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The secret weapon NFL offenses are using to buy QBs an extra half-second

With pass-rushers like Myles Garrett wreaking havoc across the NFL, QBs can use all the time they can get. Next Gen Stats research analyst James Reber reveals a trick teams are using to buy an extra half-second.
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NFL trend watch: Heavy personnel could shape Super Bowl LX showdown between Patriots and Seahawks

Over the last decade, defense began to outpace offense in the NFL. But in 2025, many of the league's greatest offensive minds developed a counter: get bigger. Next Gen Stats researcher James Reber explains how heavy personnel could shape the Super Bowl LX showdown between the Patriots and Seahawks.
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Next Gen Stats 2025 All-Pro Team: Drake Maye, Puka Nacua star on offense

With the NFL regular season in the books, which players were the best of the best at each position? Using advanced data, the Next Gen Stats analytics group compiles a 2025 All-Pro Team. Which franchise led the way with three selections?
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Next Gen Stats 2025 All-Pro Team: Myles Garrett, Texans duo lead defense; plus, special teamers

With the NFL regular season in the books, which players were the best of the best at each position? Using advanced data, the Next Gen Stats analytics group compiles a 2025 All-Pro Team, with a defense and special teams led by a dynamic Texans duo.
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NFL playoff picture: Week 18 scenarios and projected Wild Card Round matchups

Two playoff byes, four division titles and 13 of the 14 postseason seeds will be secured in Week 18. Ali Bhanpuri breaks down the various scenarios in play this weekend and uses the Next Gen Stats playoff probability model to look ahead at the six projected Wild Card Round matchups. 
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NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 17 of the 2025 season

How did the Jaguars' upset of the Broncos shake up the AFC postseason picture? Which teams have the best odds to catch the Seahawks in the NFC? Ali Bhanpuri breaks down the 2025 NFL playoff race using the Next Gen Stats playoff probability model.
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Nine outrageous Next Gen Stats entering Week 16

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NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 16 of the 2025 season

Which teams can supercharge their postseason odds in Week 16? Ali Bhanpuri breaks down the 2025 NFL playoff race using the Next Gen Stats playoff probability model.
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11 outrageous Next Gen Stats entering Week 15

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NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 15 of the 2025 season

Which teams can supercharge their postseason odds in Week 15? Ali Bhanpuri breaks down the 2025 NFL playoff race using the Next Gen Stats playoff probability model.
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Eleven outrageous Next Gen Stats entering Week 14

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NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 14 of the 2025 season

Which teams can supercharge their postseason odds in Week 14? Ali Bhanpuri breaks down the 2025 NFL playoff race using the Next Gen Stats playoff probability model.
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NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 13 of the 2025 season

Will the Lions replace the Packers in the postseason picture? Ali Bhanpuri breaks down the 2025 NFL playoff race using the Next Gen Stats playoff probability model.
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11 Outrageous Next Gen Stats Entering Week 12

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NFL playoff picture: Postseason probabilities entering Week 12 of the 2025 season

How did Week 11 change the playoff picture? Which teams have the most at stake in Week 12? Ali Bhanpuri breaks down the 2025 NFL playoff race using the Next Gen Stats playoff probability model.
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11 Outrageous Next Gen Stats Entering Week 11

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NFL Pro launches Fantasy AI Assistant powered by AWS

Introducing the newest NFL Pro feature available to NFL+ Premium subscribers: Fantasy AI Assistant powered by Amazon Web Services. 
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Ranking the top 10 shutdown cornerbacks of the 2025 NFL season so far

The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 shutdown cornerbacks -- based on the new Coverage Responsibility model -- entering Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. Who claims the No. 1 spot?
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Next Gen Stats: New advanced metrics you NEED to know for the 2025 NFL season

The Next Gen Stats analytics team explains new advanced metrics for the 2025 NFL season, including Coverage Responsibility and a rebuilt and expanded Completion Probability model.
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2025 NFL Draft: Cowboys' Shavon Revel Jr., Bills' Landon Jackson among best value picks on Day 2

Will Nick Emmanwori remind the Seahawks of a former Legion of Boom member? Did the Cowboys scoop up a pair of defensive studs? The Next Gen Stats Team identifies the top five value picks from Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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2025 NFL Draft: Browns' Mason Graham, Colts' Tyler Warren among best value picks on Day 1

The Next Gen Stats Team uses its draft model to identify the five best value picks in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Which teams scored the biggest steals on Thursday night?
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NFL free agency: Biggest needs for each NFC team

How will the Cowboys fill a hole at running back? What must the Packers add to get over the hump? With the free agency frenzy right around the corner, the Next Gen Stats analytics team identifies the biggest needs for each NFC team.
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NFL free agency: Biggest needs for each AFC team

What will the Jets and Steelers do at quarterback? How can the Broncos best help Bo Nix? With the free agency frenzy right around the corner, the Next Gen Stats analytics team identifies the biggest needs for each AFC team.
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Tackling grades for all 32 NFL teams: Broncos, Lions rank in top five for 2024 season

The Next Gen Stats crew grades and ranks all 32 teams by tackling metrics. Was anybody better at bringing down opponents than Patrick Surtain II and the Broncos? Where do the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles sit? Who earned an A?