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The Carolina Panthers made their first roster move of the regular season, and it's a bigger story than one transaction. In this episode, we break down the waiving of WR/returner Jimmy Horn Jr. following his costly muffed punt in Sunday's 59-37 shootout loss to the Chicago Bears — including the real salary cap numbers behind the move (his $1,053,860 cap hit, $146,580 in dead cap, and the roughly $907K in savings Carolina picks up).We also dig into why Xavier Legette wasn't the corresponding cut, even with plenty of fans expecting it. The cap math tells the real story: releasing Legette would have cost Carolina nearly $4 million MORE in dead money than simply keeping him on the books. But we're not letting him off easy — with Jalen Coker's breakout Week 1 performance, Legette's snap share and target share are legitimately in question, cap sheet or not.From there, we lay out the fully updated Panthers depth chart across offense, defense, and special teams — position by position — following the Tyrel Dodson promotion, and talk through whether this opens a door for veteran WR David Moore to get a game-day elevation with the return game suddenly unsettled.We also tackle Carolina's aggressive fourth-down identity under new OC Brad Idzik, using Next Gen Stats to show just how much more downfield and aggressive Bryce Young looked in Week 1 compared to his career averages — and whether that aggression is sustainable or something defenses will start keying on.Then it's mailbag time. We answer your questions on the John Metchie III return-game workload, how Jalen Coker's precautionary ankle boot could shift target distribution against Atlanta, and the big one everyone's asking: is defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero actually on the hot seat after a 59-point, 552-yard defensive collapse in Week 1?Panthers-Falcons is right around the corner, and this episode sets the table for everything you need to know heading into Week 2. Subscribe for daily Panthers coverage, roster analysis, and honest fan reactions all season long from Two Growls One Roar.

NFL Pro hosts Brett Kollmann and Trevor Sikkema deep-dive on the key Next Gen Stats insights and schemes that will determine the outcome of Week 1's biggest matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Pro hosts Brett Kollmann and Trevor Sikkema deep-dive on the key Next Gen Stats insights and schemes that will determine the outcome of Week 1's biggest matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Pro hosts Brett Kollmann and Trevor Sikkema deep-dive on the key Next Gen Stats insights and schemes that will determine the outcome of Week 1's biggest matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 1 is here, and instead of staying inside our own building, we went behind enemy lines to break down everything coming out of Chicago before the Bears travel to Bank of America Stadium. In this episode of Two Growls One Roar, we dig into Ben Johnson's and Caleb Williams' Tuesday press conferences, and the results are surprising — a first-year head coach who clearly respects what Dave Canales and Dan Morgan have built, and a third-year quarterback who sounds like a completely different player than the one who took the field a year ago.Ben Johnson doesn't hold back on Carolina's defensive turnaround, calling out the guard duo up front as "about as good as you'll see in football" and naming Devin Lloyd as a problem his staff is specifically preparing for. We also break down his candid answers on avoiding the "biting off more than you can chew" trap that's bitten Chicago in years past, how the coaching staff handles unscouted looks with real-time sideline adjustments, and what he's seeing from Caleb Williams heading into year three.Then we get into Williams himself — 238 days removed from his last game, now a three-time captain, and noticeably more confident in his command of the offense. We cover his growth in recognizing defenses, his approach to explosive plays versus checkdowns, and even the lighter stuff, like sneaking into a Cubs game in disguise and his ongoing mustache experiment.From there, we go full data mode: a completely rebuilt, live-style matchup capsule covering every relevant 2025 team stat, both quarterbacks' full season lines, defensive leaders, and team notes for both sides — plus a full breakdown of advanced Next Gen Stats insights on pressure rates, coverage tendencies, and route data for Tetairoa McMillan, Bryce Young, Caleb Williams, and more. We close with a key-takeaways summary distilling all of it down to the matchups that actually decide Sunday — turnover margin, Carolina's revamped pass rush, and the man-coverage battle brewing between Chicago's secondary and Carolina's rookie sensation.If you want the full scouting report before kickoff — quotes, context, and the numbers behind them — this is the one to watch before Sunday's 1 p.m. kickoff on FOX. Keep Pounding.

