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NFL's most underappreciated players: DK Metcalf, David Montgomery among NFC picks

Cynthia Frelund combs through NFC rosters and uses her context-based models to spotlight one overlooked standout on each team.

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NFL's most underappreciated players: Hunter Renfrow, Chuck Clark among AFC picks

The Raiders had a busy offseason -- but don't overlook Hunter Renfrow. Cynthia Frelund identifies the most underappreciated player on each AFC team.

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NFL's top 11 offenses in 2022? Bills, Chargers and Bengals produce highest win-share projections

With most offseason roster reconstruction behind us, which NFL teams boast the most potent attacks? Resident analytics guru Cynthia Frelund provides her projection of the top 11 offenses for the 2022 season.

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2022 NFL win total projections, NFC: Bucs, Rams, Packers lead conference; Eagles dethrone Cowboys

Will the Packers repeat as NFC North champs? Which NFC East team forecasts to dethrone the Cowboys? Cynthia Frelund projects 2022 win totals for every NFC team.

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2022 NFL win total projections, AFC: Bills top conference; Ravens win AFC North

How will the Bengals fair after a magical run to the Super Bowl? Can the Bills live up to escalating hype? Who'll win the LOADED AFC West? Cynthia Frelund projects 2022 win totals for every AFC team.
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2022 NFL Draft: Skyy Moore, Malik Willis among Day 2's top value picks

Cynthia Frelund analyzes her draft model to identify the six best value picks in Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Could Malik Willis and Nakobe Dean be Day 2 steals?
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2022 NFL Draft: Kyle Hamilton, Jermaine Johnson II among Day 1's top value picks

Cynthia Frelund analyzes her draft model to identify the five best value picks in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft -- including the Ravens' selection of Kyle Hamilton and the Jets' late pickup of Jermaine Johnson II.
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2022 NFL Draft: Pro comparisons and analytical team fits for top wide receiver prospects

Can Garrett Wilson take the NFL by storm like Odell Beckham Jr. did as a rookie? Cynthia Frelund provides pro comparisons and analytical team fits for the top wide receiver prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft.
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2022 NFL Draft: Four win-win trade scenarios in Round 1

With the NFL draft nearly here, Cynthia Frelund identifies four Round 1 trade scenarios that would be win-win for both teams involved. Who should deal for Deebo?
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2022 NFL Draft: Pro comparisons and analytical team fits for top cornerback prospects

Can Derek Stingley Jr. provide the kind of NFL impact we've seen from 2019 Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore? Cynthia Frelund provides pro comparisons and analytical team fits for the top cornerback prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft.
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2022 NFL Draft: Pro comparisons and analytical team fits for top quarterback prospects

Which current AFC quarterback does Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett most resemble? Cynthia Frelund provides pro comparisons and analytical team fits for the top five quarterback prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft.
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2022 NFL Draft: Pro comparisons and analytical team fits for top edge prospects

Is Aidan Hutchinson the second coming of five-time Pro Bowler Jared Allen? Cynthia Frelund provides pro comparisons and analytical team fits for the top edge prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft.
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2022 NFL free agency frenzy: Three good fits and three head-scratchers

The start of the new league year has significantly altered rosters across the NFL via big-money contracts and blockbuster trades. Cynthia Frelund spotlights three good moves and three head-scratchers. On which list does the Steelers' signing of Mitchell Trubisky land?
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2022 NFL free agency: Six ideal player-team fits based on win-share projections

How much would J.C. Jackson lift the Jets? Which team could benefit most from signing Jameis Winston? Cynthia Frelund uses analytics to find ideal fits for six key free agents.
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Four things to watch for at 2022 NFL Scouting Combine

How are players' on-field performances evaluated at the NFL Scouting Combine? Cynthia Frelund puts results in context and lists three other things to watch for when prospects take the stage this week in Indianapolis.
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Restructure or release? Carson Wentz, Kenyan Drake among eight AFC players to keep an eye on

Are the Colts done with Carson Wentz after just one season? Could the Bills' cap situation lead to Josh Allen losing one of his favorite targets? Cynthia Frelund spotlights eight AFC players who could be due for a restructure or outright release.
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Restructure or release? Ezekiel Elliott, Michael Thomas among eight NFC players to keep an eye on

Is Ezekiel Elliott's massive salary still tenable for the Cowboys? What's the plan with Michael Thomas in New Orleans? Will the Packers cut Za'Darius Smith? Cynthia Frelund spotlights eight NFC players who could be due for a restructure or outright release.
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Super Bowl LVI odds: Five favorite picks, five that are murky in Rams-Bengals

Will Odell Beckham catch a touchdown pass in Super Bowl LVI? How many yards will Joe Burrow throw for? Cynthia Frelund digs into five picks to consider ahead of the game -- and five that are murky.
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NFL's five most overperforming/underperforming units of 2021 season: Mac Jones, take a bow!

Looking across the NFL, which position groups exceeded expectations during the 2021 season? Which ones failed to live up to the preseason billing? Cynthia Frelund spotlights the five most overperforming and underperforming units.
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Championship Sunday mismatches: One potential advantage for Bengals, Chiefs, 49ers, Rams

Can Travis Kelce give the Chiefs a leg up over the Bengals in the AFC title game? Cynthia Frelund identifies one potential mismatch favoring each team heading into Championship Sunday.
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Biggest vulnerability for eight remaining NFL playoff teams; plus, updated Super Bowl LVI probabilities

With the Divisional Round on the horizon, Cynthia Frelund updates her Super Bowl probabilities for the eight remaining playoff teams and identifies each squad's biggest vulnerability.
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Projecting 2021 NFL playoffs: Who will play in Super Bowl LVI? Win the Lombardi Trophy?

The NFL playoffs are upon us! Who's poised to reach Super Bowl LVI? Who has the best chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy? After crunching the numbers, Cynthia Frelund provides odds for all 14 postseason teams.
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2021 NFL playoffs: Projecting all 14 postseason teams and seeding

With three postseason spots up for grabs and 13 of the 14 seeds still unclaimed, Cynthia Frelund projects the entire 2021 NFL playoff field heading into the final week of the season. How will the chaotic AFC shake out?
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2021 NFL playoffs: One reason to hope for each of the 10 remaining fringe teams

Cynthia Frelund provides one reason to hope for the 10 teams still in contention but on the outside of the playoff field looking in.