (33:11), EDGE (39:37), CB (43:13), and other defensive players of note (47:03).

Diversity and Inclusion in the NFL with N. Jeremi Duru

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:23:33 -0500

On this edition of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) are joined by N. Jeremi Duru (@NJeremiDuru), an author and law professor who is an expert on the NFL and its head coach hiring practices as relates to People of Color. The group discusses how the NFL is doing in that regard (2:56), how owners often rush head coach hiring decisions and don’t know what they’re looking for (4:42), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a model for putting together a coaching room (9:31), and the idea of a hiring moratorium during the playoffs (14:24). With this being Black History Month, they also touch on the importance of knowing who Fritz Pollard is (21:04).

Brady and the Bucs are Super Bowl Champs

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:43:26 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 31-9 beatdown of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. The episode opens with a throwback to last year's prediction by FO readers that the Bucs would be the surprise team of the 2020 season (0:48) before moving on to why we shouldn't be surprised that the Bucs won and dominated up front (2:35), the Mahomes-Brady matchup (9:50), and Brady's legacy after winning his 7th Super Bowl at age 43 (13:25).

Everything You Need to Know for Super Bowl LV

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:01:03 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) preview the enormous Super Bowl LV matchup between the Chiefs and Buccaneers. The show opens with a quick look at some prop betting for the game (1:33) before moving on to a breakdown of how the teams stack up in DVOA and Total Points (4:21), what the early-season matchup can tell us (7:07), and what to look for when the Chiefs have the ball (10:58) and when the Bucs have the ball (16:03).

Special Guest Trey Wingo Talks All Things Super Bowl

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Trey Wingo (@wingoz) to the show to discuss numerous NFL-related topics. The group opens with a talk about last week's conference championship games (1:02) before transitioning to a look at the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Buccaneers (10:56). The episode closes with discussion about which quarterbacks could be on the move (19:20), how Trey watches the game differently after spending time with both former players and Stats & Info people (25:42), and his favorite unheralded Super Bowl performer (27:22). Check out "Trey Wingo Presents: Half-Forgotten History" wherever you get your podcasts as well as on YouTube.

Elite Quarterbacks Highlight NFL Championship Sunday

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:37:55 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the two games for the NFL Conference Championship Round this weekend. Matt and Aaron go deep with breakdowns of the NFC Championship game between the Buccaneers and Packers (3:22) and the AFC title game between the Bills and Chiefs (11:21).

NFL Divisional Round Preview: Any Upsets on the Horizon?

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:55:18 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the four games for the NFL Divisional Round this weekend. The show opens with a brief discussion about the use of analytics during broadcasts (1:02) before moving on to preview this weekend's matchups: Rams-Packers (3:12), Ravens-Bills (9:30), Browns-Chiefs (15:08), and Buccaneers-Saints (21:12).

Super Wild Card Weekend Preview

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:42:42 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games for Wild Card weekend. Matt and Aaron go in chronological order examining the six games of this first round of the postseason: Colts-Bills (1:11), Rams-Seahawks (8:54), Buccaneers-Washington (12:51), Ravens-Titans (17:56), Bears-Saints (23:40), and Browns-Steelers (26:42).

NFL Week 17 Preview: Figuring Out All The Scenarios

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:55:13 -0500

Games they preview on a jam-packed show:

Steelers–Browns (8:10)

Titans-Texans (10:00)

Bengals-Ravens (11:00)

Colts –Jaguars (15:41)

Cowboys-Giants (19:03)

Washington-Eagles (20:44)

Packers-Bears (24:45)

Cardinals-Rams (27:17)

Matt then talks to Alex Vigderman (@VigManonCampus) about changes made to our flagship stat, Total Points, as relates to how it evaluates running backs.

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Are the Chiefs Historically Great?

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 16 schedule. Matt and Aaron open the show with a discussion about whether the Chiefs might be a bit overrated in a historical context (0:33) before moving on to the most important games of the week: Rams-Seahawks (12:11), Colts-Steelers (17:44), Titans-Packers (23:51), and Giants-Ravens (28:02).

NFL Week 15 Preview: Say Hello to the NFL LEast

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:41:09 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 15 schedule. Matt and Aaron break down five games this week, including the Chiefs-Saints (1:14), Bears-Vikings (10:46), Eagles-Cardinals (20:17), Browns-Giants (23:15), and Seahawks-Washington (30:38).

Back to Normal: NFL Week 14 Preview

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:25:18 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 14 schedule. Matt and Aaron break down matchups between the Ravens and Browns (2:10), Colts-Raiders (9:33), Cardinals-Giants (15:35), and Steelers-Bills (23:59).

Talking Chiefs with ESPN's Adam Teicher

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome ESPN's NFL Nation Kansas City Chiefs reporter and author of the new book "Kingdom: How Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs Returned to Super Bowl Glory", Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) to the show. The group talks about Andy Reid and the culture he has cultivated in Kansas City (1:25), the development of Patrick Mahomes (5:02), whether Tyreek Hill or Travis Kelce is more important to the Chiefs success (7:36), what concerns surround the team in their quest for another Super Bowl (11:40), the development of the defense under Steve Spagnuolo (17:28), what to expect from the running backs in the playoffs (20:55), and if the offensive line should be a concern (23:35).

Thanksgiving Special Featuring Ravens-Steelers, Chiefs-Bucs, and More

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 12 schedule. The guys break down matchups between the Ravens-Steelers (1:14), Chiefs-Buccaneers (6:34), Bears-Packers (11:59), and Titans-Colts (15:26).

The Most Important Games on a Loaded Week 11 Schedule

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:59:43 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 11 schedule. Matt and Aaron dive into exciting matchups between the Titans-Ravens (0:54), Packers-Colts (5:30), Chiefs-Raiders (9:58), and Rams-Buccaneers (14:37).

Best of the NFC West and Scout School with Nathan Cooper

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:04:41 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 10 schedule. Matt and Aaron take in in-depth look at the Seahawks-Rams (1:56), Vikings-Bears (9:26), and Eagles-Giants (19:54) before welcoming SIS Lead Scout Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) to give his assessment of Pitt EDGE Patrick Jones II (@P_jones9) (25:15).

Brees vs. Brady plus The World’s No. 1 Quarterback

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:41:48 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 9 schedule. Matt and Aaron open with an in-depth breakdown of the Saints-Buccaneers matchup (1:51) before moving on to a look at the Ravens-Colts (9:35), Raiders-Chargers (13:46), and Dolphins-Cardinals (18:45). The show closes with a discussion between Matt and SIS Lead Football Researcher Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) on a new rankings list: The World's No. 1 Quarterback (24:44).

NFL Week 8 Preview and Scout School with Nathan Cooper

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:42:11 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 8 schedule. Matt and Aaron jump right into the top games for this week, breaking down the Steelers at Ravens (0:37), 49ers at Seahawks (7:30), Raiders at Browns (14:31), and Saints at Bears (18:59). The show closes with a visit from SIS scout Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) to discuss his scouting report on Minnesota Golden Gophers WR Rashod Bateman (@R_bateman2) (24:28).

Trade Season Is Upon Us and NFL Week 7 Preview

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:16:53 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 7 schedule. Matt and Aaron discuss the trade of Yannick Ngakoue to the Ravens (0:36) and break down the most important games for Week 7: Steelers at Titans (4:07), Seahawks at Cardinals (12:59), and Bears at Rams (23:33).

What's Wrong with the Bills Plus Week 6 Preview

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:05:07 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 6 schedule. Matt and Aaron open with a brief discussion about the Tuesday night game between the Bills and Titans (0:31) before moving on to the most important games of the week: Chiefs at Bills (2:51), Browns at Steelers (9:55), and Packers at Buccaneers (14:47).

Titans COVID Fallout Plus NFL Week 5 Preview

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:25:27 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 5 schedule. The duo opens with a discussion about the fallout from recent COVID-19 outbreaks in the NFL (0:37) before moving on to look at the most important games for Week 5: Colts at Browns (7:08), Giants at Cowboys (yes, really) (13:18), and the Raiders at Chiefs (21:00).

Gase and the Jets Plus Week 4 Preview

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:13:24 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 4 schedule. The show opens with a brief discussion about Adam Gase and his future with the Jets heading into their Week 4 Thursday Night Football game against the also-winless Broncos (0:31) before moving to a preview of the most important games on this week's NFL slate: Saints-Lions (3:41), Bills-Raiders (10:18), Eagles-49ers (17:03), and Patriots-Chiefs (23:10).

Breaking Down a Loaded NFL Week 3

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:32:38 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 3 schedule. The show opens with a brief discussion about the rash of injuries in Week 2 (1:35) before moving on to the most important games of a stacked Week 3: Chiefs-Ravens (4:29), Packers-Saints (11:20), Cowboys-Seahawks (19:18), and Rams-Bills (23:46).

NFL Week 1 Overreactions and Week 2 Preview

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:44:32 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at trends from Week 1 of the NFL season (0:34) and compare the play of Cam Newton and Tom Brady in their first games in new uniforms (6:45) before breaking down the most important games for Week 2: the Jaguars-Titans (12:19), Lions-Packers (17:06), and Ravens-Texans (25:00).

NFL Quarterback Tiers with The Athletic's Mike Sando

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:25:14 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome The Athletic's Mike Sando (@SandoNFL) to the show to discuss his annual article on NFL QB Tiers, including background on the how the tiers are compiled (3:40), Dak Prescott being surprisingly low (7:29), Cam Newton getting votes in four different tiers (18:44), Tom Brady at the top of Tier 2 (22:28), a revival of the Aaron Rodgers debate (26:33), what to expect from rookies (33:15), using the tier system as a tool for Hall of Fame balloting (39:41), and his article about concerns for each team heading into the season (43:11).

