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Football Outsiders -- Key statistical elements for every 2009 Week 5 NFL game
Football Outsiders looks at the stats for every NFL Week 5 matchup. Some findings: Chad Ochocinco might have a big day against Baltimore, the third quarter is the key to New England versus Denver and...
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Key stats for every Week 7 NFL game - Football Outsiders
Football Outsiders delivers key stats for every Week 7 NFL matchup, including why the Bengals can't let up against the Bears and how special teams can make the difference in Minnesota.
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NFL -- Football Outsiders -- If the Packers want to upend the Vikings in Week...
Football Outsiders turns their metrics on every NFL Week 8 matchup, finding (among many trends) that Philly needs to amp up the Wildcat, GB needs YAC to win and the Saints/Falcons MNF battle is a tale...
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NFL - Football Outsiders - Statistical elements from every NFL Week 10 game,...
Football Outsiders applies their metrics to analysis of all Week 10 games. Some observations: the red zone will be the key in CIN/PIT; YAC will be the key in NE/IND; and the Eagles? Not a great road...
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NFL - Football Outsiders: Week 12 metrics show us Oakland might not be that...
Football Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard...
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Football Outsiders: Keys for all Week 13 NFL games, including the value of...
Football Outsiders previews Week 13. Notable trend: shotgun-specific stats will play a big role. Also: blitzing Eli Manning throws him off his game substantially. And the Pats? They might be in some...
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NFL - Football Outsiders: Why a close Bengals-Vikings game late benefits...
Football Outsiders analyzes Week 14 in the NFL, including: The Bengals need to close out Minny early rather than late; what Philly may do to Eli Manning; how bad Pittsburgh is on special teams and why...
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NFL: Dallas Cowboys' second-half defense, Ray Rice off screen pass are Week 1...
Every Thursday, Football Outsiders president Aaron Schatz writes Number Crunching, a preview of every game that weekend in terms of interesting trends within the matchups. This is the Week 1 edition,...
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NFL: The key to Manning Bowl II will actually be Dallas Clark and the run...
Football Outsiders does its 'Number Crunching' (a stats-and-trends based preview) for Week 2. A look at the numbers reveals the importance of a Ravens blitz, Wes Welker, Dallas Clark and Houston's use...
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NFL: Week 3 keys will include Dallas Cowboys' use of draw play, Chicago...
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders looks at key Week 3 trends in the NFL off FBO's unique metrics. Some things to focus on this weekend include the Cowboys' use of the draw play, the Bears'...
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Week 5 keys include Randy Moss in the red zone, Donovan McNabb in the second...
Football Outsiders' Week 5 edition of 'Number Crunching' looks at keys for Sunday and Monday: Randy Moss as a red zone threat, Donovan McNabb and the Skins performing better in the second half,...
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NFL: Wes Welker on first down, Adrian Peterson up the middle among Week 6 keys
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders looks at key elements of Week 6 games, including: Wes Welker on first down against the Ravens, the Cowboys' inability to stop runs up the middle (with AP on the...
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NFL: Green Bay Packers' RBs in short yardage, Dallas Cowboys' defense...
Aaron Schatz looks at Week 7 trends in the NFL. Among keys this week: the Green Bay Packers in short-yardage situations (the Vikings, surprisingly, don't defend those well) and the Dallas Cowboys'...
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NFL: Key players of Week 8 will be Brett Favre (if healthy), Drew Brees and...
Football Outsiders breaks down key trends for NFL Week 8. Among them: If Favre can play, he could do well against the Pats, the Texans' defense on third down will be crucial on MNF and the best way to...
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NFL: Jamaal Charles, Philip Rivers' performance on first downs will be Week 9...
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders looks at trends and keys for Week 9 in the NFL. Focus on Kansas City on long runs (hello, Jamaal Charles), San Diego on first downs (work your weapons, Philip...
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