NFL Pro's ‪Brett Kollmann‬ and ‪NFL Stock Exchange's Trevor Sikkema go deep into their bag with Next Gen Stats insights & dissecting all-22 film to break down old faces in new places who'll have the most impact, which team's are poised to make the playoff leap in 2026 and who's out. Plus, is the Air Raid offense dead? The boys also test their knowledge in a game of STAT or CAP and give their season awards predictions. Welcome to NFL Valhalla.With NFL+ Premium, get access to NFL Pro and over 95 unique player and team performance stats and all-22 film for an advanced analytics platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Pro's ‪Brett Kollmann‬ and ‪NFL Stock Exchange's Trevor Sikkema go deep into their bag with Next Gen Stats insights & dissecting all-22 film to break down old faces in new places who'll have the most impact, which team's are poised to make the playoff leap in 2026 and who's out. Plus, is the Air Raid offense dead? The boys also test their knowledge in a game of STAT or CAP and give their season awards predictions. Welcome to NFL Valhalla.With NFL+ Premium, get access to NFL Pro and over 95 unique player and team performance stats and all-22 film for an advanced analytics platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Pro's ‪Brett Kollmann‬ and ‪NFL Stock Exchange's Trevor Sikkema go deep into their bag with Next Gen Stats insights & dissecting all-22 film to break down old faces in new places who'll have the most impact, which team's are poised to make the playoff leap in 2026 and who's out. Plus, is the Air Raid offense dead? The boys also test their knowledge in a game of STAT or CAP and give their season awards predictions. Welcome to NFL Valhalla.With NFL+ Premium, get access to NFL Pro and over 95 unique player and team performance stats and all-22 film for an advanced analytics platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Fantasy Football Show returns to help you prepare for your fantasy football draft! Mike Yam and Trevor Sikkema discuss Kyler Murray winning the Vikings quarterback battle and how that impacts wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Then, Trevor shares who he would draft with the number one overall pick (2:50) and which wide receiver he would take off the board first (5:09). He also considers whether you should avoid Christian McCaffrey in the first round (6:57) and which quarterbacks to target based on average draft position (9:03). After the break, Chace Daskalos, a Next Gen Stats research analyst, joins the pod to talk potential fantasy league winners (12:41) and share his expectations for players that joined new teams in the offseason (19:19). The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Fantasy Football Show returns to help you prepare for your fantasy football draft! Mike Yam and Trevor Sikkema discuss Kyler Murray winning the Vikings quarterback battle and how that impacts wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Then, Trevor shares who he would draft with the number one overall pick (2:50) and which wide receiver he would take off the board first (5:09). He also considers whether you should avoid Christian McCaffrey in the first round (6:57) and which quarterbacks to target based on average draft position (9:03). After the break, Chace Daskalos, a Next Gen Stats research analyst, joins the pod to talk potential fantasy league winners (12:41) and share his expectations for players that joined new teams in the offseason (19:19). The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Fantasy Football Show returns to help you prepare for your fantasy football draft! Mike Yam and Trevor Sikkema discuss Kyler Murray winning the Vikings quarterback battle and how that impacts wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Then, Trevor shares who he would draft with the number one overall pick (2:50) and which wide receiver he would take off the board first (5:09). He also considers whether you should avoid Christian McCaffrey in the first round (6:57) and which quarterbacks to target based on average draft position (9:03). After the break, Chace Daskalos, a Next Gen Stats research analyst, joins the pod to talk potential fantasy league winners (12:41) and share his expectations for players that joined new teams in the offseason (19:19). The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Sports Tech AllStars Podcast, we present Josh Helmrich, Senior Director of Media Strategy, Business Development and Next Gen Stats at the NFL.The conversation explores how the NFL went from zero player tracking data to a platform that powers broadcast graphics, officiating decisions, coaching strategy, health and safety research and the Madden video game - and what the next evolution of that platform looks like now that optical tracking has entered the picture.TakeawaysNext Gen Stats started as a working project name that nobody gave much thoughtThe NFL chose wearable ultra-wideband tracking over optical at the start because of the unique occlusion challenges in American football In the first game of tracking, the NFL collected more data than in the entire history of the league combinedMarrying optical and wearable tracking together is the real unlock The Big Data Bowl identified a winning rushing yards model from a Japanese team that had never watched American football and did not speak EnglishBall tracking at the bottom of a pile-up remains an unsolved problem The NFL now has 29 data points per player at 10 frames per second Innovation partners do not need to wait for the NFL to come to them The Big Data Bowl has become a talent pipeline, placing graduates directly into NFL clubs and the league officeTo learn more, visit: https://nextgenstats.nfl.comGet in touch with Josh Helmrich at: linkedin.com/in/josh-helmrich-07a93510 Hosted by ⁠Rohn Malhotra⁠ from ⁠SportsTechX⁠ - Leading source of Investment and Innovation insights in sports. As promised, here's your small surprise:Unlock your 30-day growth plan (worth €49) on the SportsTechX Intelligence Hub for free!Simply verify your company details and you get access to 1,500+ investors, programmes, initiatives and events in the sportstech ecosystem.Here's how to get set up and if you'd like a walkthrough of the platform, feel free to book a call here.More from SportsTechX:Explore the SportsTechX Intelligence Hub, an interactive database of over 8,000 sports tech companies, 8,000+ deals, 1,000+ investors, programs and events - HEREDownload the latest Global Sports Tech Ecosystem Report - HERESign Up for the Sports Tech Weekly Newsletter for more news, features & insights on Sports Tech - HERE Stay Connected and follow for more:LinkedInYouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastChapters00:00 Introduction02:11 Sports Innovation Düsseldorf and the NFL in Europe03:17 How the NFL Is Building an International Fan Base05:18 The Origin of Next Gen Stats 06:02 Why the NFL Chose Wearable Tracking Over Optical08:17 The Evolution of Sensors10:34 Why Optical Tracking Took 10 Years to Arrive in the NFL12:27 Ball Tracking in Football vs Other Sports13:17 Was There a Plan or Did the Use Cases Reveal Themselves?14:27 Enabling Coaches, Officials and Health Teams to Find Their Own Use Cases15:49 AWS, the Big Data Bowl and Opening Up NFL Data16:33 What the Big Data Bowl Actually Is and Why It Works18:24 The Japanese Team That Won Without Ever Watching American Football20:31 How the Big Data Bowl Became a Talent Pipeline for NFL Clubs21:45 How the NFL Evaluates and Partners With New Technology Providers22:56 The Unsolved Problem: Ball Tracking at the Bottom of a Pile-Up24:09 What Kind of Technology the NFL Is Actively Looking For25:09 What the Next 12–18 Months Look Like for Next Gen Stats26:23 A Call to Action for International Sports Tech Innovators27:42 Favourite Sporting Moment