Neil Stratton Talks "Scout Speak: Thinking & Talking About Being an NFL Evaluator"

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:36:06 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Neil Stratton (@InsideTheLeague) of Inside the League back to the show to talk about his new book: "Scout Speak: Thinking & Talking About Being an NFL Evaluator", which is available now on Amazon. Neil talks about what he's been up to (1:06), what it's like for agents trying to sign college players who have opted out of this season (3:22), and his expectations for the upcoming NCAA season (10:27). He then discusses his book, including the target audience (12:28), an insider take on the drafting of Mario Williams over Reggie Bush in 2006 (16:05), and how scouting has changed (22:53). Check out Neil's work at both Inside The League and Succeed In Football.

Spotlighting Women in Football Analytics

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:36:30 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) turn their focus to highlighting women working in football analytics in this week's episode. Matt and Aaron first talk to Los Angeles Rams Manager of Analytics and Data Sarah Bailey (@sarahrunbailey) (1:16) before transitioning to a discussion with Atlanta Falcons Salary Cap and Contracts Analyst Emily Badis (@EmilyBadis) (20:50). Both women talk about their backgrounds, how they got into football analytics, the experience they've gained in their positions, challenges they've faced, and give advice for others looking to break into working in football.

Potential Surprise Teams for the 2020 NFL Season

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:49:20 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) go one-on-one this week to talk potential surprise teams for the 2020 NFL season. They open with a discussion of how cutdowns are going to work with no preseason games (0:46) and good news on the COVID front (so far) (2:31), before transitioning to a look at teams on the lower end of projections who could be better than expected (4:08) and teams on the higher end of projections who could be worse than expected (11:31). They finish with an examination of how depth could impact the outcomes for some teams if injuries strike (15:22).

Zachary Binney on COVID and Football

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:21:10 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome epidemiologist and FO contributor Zachary Binney (@zbinney_NFLinj) to the show to discuss the 2020 football season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The group opens with some general talk about how the virus has impacted sports (1:13) before moving to whether football is worse for virus transmission than other sports (3:42), some guidelines for restarting a sport (8:12), how football teams specifically can mitigate some of the risk of outbreak (17:36), if fans in the stands is a good idea (20:37), if there is a way to quantify the benefits of sports returning (23:24), how things could play out over the NFL and NCAA seasons (25:54), and how a potential vaccine could impact a Spring NCAA season (28:20).

Defensive Line Value with the Winner of the SIS Football Analytics Challenge

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:24:06 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Emmett Kiernan - winner of the SIS Football Analytics Challenge - to the show. The group opens with a brief discussion about opt-outs in the NFL (0:39) before diving into Emmett's contest-winning project, beginning with his background and how he got into analytics (2:37), an explanation of his submission and what led him to pursue the angle he took (9:48), the modeling he decided to use (16:40), his ultimate findings (22:43), an interesting outlier (25:30), and how the findings agree with what we know about analytics (27:55).

SIS Football Analytics Challenge Finals

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:42:00 -0400

On this special edition episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, we bring you the finals of the Sports Info Solutions Football Analytics Challenge that aired live on YouTube on July 29. Three finalists were chosen from a large group of applicants. and those finalists presented to an esteemed panel of judges that included Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) from this podcast along with John Park (@johnpark_52) of the Indianapolis Colts. Proceeds and donations from the event went to the United Negro College Fund. The presentations include work done by the group of Andrew Rogan and Robert Bernhardt (6:58), the group of Zach Feldman, Michael Egle, and Anthony Reinhard (33:42), and solo act Emmett Kiernan (54:12), and the winner is named after all presentations have been given (89:05).

You can watch the video on YouTube at SIS Football Analytics Challenge and don't forget to donate to the United Negro College Fund if you are able. We'll be back next week with a regular episode, and thanks for listening!

First Look at the 2020 Football Outsiders Almanac

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:55:54 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) dive into the 2020 Football Outsiders Almanac, which is now available for purchase. They open with a discussion about what's different in this year's book (2:26), potential updates that were considered for the "Pregame Show" section (5:11), and favorite quotes from "The Year in Quotes" (10:14). They then examine interesting projections from the book, including why the Ravens are a bit lower than expected (11:03), why the Steelers are a bit higher than expected (12:49), the Patriots and Bills atop the AFC East (15:04), the very even NFC West (16:30), the Lions as the biggest surprise (19:29), and the Vikings and Browns as most likely to outperform their projections (25:51). The episode closes with the Random Page Game, which includes talk about the Colts having the easiest schedule (29:41), Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Teddy Bridgewater comparisons (30:50), and NCAA football projections (which are already off due to the schedule changes) (32:55).

Fantasy NFL Primer featuring Scott Spratt

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:19:18 -0400

Sports Info Solutions head of business development Corey March (@corey_march1) and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Football Outsiders Senior Analyst Scott Spratt (@Scott_Spratt) to the show to talk all things fantasy football for the 2020 season. The group discusses expectations for rookies (4:00) and roster construction strategies and league changes that could be useful during the COVID era (10:44). They then transition into an explanation of the KUBIAK fantasy rankings (16:27) before looking at under- and overvalued fantasy players at quarterback (21:51), running back (31:33), wide receiver (39:08), and tight end (45:38).

All Mahomes, All the Time

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:45:19 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) devote a full episode to Patrick Mahomes after the Chiefs locked up their franchise QB with a mega-contract earlier this week. The duo discusses what the contract means (1:46), what separates him from other QBs (6:28), if there is an aspect of his game that has been unexpected (10:07), where he stands in terms of injury risk (12:46), what's the best way to try to defend him (15:44), which Chiefs receiver has the most upside (21:32), how good the offensive line is (25:03), the impact of rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (28:33), and if his stardom means anything beyond his on-field performance (32:52).

Football Analytics on TV with ESPN's Evan Kaplan

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:50:35 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome ESPN Stats and Info Research Specialist Evan Kaplan (@EpKap) to the show to discuss how football stats and analytics are represented on TV. The group opens with some Cam Newton discussion (1:01) before transitioning to an explanation of Evan's job at ESPN and how he works with hosts to prepare them for shows (9:00), how he balances serving both analytically-inclined and casual fans at the same time (12:24), how much push-back he gets from ex-players when it comes to analytics (17:26), and what the future holds for football analytics on TV (25:16).

SIS Enters The Basketball Business

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400

On this special edition episode, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) is joined by Sports Info Solutions Director of Basketball, Jake Loos (@Jake_Loos). SIS recently announced that it would be entering the basketball business. Jake, the former director of basketball analytics and technology for the Phoenix Suns will head up our operation. Jake talks about his background, which includes an MBA from MIT and what he loves about basketball and statistics (1:12). He then details the challenges of basketball analytics and trying to explain it to non-analytically inclined fans (7:26). He also explains what SIS will be doing with basketball data and the challenges of trying to do the kind of player evaluation he wants to do (11:18). He also talks about why Joe Ingles of the Jazz is one of his favorite players (20:24), why Stephen Curry and Dwyane Wade’s stats are his favorite (22:24), and gives advice both on how to watch the game smarter (25:48) and how to pursue a career in basketball analytics (26:48).

Back to our usual programming later this week. Thanks for tuning in!

Brady and the Bucs with Thomas Bassinger

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:58:42 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Football Outsiders Almanac contributor Thomas Bassinger (@tometrics) of the Tampa Bay Times to the show to talk about the 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The group opens with an update on the team workouts organized by Tom Brady during the COVID outbreak (0:54) before moving on to how Brady fits into the Bruce Arians offense (4:29) and what to expect from Rob Gronkowski and OJ Howard (14:23). The discussion then shifts to whether the defense can be as good as they were in 2019 (22:22) and which under-appreciated players could jump into the spotlight thanks to increased media coverage this season (28:23).

The Patriots and the Post-Brady Era with Greg Bedard

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:03:54 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Greg Bedard (@GregABedard) of bostonsportsjournal.com to the show to discuss the 2020 New England Patriots. The group discusses Jarrett Stidham as the potential replacement for Tom Brady (1:59) and some of the issues that led to the breakup between Brady and the team (9:38), whether the Patriots will be more of a running team this season (17:39), and how the defense will replace the talent they've lost from last year's team (24:01).

Talking Eagles with Michael Kist of Bleeding Green Nation

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:05:50 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Michael Kist (@MichaelKistNFL) of Bleeding Green Nation (@BleedingGreen, @BGN_Radio) to the show to talk Philadelphia Eagles. The group opens with a discussion of the team's decision to draft Jalen Hurts (1:46) and then transitions to the confidence level in the Eagles' decision-makers heading into 2020 (11:05), some offensive tendencies (specifically in the passing game) (17:06), and defensive tendencies to watch for with the secondary (22:12), when blitzing (30:52), and with the off-ball linebackers (34:30).

All Things Saints with Nick Underhill

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:30:22 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) of NewOrleans.Football to the show to discuss the New Orleans Saints. The show opens with a discussion of the recent drama involving Drew Brees (1:01) and what the response has been like from players, fans, and coaches (6:06). Nick then talks about NewOrleans.Football (11:00), some of the key differences between covering the Patriots and the Saints (12:41), and his vision for the website (16:46). Finally, the trio looks ahead to the 2020 Saints and some strategic tendencies on offense (18:25), what direction the offense looks to be heading (24:08), what Taysom Hill's role will be moving forward (30:07), and some defensive strengths and tendencies (36:36). The show closes with an explanation of the Underhill Scholarship Fund for minority students majoring in Journalism (41:29).

The Greatest Dynasties in NFL History

Thu, 28 May 2020 18:07:39 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome FO contributor Brian Knowles (@BryKno) to the show to discuss his recent article "Dynasty Rankings: Defining a Dynasty" available on Football Outsiders. The trio open with an explanation of the Dynasty Rankings (1:19), discuss key decision points that shaped the rankings (5:18), talk some surprises from the final list (8:33) and break down the Top Ten dynasties in NFL history (12:43).

