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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 13h

New DVOA commentary: Seattle Seahawks back at No. 1, with top five rankings in all three phases.

Plus, the very unbalanced Patriots offense and Jets defense.

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Week 6 DVOA Ratings: Seahawks Back on Top

The Seahawks are back on top in DVOA as one of the best 4-2 teams we've ever measured. Colts, Lions, Rams, and Chiefs round out the top five.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

1926 Frankford was a hell of a team. 14-1-2, often playing a game on Saturday in Philly, getting on a train, and playing a game the next day on the road.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

Schhhaaaaaadenfreude....

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight -- the last overlapping Monday Night Football doubleheader! Not just for this week, but for the foreseeable future, as there won't be any next year.

The DVOA Discord will help keep Falcons-Bills and Bears-Commanders straight one last time.

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Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

It's no Buccaneers-Seahawks, but this double-throwback Falcons-Bills game is going to look damn nice.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

I do love the DVOA Discord.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

At this rate, all coaches will be named Mike by 2203, unless the league expands.

That must be why they're playing more games in Europe.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

It's increasing, too. Over 50% of Mike-coached seasons have been since 2006.

2008 also had seven Mikes, but not at the same time -- Singletary replaced Nolan.

And if you include Walt Michaels, the last period without a Mike would have been 1969-1972.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

Random facts brought to you by the DVOA Discord and Mike McCoy becoming Titans interim coach:

The year with the most Mikes at head coach was 2005 (Holmgren, Martz, Mularkey, Nolan, Shanahan, Sherman, Tice).

The last gap without a Mike was 1977-79, unless you count Walt ~Michaels~.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

49ers fans, pick your rooting interest carefully tonight. The Commanders say Deebo Samuel is good to go. The Bears have activated Jake Moody.

Now, which player might 49ers fans have fonder memories of...

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

The Titans are not beating the "unserious franchise" allegations.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

The funniest thing about Callahan being fired might be the chance it was done so Mike Vrabel couldn't beat Their Guy, and instead would beat an interim.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

In 1961, the Oilers fired Lou Rymkus four games in. Wally Lemm took over, they went 9-0, and won the AFL Championship.

So what I'm saying, is ~there's franchise precedent~

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

The last four first-pick quarterbacks have seen their head coaches fired during their rookie seasons. That's...not ideal.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 1d

Brian Callahan, fired after six weeks.

Quite possibly the worst coach in Titans/Oilers history, though there's a Mount Rushmore there with Ken Whisenhunt, Bill Peterson and Ed Biles.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

Justin Fields didn't have the worst QB game ever without an interception, but it was pretty bad! Enjoy a historical list and a Guido Merkens mention, plus the best and worst players of Week 6 by DYAR.

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Week 6 Quick Reads: Justin Fields Takes Sacks

Good games this week for Drake Maye, Rico Dowdle and George Pickens, and a very bad game for Justin Fields.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 2d

AFC Playoffs, Cont.

8. Chiefs
9. Texans
10. Bengals (over LV via conference record)
11. Raiders
12. Ravens (over CLE via head-to-head; over MIA/TEN via conference record)
13. Dolphins (over CLE/TEN via conference record)
14. Browns (over TEN via strength of victory)
15. Titans
16. Jets

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 2d

If the Playoffs Started Today!
AFC

1. Colts
2. Steelers (over BUF via conference record)
3. Bills
4. Chargers (over DEN via head-to-head)
5. Jaguars (over DEN/NE via conference record)
6. Broncos (over NE via conference record)
7. Patriots

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 2d

NFC Playoffs, Cont.

8. Vikings (over WAS via conference record)
9. Commanders
10. Panthers (over ATL via head-to-head; over CHI via conference record)
11. Falcons (over CHI via conference record)
12. Bears
13. Cowboys
14. Cardinals (over NYG via conference record)
15. Giants
16. Saints

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 2d

If the Playoffs Started Today!
NFC

1. Buccaneers
2. Packers
3. 49ers (over SEA/LAR via head-to-head; over PHI via conference record)
4. Eagles
5. Seahawks (over LAR via divisional record; over DET via strength of victory)
6. Lions (over LAR via conference record)
7. Rams

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 2d

Indeed. Jets failing the "play better football" part of the plan ;)

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 2d

A 3-1-1 team has a winning percentage of .700. A 4-2 team would have a winning percentage of .667.

Wags @therea1wags.bsky.social · 2d

Pretty sure a 4 win team would be in first over a 3 win team

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 2d

A Lions loss tonight would put the Packers in first place in the NFC North, dropping the Lions to #6.

The Chiefs are still not in playoff position, no matter what happens

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Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 2d

A Lions loss tonight would put the Packers in first place in the NFC North, dropping the Lions to #6.

The Chiefs are still not in playoff position, no matter what happens

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Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 2d

A good reminder today that, while Mac Jones is good for a backup...he's good for a ~backup~.

Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 2d

It's a dislocated ankle for Fred Warner, per reports.

Question now would be if there's a fracture, and if so, how many. Ranges from a three-month injury to a year+.