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NFC Divisional Round: Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers
The NFL Playoffs continue with an NFC Divisional round matchup featuring the 6th-seeded Seattle Seahawks visiting the 1st-seeded Carolina Panthers. The…
NFC Wild Card Preview: Seattle vs. Minnesota
The NFL Playoffs kick off with a NFC Wild Card matchup between the 6th-seeded Seattle Seahawks…
The Best Distance Control Punters of 2015
Punters are a misunderstood breed. Many analysts have struggled to adequately measure punting performance. Usage of…
Seahawks Punter Jon Ryan Is A Man of Two Kicks
Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan has appeared frequently in Inside The Pylon’s special teams coverage: a…
Carolina Driving On Seattle: The Seahawks Defensive Miscommunication
The Carolina Panthers continued their undefeated run with an improbable road win over the enigmatic Seattle…
Tavon Austin’s Week 1 Touchdown: Seahawks Flunk Punt Coverage 101
Tavon Austin returned a punt for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks. The reason? Poor use of…
Super Bowl XLIX Recap: Jon Ryan vs Julian Edelman, Part 2
In Part 1, Chuck Zodda broke down the first half of Super Bowl XLIX and the…
Super Bowl XLIX Recap: Jon Ryan vs Julian Edelman, Part 1
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots both feature talented special teams performers. In the wake…
Super Bowl XLIX Preview: Diagnosing Steven Hauschka
It’s Super Bowl week, and all the focus is on the big game. Whether offense, defense,…
The Jon Ryan Punting Experience – Return Creativity (Part 2)
The New England Patriots have shredded two of the best punt coverage units in the NFL…
The Jon Ryan Punting Experience – Consistency (Part 1)
Jon Ryan made a name for himself during the NFC Championship Game, proving that punters can…
2015 NFL Playoffs: Panthers at Seahawks Special Teams Preview
The Panthers at Seahawks special teams preview looks at the kickoff and punt coverage units, the…
Projecting The Patriots Special Teams In 2014
Some of the most important, game-changing plays in the NFL and college football take place on…