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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 4h

Recent NFL weeks have been wild results-wise. There are only four one-loss teams remaining, and one of them, the Packers, are No. 1 in our NFL Power Rankings.

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

The Mariners have a 2-0 lead heading back to Seattle for Game 3. Both the Blue Jays and M's are 2025 success stories, but have they replaced the Yankees and Astros as the titans of the AL?

@zcrizer.bsky.social looked at whether they have staying power.

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AL Power Shift: Are the Astros and Yankees Out, and the Blue Jays and Mariners In? | Opta Analyst

It looks like this could be a changing of the guard in the AL, right? As ever, Major League Baseball doesn’t make things quite that simple.

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Zach Crizer @zcrizer.bsky.social · 1d

Is this Mariners-Blue Jays ALCS the beginning of a new era where the Yankees and Astros fall by the wayside?

I examine what, uh, is probably a hopeful idea for many at @optaanalystus.optajoe.com. theanalyst.com/articles/ame...

AL Power Shift: Are the Astros and Yankees Out, and the Blue Jays and Mariners In? | Opta Analyst

It looks like this could be a changing of the guard in the AL, right? As ever, Major League Baseball doesn’t make things quite that simple.

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

@ryanfagan.bsky.social broke down how Sasaki has been effective and which young pitchers of the past shifted to the bullpen with success in the playoffs.

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Closing Time: Why Roki Sasaki is Thriving as the Dodgers' Surprise Closer in the Postseason | Opta Analyst

To understand Roki Sasaki's whirlwind season and new role, you have to understand him, the Dodgers and pitchers who came before him.

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

Roki Sasaki has been virtually unhittable in his first six appearances as a reliever.

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

Believe it or not, Caleb Williams has a 50.0% success rate and an average of 10.0 yards per passing play on drop-back passes, ranking third in the NFL in both.

We've got the keys and Opta supercomputer's pick for Monday night's Bears-Commanders clash.

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Bears vs. Commanders Predictions: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and the Hail Mary Revisited | Opta Analyst

Monday’s matchup will be the latest between two blossoming quarterbacks. Daniels and Co. won last year’s meeting on an unforgettable Hail Mary as time expired.

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

The Chiefs grabbed a must-win game at home and knocked off the Lions on Sunday Night Football. Hollywood Brown caught two of Patrick Mahomes’ three touchdown passes as Kansas City got back to .500.

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

No last-minute heroics needed from Baker Mayfield this week as the Buccaneers downed the 49ers. Tampa Bay moved to 5-1 on the season and now sits atop the NFC.

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

Two of the NFL's top young QBs meet again Monday night. Of course, Jayden Daniels and the Commanders beat Caleb Williams and the Bears last year on that unforgettable Hail Mary.

What will this year's meeting have in store?

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Bears vs. Commanders Predictions: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and the Hail Mary Revisited | Opta Analyst

Monday’s matchup will be the latest between two blossoming quarterbacks. Daniels and Co. won last year’s meeting on an unforgettable Hail Mary as time expired.

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

Last week, KC had success with outside zone running plays. Doing it again won’t be easy against the Lions, who are one of the best at stopping outside zone runs.

We've got the big keys to this SNF tilt, including the Opta supercomputer's prediction.

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Lions vs. Chiefs Prediction: Can Mahomes and Co. Get on Track Against the NFL's Hottest Team? | Opta Analyst

The Chiefs are running out of time to get back on track. Can they cool off the Lions, who have looked like the best team in the NFL recently?

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

The Steelers held the Browns without a touchdown in a wire-to-wire victory. Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns and Nick Herbig had two sacks in the win.

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

The Seahawks defense returned to form in their win against the Jaguars. Seattle sacked Trevor Lawrence seven times, with Byron Murphy II (2.0 sacks) leading the way. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 162 receiving yards and a touchdown to continue his scorching start to the season.

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

The Colts moved to 5-1 on the season by holding off a spirited effort from the Cardinals. Jonathan Taylor ran for 122 yards and a touchdown while Jacoby Brissett threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns in defeat.

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

Drake Maye threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns and the Patriots moved to 3-0 on the road this season. Kayshon Boutte had 95 receiving yards and two touchdown catches.

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

Rico Dowdle was brilliant again, rushing for 183 yards and catching four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown to help beat his former team. Tetairoa McMillan caught two touchdowns as the Panthers moved to 3-0 at home while the Cowboys moved to 1-3 on the road.

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

The Chargers came back to win a thriller against the Dolphins. Justin Herbert found Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard gain to set up the game-winning field goal by Cameron Dicker with five seconds left.

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

The Rams defense allowed just three points and forced three turnovers as the Ravens fell to 1-5. Derrick Henry rushed for 122 yards in the loss.

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

DK Metcalf has been a touchdown machine for the Steelers.

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Alex Kirshner @alexkirshner.com · 5d

ACC Championship participant UVA is a realistic possibility

Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 5d

Clemson doesn't generate many rushing chunk plays, and has a run success rate that’s near the bottom of the ACC. The Tigers' woes are just one of the stunning turns so far.

@alexkirshner.com looks at some of the other surprises (good and bad).

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

Are we watching the new titans in the AL? Or is this a blip before the dominant franchises of the era reassert themselves?

In 2025, the Blue Jays and Mariners are undeniable success stories. But @zcrizer.bsky.social assesses whether they have real staying power.

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AL Power Shift: Are the Astros and Yankees Out, and the Blue Jays and Mariners In? | Opta Analyst

It looks like this could be a changing of the guard in the AL, right? As ever, Major League Baseball doesn’t make things quite that simple.

theanalyst.com

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 4d

Three weeks ago, the Chiefs pulled out a victory on SNF to potentially save their season. Now they'll try to cool off the red-hot Lions.

We've got the keys to this big SNF tilt, including the Opta supercomputer's prediction.

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Lions vs. Chiefs Prediction: Can Mahomes and Co. Get on Track Against the NFL's Hottest Team? | Opta Analyst

The Chiefs are running out of time to get back on track. Can they cool off the Lions, who have looked like the best team in the NFL recently?

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 4d

Sleepless in Seattle: The Mariners' epic Game 5 win over the Tigers took 4 hours, 58 minutes.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 4d

Almost every NBA player goes to training camp thinking his team can win the championship. But what should each team's goal actually be? We break it down.

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Reality Check: What Should Every NBA Team’s Expectations Be in 2025-26? | Opta Analyst

Some NBA teams should shoot for the moon and others should shoot for something a bit closer. Here's what every team's goal should be.

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 5d

Clemson doesn't generate many rushing chunk plays, and has a run success rate that’s near the bottom of the ACC. The Tigers' woes are just one of the stunning turns so far.

@alexkirshner.com looks at some of the other surprises (good and bad).

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 5d

Yays and Nays, Week 6!

✅ Kyren Williams, Jaylen Waddle
❌ Jordan Love, Khalil Shakir

Find out who else our projections value differently than the expert consensus rankings to get an edge in your Week 6 matchup.

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Week 6 Fantasy Football Start, Sit vs. Consensus Rankings | Opta Analyst

In our 2025 NFL Week 6 fantasy football start-sit, we let the data give another perspective that likely varies from the overall expert picks.

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