The History of DVOA

Thu, 21 May 2020 17:14:50 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) have a discussion about the history of the Football Outsiders DVOA metric. Aaron brings us behind the curtain to talk about what inspired him to start looking into football stats on a deeper level (1:28), what the process was to conceptualize DVOA and what kind of iterations it went through before he arrived at the final construction (3:37), what some of the key decision were that helped build DVOA and decisions that would've changed the story that DVOA has told over time (12:46), how the stat has changed over time (20:09), how it works in its present form (24:08), some of its strengths and weaknesses (29:41), and where he sees it going in the future (34:07).

Throwback Thursday: Insider Tour of Sports Info Solutions

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:08:57 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) gives the listeners an inside look into some of the departments here at Sports Info Solutions in this throwback episode from March 28, 2019. Matt welcomes Senior Operations Analyst/Football Coordinator Dan Foehrenbach (@FoehrenbachD) to discuss the Ops department (1:10), Business Development Analyst Corey March (@corey_march1) to talk about what's happening on the business side (11:33) and Research Analyst Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) to give insight into what our R&D team is working on (20:01).

Dome Sweet Dome? Weather Effects on QB Play

Thu, 07 May 2020 17:08:04 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and John Shirley (@JshirleyAK), both of the SIS R&D team, to the show to talk about their recent article entitled "Dome-Field Advantage: How Much Does Weather Affect Quarterback Play?" published on the SIS Blog. The group discusses some background on the research (0:55), gives specifics on exactly what was examined (1:55), points out interesting results from the study (5:22), examines how this research compares to that done at Football Outsiders (6:33), looks at differences in types of outdoor weather effects (8:06), and lists the key takeaways from the article (11:00).

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2020 NFL Draft Recap: Consensus Grades and a Look at 2021

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:39:59 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) give their thoughts on the best and worst of the 2020 NFL Draft. The guys compare the Football Outsiders Draft Report Card with the SIS Draft Team Grades for the Cowboys (2:43), Vikings (5:18), Cardinals (7:57), Ravens (9:49), Eagles (12:23), and Packers (19:38). They then pivot to an early look at potential top picks for 2021 (28:08) and close with an examination of good fits for some of the later-round quarterback drafted in 2020 (30:45).

2020 NFL Draft First Round Recap

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 03:03:43 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) give a full break down of the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The guys discuss the picks and trades that happened on Thursday night and go deep into some of the most intriguing decisions. including some cornerback reaches (1:11), Henry Ruggs being the first WR off the board (5:41), the Buccaneers moving up one spot for Tristan Wirfs (7:12), the Cowboys and Broncos upgrading at WR (9:54), the Packers and Jordan Love (10:55), Cesar Ruiz to the Saints (14:24), Jordyn Brooks to the Seahawks (15:37), Patrick Queen as a great fit for the Ravens (16:30), the Chiefs taking a RB (18:17), great landing spots for specific players (19:45), and the best players still available (23:28).

SIS Mock Draft and First Round Preview

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:18:00 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome SIS scouts Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to the show to break down the official SIS Mock Draft (available at sportsinfosolutionsblog.com) and preview the first round of the NFL Draft. Matt and Aaron will be back to break down the entire first round tonight after the final pick has been made, so make sure to check back late tonight or early tomorrow morning to hear their thoughts on everything that goes down in Round 1.

"The Value of Mock Drafts", Mailbag, and Projection Systems

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:19:35 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss a recent FO article by Benjamin Robinson (@benj_robinson) entitled "The Value of Mock Drafts" (0:38), answer some listener questions (6:29), and dive into some of the Football Outsiders projections systems: Playmaker Score (23:40), BackCAST (28:30), and SackSEER (38:12).

Scouting During a Pandemic with Neil Stratton and Nathan Cooper

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:46:08 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Neil Stratton (@InsideTheLeague) of Inside the League and Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) of SIS to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the scouting process heading into the NFL Draft. The group talks about changes to the pre-draft process (2:00), how undrafted free agency will be affected (11:14), how this pandemic could change the evaluation process in the future (21:21), and what scouts are doing to prepare for the draft (25:43). Nathan closes the show with a discussion about his SIS Film Breakdown series that can be found on the SIS YouTube page that includes video scouting breakdowns of Joe Burrow (31:48), Markus Bailey (36:36), Rodney Clemons (38:55), Netane Muti (41:51), and Jalen Reagor (45:11).

Tough Times for the Texans with Rivers McCown

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:55:33 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Football Outsiders contributor Rivers McCown (@riversmccown) to the show to discuss the state of the Houston Texans and his article from riversmccown.com entitled "Bill O'Brien Owes Texans Fans an Explanation". The trio opens with the general premise of the article (0:49) before moving on to other signings by the team (6:34), what the future might hold (9:36), how the offense will look without DeAndre Hopkins (15:29), and finishes with a scouting story from Matt involving Bill O'Brien (22:48).

NFL Free Agency Rundown: Defense

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:29:30 -0400

NFL Free Agency: Brady to TB, Hopkins Trade, and Much More!

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:25:35 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down some of the biggest offensive moves from the first few days of NFL Free Agency by position: QB (1:45), RB (27:20), WR (28:32), TE (33:56), and OL (37:03).

2020 Free Agency Preview: Defense

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:16:02 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss some of the most compelling defensive free agents heading into the 2020 season by position: Interior DL (3:09), EDGE (7:24), Linebacker (13:45), Cornerback (16:10), and Safety (26:49).

2020 Free Agency Preview: Offense

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:36:08 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss some of the most compelling offensive free agents heading into the 2020 season by position: quarterback (4:19), running back (20:41), wide receiver (25:25), tight end (29:44), offensive tackle (33:15) and interior offensive line (36;22). Stay tuned for our defensive preview next week.

Live From the Combine: 2020 Draft Sleepers and Busts

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:24:21 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) come to you live from the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Matt and Aaron discuss some interesting tidbits from Indianapolis (1:22) and then welcome SIS scout Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) back to the show to talk potential prospect sleepers (6:58) and busts (31:26) based on grades from the 2020 SIS Football Rookie Handbook.

Playoff Changes and Teams Most Likely to Improve

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:00:40 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) give their thoughts on the proposed changes to the NFL playoff system (0:36) and break down the Football Outsiders readers' choices for the teams most likely to improve in 2020: Cardinals (9:33), Falcons (16:22), Buccaneers (19:38), Broncos (25:55), Browns (30:08), and Raiders (37:41).

Previewing the 2020 SIS Football Rookie Handbook

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:37:57 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome SIS scouts Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to the show to preview the 2020 SIS Football Rookie Handbook. The group opens the episode with a discussion about Week 1 of the XFL season (1:29) before diving into the background and process that went into putting the handbook together (4:42). They then go into a position-by-position preview, starting with QB (15:05) and progressing to RB (24:36), WR (28:31), TE (31:38), OL (32:36), DE/EDGE (37:15), IDL (41:09), LB (44:13), and DB (50:05).

Everything You Need to Know About Super Bowl LIV

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:15:45 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss all things Super Bowl LIV, including what it was like to be in the building (0:37), the 49ers defensive line vs. the Chiefs offensive line (2:44), whether Patrick Mahomes deserved the MVP (5:41), the 49ers offensive scheme (8:43), the end of the first half (11:52), the Chiefs offensive scheme (16:57), the decision-making from the head coaches (19:15), whether momentum impacted the outcome (27:44), and whether this is the beginning of a Chiefs dynasty (31:45).

Super Bowl Prop Bets and Preview

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:05:32 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome SIS head of Business Development Corey March (@corey_march1) to the show to preview Super Bowl LIV. The trio opens with a look at some of the best prop bets for the big game (3:02), gives big-picture thoughts (10:08) and looks at the match-ups that will likely decide the outcome: 49ers offense vs. Chiefs defense (12:38), Chiefs offense vs. 49ers defense (23:12), and special teams/X-Factors (33:16).

Breaking Down Championship Week

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:53:19 -0500

Conference Championship Weekend Preview

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss some of the unexpected results from last week's NFL Divisional Round (0:33) and then preview the Titans-Chiefs AFC Championship game (3:57) and the Packers-49ers NFC Championship game (14:10).

What To Expect From The Divisional Round

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:19:35 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss the potential end of an era for the Patriots (0:47), NFL coaching hires (3:05) and preview all four Divisional Round playoff games: Vikings at 49ers (6:45), Titans at Ravens (13:05), Texans at Chiefs featuring SIS's Cole Ratliff (@ColeRatliff23) discussing Patrick Mahomes (18:31), and Seahawks at Packers (25:04).

NFL Wild Card Playoff Preview

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:18:49 -0500

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game

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NFL Week 17 Preview: Plenty of Playoff Scenarios

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 15:23:48 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) take a look at different playoff scenarios and preview the most important games for Week 17 of the NFL season: Eagles at Giants (1:54), Redskins at Cowboys (6:50), Titans at Texans (15:32) and 49ers at Seahawks (18:55).

Aaron Rodgers and a Total Points Explanation

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome SIS Research Associate Nate Weller (@NateWellerr) to the show to discuss why Aaron Rodgers rates so highly in the Total Points metric (0:49) before breaking down the most important games for NFL Week 16: Bills at Patriots (8:19), Cowboys at Eagles (16:40) and Packers at Vikings (23:20).

The State of NFL Officiating and Week 15 Preview

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:49:44 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) address the state of officiating in the NFL (0:50) before previewing the most important games for Week 15: Texans at Titans (11:49), Bills at Steelers (19:25) and Rams at Cowboys (24:05).

Week 14 Preview: 49ers and Saints are the Spiderman Meme

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:03:17 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) preview the most important games for Week 14 of the NFL season: Titans at Raiders (1:33), 49ers at Saints (8:22) and Chiefs at Patriots (16:49). John Verros (@VerrosJohn) closes the show with updates on two top fantasy running backs in Dalvin Cook (33:06) and Marlon Mack (35:44).

Thanksgiving Feast

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Former Saints and Browns Scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions (@SportsInfo_SIS) and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game. This week:

Titans @ Colts

Browns @ Steelers

49ers @ Ravens

Vikings @ Seahawks

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NFL Week 12 Preview: Thursday Night Special

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) preview the most important games for Week 12 of the NFL season: Colts at Texans on Thursday Night Football (1:20), Packers at 49ers on Sunday Night Football (6:19), Seahawks at Eagles (15:23) and Cowboys at Patriots (19:04). John Verros (@VerrosJohn) closes the show with expert insight on the injury to Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa (25:06).

