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NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 12 of 2024 season

How did Week 11 change the playoff picture? Which teams have the most at stake in Week 12? Ali Bhanpuri breaks down the 2024 NFL playoff race using the Next Gen Stats playoff probability model.
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NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 11 of 2024 season

Ali Bhanpuri uses the Next Gen Stats playoff probability model to shed light on the 2024 NFL playoff picture. Which team is most likely to unseat the Chiefs atop the AFC? Which division frontrunners are most at risk of losing their leads? What is the lone scenario that ends with the Giants winning the NFC East?
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Next Gen Stats: New advanced metrics you NEED to know for the 2024 NFL season

The Next Gen Stats analytics team explains new advanced metrics for the 2024 NFL season, including Tackle Probability and the PAT Decision Guide.
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How to make the most of the NFL Pro platform available through NFL+ Premium subscription

Want to dive deeper into the performances of star players like Dak Prescott? Learn how to make the most of NFL Pro, the new stats platform that can be accessed with a subscription to NFL+ Premium.
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2024 NFL Draft: Jer'Zhan Newton, Cooper DeJean among Day 2's top value picks

The Next Gen Stats Team uses its draft model to identify the five best value picks from Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Which prospects selected in Rounds 2 and 3 project to be steals?
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2024 NFL Draft: Rome Odunze, Brock Bowers among Day 1's top value picks

The Next Gen Stats Team uses its draft model to identify the five best value picks in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft -- including two cornerbacks selected in the 20s.
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2024 NFL Draft sleepers: Day 2 standouts and Day 3 hidden gems to target

Who are the potential sleepers of the 2024 NFL Draft? Using the Next Gen Stats Draft Model, Mike Band identifies eight prospects to target AFTER Round 1.
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2024 NFL Draft: How three trends in pro football connect to this year's prospect class

Xavier Worthy's speed might be jaw-dropping -- but it's also part of a trend shaping the NFL. Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Next Gen Stats team examines how three key shifts in pro football are tied to this year's class of prospects. 
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NFC free agency needs: Giants must prioritize offensive playmakers; 3 teams with big QB questions 

Will the Giants invest in more star power around Daniel Jones? How will the Falcons, Vikings and Buccaneers proceed at QB? The Next Gen Stats analytics team digs into three key free agency needs for every NFC squad.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) rolls out against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

AFC free agency needs: Chiefs must find pass-catching help; will Ravens bolster O-line?

Will the Chiefs find a new WR for Patrick Mahomes to throw to? How can the Ravens best help Lamar Jackson? With the free agency frenzy right around the corner, the Next Gen Stats analytics team identifies the three biggest needs for each AFC team. 
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Next Gen Stats: How defensive pressure defined the 2023 NFL season

What is the one aspect of football that most defined the 2023 NFL season? Pressure. Next Gen Stats analytics expert John Andersen takes an in-depth look at the multitude of ways defenses harassed QBs.
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Super Bowl LVIII scouting report: Who has the edge in Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers?

Can Kansas City prevent Nick Bosa from wrecking the game? Will San Francisco find success through Brock Purdy's right arm? Do Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce just own zone coverage? Next Gen Stats' Mike Band crunches the numbers on six crucial Super Bowl LVIII matchups. Who has the edge?
Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talks to Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Greatest NFL defensive coordinator of all time? Chiefs' Steve Spagnuolo presents compelling case

Could Steve Spagnuolo cement his legacy as the greatest defensive coordinator of all time with a Chiefs win on Sunday. Keegan Abdoo dissects Spags' intricate scheme, exploring how the savvy coach has transformed Kansas City's D from a liability to the strength of this team.
New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) and his brother Quincy Williams (56) react against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 30-6. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Next Gen Stats 2023 All-Pro Team: Browns, Chiefs, Williams bros head up defense; plus, special teamers

With the NFL regular season in the books, which players were the best of the best at each position? Using advanced data, the Next Gen Stats analytics group compiles a 2023 All-Pro Team -- and the defense features a pair of brothers!
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) react after connecting for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Next Gen Stats 2023 All-Pro Team: Dak Prescott gets quarterback slot on offense full of Cowboys, 49ers

With the NFL regular season in the books, which players were the best of the best at each position? Using advanced data, the Next Gen Stats analytics group compiles a 2023 All-Pro Team. Who gets the nod at quarterback? Which franchise leads the league with five selections?
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 18 of 2023 season

The Next Gen Stats playoff probability model provides the latest odds for everyone still in postseason contention. Which teams are most likely to win the four remaining division races and/or clinch one of the final five playoff berths?
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NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 17 of 2023 season

A new Next Gen Stats model provides the playoff probability of each NFL team still in contention. Which squads can help/hurt their postseason chances the most based on their performances in Week 17?
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 16 of 2023 season

A new Next Gen Stats model provides the playoff probability of each NFL team still in contention. Which squads can help/hurt their postseason chances the most based on their performances in Week 16?
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Vikings, 21-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)

NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 15 of 2023 season

How much would the Broncos boost their chase for a postseason spot by beating the Lions? Will the loser of Steelers-Colts fall out of the playoff picture completely? A new Next Gen Stats model provides the playoff chances of each team in contention. 
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2023 NFL season: Ten likeliest first-time Pro Bowlers

The Next Gen Stats analytics team identifies 10 players most likely to earn a selection to the Pro Bowl Games for the first time this season, including a trio of quarterbacks and a pair of rookies.
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Top 10 slot defenders entering Week 11 of 2023 NFL season: Kenny Moore rules increasingly vital position

The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 slot defenders entering Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season. While one veteran stands out above the rest, a rookie is clearly making an immediate impact on the league.
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) runs onto the field during introductions before playing against the Washington Commanders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Top 10 nose tackles entering Week 9 of 2023 NFL season: Dexter Lawrence on a level of his own

The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 nose tackles entering Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season. And according to the numbers, one man stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) stand on the sideline during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)

Top 10 QB-pass catcher combos entering Week 8 of 2023 NFL season: Tua Tagovailoa-Tyreek Hill reigns

The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 QB-pass catcher duos based on expected points added entering Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season. The Chiefs' prolific Patrick Mahomes-Travis Kelce connection makes the cut, but it's not No. 1.
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Top 10 off-ball linebackers entering Week 7 of 2023 NFL season: Ravens, Jets each boast two selections

The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 off-ball linebackers entering Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season. Which two teams boast a pair of selections?