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2022 NFL season's top 10 return specialists: Keisean Nixon, Nyheim Hines lead the group

The Next Gen Stats analytics team uses its newly launched Expected Return Yards model to identify the top 10 returners of the 2022 regular season.

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2022 NFL season's top 10 most improbable comebacks: Vikings' win over Colts is No. 2

The Vikings pulled off the biggest comeback in NFL history last week, but the Next Gen Stats analytics team says it wasn't the most improbable comeback of the season. Which game is featured at the top of NGS's unlikeliest victory rankings?

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2022 NFL season's top 10 wide receivers: Justin Jefferson reels in No. 1 spot over Tyreek Hill

In a league featuring so much pass-catching talent, what's the pecking order at wide receiver right now? The Next Gen Stats analytics team reveals its ranking of the top 10 players at the position entering Week 15.

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2022 NFL season's top 10 edge rushers: No. 1 spot goes to Browns' Myles Garrett over Cowboys' Micah Parsons

The Next Gen Stats analytics team reveals its ranking of the 10 best edge rushers entering Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season, with the Browns' Myles Garrett leading a list of star defenders.

2022 NFL season: Ten likeliest first-time Pro Bowlers so far

Will Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa make the Pro Bowl? The breakout quarterbacks are among the Next Gen Stats analytics team's 10 players most likely to earn all-star accolades for the first time this season.

2022 NFL season's top 10 most explosive rushers: Bears QB Justin Fields leads group

Who's the more explosive ball-carrier, Justin Fields or Lamar Jackson? See where they land in the Next Gen Stats analytics team's ranking of the top 10 most explosive rushers right now.

2022 NFL season's top 10 off-ball linebackers: Roquan Smith trade gives Ravens two of the best

Dealt from Chicago to Baltimore, Roquan Smith was one of the biggest names to change teams before the NFL trade deadline. Where does he land in the Next Gen Stats analytics team's ranking of the top 10 off-ball linebackers right now?

2022 NFL season's top 10 slot receivers: Rams' Cooper Kupp, Bengals' Tyler Boyd lead group

Is the Jaguars' decision to make a big investment in Christian Kirk paying off so far? See where he lands in the Next Gen Stats analytics team's ranking of the top 10 slot receivers right now.

2022 NFL season's top 10 shutdown cornerbacks: Eagles duo leads group; Sauce Gardner cracks list

The Next Gen Stats analytics team provides a ranking of the top 10 shutdown cornerbacks right now. Who tops the list? Where does Jets rookie Sauce Gardner land?

2022 NFL season's top 10 tight ends: Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews and David Njoku headline position

Who are the most impactful tight ends in the NFL right now? The Next Gen Stats analytics team provides a ranking of the top 10 players at the position in 2022, with some names that could surprise you.

2022 NFL season's early top-10 defensive lines: Nick Bosa-led 49ers group, deep Bills unit top the board

At the quarter mark of the 2022 NFL season, the Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 defensive lines. Which game-wrecking unit reigns supreme right now?

2022 NFL season's early top-10 safeties: Derwin James at No. 1; rookies paying immediate dividends

Safeties play a critical role in today's NFL. So, who are the top dogs at the position in the early goings of the 2022 season? The Next Gen Stats analytics team's top-10 ranking spotlights familiar names, breakout studs and instant-impact rookies.

Top 10 big-play wide receivers entering Week 3 of 2022 NFL season: Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill dazzle

Which team boasts not one but two of the most exciting pass-catchers in football? The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 big-play wide receivers heading into Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season.

Top 10 rookie debuts of the 2022 NFL season: Drake London, Dominique Robinson stand out

Did any rookie get off to a better start than Drake London? Does Derek Stingley Jr. look like a foundational piece for the Texans? The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top rookie debuts of the 2022 NFL season.

NFL's unsung heroes in 2021 season: One player from each NFC team

With 32 separate 53-man rosters across the NFL, it's easy for key contributors to fly under the radar. Today, Nick Shook spotlights one unsung hero from each NFC team.

NFL's unsung heroes in 2021 season: One player from each AFC team

With 32 separate 53-man rosters across the NFL, it's easy for key contributors to fly under the radar. With that in mind, Nick Shook spotlights one unsung hero from each AFC team.

Top 10 most clutch players of the 2021 NFL season: Joe Burrow among three Bengals on list

Who is best when the game is on the line? Nick Shook examines the top 10 most clutch players of the 2021 NFL season -- a list that includes three guys from the same team.

Top 10 NFL rushers exceeding expectations in 2021: Browns trio thriving; 49ers' Deebo Samuel stars

Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats metrics to determine which rushers are leading the way when it comes to exceeding expectations in 2021. Who's the best at making the most of opportunities to carry the football?

2022 NFL Pro Bowl snubs: Matthew Stafford, Cordarrelle Patterson among players left out

Should Matthew Stafford and Cordarrelle Patterson have been included on the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl rosters? Nick Shook rounds up the top snubbed players.

Top 10 NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidates: Cowboys, Patriots duos shine

Who deserves to be in the discussion for Defensive Player of the Year entering the final month of the 2021 regular season? Nick Shook ranks his top 10 candidates.

Top 10 NFL offseason signings of 2021: Patriots trio, Bengals defenders stand out

Which NFL teams are getting the best bang for their free-agent buck? Nick Shook unveils his ranking of this year's top 10 offseason signings.

Top 10 most reliable NFL pass-catchers: Hunter Renfrow, Vikings duo among trustworthy targets

Which Arizona Cardinals receiver has been the most reliable pass-catcher in the NFL this season? Nick Shook reveals his top 10 trustworthy targets heading into Week 13.

Top 10 NFL disruptors in 2021: Micah Parsons, Raiders duo stand out

Has any NFL defender caused more problems for offenses than Dallas' Micah Parsons? Nick Shook assesses the top 10 disruptors of the 2021 season so far.

2021 NFL season: Top 10 candidates to make their first Pro Bowl

Is Cooper Kupp a lock for Pro Bowl honors? Will Jonathan Taylor pile up enough votes? Nick Shook scans the NFL landscape for the top 10 candidates to make their first Pro Bowl.