"Upset Sunday" Recap and Week 11 Preview

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:00:49 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss some of the biggest upsets from last week's NFL slate (0:43) and preview the most important games for Week 11: Texans at Ravens (8:12), Jaguars at Colts (16:39) and Chiefs-Chargers from Mexico City (24:01). John Verros (@VerrosJohn) closes the show with injury updates on Emmanuel Sanders (30:51) and Tyler Lockett (32:37).

Vincent Verhei Talks Seahawks-49ers plus NFL Week 10 Preview

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:07:31 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome FO Assistant Editor Vincent Verhei (@FO_VVerhei) to the show to preview Week 10 of the NFL season. The trio discusses the latest Antonio Brown drama (0:41) and previews the most important games of the week: Seahawks-49ers (4:04), Panthers-Packers (15:52) and Vikings-Cowboys (19:29).

NFL Week 9 Preview: Are the Ravens a Threat to the Patriots?

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:43:07 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down the most important matchups for Week 9 of the NFL season: Ravens-Patriots (0:38), Vikings-Chiefs (12:12) and Texans-Jaguars (17:47). Injury expert John Verros (@VerrosJohn) also provides updates on James Conner (26:50) and Brandin Cooks (28:20).

NFL Trade Deadline, Rap Battles and the Biggest Games of Week 8

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:30:16 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome head of SIS Business Development Corey March (@Corey_March1) to the show to talk Trade Deadline (0:49) and the most important games of NFL Week 8: the Raiders-Texans (11:46), Panthers-49ers (17:37) and Eagles-Bills (24:20). John Verros (@VerrosJohn) concludes the episode with his injury report on Kerryon Johnson (31:46) and Matt Ryan (34:30).

Mike Tanier Talks Running Back Holdouts, Eagles-Cowboys

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:49:17 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) of Bleacher Report back to the show to talk about the most important games of NFL Week 7. The group opens the episode with a discussion of Mike's most recent article about running back holdouts (0:53) before diving into the top matchups of the week: Eagles-Cowboys (10:35), Texans-Colts (21:14) and Vikings-Lions (26:05).

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Looking Ahead to NFL Week 6

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:55:57 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look back at the most important games from last week: the Buccaneers at Saints (0:44), Ravens at Steelers (2:05) and Packers at Cowboys (2:56) and break down the biggest contests for the upcoming Week 6: Lions at Packers (7:10), Eagles and Vikings (11:57) and 49ers at Rams (15:13). Injury expert John Verros (@VerrosJohn) closes the show with updates on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (24:10) and 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk (26:21).

Previewing the most important NFL games of Week 5 & Alex Vigderman on NESSIS

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:22:49 -0400

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions (@SportsInfo_SIS) and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game.

On today’s episode, we have:

Most important games of the week
- Tampa Bay @ New Orleans
- Baltimore @ Pittsburgh
- Green Bay @ Dallas
NESSIS (New England Symposium on Statistics in Sports) recap with Sports Info Solutions researcher Alex Vigderman
John Verros’ injury insights
- Devante Adams
- Mitchell Trubisky

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 13:29:31 -0400

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Examining the Football Outsiders Almanac 2019

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:23:03 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders dive into the Football Outsiders Almanac 2019. Matt and Aaron examine what goes into Expected Win Total Predictions (2:10) and look at the expected totals for the Browns (4:02), Ravens (7:59), Steelers (13:11), Saints (17:02), Chargers (22:48), Lions (29:31), Buccaneers (34:54), Broncos (37:23), Falcons (46:01) and Bills (47:59). They also touch on the NCAA football projections (51:19) and talk about some top prospects (53:48).

Fantasy Advice with Corey March

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:59:58 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions welcomes SIS Business Development Analyst and fantasy sports expert Corey March (@marchmadness26) to the show to talk all things fantasy football. Matt and Corey break down the best value picks at quarterback (2:52), running back (12:42), wide receiver (20:27) and then discuss rookies that could make an impact on your fantasy team at the QB (31:36), WR (38:29) and RB (47:00) positions.

NFL Injury Talk with John Verros

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:18:53 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions welcomes SIS Injury Coordinator John Verros (@VerrosJohn) to the show to examine some of the highest profile injury risks for the upcoming fantasy season. John gives his expert opinion on a handful of quarterbacks (1:48), running backs (15:13), wide receivers (22:00) and tight ends (28:33) who are coming off injuries and provides insight into what to expect from them in 2019.

The Return of Scott Spratt

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:15:19 -0400

Scott Spratt (@Scott_Spratt) helped start the Sports Info Solutions Football Department when he was with the company in 2015, and he is the newest member of the Football Outsiders family. He also was the original host of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, and this is his first reunion with the show since his departure from SIS in 2017.

Amongst other accomplishments, Scott won an award at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference for his baseball research on the pitch framing metric Strike Zone Runs Saved (SZRS), and he was a finalist for 2018 FSWA football Writer of the Year.

Topics include Melvin Gordon's holdout (1:30), what Scott's research on pressure rates can tell us about the future performance of different quarterbacks and defenses (7:40), the history of the SIS-FO partnership (16:50), and what to expect from Cam Newton, Luke Keuchly, and the Carolina Panthers in 2019 (27:00).

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Saved By Zero: The Case for the Zero Blitz

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:32:56 -0400

In this special holiday episode, former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders welcome John Shirley (@JshirleyAK) of the SIS R&D team to the show to discuss his recent article arguing that the Zero Blitz should be utilized more often (0:35). The podcast concludes with a re-air of Matt's appearance on The TaekCast (@taekcast) with Davis Mattek (@DavisMattek) from October 26, 2018 (10:28). You can read "The Case for the Zero Blitz" by going to Football Outsiders or by clicking here.

Shotgun vs. Under Center, Defeats and a New Hiring!

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:30:56 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders give a handful of offseason updates including a new hiring at Football Outsiders (0:36), the debate between play action in shotgun vs. under center (3:31), a look at the "Defeats" leaderboard for the 2018 season (12:40) and which defensive skill set they would most like to have (19:04).

Fantasy Projection Dilemmas with Nate Weller

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:49:11 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders welcome Nate Weller (@NateWellerr) of the SIS R&D team to the show to look at some of the toughest fantasy workload projections for the upcoming season. The group looks specifically at the RB groups for the Rams (0:47), Eagles (5:08), Bears (10:32) and the WR groups for the 49ers (14:07), Packers (16:03) and Ravens (21:38). Nate also updates everyone on a new stat he's working on called "Predictive Completions" (27:30).

Inside the Head Coach/GM Power Dynamic

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:57:09 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders welcome Neil Stratton (@InsideTheLeague) of Inside the League back to the show to talk about the Texans' firing of GM Brian Gaine (1:09), the increased power of head coaches within NFL organizations (6:24), where the Texas might look to fill that open GM position (12:30) and how the hiring of Joe Douglas will impact both the Jets and the Eagles going forward (19:57). Check out Neil's work at both Inside The League and Succeed In Football.

Inside the League with special guest Neil Stratton

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions welcomes special guest Neil Stratton (@InsideTheLeague) of Inside The League to the show to discuss a bevy of topics including different NFL scouting department models (3:34), how Inside The League got started (30:03), projects he's currently working on (37:15), his thoughts on other football leagues such as the AAF and the XFL (49:26) and the hiring practices of NFL front offices (55:15). You can find Neil's work at Inside The League as well as Succeed In Football.

Gruden goes Incognito in Oakland

Thu, 30 May 2019 21:32:18 -0400

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders do a deep dive on the Raiders confusing offseason and then analyze what the differences between DVOA and Total Points with and without pressure can tell us about various quarterbacks and secondaries around the NFL.

Ask The Experts: SIS Scouts On Their Favorite Teams

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:06:04 -0400

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions welcomes members of the SIS scouting staff to the show to provide interesting insights into their favorite NFL teams. Matt talks to Justin Stine (@j_stine31) about the Los Angeles Rams (0:48), Dan Foehrenbach (@FoehrenbachD) about the Tennessee Titans (8:01), John Todd (@therealjohntodd) about the Washington Redskins (10:53), Noah Gatsik (@IamThatNoah) about the Philadelphia Eagles (14:10), and John Shirley (@JshirleyAK) about the Green Bay Packers (16:51).

New York State of Mind

Thu, 16 May 2019 18:32:40 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders turn their focus to the Big Apple to examine the Jets' firing of GM Mike Maccagnan (0:27) and discuss the Giants running game using Dan Pizzuta's (@DanPizzuta) recent post on Big Blue View (8:46). The duo also does a deep-dive into a new stat from SIS called Targets Above Expectation (20:12) and breaks down the best and worst draft classes according to the SIS Football Rookie Handbook (30:43).

Throwback Thursday: An Interview with Howard Mudd

Thu, 09 May 2019 13:40:46 -0400

In a special re-aired edition of the Off the Charts Football Podcast from 2016, Aaron Schatz and Ben Muth of Football Outsiders interview former Offensive Line Coach Howard Mudd. The interview hits on Mudd's thoughts on what characteristics he looked for in offensive linemen, what skills he thought were coachable, stories about his players and teams--including the Manning-era Colts--and what is wrong with offensive line play in today's NFL.

Analytics and the 2019 NFL Draft

Thu, 02 May 2019 15:13:49 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders recap the 2019 NFL Draft. The duo takes issue with some of the things being said on "Football Analytics Twitter" (3:31) before doing a team-by-team breakdown of the draft in which they discuss the moves made by the Cardinals (7:31), Falcons (9:33), Ravens (12:45), Bills (13:50), Panthers (14:40), Bears (15:42), Bengals (17:11), Browns (18:06), Colts (18:53), Jaguars (20:05), Dolphins (21:19), Patriots (22:31), Eagles (25:05), Seahawks (26:11), 49ers (27:31), Redskins (28:08) and Saints (29:04).