John Schmeelk sits down with Cynthia Frelund, from NFL Network, to discuss how she uses AWS and Next Gen Stats to prepare for the NFL Draft, every player that the Giants drafted, and how fans can use player tracking data to enhance their game experience.00:00 - Utilizing AWS, Next Gen Stats, and NFL IQ4:30 - Arvell Reese7:30 - Francis Mauigoa10:45 - Colton Hood13:55 - Malachi Fields15:50 - Giants 6th round picks18:40 - Player tracking data on this draft class20:15 - More on Next Gen Stats and NFL IQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Commanders select Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall, and Chris Russell reacts with a detailed breakdown of the pick, highlighting why the former Ohio State standout brings a unique blend of athleticism and upside. Russell dives into Styles' RAS score and Next Gen Stats to illustrate his elite physical profile, emphasizing traits like size, speed, and versatility that can't be coached. The discussion centers on how those intangibles translate to the next level and why Washington is betting on his rare tools to become a foundational defensive piece.

The discussion centers on the Washington Commanders selecting Sonny Styles at No. 7 overall, with immediate reaction focusing on what the pick means for the roster, defensive identity, and long-term team direction. Chris Russell and contributors break down Styles' profile beyond surface-level evaluation, highlighting his RAS score, Next Gen Stats, and elite athletic traits that make him a high-upside developmental player despite being a work in progress. The analysis expands into broader draft philosophy, noting that Washington continues to prioritize value over immediate need, even as key additions reshape the linebacker room and strengthen the front seven. Listener calls add a wide range of perspectives on the selection, while league-wide evaluators emphasize Styles' raw physical tools and long-term potential as a foundational defensive piece. Russell also provides an overall draft grade for the pick, examines how Styles fits into Washington's defensive plan, and explores Day 2 targets in a follow-up mock draft as the Commanders look to continue building after their first-round decision.

