VINCENT VERHEI has been a writer and editor for Football Outsiders since 2007. In addition to writing for Football Outsiders Almanac 2019, he did all layout and design on the book. During the season, he writes the “Quick Reads” column covering the best and worst players of each week according to Football Outsiders metrics. His writings have also appeared in ESPN The Magazine and in Maple Street Press publications, and he has done layout on a number of other books for Football Outsiders and Prospectus Entertainment Ventures. His other night job is as a writer and podcast host for pro wrestling/MMA website f4wonline.com. He is a graduate of Western Washington University.
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What's the secret behind Philip Rivers' turnaround in Indianapolis? In part, one of the softest set of pass defenses any quarterback has ever seen. We explain, and look back at the best passers, runners, and receivers of Week 15.
The 15th week of the NFL season brings us a Super Bowl preview and Saturday football.
We are gathered here today in praise of Travis Kelce, who is threatening to do things no tight end has ever done before.
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that Jalen Hurts will start at quarterback this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.
What went wrong with Carson Wentz this season? We put the Eagles quarterback's terrible year into perspective, explain why it's so rare to see a veteran play this poorly, and look at what happened to other players who suffered similar declines. Plus the best passers, runners, and receivers of Week 13.
As first reported by FOX's Jay Glazer, the NFL has conditionally reinstated Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon, who had been serving his eighth suspension between college and pro football for substance abuse and/or performance-enhancing drugs.
Tyreek Hill's game against Tampa Bay was good, but not as good as you might think. Derrick Henry's game against Indianapolis, however, was the best we have seen on the ground in more than a decade. We explain and look back at the best passers, runners, and receivers of Week 12.
Per Adam Schefter, the Jacksonville Jaguars have fired general manager Dave Caldwell.
The weirdest season in a long, long time just got even weirder.
In a very terse statement, the Detroit Lions announced that they have fired general manager Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia.