NFL Draft Special: First Round Recap

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft and look at some of the top players still on the board heading into Day 2.

First Round NFL Draft Preview

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:58:19 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders give you a quick teaser for the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft including an examination of the storylines surrounding the quarterbacks (0:36) and an in-depth look at the Frank Clark trade between the Chiefs and the Seahawks (6:10).

A Next Gen Conversation with Keegan Abdoo

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:35:47 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders welcome NFL Next Gen researcher, UCLA researcher/recruiting assistant and former SIS video scout Keegan Abdoo (@KeeganAbdoo) to the show to talk about NFL draft strategies (1:02), maximizing trade value during the draft (11:35), the future of Josh Rosen (14:05), defensive research on man vs. zone splits (20:36), and Keegan's career trajectory from college through SIS to where he is today (29:41).

Mark Simon Talks Pitching with Tyler Kepner

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:17:56 -0400

Sports Info Solutions Senior Research Analyst Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) is back for round two of the SIS Baseball Podcast. This week, Mark looks at the San Diego Padres (@Padres) upgrading the left side of their infield (0:52), welcomes New York Times national baseball writer Tyler Kepner (@TylerKepner) to the show to talk pitching and his new book (2:50), sits down with Andrew Kyne (@Andrew_Kyne) of SIS to examine early defensive trends (17:26) and answer questions from the listeners (23:59), and finishes with a couple "Ridiculous Numbers of the Day" (28:04).

SIS Rookie Handbook Draft Focus: OL, RB, TE and LB

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:13:41 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions welcomes fellow SIS employees John Todd (@therealjohntodd) and Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) back to the show to break down the top prospects and best sleepers for the upcoming NFL draft among the offensive line (1:08), running back (16:17), tight end (26:02) and linebacker (32:30) position groups based on the SIS Football Rookie Handbook rankings.

Sneaky Good Offseason Moves

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:18:57 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders discuss some of the best under-the-radar moves of the NFL offseason so far. The dynamic duo points specifically to signings by the Steelers (3:35), Panthers (5:22), Patriots (6:44), Packers (9:57) and Chiefs (11:59) while awarding the favorite/most interesting moves to whichever team trades for Josh Rosen (19:04) and the Bills' additions on offense (21:32).

Insider Tour of Sports Info Solutions

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) gives the listeners an inside look into some of the departments here at Sports Info Solutions. Matt welcomes Senior Operations Analyst/Football Coordinator Dan Foehrenbach (@FoehrenbachD) to discuss the Ops department (1:40), Business Development Analyst Corey March (@marchmadness26) to talk about what's happening on the business side (10:29) and Research Analyst Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) to give insight into what our R&D team is working on for the upcoming year (19:12).

Mark Simon's SIS Baseball Podcast featuring Jayson Stark

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:43:22 -0400

Welcome to the pilot episode of the SIS Baseball Podcast with Sports Info Solutions Senior Research Analyst Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays). Mark discusses his spotlight player for 2019 (0:48), welcomes The Athletic's Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) to the show to talk about shifting and defense (4:04) and introduces new stat developments at SIS with research associate Andrew Kyne (@Andrew_Kyne) (12:45).

March Mad-ness: Mike Tanier vs. Analytics

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:19:58 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders welcome Bleacher Report's Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) to the show to discuss his recent Twitter beef with some in the football analytics community about the Khalil Mack trade and tanking in the NFL.

Free Agency and Fantasy featuring Kevin Cole

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:31:14 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders welcome RotoGrinders Director of Data & Analytics Kevin Cole (@Cole_Kev) to the show to discuss the crazy week in NFL free agency (1:13) and what DFS/Fantasy can tell us about real sports (18:05).

Who's Next? Potential Surprise Contenders for 2019

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:15:26 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders profile some potential surprise contenders for the 2019 NFL season. Matt and Aaron discuss what the Browns (3:12), 49ers (10:46), Broncos (16:54) and Buccaneers (20:42) need to do during the offseason to take the next step to contender status for the upcoming season.

Analytics and the NFL Combine

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:32:28 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders have a discussion about how to evaluate quarterbacks (1:05), wide receivers (12:28), running backs (19:13), and edge rushers (24:31) using NFL Combine results as well as analytics to project how players will transition from college to the pros.

Rookie Handbook Preview: WRs and CBs

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:41:15 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions welcomes SIS lead football scouts Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to the show to break down two more position groups from the SIS Football Rookie Handbook: the wide receivers (1:03) and the cornerbacks (19:58).

Introducing the SIS Football Rookie Handbook

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:53:57 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions welcomes special guest Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08), also of Sports Info Solutions, to talk about the upcoming SIS Rookie Handbook draft guide. Matt and Nate discuss the process of creating the book (1:19) and look at the quarterback (10:44) and defensive line (31:33) classes for the upcoming draft.

The (All-22) Super Bowl Recap

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:39:42 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders discuss all things Super Bowl LIII including overall takeaways from the game (1:17), the Patriots' defensive scheme that shut the Rams down (8:00), the questionable offensive decisions on the LA side (11:56), the outstanding job performed by the NE offensive line, insight on if Gronk will be calling it quits (17:10) and some bonus discussion about the Alliance of American Football (20:06).

Super Bowl Bonanza!

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:29:21 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the big game between the Rams and Patriots. The guys give an in-depth breakdown of the match-ups for when the Rams have the ball (0:54), when the Patriots have the ball (12:56) and conclude with their final thoughts on Super Bowl LIII (27:37).

First Annual OTC Awards Show

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:56:12 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders recap a wild Championship Sunday (Rams at Saints (0:46) and Patriots at Chiefs (10:19)) and hand out their end-of-season awards, including: Single Game Performance by a QB (18:38), Single Game Performance by a WR (20:55), Single Game Performance by a RB (23:28), Seasonal QB (24:37), Seasonal RB (27:39), Seasonal TE (30:03), Seasonal WR (32:05) and Seasonal Defensive Player (33:22).

Championship Sunday (Sunday! Sunday!) Preview

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:45:03 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the effect of home-field advantage on this weekend's conference championship games (0:45) and deep dive into the Rams vs. Saints (9:03) and Patriots vs. Chiefs (17:44).

Coaching Carousel Spinning Faster plus Divisional Round Preview

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:04:08 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the recent NFL coaching hires as well as the few openings that are still left (0:30) and preview the four Divisional Round playoff games this weekend: Colts vs. Chiefs (8:14), Cowboys vs. Rams (16:02), Chargers vs. Patriots (22:53), and Eagles vs. Saints (31:05).

Wild Card Weekend and a Ride on the Coaching Carousel

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:41:54 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders take a spin on the coaching carousel (0:30) and preview all of this weekend's Wild Card games: Colts vs Texans (10:31), Seahawks vs Cowboys (16:26), Chargers vs Ravens (21:46), and Eagles vs Bears (33:14).

Week 17 Preview: Colts vs Titans, Baker vs Lamar, and more!

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:41:22 -0500

Gordon Gone: How Will It Impact The Patriots?

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:23:51 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the Josh Gordon news and how it will affect the Patriots (0:26), look back at the top Week 15 games including the Dolphins at Vikings (4:13), Patriots at Steelers (5:15), Eagles at Rams (7:32) and look at the best Week 16 matchups: Ravens at Chargers (11:50), Redskins at Titans (17:03), Chiefs at Seahawks (20:04) and Steelers at Saints (24:43).

Comeback Chargers: Reactions to Thursday Night Football

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:00:05 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the Chargers and their comeback win over the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football (0:40), look back at the biggest games from Week 14 including the Eagles at Cowboys (9:59), Vikings at Seahawks (13:59), Ravens at Chiefs (17:27) and preview the most important games for Week 15: Dolphins at Vikings (20:29), Patriots at Steelers (24:30) and Eagles at Rams (29:08).

December Reset: A Look at the Playoff Picture

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:46:02 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders take a look at the playoff picture as we head into December (0:32), look back at the top games of Week 13 including the Chargers at Steelers (5:01), Redskins at Eagles (6:05), Vikings at Patriots (7:03) and discuss the best Week 14 matchups including the Eagles at Cowboys (11:16), Vikings at Seahawks (18:57) and Ravens at Chiefs (22:25).

QB Controversy: Bortles Benched, Flacco vs. Jackson

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:45:57 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders react to the benching of Blake Bortles (0:50), discuss the Ravens deciding between Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson (7:55) and look ahead to the top games of Week 13 including the Redskins at Eagles (15:27), Chargers at Steelers (20:11), and Vikings at Patriots (27:59).

Le'VeGONE: "RBs Don't Matter" Twitter For The Win

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:06:08 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders check in from out of town to discuss the impact of Le'Veon Bell not reporting to the Steelers (0:25) and Hugh Jackson returning to the Bengals (4:12), look back at the top games from Week 10 including the Cowboys at Eagles (6:28), Dolphins at Packers (8:18), Seahawks at Rams (9:55) and preview the best contests for Week 11: Packers at Seahawks (16:31), Vikings at Bears (20:32) and Chiefs at Rams (25:25).

Fly, Eagles Fly? Featuring Mike Tanier of Bleacher Report

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 19:28:08 -0500

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders welcome Mike Tanier of Bleacher Report to the podcast to discuss all things NFL. The trio looks at the state of the Philadelphia Eagles (2:06), the addition of Dez Bryant to the New Orleans Saints' offense (19:05), looks back at the Week 9 Games of the Week: Steelers at Ravens (22:28), Packers at Patriots (24:12), Rams at Saints (27:06) and previews the top games of Week 10: Cowboys at Eagles (29:42), Dolphins at Packers (35:00), Seahawks at Rams (40:11).

Midseason Spectacular: Trade Deadline, Midseason Awards and more!