John Schmeelk is joined by Senior Manager of Research and Analytics at Next Gen Stats, Keegan Abdoo, to discuss how they are collecting data in the NFL, the benefit of using NFL IQ and Next Gen Stats in conjunction with Amazon Web Services in prospect evaluation, and which prospects’ data stood out at the NFL Combine. :00 - Using NFL IQ for free agency 5:00 - Data used for the NFL Draft 13:50 - Testing data for combine drills 26:40 - Combine athletic scores in 2026 30:00 - Next Gen Stats 39:20 - Tracking tacklingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show by considering the career of former Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and whether he is a fantasy football hall of famer. Then they are joined by Next Gen Stats research analyst James Reber to discuss two emerging NFL trends that could affect fantasy football going forward: the increased rate of tight end chip blocks and the greater prevalence of two-high safety coverages. James explains why chip blocking has become more common, shares the tight ends that catch the most passes off of chip blocks, and discusses which tight ends might return extra value in fantasy based on this trend. Then James dives into the data on two-high safety coverages and reveals which wide receivers are the best at breaking down these types of defensive looks. The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show by considering the career of former Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and whether he is a fantasy football hall of famer. Then they are joined by Next Gen Stats research analyst James Reber to discuss two emerging NFL trends that could affect fantasy football going forward: the increased rate of tight end chip blocks and the greater prevalence of two-high safety coverages. James explains why chip blocking has become more common, shares the tight ends that catch the most passes off of chip blocks, and discusses which tight ends might return extra value in fantasy based on this trend. Then James dives into the data on two-high safety coverages and reveals which wide receivers are the best at breaking down these types of defensive looks. The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show by considering the career of former Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and whether he is a fantasy football hall of famer. Then they are joined by Next Gen Stats research analyst James Reber to discuss two emerging NFL trends that could affect fantasy football going forward: the increased rate of tight end chip blocks and the greater prevalence of two-high safety coverages. James explains why chip blocking has become more common, shares the tight ends that catch the most passes off of chip blocks, and discusses which tight ends might return extra value in fantasy based on this trend. Then James dives into the data on two-high safety coverages and reveals which wide receivers are the best at breaking down these types of defensive looks. The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a new episode of Patriots Daily, CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick take a deep dive into Colts WR Alec Pierce and why he could be the perfect fit for the New England Patriots. The guys break down why Pierce makes sense for New England, looking at advanced metrics from PFF and Next Gen Stats before diving into the film room. They analyze Pierce's speed, size, and route running, and discuss how his skillset could translate in the Patriots' offense. Watch the full Alec Pierce deep dive on the latest episode of Patriots Daily. 00:00 The Case for Alec Pierce5:30 Receiving Stats9:20 Fit with Drake Maye13:20 PrizePicks14:12 Film Breakdown16:30 SPEED PLAYS21:45 SIZE PLAYS27:12 ROUTE RUNNING30:50 Alec Pierce's potential Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks

Chris Russell opens the show with A-MAC, sharing stories of their challenging return to the studio after a major snowstorm before diving into the day's biggest sports story: Bill Belichick's shocking first-ballot Hall of Fame snub. Russell delivers a passionate reaction, arguing that politics and personal agendas have no place in determining all-time greatness and examining the reported tension between Belichick and former Colts GM Bill Polian, while questioning Polian's alleged involvement. The conversation then shifts to Washington football as Chris turns to Daron Payne, analyzing his strong-but-not-elite production, sizable cap hit, and expiring contract. He breaks down Payne's cap obligations over the next two years, reviews his on-field performance and pressure metrics from Next Gen Stats, and considers Payne's own reflections on his play. Finally, Russell weighs whether the Commanders should keep, cut, or trade Payne, incorporating fan perspectives to provide a comprehensive look at one of the team's key roster decisions heading into the next season.

The discussion turns to Daron Payne, a player who has been solid but not spectacular, carries a significant cap hit, and may have some trade value in the final year of his contract. Chris Russell breaks down Payne's cap obligations over the next two seasons and reviews his on-field production, including pressure numbers from last season according to Next Gen Stats. The Rooster also highlights Payne's own comments after the season, in which he emphasized that he's a good player and expects that someone will pay him. After analyzing all the factors, Chris offers his perspective on whether the Commanders should keep Payne, explore cutting him, or consider trading him, weighing financial implications, performance, and team needs.

Hour 3 dives deep into Daron Payne's situation with the Commanders as Chris Russell breaks down his cap hit over the next two years and evaluates his production on the field. Russell offers his opinion on whether the team should keep, cut, or trade Payne, providing context around his value and the potential impact on the roster. The conversation then turns to Payne's performance metrics, highlighting his pressures from last season according to Next Gen Stats and reviewing his own comments reflecting on his play. Finally, the audience weighs in, giving their take on Payne's future as the team approaches a possible contract extension year. This hour blends cap analysis, player evaluation, and fan perspectives to give a complete picture of one of Washington's key decisions heading into the next season.

