Mike Band Profile

Can Kansas City prevent Nick Bosa from wrecking the game? Will San Francisco find success through Brock Purdy's right arm? Do Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce just own zone coverage? Next Gen Stats' Mike Band crunches the numbers on six crucial Super Bowl LVIII matchups. Who has the edge?

Which second-year wide receivers will break out in 2023? Is a Broncos tight end set to step up in Sean Payton's offense? The Next Gen Stats team's Mike Band identifies one Making the Leap candidate for each AFC team.

Who are the potential sleepers of the 2023 NFL Draft? Using the Next Gen Stats Draft Model, Mike Band identifies eight prospects to target AFTER Round 1.

With the 2023 NFL Draft right around the corner, who are the can't-miss prospects in this talent crop? Mike Band uses the Next Gen Stats Draft Model to spotlight six enticing individuals: three on offense and three on defense. Which QB makes the list?

Will the Eagles' pass rush befuddle Patrick Mahomes? Can Nick Sirianni successfully match wits with Andy Reid? Next Gen Stats maven Mike Band crunches the numbers on seven crucial Super Bowl LVII matchups. Who has the edge?

Who are the potential sleepers of the 2022 NFL Draft? Using the Next Gen Stats Draft Model, Mike Band identifies eight prospects to target AFTER Round 1.

With the 2022 NFL Draft right around the corner, who are the can't-miss prospects in this talent crop? Mike Band uses the Next Gen Stats Draft Model to spotlight seven gifted individuals, including a running back and a center.

Will Joe Burrow be able to throw against an Aaron Donald-led front? Can Zac Taylor successfully match wits with his former boss, Sean McVay? Next Gen Stats maven Mike Band crunches the numbers on five crucial Super Bowl LVI matchups. Who has the edge?

Using the Next Gen Stats NFL Draft Model, Mike Band identifies 8 sleeper prospects -- including Purdue's Rondale Moore and LSU's JaCoby Stevens -- who may be available after Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Who are the can't-miss players in the 2021 NFL Draft class? Mike Band dusts off the Next Gen Stats Draft Model, crunches the numbers and spotlights seven prospects.

We've spent plenty of time discussing this year's first-round prospects. What about the guys destined to come off the board in the remaining six rounds? Using the Next Gen Stats NFL Draft Model, Mike Band identifies 10 sleeper prospects who'll be available on Days 2 and 3.

Will Jordan Love be a pick machine in the NFL? Can A.J. Epenesa and K'Lavon Chaisson flourish as professional edge rushers? Led by the analytics of the Next Gen Stats NFL Draft Model, Mike Band identifies the six potential first-round picks who carry the most risk.

By combining the scouting eye of Daniel Jeremiah and the analytics of the Next Gen Stats NFL Draft Model, Mike Band identifies seven can't-miss prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft.