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2022 NFL Draft sleepers: Day 2 standouts and Day 3 hidden gems to target

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.

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2022 NFL Draft: Breece Hall and Tyler Linderbaum head Next Gen Stats model's can't-miss prospects

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.

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Super Bowl LVI scouting report: Who has the edge in Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals?

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?

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Matthew Stafford over Jared Goff: Will Los Angeles Rams' QB gamble pay off with Lombardi Trophy?

Has Matthew Stafford significantly upgraded Los Angeles' offense from the Jared Goff days? Will the Rams' QB gamble pay off with the ultimate prize, a Lombardy Trophy? Keegan Abdoo takes an in-depth look at the QB swap.

Ranking the 14 playoff quarterbacks based on NGS' new Passing Score metric

Using its new Passing Score metrics, the Next Gen Stats team ranks all 14 playoff QBs. Only three passers earned marks in the 90s -- and MVP-candidate Tom Brady wasn't one of them.

Next Gen Stats: Intro to Passing Score metric

The Next Gen Stats team provides an introduction to Passing Score, a new metric for evaluating the performance of NFL quarterbacks.

NFL Week 17's biggest decisions: Zac Taylor wisely managed bizarre finish in Bengals' win over Chiefs

The Next Gen Stats team evaluates several of the biggest NFL decisions from Week 17, including Zac Taylor's fourth-down strategy in the bizarre finish to Chiefs-Bengals.

NFL Week 16's biggest decisions: Two plays boosted Bills in pivotal win over Patriots

The Next Gen Stats team evaluates several of the biggest NFL decisions from Week 16, including a pair of pivotal moments in the Bills' enormous win over the rival Patriots.

NFL Week 15's biggest decisions: Going for it gives Lions boost vs. Cardinals' conservatism

Fourth-down aggressiveness helped give Dan Campbell's Lions an edge against Kliff Kingsbury's Cardinals, who took a more conservative approach. The NGS team evaluates several of the biggest decisions from Week 15 so far.

NFL Week 14's biggest decisions: Bills right to kick for OT; 49ers, Bengals miss on fourth-down calls

Why were the Bills right to kick for overtime? How did playing it safe cost the 49ers and Bengals? The NGS team evaluates several of the biggest decisions from Week 14.

NFL Week 13's biggest decisions: Digging into Ravens' failed 2-point try; Cardinals stay hot

Was John Harbaugh justified in his decision to go for 2 in the Ravens' loss to the Steelers? The NGS team evaluates several of the biggest decisions from Week 13.

NFL Week 12's biggest decisions: Packers flourish on fourth down; Rams falter

How did the Packers help themselves on fourth down? Where did the Rams come up short? The NGS team evaluates several of the biggest decisions from Week 12.

NFL Week 11's biggest decisions: Brandon Staley, Mike Tomlin get bold on Sunday night

Brandon Staley and Mike Tomlin both brought their decision-making A-game for the Chargers' and Steelers' prime-time showdown. The NGS team evaluates several of the biggest decisions from Week 11.

NFL Week 10's biggest decisions: Mike Zimmer outwits Brandon Staley on fourth down

Did Mike Zimmer outwit Brandon Staley in the Vikings' big win over the Chargers? Is "Riverboat" Ron Rivera pulling all the right levers once again? Since when is Sean Payton ... conservative? The NGS team digs into several of the biggest decisions from Week 10.

Next Gen Stats Decision Guide: Fourth-down superlatives at midpoint of 2021 NFL season

Which NFL teams have made the best calls on fourth down? What about the worst? And who's made the most impactful decisions? The Next Gen Stats team provides fourth-down superlatives midway through the 2021 NFL season.

NFL Week 9's biggest decisions: Brandon Staley's, Mike Vrabel's fourth-down calls pay off

Despite a recent string of failed fourth-down attempts, Brandon Staley's continued aggressive approach paid off for the Chargers on Sunday. The NGS team digs into several of the biggest decisions from Week 9.

NFL Week 8's biggest decisions: Packers push it in red zone; Panthers, Falcons get kick-happy

How did Matt LaFleur's aggressiveness on fourth-down calls in the red zone help the Green Bay Packers? The NGS team digs into Week 8's biggest decisions.

NFL Week 7's biggest decisions: Colts on-point on fourth down; Lions swing big in loss

Were Frank Reich and the Colts on their fourth-down decision game? Did Dan Campbell and the Lions' fourth-down risks pay off? The NGS team breaks down Week 7's biggest decisions.

NFL Week 6's biggest decisions: Chargers right to go for it on fourth down; Cowboys' results mixed

Was Chargers coach Brandon Staley justified to go for it on two failed fourth-down tries? Where did the Cowboys' Mike McCarthy step up -- and where did he falter? The NGS team breaks down Week 6's biggest decisions.

Week 5's biggest decisions: Chargers, Browns ace fourth-down calls; Bengals stumble

The points were flying in the Chargers' win over the Browns -- and so were the correct fourth-down calls by Brandon Staley and Kevin Stefanski. The NGS team breaks down Week 5's biggest decisions.

Week 4's biggest decisions: Bill Belichick hurt Patriots' chances; Colts rewarded for boldness

Should Bill Belichick have been more aggressive on fourth down in the Patriots' loss to Tom Brady and the Bucs? The NGS team breaks down Week 4's biggest decisions.

Week 3's biggest decisions: 49ers punt away their chances; Raiders follow fourth-down trend

Should Kyle Shanahan regret punting four times in the 49ers' loss to the Packers? The NGS team breaks down Week 3's biggest decisions.

Week 2's biggest decisions: Ravens' fourth-down call pays off; Giants too cautious?

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' undoubtedly made the right call on fourth down in their win over the Chiefs. The Next Gen Stats team digs into the numbers behind that and other crucial decisions in Week 2.

Week 1's biggest fourth-down decisions: Lions get bold, Cowboys play it safe

Did Dan Campbell's aggressive approach help the Lions against the Niners? The Next Gen Stats team evaluates Week 1's biggest fourth-down decisions.