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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 10h

The Broncos currently have a sack rate of 13.7%. (That's actual sack rate, not my adjusted sack rate numbers.)

Highest sack rates since 1978 over a full season:
1984 Bears 14.2%
1978 Lions 13.6%
1989 Vikings 12.7%

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 10h

Cowboys are 31st.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 11h

The four defenses of the AFC East in DVOA

Jets 25
Bills 26
Patriots 29
Dolphins 32

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 11h

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.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 12h

NFL leaders in knockdowns including nullified plays.

Hutchinson DET 17
Bonitto DEN 16
Verse LAR 16
Young LAR 15
Allen DEN 13
Herbig PIT 13

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 12h

Foye Oluokun leads the NFL in both Defeats (16) and Pass Tackle Stops, i.e. tackles after unsuccessful receptions (13).

You can download all my individual defense stats from this page: ftnfantasy.com/nfl/historic...

DVOA Downloads

This is an archive allowing subscribers to download workbooks featuring past DVOA and DYAR stats going all the way back to 1978.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 13h

Week 6 Quick Reads, the best and worst players of the week by DYAR, now updated with MNF.

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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.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 14h

DVOA playoff odds now updated, with the Kansas City Chiefs as our new AFC favorites.

Also, the Special Super Bowls list now includes several Colts-related matchups.

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NFL Playoff Picture: Odds to Win Super Bowl LX

NFL playoff picture odds to win Super Bowl LIX based on DVOA and 25,000 weekly simulations.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 14h

Patriots no longer qualify for this list after last night. Changes in Bills opponent adjustments and the Bears' strong running performance means the Pats are now 4th in passing but 32nd in rushing.

Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

More fun with the Patriots. Here's a table with all the teams since 1978 that have been a top 3 passing game but a bottom 3 running game through the first 6 games of the season.

The 2003 Titans were the only team to do this for a full season: 1st passing, 31st rushing. Steve McNair was co-MVP.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 14h

I had to look and yes this does mention the long snapper.

Ed Valentine @edvalentine.bsky.social · 14h

An exhaustive look at every player on the #NYGiants roster. Warning: You'll need a little time to get through the whole thing. www.bigblueview.com/new-york-gia...

New York Giants roster review: 1 thought on every player

After six games, let’s assess the Giants’ entire roster

www.bigblueview.com

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 14h

Thanks!

Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 14h

I assume this is "where do these teams rank right now" and the Bucs guys won't be back for a few weeks except for Evans.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 14h

It's ridiculous to move a team down TWELVE spots in your power rankings unless their starting quarterback goes out for the season. No one game contains that much information.

frank brank @realfrankbrank.bsky.social · 14h

also the bills are a below average team, obviously.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 14h

This is what you get with power rankings based entirely on vibes.

The idea that the Bucs, given their injuries and record of playing close games, are the No. 1 team in the NFL right now is absurd, as much as I appreciate what Baker Mayfield has been doing.

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 15h

A lot can change in a week.

The Chiefs are up 10 spots, the Bills are down 12, and the Jets are… well, the Jets.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

I doubt it.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

Yes, it was.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

I did not expect the Patriots to be in first place after Week 6.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

Illegal contact on nobody!

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Ethan -> Twitchcon Soon @ethanhamm.bsky.social · 1d

Josh just looks tight out there. Him freaking out at Patriots players last week...vibes are off. Like the golden retriever went a little rabid.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

Falcons are desperately trying to give this game back to the Bills and the Bills offense is like, naw, we're good.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

I know the Bills defense has not played well tonight but wow has the offense not been doing its part.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

Very rare play in Bills-Falcons where DPI is drawn by someone other than the intended receiver.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

Actually, I guess if you blitz it doesn't mean the front four won their pass rushers, so maybe it is like that.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

Falcons only 23rd in ESPN pass rush win rate entering this game. It does not look like that.

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 1d

Just realized the Bills uniforms are inspired by the 1988 Fleer baseball set.

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