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Tag Archives: Chris Ivory

Fantasy Running Backs in the Age of Rotations

In the midst of my first 2018-19 fantasy football Mock Draft for a PPR league, I found myself in a quagmire of uncertainty. I’d drafted Alvin Kamara ninth overall and was hunting for a second running back towards the end of the third round. With pick 29, I was targeting Christian McCaffrey, figuring I would…

August 6, 2018Leave a commentFantasy FootballBy Nick Rose

Which First Round Rookie QBs Should Start Week 1?

As a fan, when your favorite team takes a quarterback in the first round you instantly start to wonder about the their future. One of the things you wonder about is whether they will start right away. None of us will know what the future holds for the five first round quarterbacks selected last month…

May 28, 2018Leave a comment2018 NFL Draft, NFL Offense, ScoutingBy Clayton Smarslok

Cam Robinson

Under the Microscope: Cam Robinson

Evaluating Cam Robinson led to a wide variety of opinions on how good he was currently and how much better he could be in the future. It led some prominent media analysts to compare him to Ereck Flowers, or dismiss his chances of playing offensive tackle altogether, and project him inside to guard. Studying Robinson’s…

May 21, 2017Leave a comment2017 NFL Draft, Alabama Crimson Tide, Jacksonville JaguarsBy Brandon Thorn

AFC South

AFC South Dream 2017 NFL Draft Fits

Series Introduction: A scheme fit is when a player’s traits and abilities line up with a certain coach’s style and scheme. Imagine if every NFL team could draft a player that fit perfectly into their scheme. That would benefit both the teams and the players simultaneously, as general managers and coaches wouldn’t be putting a…

April 26, 2017Leave a comment2017 NFL Draft, AFC SouthBy Joseph Ferraiola

Most Notable Fantasy Football Training Camp Battles

Fantasy football drafts are starting to pick up even as teams are still figuring out their rosters. In the next few weeks there will be some rookies that steal starting spots and veterans that underperform their draft position. Doug Moore looks at some of the most notable fantasy football training camp battles that fantasy players should…

July 21, 2016Leave a commentFantasy Football, NFLBy Doug Moore

NFL Running Back Usage

Dave Archibald examines how running back usage has changed as offenses have started to throw the ball with higher frequency, which impacts how fantasy football players optimize their draft strategies and structure their teams. However, not all teams use their running backs equally. Dave’s analysis helps identify which teams give more carries to single backs and which teams…

May 26, 2016Leave a commentFantasy Football, Football StatisticsBy Dave Archibald

Why You’re Better Off Taking a WR in the 1st Round of a Re-Draft League

Now is the time to start thinking about your upcoming fantasy football draft strategy, as rosters begin to take shape across the NFL. One popular strategy is to draft running backs early and often, but as Doug Moore explains, you might be better off taking a WR in the 1st round.  As we approach the…

May 17, 2016Leave a commentFantasy Football, NFLBy Doug Moore

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ITP Glossary: Set The Edge

Football is littered with specialized terminology. From bull rush to NASCAR front, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with any…

January 12, 2016Leave a commentGlossary, NFL, Pylon UniversityBy ITP Editors

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ITP Glossary: 4 Technique

Football is littered with specialized terminology. From crack screen to Tampa 2, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with any…

December 30, 20151 CommentGlossary, NFL, Pylon UniversityBy ITP Editors

Running Scheme: Jets Power Lead Toss

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…

October 23, 2015Leave a commentNew York Jets, NFL OffenseBy Brian Filipiak

Losing The Edge: Patriots Run Defense

The New York Jets rolled up 218 yards against the New England Patriots run defense. What went wrong for New England? Part 1 of this four-part series explores what things look like when they go right, Part 2 on the failure to fit, Part 3 the failure to flow and here, the dangers of losing…

October 24, 2014Leave a commentNew England Patriots, New York Jets, NFL DefenseBy Brian Filipiak

Failure to Flow: Patriots Run Defense

The New York Jets rolled up 218 yards against the New England Patriots run defense. What went wrong for New England? Part 1 of this four-part series explores what things look like when they go right, Part 2 on the failure to fit, Part 4 on the dangers of losing the edge, and here, the…

October 23, 2014Leave a commentNew England Patriots, New York Jets, NFL DefenseBy Brian Filipiak

Failure to Fit: Patriots Run Defense

The New York Jets rolled up 218 yards against the New England Patriots run defense. What went wrong for New England? Part 1 of this four-part series explores what things look like when they go right, Part 3 the failure to flow and in Part 4 the dangers of losing the edge. Part 2 –…

October 22, 2014Leave a commentNew England Patriots, New York Jets, NFL DefenseBy Brian Filipiak

Spills, Fits, and Rob Ninkovich: Patriots Run Defense Primer

The New York Jets rolled up 218 yards against the New England Patriots run defense. What went wrong for New England? Part 1 of this four-part series explores what things look like when they go right, Part 2 on the failure to fit, Part 3 the failure to flow and here, the dangers of losing…

October 21, 2014Leave a commentNew England Patriots, New York Jets, NFL DefenseBy Brian Filipiak