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Week 5 Quick Reads
Joe Flacco wasn't very good against Arizona on Sunday, but one of his receivers was even worse. We look back at the best passers, runners, and receivers of Week 5.
Oct 12, 2020
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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Week 4 Quick Reads
George Kittle had a monster game on Sunday night, but how much of that was his own production, and how much was the failings of the Philadelphia defense? We look back at the best passers, runners, and receivers of Week 4.
Oct 06, 2020
Week 3 Quick Reads
Once upon a time, 30 points were enough to win in the NFL. These days, 30 points is sometimes where the game starts. We look at the rise of shootouts across the NFL, as well as the best passers, runners, and receivers in Week 3.
Sep 29, 2020
Week 2 Quick Reads
Buffalo's Josh Allen has been stunningly good this season. Philadelphia's Carson Wentz has been shockingly bad. We put their starts into perspective and try to predict how they'll do the rest of the season. Plus the best passers, runners, and receivers of Week 2.
Sep 21, 2020
Week 2 Open Discussion
Week 2 kicks off on Thursday night as Joe Burrow and the Bengals travel to Cleveland in search of their first win. Other notable contests include the L.A. Rams at Philadelphia, the Chiefs at the Chargers, and the Ravens at the Texans. The Patriots travel to Seattle on Sunday night, while Monday will see the Las Vegas Raiders open Allegiant Stadium when they host the New Orleans Saints. Use this thread to discuss them all.
Sep 20, 2020
How Brennan Marion's GoGo Offense is Changing Football
Great article here by Steven Ruiz at For The Win on the GoGo offense of Brennan Marion. Marion himself describes the GoGo as "a pro-style, triple-option offense. ...
Sep 17, 2020
Week 1 Quick Reads
Cleveland's Odell Beckham was our worst receiver of the week, but is it really his fault that Baker Mayfield kept throwing incompletions his way? We look at what happens when you remove incomplete passes from our receiver rankings and show the best passers, runners, and receivers of Week 1.
Sep 15, 2020
Von Miller Out For Year with Tendon Injury
Denver Broncos edge rusher Von Miller tore a tendon in his leg on Tuesday and will be out for the season.
Sep 08, 2020
2019 DVOA by Routes: Defenses
The Seattle Seahawks relied on 4-3 base personnel last season. Where did that hurt them, and where did it help? What did the New England Patriots take away that made them so effective? And is the go/fly the most important route in football?
Sep 01, 2020
Vince Verhei on Filmstudy Baltimore
FO assistant editor Vince Verhei recorded an episode of Ken McKusick's Filmstudy Baltimore podcast discussing the Ravens and their blitzing tendencies.
Aug 31, 2020