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:36:01 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders tackle all the biggest NFL news and notes from a busy week. The pair gives their thoughts on the trade deadline (1:55), the coaching changes in Cleveland (8:04) and reveal their top midseason performers at quarterback (14:03), running back (16:56), wide receiver (21:19), offensive line (24:22), edge rusher (26:31) and run stopper (27:07). They also discuss the top games from Week 8: Seattle-Detroit (29:29), Minnesota-New Orleans (30:34), Carolina-Baltimore (32:40), Denver-Kansas City (34:00) and look ahead to the best matchups of Week 9: Pittsburgh-Baltimore, New England-Green Bay and Los Angeles Rams-New Orleans.

The Great Two-Point Debate

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:21:43 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the analytics behind going for two when trailing (0:27) and whether tanking is a viable option in today's NFL (5:40). The duo also looks back at the top games from Week 7 of the NFL season: Houston-Jacksonville (12:23), Dallas-Washington (15:53) and Kansas City-Cincinnati (18:47) and previews the best Week 8 matchups: Seattle-Detroit (21:03), Minnesota-New Orleans (26:20) and Denver-Kansas City (34:20).

They're Real, and They're Spectacular

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:59:19 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders play a game of "Are They For Real" and discuss their thoughts on the Los Angeles Chargers (0:59), Philadelphia Eagles (2:19), Seattle Seahawks (3:48), Chicago Bears (6:18) and Carolina Panthers (9:10). The dynamic duo will also look back at the top games from Week 6 of the NFL season: the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals (11:00), Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans (13:36) and Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots (16:04), and look ahead to the best matchups of Week 7: the Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (22:00), Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (26:21) and Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs (30:10).

Seedless Raisins or Snead-less Ravens

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:59:06 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss some of the biggest games of Week 5 of the 2018 NFL season and look ahead to the top matchups in Week 6.

0:31 - DVOA movers and shakers (Rams and Chiefs way ahead of the pack with the Bears, Saints and Chargers coming on strong, while the Vikings, Eagles and Falcons disappoint.)

Top games of NFL Week 5 according to playoff probability

3:10 - Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals

7:35 - Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints

11:17 - Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles

13:33 - Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers

Top games of NFL Week 6 according to playoff probability

20:36 - Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals

26:42 - Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans

31:50 - Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots

Mahomes Sweet Mahomes

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:56:05 -0400

Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the incredible start to the season for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes, look back to the Week 4 "Games of the Week" and preview the top three (plus a bonus) "Games of the Week" for Week 5 of the NFL season.

0:30 - Breaking down Pat Mahomes and the Chiefs offense

Recapping Week 4 "Games of the Week"

8:46 - Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers

10:29 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears

12:50 - Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots

Week 5 "Games of the Week"

16:30 - Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals

22:03 - Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints

24:30 - Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles

28:20 - Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers

Winston vs Fitzmagic; Gronk Threatens to Retire

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 18:11:09 -0400

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game.

The Rundown:

Matt asks Aaron his take on Gronk threatening to retire (0:30)

Look back at Week 3’s Biggest Matchups including a look at Rodgers, Brees, and Bortles (2:30)

SISDataHub.com Free Trial Info (10:15)

Ravens at Steelers Preview: Another Classic Showdown? (12:00)

Bucs at Bears Preview: Fitzpatrick vs Winston discussion (16:30)

Dolphins at Patriots Preview: Are the Dolphins for real? (27:45)

Cover 3 Beaters

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:18:15 -0400

Kill It With Fire!

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:03:22 -0400

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game. In this episode, they discuss…

WR Screens on 3rd and long (0:20)

DVOA for the Jets and Bills (2:49)

NFC vs. AFC (6:50)

Overreaction Monday and ESPN as an octopus (9:30)

Lowering the helmet and roughing the passer calls (11:30)

Recap of Week 1 Games of the Week:

Falcons-Eagles (13:50)

Steelers-Browns (17:17)

Chiefs-Chargers (20:53)

Week 2 Games of the Week:

Chiefs-Steelers (25:20)

Vikings-Packers (27:00)

Patriots-Jaguars (33:35)

Season Preview

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:31:02 -0400

Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the analytical side of the NFL.

NFL Draft Special

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:34:47 -0400

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the 10 questions on everybody's mind heading into the NFL Draft. Don't miss their unique analytic take on all the top prospects.

Off The Charts - Super Bowl LII

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 13:35:44 -0500

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down all the key matchups to help you get prepared for the Super Bowl. Don’t miss out on the most in-depth analysis of the big game that you can find anywhere, including personnel grouping matchups, coverages, and blocking schemes.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Championship Round

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:43:33 -0500

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the pivotal matchups that will decide who goes to the Super Bowl.

Special thanks to Sports Info Solutions Video Scouts Matt Ducondi, Dan DiGiuseppe, and Keegan Abdoo for their outstanding research towards this episode.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Divisional Playoffs

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 21:34:19 -0500

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders react to the stunning FBS National Championship Game with a breakdown of some of the key X’s and O’s that helped decide the game (1:00). Then, before previewing the individual matchups, they examine a key common bond that the final eight playoff teams share (6:45). Playoff Previews:

Falcons @ Eagles (9:25)
Titans @ Patriots (18:30)
Jaguars @ Steelers (23:20)
Saints @ Vikings (29:50)

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Wild Card Weekend

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:32:34 -0500

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders preview all of the matchups from the Wild Card round, but first they revisit the performances of Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson in their Bowl games (1:10). Then, the guys tackle Titans @ Chiefs (6:50), Falcons @ Rams (13:20), Bills @ Jaguars (18:30), and Panthers @ Saints (21:30).

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 17

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:54:41 -0500

Former NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders take a look at how the playoff picture is shaping up in both conferences through the lens of DVOA (1:00). Then, they break down the key Week 17 games from each conference. In the NFC, Seattle needs a win against Arizona to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Atlanta’s divisional matchup against Carolina has implications for both teams (15:15). In the AFC, the Chargers need to take care of business against the Raiders to keep the pressure on the Titans, who with a win could earn a return trip to Jacksonville in the Wild Card round (23:45).

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 16

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 19:11:16 -0500

Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders revisit Tankapalooza with a breakdown of some of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft class including Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Mason Rudolph (1:00). Then, the guys turn their attention to the Playoff race (18:55). In this week’s Most Important Game For Playoff Odds, the Falcons travel to New Orleans for a rematch with the Saints (22:30). And in the Most Important Game for Super Bowl Odds, the Patriots come off their thriller with the Steelers to take on the Bills and try to secure home field advantage throughout the playoffs (27:30).

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 15

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:13:51 -0500

Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the impact of the Carson Wentz injury on the Eagles Super Bowl chances and break down the analytics behind three key Week 15 matchups. The Chargers take on the Chiefs in this week’s Most Important Game For Playoff Odds (3:15), the Patriots face the Steelers in a likely AFC Championship Game Preview (9:15), and the Seahawks look to keep their playoff hopes alive against a Rams team with bigger goals in front of them (18:15).

Off The Charts - No Longer Sashi's Browns

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:05:11 -0500

Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the firing of Sashi Brown by the Cleveland Browns and the implications on analytics in football. Then, the guys do a deep dive on the Vikings and try to figure out what has happened to Cowboys’ receiver Dez Bryant. Finally, the Most Important Games of the Week are Raiders vs Chiefs (Playoffs) and the 3rd annual DVOA Bowl between the Rams and Eagles.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 13

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:02:28 -0500

Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the analytics behind all the latest happenings around the league. This week, the guys discuss the Giants quarterback situation, the defensive players around the NFL who draw the most holding penalties, and the Most Important Games of the Week: Lions-Ravens and Panthers-Saints, including a deep dive on rookie RBs Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey.

Off The Charts - Week 12 featuring Alex Vigderman

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:04:05 -0500

Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders is joined by Matt Manocherian and Alex Vigderman of Sports Info Solutions to discuss all things football. Topics include Marcell Dareus and his impact on the Bills and Jaguars, the Eagles deep backfield, and the Chiefs struggles vs Cover 2. Then, the guys revisit Tankapalooza with analysis of what one metric thinks of Baker Mayfield, Mason Rudolph, Lamar Jackson, Josh Rosen, and Sam Darnold. Finally, they break down the Most Important Games of the Week: Ravens vs Texans and Saints vs Rams.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 11 featuring Nick Underhill

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:31:45 -0500

Sports Info Solutions' Matt Manocherian and Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz begin by reacting to the Bills benching of Tyrod Taylor (1:15) and trying to make sense of the Broncos' recent defensive struggles (5:40). Next, the Most Important Game of the Week for playoff odds is the MNF matchup, Falcons at Seahawks (9:45), and for Super Bowl odds is Rams at Vikings (14:15). Then, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate joins the show for a deep dive on a team that Matt spent several years scouting for, the Saints (21:30).

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 10

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:46:11 -0500

President of Football Outsiders Aaron Schatz and former NFL scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions break down the analytics behind all of this week's NFL action. Topics include breaking down the second year success of last year's top two picks, Jared Goff and Carson Wentz, the Packers struggles with Brett Hundley, Adrian Peterson running against a loaded box, and previews of this week's most important games for playoff odds - Cowboys at Falcons - and Super Bowl odds - Chargers at Jaguars?!

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 8

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:56:30 -0400

Matt Manocherian, former NFL scout and currently of Sports Info Solutions, and Aaron Schatz, the man behind Football Outsiders, bring their unique combination of football scouting and analytics to deliver their weekly breakdown of all the happenings around the NFL.

This week, the podcast begins with an exploration of the current DVOA leaderboard and what it means as we look ahead to the rest of the NFL season. Then, the guys break down the most important games of the week for playoff odds including an NFC East showdown between Washington and Dallas and a Thursday Night preview for the Dolphins and Ravens.

Off The Charts - Week 7 - featuring Charles McDonald

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 21:39:00 -0400

Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders use advanced football data to make sense of all the happenings around the league. This week's topics include the two "Most Important Games of the Week" for playoff odds: the Packers vs Saints matchup and the Bengals vs Steelers divisional clash. Then, the guys are joined by Atlanta Falcons expert Charles McDonald to discuss the Super Bowl rematch between the Falcons and Patriots.