The Rams are in town for Monday Night Football at the Benz and Nick & Chris catch up with one of the real football savants, Dan Orlovsky. Dan is part of ESPN's ‘MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats’. It’s ESPN’s newest data-driven alternate telecast (debuted last week) which features live probabilities, advanced metrics, and AI-driven insights. The MNF alternate presentation will be available on ESPN2 and the ESPN App at 8pm with Dan, Field Yates and Luke Kuechly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Packers had a 99% win probability with just over two minutes remaining—and lost. In one of the most gut-wrenching collapses in recent memory, Green Bay dominated the Bears for four quarters, only to watch it all slip away on a botched onside kick recovery and a fourth-down fumble in overtime. This is the fifth most improbable win in the Next Gen Stats era. Malik Willis was nothing short of spectacular in relief of an injured Jordan Love, going 9-of-11 for 121 yards with a touchdown and a 142.8 passer rating. Emmanuel Wilson gashed the Bears defense for 82 yards on 14 carries, and Josh Jacobs gutted through obvious pain to keep fighting. Jeff Hafley's defense held Chicago's offense in check for nearly the entire game—the Bears simply could not move the ball. But none of it mattered. A Romeo Dobbs onside kick disaster, a Warren Brinson face mask penalty, and a crushing overtime fumble erased everything. The Bears now sit at 76% to win the NFC North while the Packers drop to 15%. With injuries piling up at every position, we break down what went wrong, hand out game balls to the guys who deserved better, and take your calls as the fan base processes yet another miracle going against us. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

The Packers had a 99% win probability with just over two minutes remaining—and lost. In one of the most gut-wrenching collapses in recent memory, Green Bay dominated the Bears for four quarters, only to watch it all slip away on a botched onside kick recovery and a fourth-down fumble in overtime. This is the fifth most improbable win in the Next Gen Stats era. Malik Willis was nothing short of spectacular in relief of an injured Jordan Love, going 9-of-11 for 121 yards with a touchdown and a 142.8 passer rating. Emmanuel Wilson gashed the Bears defense for 82 yards on 14 carries, and Josh Jacobs gutted through obvious pain to keep fighting. Jeff Hafley's defense held Chicago's offense in check for nearly the entire game—the Bears simply could not move the ball. But none of it mattered. A Romeo Dobbs onside kick disaster, a Warren Brinson face mask penalty, and a crushing overtime fumble erased everything. The Bears now sit at 76% to win the NFC North while the Packers drop to 15%. With injuries piling up at every position, we break down what went wrong, hand out game balls to the guys who deserved better, and take your calls as the fan base processes yet another miracle going against us. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Chris “The Rooster” Russell closes out the show with a packed lineup, including his Dueling 6-Pack, where he breaks down this weekend's NFL games, analyzing spreads and making predictions. One big play could swing the Commanders' matchup against the Falcons, and fans weigh in on Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin-less Commanders, sharing their thoughts and reactions. The Rooster also dives into Next Gen Stats to reveal the Falcons' tendencies and how Washington can exploit them. Plus, as always, the show ends with our Dumb Dumb of the Day, highlighting the week's most head-scratching moments.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell opens the show addressing the uncertainty surrounding Jayden Daniels' injury and Terry McLaurin's absence, yet explains why he still has faith in Washington's chances against the Falcons. He breaks down what the Commanders need to do to earn a win, emphasizing the importance of establishing the run against Atlanta's tough defense and how one explosive play could shift momentum. A-MAC joins to preview the biggest college games and the Giants matchup in the debut of “All Things A-MAC,” while Chris also analyzes spreads and predictions in his Dueling 6-Pack, dives into Next Gen Stats to reveal Falcons tendencies, and wraps up with the signature Dumb Dumb of the Day.

