The Dan Campbell era is off to a rousing start, as the Miami Dolphins have responded with two wins in two games under the new head coach. Mark Schofield looks at the resurgence of running back Lamar Miller and the Fins’ rushing attack. The Dolphins routed the Houston Texans at home on Sunday, ripping off…
The Arizona Cardinals made last year’s playoffs on the strength of their defense, but their success in 2015 has been largely attributable to Bruce Arians’s offense. Mark Schofield looks at how the Cards get Larry Fitzgerald open. Future Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is enjoying a revival six weeks into the 2015 season.…
The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts have underperformed expectations this season and needed the win on Sunday. Locked in a 0-0 game midway through the 1st quarter, the Saints turned to the bane of the Indianapolis season in recent weeks – special teams. For the second week in a row, the Colts were undone…
Brandon Thorn, from The Football Educator, guest writes this week to discuss how the 2015 New York Giants OL are the unsung heroes so far this season for head coach Tom Coughlin’s squad. The purpose of this breakdown is to put a microscope on the offensive line, or as I affectionately refer to them as: the…
The New York Jets get a lot of attention for their defense, led by cornerback Darrelle Revis and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson. Brian Filipiak looks at what makes their offense so productive, starting with the Jets power lead toss play. New York’s offense enters Week 7 leading the NFL with an average of 146 rushing yards…
When the Minnesota Vikings selected Stefon Diggs in the 5th round of the 2015 draft, they knew they found a potentially explosive player with the football in his hands and the ability to produce on special teams. Mark Schofield looks at the ability to change direction that could make Stefon Diggs fantasy impact increase going…
Injuries are a factor for every team, and the New England Patriots are no different. Aidan Curran looks at the Patriots options at tackle after the loss of Nate Solder, and reserve Marcus Cannon being in doubt. The Patriots placed starting left tackle Nate Solder on season-ending injured reserve with a torn biceps suffered in…
San Diego’s banged up offense racks up astonishing yardage totals despite a plague of injuries up front. Dave Archibald looks at how the Chargers are getting it done. The San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders have combined for just four wins in 11 games, but neither is out of the playoff picture in an AFC…
The New England Patriots did not compile as many total rushing yards as in recent matchups against Indianapolis, but running back LeGarrette Blount tramples the Colts every time they meet. The Patriots tailback averaged 5.8 yards per carry and, as Brian Filipiak explains, recorded his longest gain on the ground this season thanks in large part to…
The Carolina Panthers continued their undefeated run with an improbable road win over the enigmatic Seattle Seahawks. Instead of winning with turnovers and a short field, the Panthers strung together three 80-yard second half drives. Philip Kibbey looks at the Q5 game map and all-22 film to break down how Carolina driving on Seattle three times showed…
The New York Jets defense ranks atop the league in fewest points and total yards allowed per game entering Week 7. The already dominant defense became even stronger as Pro Bowl defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson returns from a four game suspension. Making his season debut against Washington in a Week 6 win, Richardson reunited with fellow defensive…
You may not expect to find Mark Schofield breaking down a sequence of plays from a battle of 1-4 teams, but in the game between Houston and Jacksonville, the Texans quickly turned a three-point game into a double-digit lead. Over the short drive, the film showed just how thin the line can be between making…
It has been a busy season for special teams. There have been blocked punts, punters scrambling to complete passes – even plays that defy all explanation. Today, Chuck Zodda breaks down a textbook fake punt and how it helped lead the Detroit Lions to victory over the Chicago Bears. When you’re 0-5 and down by…
In their week 6 matchup with the Green Bay Packers, the San Diego Chargers were gashed for a big gain when a key defender failed to do his job. Mark Schofield shows how Jahleel Addae’s failure to set the edge led to a touchdown by James Starks. When a defender is tasked with setting the…
The San Francisco 49ers perfectly executed a play action pass against the Baltimore Ravens. Mark Schofield demonstrates how Colin Kaepernick hit Torrey Smith for a huge play. Both Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin got a chance to play against their old team when the San Francisco 49ers hosted the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Boldin hauled in…
The matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots last night saw more of Pat McAfee’s brilliance in the punting game. So Chuck Zodda was stunned when the Colts turned to a trick play on a fake punt instead of playing to win the field position game, and went to the film to see…