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Four Downs: AFC East
Biggest post-draft holes all reside on offense in the AFC East, except for the Pats who could still use a real edge rusher.
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Here are all our advanced numbers from Super Bowl LII. As you can imagine, the offensive numbers are pretty high. The Patriots end up with the higher DVOA, but that's not how games get decided.
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Word of Muth: Getting the Job Done
Philadelphia's offensive line wasn't perfect against Minnesota, but did enough to lead the Eagles to an NFC championship -- and there's reason to believe they'll be even more effective in the Super Bowl.
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Audibles at the Line: 2018 NFL Draft Day Two
Your Audibles crew passes comment on Day Two of the 2018 NFL Draft, including a spirited debate on Mason Rudolph and what he can bring to Pittsburgh.
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Another year, another Alabama championship. Is it a good thing for the sport of college football that one program is so dominant over its competition?
OFI: Freshmen Propel Alabama
Replacing starter Jalen Hurts, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagavailoa threw a 41-yard walk-off touchdown pass to fellow freshman DeVonta Smith on second-and-26 in overtime for yet another Alabama championship.
SDA: National Championship Preview
Most expected Georgia to face Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. We're finally getting that matchup, but the stakes are even higher than anticipated.
Any Given Sunday: Jaguars Over Steelers
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The Month In Quotes: April 2018
Most NFL conversation in April focused around the draft, but there was still time for the Dalai Lama, varmint tracking, sneakers, inappropriate funeral proceedings, and making fun of nerds.
Football Outsiders On-Line Mock Draft
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17 May 2018, 10:58am by Rivers McCown
Four Downs: AFC East
Biggest post-draft holes all reside on offense in the AFC East, except for the Pats who could still use a real edge rusher.
45 comments, Last at 10:06am by Mike B. In Va
15 May 2018, 03:58pm by Guest
Long Drives and the Running Game
When an offense is simply looking to maintain possession for as long as possible, is there an inherent advantage in running the ball as opposed to passing?
21 comments, Last at 19 May 2018, 12:02am by J-Mac
14 May 2018, 12:50pm by Bryan Knowles
Four Downs: NFC West
While the Rams added gobs of talent to their interior line and secondary, do they have enough pass-rushing to win a Super Bowl? The 49ers also need pass-rushers, while the Cardinals need a corner and the Seahawks -- as always -- need offensive linemen.
4 comments, Last at 15 May 2018, 4:08am by Bryan Knowles
11 May 2018, 02:14pm by Andrew Potter
Four Downs: NFC South
The Panthers need blockers, the Saints need a tight end, and the Bucs need safeties (as usual). In Atlanta, meanwhile, the players seem to be in place, but can the coaching staff overcome struggles of the past?
4 comments, Last at 17 May 2018, 5:16pm by Jonrd
10 May 2018, 11:49am by Scott Kacsmar
Four Downs: NFC North
While most of the teams in this division could use better blockers and/or receivers, the Bears remain in dire need of playmakers in the defensive backfield.
17 comments, Last at 11 May 2018, 10:38am by justanothersteve
08 May 2018, 03:15pm by Vincent Verhei
Four Downs: NFC East
With the draft behind us, NFL rosters won't see many big changes between now and opening day. We start our look at each team's biggest remaining need in the NFC East, where Dallas needs offense, New York and Washington need defense, and Philly needs a punter.
11 comments, Last at 11 May 2018, 1:28pm by HildonCarrapito
07 May 2018, 11:38am by Zach Binney
Fewer Practices Does Not Mean More Injuries
Bill Belichick says that players are getting hurt more because they are practicing less, but the numbers don't support that theory.
40 comments, Last at 11 May 2018, 10:05am by nat
04 May 2018, 10:58am by Cale Clinton
The Month In Quotes: April 2018
Most NFL conversation in April focused around the draft, but there was still time for the Dalai Lama, varmint tracking, sneakers, inappropriate funeral proceedings, and making fun of nerds.
17 comments, Last at 10 May 2018, 3:06pm by Led
01 May 2018, 11:25am by Cale Clinton
2018 Draft Report Card Report
Our examination of this year's draft grades finds plenty of love for the Broncos and a lot of scorn for the Seahawks. The draft will likely be remembered, though, for Buffalo's trade up for Josh Allen, a move that drew praise and ridicule alike.
50 comments, Last at 05 May 2018, 11:56am by The Ninjalectual
28 Apr 2018, 02:32am by Andrew Potter
Audibles at the Line: 2018 NFL Draft Day Two
Your Audibles crew passes comment on Day Two of the 2018 NFL Draft, including a spirited debate on Mason Rudolph and what he can bring to Pittsburgh.
68 comments, Last at 05 May 2018, 12:47pm by The Ninjalectual
27 Apr 2018, 08:39am by Andrew Potter
Audibles at the Line: 2018 NFL Draft Day One
The fate of the five first-round quarterbacks has been determined. Your Audibles crew casts comment on this, and the other talking points from the first day of the 2018 NFL Draft.
118 comments, Last at 08 May 2018, 9:19am by jtr
25 Apr 2018, 08:02pm by Aaron Schatz
Open 2018 NFL Draft Thread
This is an open thread for discussion of the 2018 NFL draft. You can use this thread all night Thursday night during the first round, or to discuss the aftermath of Round 1 the next day, and then again Friday night (Rounds 2-3) and Saturday (Rounds 4-7). We will also have our annual Audibles at the Line staff discussions from the first two nights, published on Friday and Saturday mornings.
146 comments, Last at 01 May 2018, 9:09am by jtr
