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Though he's theoretically an off-ball linebacker, the Cowboys star may once again be forced into a pass-rushing role.

NFL Offseason • 4 hours ago

The Reckless Abandonment of Justin Fields

The Chicago Bears left Justin Fields by the side of the highway with nothing but a 25-year-old rookie to keep him company. Find out just what sort of game Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus are playing.

NFL Offseason • Yesterday

Bryan Knowles

Ramblings

USFL Week 5: Generals Command the North

The North strikes back, going 2-2 against the South in the second week of interdivisional action in the USFL. We have a new team in title contention, a new team at the top of our rankings, and a new result for the Maulers.

USFL • Yesterday

Guest

NFL Draft

Why So Many Draft Trades This Year?

Guest columnist Alex Olbrecht on how economic theory explains why the 2022 NFL draft had so many more traded picks than usual.

NFL Draft • May 13, 8:58 am ET

The Outsiders

Podcasts

Underdog Best Ball Mania Draft: SPLASH PLAY

Pete and Spags take a look at the Week 17 schedule from a best ball perspective before hopping in another BBM3 draft on Underdog Fantasy. For the love of God, don't make them take Drew Lock.

NFL Offseason • May 13, 8:11 am ET

Bryan Knowles

Ramblings

USFL Week 5 Preview: Breakers and Generals Battle for No. 2

The USFL's inter-division schedule resumes as the South looks to cement it's advantage over the North. Can the Generals and company win some respect back for the lesser division?

USFL • May 13, 7:49 am ET

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L.A. Rams DT Aaron Donald and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen

Vincent Verhei

Ramblings

Schedule's Out: Rams Host Bills in Kickoff Game

The NFL has released its 2022 schedule. The season kicks off with the Super Bowl champs hosting the AFC favorites in rematch of a wild game from 2020.

NFL Offseason • May 12, 5:08 pm ET

Travon Walker and the Jacksonville Jaguars

Vincent Verhei

Stat Analysis

How Travon Walker Fits in Jacksonville's Oversized Defense

Walker, an oversized edge rusher, should feel right at home on the NFL's largest defensive team.

NFL Offseason • May 12, 4:16 pm ET

Mike Tanier

Walkthrough

The Decline and Fall of Derrick Henry

Derrick Henry's broken-tackle rates plummeted in 2021, and that's terrible news for the Tennessee Titans. Plus, news 'n' notes from around the NFL, and Mike Tanier goes to the mattresses.

NFL Offseason • May 12, 10:00 am ET

The Outsiders

Podcasts

NFL Schedule Release: Evaluating DVOA Schedule Projections

Football Outsiders' Editor-in-Chief, Aaron Schatz is joined by Senior Analyst Mike Tanier and welcome NFL Insider and Reporter Matt Lombardo on to talk the NFL Schedule Release and the DVOA strength of schedules.

NFL Offseason • May 12, 9:00 am ET

Our Metrics Explained

What is DVOA?

Defense-adjusted Value Over Average

Measures a team's efficiency by comparing success on every single play to a league average based on situation and opponent.

What is DYAR?

Defense-adjusted Yards Above Replacement

Compares the performance of each player, in terms of DVOA, to a replacement-level baseline rather than the league average for that position.

What is DAVE?

DVOA Adjusted for Volatility Early

Used early in the year with the goal of getting the best idea of how good a team will be over the entire season without jumping to conclusions based on one or two good or bad early games.

Indianapolis TE Mo Alie-Cox and Jack Doyle

Vincent Verhei

Stat Analysis

Colts Trying to Win with Jumbo Receivers

Led by their oversized wideouts and gigantic tight ends, the Indianapolis Colts had the NFL's biggest offense in 2021—and they should be even bigger in 2022.

NFL Offseason • May 11, 10:20 am ET

Former Arizona Cardinals WR Christian Kirk

Bryan Knowles

Stat Analysis

2022 Cost-Benefit Analysis: Christian Kirk Breaks Wideouts

Our annual review of the best values this offseason tries—and fails!—to keep up with the wide receiver market.

NFL Offseason • May 10, 9:43 am ET

Arizona Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury and QB Kyler Murray

Mike Tanier

Walkthrough

Which Teams Will Be the Most Fun in 2022?

Cincinnati and Arizona will be a thrill to watch. Chicago and Atlanta will resemble an infomercial for a juicer. Get ready for the NFL's schedule release with Walkthrough's exclusive Fun Index!

NFL Offseason • May 09, 10:09 am ET

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NFL Offseason • May 09, 10:09 am ET

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Bryan Knowles

Ramblings

USFL Week 4 Recap: Jeff Fisher Strikes Again

If you were tuning into the USFL this week to witness some retro schadenfreude, Jeff Fisher and Todd Haley had your back. Also, let's look at the divisional races!

USFL • May 09, 10:00 am ET

The Outsiders

Podcasts

Best Ball Drafts: SPLASH PLAY

Pete Overzet and Chris Spags of EdjSports are back to host a new episode of Splash Play! Pete & Spags are drafting for Underdog Fantasy's Best Ball Mania 3 tournament! Did Spags figure out how to size a broswer window over the weekend? Is he still obsessed with Drew Lock? Only time will tell...

NFL Offseason • May 09, 9:38 am ET

Cale Clinton

Week in Quotes

Slides, Trades, and Demotions—Looking Back at the Draft

It's the Month in Quotes, and it's the end of April, and we're mostly here to discuss one thing: the National Football League Player Selection Meeting.

NFL Draft • May 06, 3:35 pm ET

Bryan Knowles

Ramblings

USFL Week 4 Preview: Stallions Defend Home from Bandits

Week 4 sees the USFL finish their first round of divisional games, with the Stallions and Bandits highlighting the slate. Also, the USFL actually gained viewers against the draft?

USFL • May 06, 9:38 am ET

The Outsiders

Podcasts

Best Ball Mania 3 Draft: SPLASH PLAY

Pete Overzet and Chris Spags of EdjSports are back to host a new episode of Splash Play! Pete & Spags hop in their first Underdog Best Ball Mania 3 draft by of the offseason. Let the games begin!

NFL Offseason • May 06, 9:10 am ET