“Confidence” is about knowing the players, the numbers, the history, and the line, putting them all together and delivering predictions on this week’s NFL games. Delving deep into advanced statistics and player grades, “Confidence” helps when trying to beat the experts in Vegas. The Week That Was Denver 24 – Kansas City 17 The combination…
Kostya in the lead with a stellar 10-6 record while Chuck Z bringing up the ugly rear with a 6-10 week. Can CZ get out of the cellar? Can also-rans Super Dave, Dr. Geary, James, and Mark make a push to the top? It all starts with our week 3 power picks. Update Welcome another…
Down ten points, 17-7, on the 6th play of a drive that has covered 16 yards, the Vikings run into a critical 3rd-down situation on their own 41-yard line with 6:40 left in the 2nd quarter. The Vikings are lined up in the shotgun with a single back, Matt Asiata, positioned to quarterback Matt Cassel’s…
Running Against Oakland’s NASCAR Front(s) The companion TWIP piece outlined how the Raiders used different combinations of personnel up front to maximize speed and athleticism. Against the Jets, Oakland utilized a number of combinations on defense. On some occasions they lined up in a 4-2-5 alignment but utilized 3-3-5 personnel, with one of either Khalil…
The 1-1 New England Patriots host the 0-2 Oakland Raiders this Sunday in a matchup many pundits believe to be lopsided in the Patriots favor. Tom Brady and the Patriots passing game looks to stay on schedule against a Raiders defense featuring Justin Tuck and Charles Woodson. In their opener at MetLife Stadium, the Raiders…