Off The Charts - Week 6

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:25:57 -0400

Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders and Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions break down all the NFL action, including the play of the Eagles (1:30), the NFL injury epidemic (9:00), Packers-Vikings (16:00), Lions-Saints (28:00), and an interesting team-building take on how to beat the salary cap (36:00).

Off The Charts - Week 5

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 13:34:22 -0400

With one quarter of the season complete, Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders debate the top performers by position based on their advanced statistics (2:30). Then, the guys take a break from Tank-watch in favor of the young QBs getting their start on Sundays, including Deshaun Watson, Jared Goff, and what to expect from Mitch Trubitsky (19:40). Last, Aaron explains why the "Most Important Game of the Week" for playoff odds is Seahawks @ Rams (26:00).

Off The Charts - Week 4 - Featuring Mike Tanier of Bleacher Report

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 19:48:36 -0400

Join Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders and Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions as they break down the numbers behind all the action from this week in football. Then, the guys are joined by special guest Mike Tanier, the NFL National Lead Writer for Bleacher Report, for deep dives into the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles.

Off The Charts - Week 3 - featuring NFL Scout Ryan Hollern

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 22:17:25 -0400

Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders talk offensive line issues, the downfield passing of Carson Wentz and Alex Smith, the differences between Jarvis Landry and DeVante Parker's roles in the Dolphins offense, and the two Most Important Games of the Week. Then, special guest NFL Scout Ryan Hollern, formerly of the Saints and Bills, joins us to discuss the prospects that he has had his eyes on in the early part of the season. Join us to find out if the scouting matches the analytics!

Off The Charts Football Podcast

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:41:12 -0400

Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders engage "National Jump to Conclusions Week," including Patriots-Chiefs by the numbers, the Rams leading the league in DVOA, the "reality football" implications of the David Johnson injury, revisiting Marshawn Lynch's fit in Oakland, and the surprising performance of Nelson Agholor for the Eagles. Also: playoff odds anomalies, "Tank-watch" explores the potential of Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson as NFL players, and the "Most Important Game of the Week." Follow us on twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and @FBOutsiders.

Off The Charts Football Podcast

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 15:20:14 -0400

This week on Off The Charts: What can we expect this year from some of the NFL players who have switched teams in 2017? Will Marshawn Lynch fit Oakland's power running game? Is Jay Cutler actually an upgrade over Ryan Tannehill? And what kind of impact can we expect from DeSean Jackson in Tampa Bay? Also, we begin our "Tank-watch" with a look into Josh Rosen's charting stats from his uneven opening week game, and we'll preview the "Most Important Game of the Week" for playoff odds, where the winner of Giants-Cowboys will double their chances of making the postseason relative to the loser. Join Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders and Matt Manocherian, formerly a scout with the Saints and Browns and currently of Sports Info Solutions, as they break it all down.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Super Bowl

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 17:50:41 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the Patriots vs. Falcons Super Bowl. Given the Patriots' defensive advantage, should they be considered bigger favorites? What has contributed to both teams' defensive improvements in the 2nd half, and can those factors make a difference in the Super Bowl? Where did Chris Hogan come from? How big a deal is Alex Mack's injury? And can the Patriots shut down Julio Jones?

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Championship Round

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 13:55:42 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the AFC and NFC championship matchups. Is it normal for the final 4 quarterbacks to be so good? Has Matt Ryan been even better than Aaron Rodgers in recent weeks? Can either the Falcons or Packers defense at all stop what the other team is doing offensively? Will the Patriots be able to disrupt Roethlisberger, and will they even try to? Will the Steelers be able to get to Brady like how the Texans could? And why is Dion Lewis so good?

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Divisional Round

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:24:25 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders lead off with a discussion of some of the NFL news, including some coaching hires and the Chargers moving to Los Angeles. Then, they break down all of this weekend's playoff games. Will the Seahawks continue to have success on the ground against the Falcons, and can the Falcons throw on the Seahawks? Why is the Texans' Defensive DVOA rating much worse than their total yards allowed rating? Have the Patriots become the one great team in the "Year of No Great Teams", and how often are the Patriots the No. 1 team in DVOA? Why are the Steelers so good defensively, and what will happen in their matchup with the Chiefs given that both teams are so balanced? Are the Packers all about Aaron Rodgers, or will losing Jordy Nelson hurt them? And will the Packers be able to stop the Cowboys' excellent running game?

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Wild Card Round

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 12:26:58 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the 4 playoff games this Wild Card weekend. Were the Raiders overrated even before Derek Carr's injury, and are the less equipped to deal with his injury than other teams are with QB injuries? Are the Texans the worst playoff team ever? Are the Seahawks still strong enough with all of their injuries to handle Detroit? Will the Dolphins' and Giants' pass rushes be major factors in their games against the Steelers and Packers, or are those opponents too hot?

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 16, 2017

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 14:06:08 -0500

Greg Thomas of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the playoff picture in both the AFC and NFC. With all six teams settled in the AFC, they discuss New England's potential path to the Super Bowl as the number two overall team in DVOA. They also preview the games that will determine the playoff teams in the NFC, as well as discuss which teams pose the biggest threat to the Dallas, the number one overall team in DVOA, making the Super Bowl.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 15 2016

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:54:52 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders preview the Steelers vs. Ravens game that could determine the AFC North. How have the Steelers become the hottest team in football, and are the Ravens built to stop them? Then, they discuss the many scenarios that could play out for the 2nd NFC Wild Card.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 14 2016

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:31:36 -0500

Joe Rosales of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the two hot Bay teams, Green Bay and Tampa Bay. Which one is better positioned to make the playoffs with their recent play? Have either teams made clear improvements that would indicate their recent play is sustainable? Then, they debate MVP candidates. Do the lack of standouts quarterback candidates make a running back a potential winner? What about an even more non-traditional candidate? Finally, they go back and forth on Jeff Fisher, interim Rams coach John Fassel, and special teams coordinators.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 13 2016

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:26:45 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders recap the important Chiefs win over the Raiders. How does that game affect both teams' playoff and Super Bowl odds? Has the Chiefs defense improved markedly since Justin Houston rejoined the team? Then, they talk Lions, and how they've been the polar opposite of the Eagles this season. Are they getting better? And if so, which players are mostly responsible? Finally, they close with a preview of the Ravens vs. Patriots game on Monday night.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 12 2016

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 15:20:56 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the lack of elite teams in the NFL this season and break down the top 5 DVOA teams. Do any of those teams have a chance to become even better? Where do their playoff and Super Bowl odds stack up? What do the recent injuries to Desmond Trufant and Rob Gronkowski do to their respective team's chances? Then, they close with a preview of the Dolphins vs. Ravens game, in a matchup of one of the best rushing attacks against one of the best run defenses in DVOA history.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 11 2016

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:16:34 -0500

In the Thanksgiving Week edition of the Off the Charts Football Podcast, Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders recap the DVOA Bowl between the No. 1 and No. 2 DVOA teams from a week ago, the Eagles and Seahawks. Then, they previous the exciting slate of Thanksgiving day games, touching on the playoff implications of each of the matchups.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 10 2016

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:57:09 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the Dolphins and Giants. How have the Dolphins won 4 straight games and risen to 6th in DVOA? How good is Jay Ajayi, and how much have their offensive and defensive lines factored into the resurgence? Meanwhile, are the Giants really "peaking at the right time" or is that a myth? How have the Giants been so successful on defense even though some traditional stats like sacks don't put them at the top of the league? Finally, they discuss Rivers McCown's top 25 breakout players article that was published on ESPN Insider.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 9 2016

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:32:36 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders try to make sense of suddenly tight NFC North. Is the Vikings' offensive line going to be their undoing? Are the Packers better than their record would indicate? Will the Lions' remaining schedule allow them to potentially sneak into the playoffs? Then, the pivot to the best division in football to talk about the Raiders, fresh off their resounding win over the Broncos. Are the Broncos a good matchup for the Raiders? And does that win create some separation from them and the rest of the division in the playoff standings? Finally, they close by discussing the phenomenal slate of games in Week 10. Which are the most important for the playoffs?

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 8 2016

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:41:21 -0400

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders explain why the Patriots are the No. 4 team in DVOA and not the No. 1 team, and they try to figure out why the Patriots traded Jamie Collins. Then, they discuss the Chiefs' rise up the DVOA boards, how good they would look if you removed their blowout loss to the Steelers in Week 4, and whether they can survive without their starting quarterback and running back. Finally, they try to make sense of a crazy NFC Wild Card picture.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 7, 2016

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:17:18 -0400

Greg Thomas of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the Eagles retaking the No. 1 DVOA position and what their Week 8 matchup with the No. 5 Cowboys will look like. Despite the 32nd ranked Defensive DVOA, they also discuss how the Lions have maintained their win streak. Last week's Bills vs. Dolphins game and each team's prospects going forward are then reviewed as well. Finally, Aaron begins to discuss his research on the Field Goal kicking struggles so far this season.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 6 2016

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:51:10 -0400

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the AFC West race. They explain their thoughts on Denver's recent losing streak and fading offense, the impact of the Chiefs' 2-0 division start on their playoff odds, and Oakland's and San Diego's front-loaded schedules. Then, they discuss the rising playoff odds of the Washington Redskins and how they've become a more balanced team than in 2015. Finally, they close with the Titans, who have followed the Seahawks formula to take control of the AFC South.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 5 2016

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 16:02:46 -0400

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down how the Vikings have become the No. 1 DVOA team in football. Will their inability to run the ball be a problem for them, and is there anything they can do about that weakness? Then, they discuss whether they were too quick to write off the Bills and how good their defense can become. Finally, Scott laments and Aaron explains that the NFC South race may already be over.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 4 2016

