Stat Analysis

Tom Brady's Patriots nearly shatter one final record on their way out.

When the Cleveland Browns took quarterback Baker Mayfield first overall in 2018, they surprised the vast majority of mock drafters. What does that say about the Browns, and what does it say about the value of mock drafts? Guest columnist Benjamin Robinson breaks down the differences between mock drafts and reality.

After a season of turmoil, Braden Smith and the Indianapolis Colts achieved perfection along the offensive line and set a record for year-to-year improvement. The Jacksonville Jaguars were right behind them, but things were not as kind for the L.A. Rams or Miami Dolphins.

Yes, LSU's Joe Burrow is the highest-rated quarterback prospect in this year's draft class -- but he's not as highly rated as you might expect. And how did Tua Tagovailoa's abbreviated final season at Alabama affect his projection?

Guest columnists Jeremy Rosen and Alexandre Olbrecht are back with another look at rushing numbers for collegiate quarterbacks and what they can tell us about NFL success. They have good news for Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love, worse news for Jake Fromm and Jacob Eason.

What do play-action numbers tell us about how often teams should be running or passing? Guest columnist Lau Sze Yui shows why teams such as the Rams, that use play-action frequently, will see different results than others.

With Byron Jones and other stars about to hit free agency, and a deep pool of prospects at the position as well, Derrik Klassen breaks down the numbers and examines how teams should look at cornerbacks this offseason, and whether it makes more sense to target veterans or rookies.

Our annual look at failed completions looks back at Tom Brady's noodle-arm, Jameis Winston's risk-versus-reward strategies, and Dak Prescott's career year.

Several critics have compared Jameis Winston's boom-and-bust playing style to that of a young Peyton Manning. Is that accurate? Guest columnist Dan Morse shares his data analysis tool that tells us which quarterbacks really are similar to each other -- and which stand out most unusually from their peers.

Jonathan Taylor and A.J. Dillon reach rarefied air as the running back class of 2020 puts on a show.