Dave Helman is LIVE from New Orleans at Super Bowl LIX & he spoke with current & former players on the NFL on FOX Podcast. First, listen to the best compilation of interviews he gathered from Hall of Fame DB Charles Woodson, Panthers QB Bryce Young, Hall of Fame WR Andre Reed, former Broncos DB T.J. Ward & Hall of Fame RB Emmitt Smith. For the rest of the show, tune in for a portion of an interesting interview with Next Gen Stats analysts Cynthia Frelund & Keegan Abdoo. 0:00 Intro 2:22 Best of from Super Bowl interviews 16:58 Chiefs vs. Eagles preview & discussion 28:34 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Helman is LIVE from New Orleans at Super Bowl LIX & he spoke with players, former players & analysts on the NFL on FOX Podcast. First, listen to the best compilation of interviews he gathered from Rams QB Matthew Stafford, Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson, Giants QB Tommy DeVito, Saints QB Spencer Rattler & former Cowboys safety Darren Woodson. Next, tune in for a portion of an interesting interview with Next Gen Stats analysts Cynthia Frelund & Keegan Abdoo. To wrap up the show, Dave predicts which combo of songs will be in Kendrick Lamar's halftime show & he also ranks who will have the most scrimmage yards in the Super Bowl. 0:00 Intro 4:22 Best of: Super Bowl Stories 14:02 Chiefs vs. Eagles discussion 15:29 Chiefs: Lucky or Good? 19:53 Eagles POV 24:01 Eagles Tush Push 25:55 FOX Super Six 31:20 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports made its first foray into doing a National Football League (NFL) alternate broadcast on December 21 when it put the matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs into the realm of the Madden video game universe. It is the first time NBC has done an alternate broadcast of an NFL game. CBS has done at least one game on Nickelodeon since the 2020 season, while ESPN/ABC have the ManningCast as well as animated presentations featuring The Simpsons and Toy Story. “It's ironic that you want to make the video game as much as actual live play as possible and now you are doing the opposite of trying to make the real game look like the video game,” said Josh Helmrich, the NFL's senior director of media and Next Gen Stats. The altcast on Peacock blended video game elements—such as Madden 25 graphics, route trees, player cards, button icons on eligible receivers and player ratings—with live action. GeniusIQ provided real-time data via the league's Next Gen Stats. There were also times when animations from the video game—such as touchdown celebrations—were used instead of live action. NBC has used the “Sunday Night Football” games as test broadcasts to make sure all the technology was working, as well as build cohesion in the studio in Stamford, Connecticut, with the announcers doing the game. Paul Burmeister handled the play-by-play with Madden NFL expert Kurt Benkert and six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Ochocinco providing commentary.  Burmeister noted earlier in December that there would be more hardcore football schematic chess match talk on the altcast compared to what might happen on a traditional football broadcast. “I'm really excited to toe that line and weave this in to show how much parallel the game has to the real game itself,” Benkert said. “I think will resonate really well with the younger audience and with people that are used to seeing it in the video game that way.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.

In this episode of the Packernet Podcast, we take a deep dive into the Packers' recent game, breaking down every offensive play to uncover what went wrong and what needs improvement. Jordan Love's performance under high blitz rates, the offensive line's struggles, and the team's issues with man coverage are thoroughly examined using PFF grades and Next Gen Stats. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the team's offensive and defensive performances, standout players, and actionable insights for the Packers moving forward. Don't miss it!

In this episode of the Packernet Podcast, we take a deep dive into the Packers' recent game, breaking down every offensive play to uncover what went wrong and what needs improvement. Jordan Love's performance under high blitz rates, the offensive line's struggles, and the team's issues with man coverage are thoroughly examined using PFF grades and Next Gen Stats. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the team's offensive and defensive performances, standout players, and actionable insights for the Packers moving forward. Don't miss it!