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:44:12 -0400

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss how Seattle joined the top 4 in DVOA despite a soft schedule and a porous offensive line. Then, they hit on a trio of offensive-skewing teams in the Raiders, Falcons, and Cowboys. And, finally, they close talking the Jets, who are now 32nd in the league in DVOA--yes, they are behind the Browns.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 3 2016

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:20:30 -0400

Joe Rosales of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the Bengals' start to the season. Is the Bengals offense really one of the better offenses in the league? How much do they miss Marvin Jones, Mohamed Sanu, and Tyler Eifert? Then, they move on to one of the more surprising games of Week 2, Philadelphia's blowout of Pittsburgh. How does Carson Wentz and the Eagles' 5th ranked offense in DVOA compare to Dak Prescot and the Cowboys' 4th ranked offensive DVOA? Should Steelers fans be worried? And they finish with some discussion about the how the trend of defense driving the overall success of teams over the last couple seasons.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 2 2016

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:12:52 -0400

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the Vikings win over the Packers on Sunday night. Was Bradford impressive? Is something wrong with Aaron Rodgers? Then, they hit on a couple of surprising teams in the top 10 of overall DVOA in the Lions and Chargers. Finally, they close with some other DVOA discussion, such as the DVOA-leading Eagles and the three 2-0 teams with negative DVOA totals.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 1 2016

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:25:46 -0400

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss all of the major topics from Week 1 of the new NFL season. They cover how Jimmy Garoppolo looked against the Cardinals, why the Patriots finished below the Cardinals in Week 1 DVOA, whether we should change our mind on the 49ers or Eagles, and whether Jameis Winson is ready to take the leap this season.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Offseason September 1, 2016

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 12:10:00 -0400

Following up on their NFC preview episode, Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz from Football Outsiders are back to discuss all things AFC. Their preview touches on how the Patriots will fare without Tom Brady for the first four games, why the Ravens are projected for a massive turnaround from last season, and which teams with lower projections could be dark horses to make the playoffs.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Offseason August 17, 2016

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:01:01 -0400

With preseason of the NFL underway, Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders are back with their first of a few preseason episodes of the Off the Charts Football podcast. This episode is part 1 of a two-episode discussion of Football Outsiders' preseason DVOA projections, which can be found in the 2016 Football Outsiders Almanac. This one covers the NFC, and Scott and Aaron debate why the Panthers are projected so low, how the Cowboys and Vikings could surprise, and which team with a low projected win total could be a darkhorse to overachieve.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Offseason May 10, 2016

Tue, 10 May 2016 15:11:46 -0400

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders are back with an offseason show to talk about Aaron's latest articles on ESPN Insider, which show the first run of the Football Outsiders team projections. In this episode, they go division by division to discuss which teams should improve, which should fall off, and whether they disagree with any of the objective projections.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Super Bowl Edition

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:36:15 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders debate all things Super Bowl. Will the Panthers be able to handle Denver's pressure better than the Patriots did? What will Denver change if anything with their approach against Cam under center? How can the Broncos offense avoid committing turnovers against the No. 1 turnover-forcing defense, the Panthers?

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Championship Round

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 14:28:55 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders breakdown the final four teams in the NFL playoffs. Will the Broncos defense be able to limit the Patriots short passing attack? Can the Patriots offensive line protect Brady? What was wrong with Carson Palmer against Green Bay, and will he look better vs. the Panthers? Should the Cardinals change their blitzing ways against Cam Newton?

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Divisional Round

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:53:25 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the second week of playoff games. For the Chiefs vs. Patriots game, they discuss whether the dominant Chiefs win last week has any carryover effect. For the Packers vs. Cardinals game, they debate whether the Packers found themselves against the Redskins and just how good David Johnson has been. For the Seahawks vs. Panthers game, Aaron explains how the Panthers can be favored by the Seahawks still lead the Football Outsiders Super Bowl odds. Finally, for the Steelers vs. Broncos game, they debate Roethlisberger's potential limitations, Peyton vs. Osweiler, and the improved Steelers defense.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Wild Card Round

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:55:48 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders are back in the new year to preview the Wild Card games. They discuss where these Wild Card teams measure up to previous seasons, and then they go game by game, discussing teams advantages and disadvantages for their matchups.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 15, 2015

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 15:28:32 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders play a game of "do the simple stats mesh with the advanced stats" with Blake Bortles of the Jaguars, Ryan Fitzpatrick of the Jets, DeAngelo Williams of the Steelers, and Dez Bryant of the Cowboys.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 14, 2015

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:54:28 -0500

Greg Thomas of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the flip side of having a bunched top of the DVOA standings, the abundance of below-average teams. They discuss the stacking of teams this year as well as briefly touch on a matchup between the lowest and highest variance weekly DVOA teams. They also delve into the list of historically low Total DVOA teams that have made the playoffs and what teams from this year could join the list. Lastly, they discuss the recent changes in DVOA with the Denver Broncos and their future.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 13, 2015

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 14:40:17 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders debate whether the NFC North and NFC East are up for grabs. In particular, has the Lions' and Bears' recent play put them back in the playoff mix, and does the Redskins' win over the Giants make them the best team in their division. Finally, they close with a discussion of the suddenly bunched top of the DVOA standings.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 12, 2015

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:01:47 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss two 5-5 teams who have recently entered the playoff discussion: the Houston Texans and the Tampa Bay Bucs. For Houston, has J.J. Watt dragged this team to where it is? With their schedule, how do their playoff odds stack up against other AFC South teams? Could they win a Wild Card? Meanwhile, for Tampa, how has Jameis Winston performed compared to other current QBs and rookie QBs from recent seasons? Finally, the two go back and forth on the Patriots and Panthers, who flip-flopped in their projected chance of reaching 16-0 and winning the Super Bowl.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 11, 2015

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:38:31 -0500

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss three teams with records and DVOA that are not in sync. First, the Vikings are 7-2, but Aaron explains why schedule, sequencing, and fumble recovery luck have them at only 19th in DVOA. Next, they talk about two teams with the opposite situation, the Chiefs and Seahawks, both of whom are among the best under-.500 teams in DVOA history.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 10, 2015

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:31:39 -0500

There were several major injuries for playoff contenders in Week 9, and Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders debate the impact of Andrew Luck's injury to the Colts, Ben Roethlisberger's injury to the Steelers, and Dion Lewis's injury to the Patriots. Then, the two discuss whether there is reason to be concerned with the Packers defense and who the first-half MVPs are according to DYAR.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 9, 2015

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:30:59 -0500

With half the season over with in the NFL, Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the teams with easy and hard schedules the rest of the season and the impacts of that on the playoff race. In addition, they break down the big Packers vs. Panthers game in Week 9 and explain how the Raiders became the 8th best team in DVOA.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 8, 2015

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:50:48 -0400

Going into the game as the No. 2 and 5 DVOA teams, and coming out of it as the No. 1 and 5 DVOA teams, the Patriots and Jets continued to show why they were both so highly ranked. Greg Thomas of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders explain what went into both teams combining for such a high single-game DVOA. The two also discuss what is behind the Dolphins’ two-week turnaround and preview the Packers and Broncos matchup of the unbeatens on Sunday Night.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 7, 2015

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:05:43 -0400

With their big win over the No. 1 DVOA team, the Arizona Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Steelers are showing that they can remain competitive even without Ben Roethlisberger. Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders explain what has surprised them about the Steelers and what has made them effective. In addition, the two discuss the undefeated Panthers and Broncos as well as the surprising No. 7 team in DVOA, the Eagles.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 6, 2015

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:47:17 -0400

The New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals will not play each other this season unless they meet in the Super Bowl, but Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders still broke down the #1 and #2 teams in DVOA if they were to play each other. Who will generate pass pressure? Can New England stop Arizona's running attack? Can anyone on Arizona cover Gronk? From there, the two pivoted to talk about a pair of teams with some early-season struggles in terms of their actual records but who nevertheless top 10 in DVOA: Seattle and the New York Giants.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 5, 2015

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:11:40 -0400

Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the 4-and-0 Bengals. Does DYAR show that Andy Dalton has made improvements? Does the team's undefeated record mesh with their DVOA standing? Speaking of DVOA, the top four DVOA teams are well clear of the rest of the field. Aaron explains how rare that is and what the implications of that gap are on Super Bowl chances. Finally, the two talk breakouts players in DYAR, which include Devonta Freeman in Atlanta, Larry Fitzgerald in Arizona, Eric Ebron in Detroit, and many others.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 4, 2015

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:14:42 -0400

Arizona continues to dominate the DVOA rankings, and Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders explain how rare their performance has been historically. From there, they segue into discussing the anti-Cardinals, the Chicago Bears, who have been far and away the worst team in DVOA this season. Which of their other players could be on the trading block in addition to Jared Allen and Jon Bostic? The Oakland Raiders have started the year 2-and-1, and Derek Carr may be taking the leap. What do DVOA and DYAR say about him, how much better is the offensive around him, and is their defense bad enough to prevent them from making run? Finally, the two discuss the suddenly defensive-minded Denver Broncos. Is that defense so good that the team can succeed with the physically-declining Peyton Manning and a lack of running attack?

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 3, 2015

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:36:18 -0400

With their strong 2-0 start, DVOA believes Arizona is not only the best team in football but of the best 2-0 teams from the last three decades. Are Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders buying it? In addition, the two discuss which 0-2 teams have a chance to turn their season around and make the playoffs, whether Dallas can stay in the race without Tony Romo, and how the Falcons and Panthers measure up in the NFC South.

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 2, 2015

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:23:36 -0400

Following the Week 1 games, Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss their biggest surprises. How much did the Titans' big win and the Colts' big loss impact their playoff odds? Will both the Jets and the Bills be able to consistently win with a run-heavy offense and stingy defense? Are the 49ers much better than we anticipated?

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 1, 2015

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 16:00:16 -0400

In the inaugural episode of the Off the Charts Football Podcast, Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the updated DVOA projections. Why have the Packers fallen, and which NFC North teams could potentially benefit? Why are the Rams so high? Why are the Dolphins so low? What is going on in the NFC South?