Wharton's Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, Adi Wyner, and Shane Jensen speak with Conor McQuiston, Associate Data Scientist at PrizePicks, about the latest news around college football, the conference championship games, the expanded college football playoff, and NFL Next Gen Stats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In-Depth Analysis: Sam Darnold's Interceptions & Vikings' Red Zone Woes — In this episode of The Real Forno Show, host Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano delve into the complexities behind the Minnesota Vikings' challenging game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Facing the question of whether the Vikings have a Sam Darnold problem after a near five-interception performance, Forness emphasizes that the situation is far from black and white. They dissect each of Darnold's interceptions, examining decision-making, execution, and passing accuracy. Despite Darnold officially throwing three interceptions, Forness points out the nuanced factors, such as miscommunications and defensive tactics, that influenced these outcomes. The episode also evaluates Cam Robinson's performance on the offensive line, discussing varying metrics from sources like Pro Football Focus and Next Gen Stats and the importance of context in interpreting these figures. Forness highlights the team's 0-5 red zone execution and discusses what went wrong and what worked across different facets of the game. Additionally, they address the broader implications for the Vikings as they continue their season, holding a 7-2 record and closely trailing the Detroit Lions in their division. As always, Forness and Stefano offer insights meant not just to critique but to provide a deeper understanding of the team's strategies and player performances.00:00 Introduction: Do the Vikings Have a Sam Darnold Problem?00:30 Welcome to The Real Forno Show02:17 Vikings' Current Standing and Future Prospects02:51 Analyzing Sam Darnold's Performance04:21 Breaking Down the Interceptions29:17 Cam Robinson's Performance and Offensive Line Analysis32:47 Conclusion and Upcoming ContentFAN WITH US!!!Guest Andrew Harbaugh @AndrewHarbaugh_ Managing Editor of The VikingsWire @TheVikingsWire joins Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, on the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network's NFL feed @FFSN_NFL.____________________________________________________________⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/qNT15uwvww8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In-Depth Analysis: Sam Darnold's Interceptions & Vikings' Red Zone Woes — In this episode of The Real Forno Show, host Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano delve into the complexities behind the Minnesota Vikings' challenging game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Facing the question of whether the Vikings have a Sam Darnold problem after a near five-interception performance, Forness emphasizes that the situation is far from black and white. They dissect each of Darnold's interceptions, examining decision-making, execution, and passing accuracy. Despite Darnold officially throwing three interceptions, Forness points out the nuanced factors, such as miscommunications and defensive tactics, that influenced these outcomes. The episode also evaluates Cam Robinson's performance on the offensive line, discussing varying metrics from sources like Pro Football Focus and Next Gen Stats and the importance of context in interpreting these figures. Forness highlights the team's 0-5 red zone execution and discusses what went wrong and what worked across different facets of the game. Additionally, they address the broader implications for the Vikings as they continue their season, holding a 7-2 record and closely trailing the Detroit Lions in their division. As always, Forness and Stefano offer insights meant not just to critique but to provide a deeper understanding of the team's strategies and player performances. 00:00 Introduction: Do the Vikings Have a Sam Darnold Problem? 00:30 Welcome to The Real Forno Show 02:17 Vikings' Current Standing and Future Prospects 02:51 Analyzing Sam Darnold's Performance 04:21 Breaking Down the Interceptions 29:17 Cam Robinson's Performance and Offensive Line Analysis 32:47 Conclusion and Upcoming Content FAN WITH US!!! Guest Andrew Harbaugh @AndrewHarbaugh_ Managing Editor of The VikingsWire @TheVikingsWire joins Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, on the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network's NFL feed @FFSN_NFL. ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/qNT15uwvww8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 329 - Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan dive into their predictions for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season, including their game of the week (if Jayden Daniels plays, the Commanders' matchup with Caleb Williams and the 4-2 Bears becomes must-watch TV), betting locks (sticking to the tried and true formula of picking against the Panthers and Browns), and upsets of the week (the Eagles pose a strong threat to the Bengals, while the Cardinals look to pounce on the Dolphins before Tua Tagovailoa gets fully acclimated). Then, they wrap up looking at updated playoff odds from Next-Gen Stats and FTN Fantasy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig welcomes Bill Smith, the NFL's director of research and analytics, to discuss the recent revamp of the NFL's game re-watch product, NFL Pro. They explore the reasons behind the changes and how the inclusion of Next Gen Stats enhances the viewing experience for fans and analysts alike.

In this episode of the Packernet Podcast, we dive into the Green Bay Packers' joint practice with the Denver Broncos, analyzing key moments, standout performances, and areas of concern. From the Broncos' strong defense to the Packers' ongoing struggles in the red zone, we cover all the critical takeaways. We also discuss the scuffle involving Jordan Love and how NFL's Next Gen Stats and PFF tools can provide deeper insights into player performance. Tune in for a comprehensive breakdown of what this practice reveals about the Packers' readiness for the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Packernet Podcast, we dive into the Green Bay Packers' joint practice with the Denver Broncos, analyzing key moments, standout performances, and areas of concern. From the Broncos' strong defense to the Packers' ongoing struggles in the red zone, we cover all the critical takeaways. We also discuss the scuffle involving Jordan Love and how NFL's Next Gen Stats and PFF tools can provide deeper insights into player performance. Tune in for a comprehensive breakdown of what this practice reveals about the Packers' readiness for the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Norm offers his take on Dan Campbell's 4th down decisions and why they'll be his undoing, and WHY are there SO MANY STATS??

Jay Holloway of Next Gen Stats joins the show! We open the show with a statement: the AFC South has been better than the AFC West this year without question. From there, we get to know Jay and his journey to Next Gen Stats. Then we get to understand Next Gen Stats, how it came about and what all it means to the NFL game. And then we chat about the differences in Stats from rushing leaders to more efficient players. Finally, we finish the show with a game: 5 Questions, 2 Answers and 1 Choice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/touringtheafcsouth/support

Acme Packing Company's Justis Mosqueda is joined by Next Gen Stat's Keegan Abdoo on this week's episode of The Repack. Abdoo gives us an analytical recap of the Packers' Week 4 loss to the Lions and some silver linings to Green Bay's season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles McDonald is joined by Next Gen Stats' Keegan Abdoo to break down why some teams look like they're playing on All-Madden difficulty through three weeks of the NFL season. But first, the duo jump around the funniest stories to come out of the weekend, including the hysteria around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (and her chicken fingers), the comically low ticket prices for the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos game this weekend and Josh McDaniels' awful field goal decision on Sunday night.Next, Charles and Keegan give their biggest takeaways from Week 3. Keegan explains Next Gen Stats' new metric pressure probability and how it tied into the high number of blowouts this week, Charles highlights the Houston Texans and C.J. Stroud and the duo discuss the Miami Dolphins' high-flying offense scoring 70 points.Later, Charles and Keegan discuss the teams who look like they're playing on All-Madden difficulty and why: the New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars.2:30 - Biggest stories from the weekend: Taylor Swift's chicken fingers, Bears vs. Broncos ticket prices and Josh McDaniel's odd decision-making18:50 - Week 3 takeaways: a lot of blowouts, C.J. Stroud is looking great and the Dolphins offense could be unstoppable36:05 - Teams that are playing on All-Madden difficulty (and why)36:35 - New York Jets: offensive line troubles and Zach Wilson41:30 - Tennessee Titans: a porous offensive line47:50 - Cincinnati Bengals: protection issues and Joe Burrow's calf injury53:05 - Chicago Bears: too many misses on offseason acquisitions57:30 - Jacksonville Jaguars: a defense lacking juice and some efficiency troubles on offenseZero Blitz would be nothing without the impact of our beloved Terez Paylor, who was a pillar of Yahoo Sports' NFL editorial and podcast coverage. We will continue to produce this NFL podcast in his honor, and hope that you can support Terez Paylor's legacy in one of three ways:• Buy an "All-Juice Team" hoodie or tee from BreakingT.com/Terez. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University.• Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor• Donate directly at giving.howard.edu/givenow. Under “Tribute,” please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under “Designation,” click on “Other” and write in “Terez A. Paylor Scholarship.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Schwartzstein played center at Stanford University (with Andrew Luck). He was a founding member of XFL 2.0, building a team of 800+ employees to oversee the playing rules, on-field technology, and player/coach compensation model. He now works on Amazon Prime's NFL production, integrating Next Gen Stats into Thursday Night Football's weekly broadcasts.We talk about playing with Andrew Luck at Stanford, how he got recruited to join the XFL, his process for reinventing different parts of the rulebook, why the XFL ultimately failed and how much it cost, how Amazon is revolutionizing football broadcasts, and more. Enjoy!

Sam Schwartzstein played center at Stanford University (with Andrew Luck). He was a founding member of XFL 2.0, building a team of 800+ employees to oversee the playing rules, on-field technology, and player/coach compensation model. He now works on Amazon Prime's NFL production, integrating Next Gen Stats into Thursday Night Football's weekly broadcasts. We talk about playing with Andrew Luck at Stanford, how he got recruited to join the XFL, his process for reinventing different parts of the rulebook, why the XFL ultimately failed and how much it cost, how Amazon is revolutionizing football broadcasts, and more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Numbers can lie and so can the tape...but what happens when you mix them together? Here are a three eye-opening numbers for the Miami Dolphins' 2022 season that help contextualize how rare Miami's formula is. Team speed leaving meat on the bone? Depth and separation Timing of the offense & much more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONUltimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Numbers can lie and so can the tape...but what happens when you mix them together? Here are a three eye-opening numbers for the Miami Dolphins' 2022 season that help contextualize how rare Miami's formula is. Team speed leaving meat on the bone? Depth and separation Timing of the offense & much more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON Ultimate Football GM To download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zebra Technologies' Adam Petrus breaks down how the NFL is using their tech to fuel things like Next Gen Stats, but why they haven't taken the step toward ball-tracking on the field yet. How the technology could help us determine first down conversions, out of bounds rulings and more in the future. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

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