Off The Charts Football Podcast
SIS research analyst Bryce Rossler, former NFL scout Matt Manocherian, and the Football staff of Sports Info Solutions (SIS) discuss all things NFL and college football through an analytical lens.
Episodes
This week, Bryce Rossler is joined by The Ringer's Steven Ruiz as they give a breakdown of the AFC West division for the 2025 season. Does the Broncos defense pose the biggest mismatch threat against the Chiefs offense? Can the Chiefs run game take the step it needs to in order to open up the passing game? Can the Chargers offensive line deal with the loss of Rashawn Slater? Who on the Raiders defense is going to step up behin...
On this episode, Bryce Rossler and Jaguars beat writer John Shipley (Jags on SI) preview the AFC South, with SIS senior operations analyst Jeremy Percy joining to weigh in on the Indianapolis Colts.
Topics covered include
- Regime change and the Jaguars' evolving strategic approach
- The impact of Derek Stingley Jr. and Will Anderson
- Concerns about new Titans coach Brian Callahan
- The decision to start Daniel Jones over Anthony ...
Our own CEO Matt Manocherian joins Bryce Rossler to preview the AFC East as we rattle on with our division previews.
Among the topics covered:
- Will the Bills continue to reign supreme?
- Can the Jets get over their curse and make some actual noise?
- Why is Bryce pessimistic about the Patriots this year?
- Is this the end of an era in South Beach?
Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal ...
Our divisional previews continue as Bryce Rossler is joined by special guest Ben Solak of ESPN to preview the NFC East.
Among the topics covered:
- Where do Jayden Daniels and Jalen Hurts rank among NFL QBs?
- Concerns about the Eagles defense
- How good is the Cowboys' offensive line?
- Where do the Giants have the most potential to be good?
They go through obstacles, strategic approach, and much more for each team
This week, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Matty Brown of Angstrom Sports and host of the Seattle Overload podcast to breakdown and discuss the NFC West teams. Is Cooper Kupp enough to offset the loss of Geno Smith? Can Walter Nolen and Calais Campbell generate enough pressure for the Cardinals? How much of the Rams success hinges on a possible Stafford regression? And did the 49ers do enough to beef up their run defense? All of th...
This week, host Bryce Rossler is joined by The Athletic's Derrik Klassen to preview the AFC North. Who will be the starting quarterback for the Browns in Week 1? Can the new-look Steelers defense finish in the Top 10? What are the Bengals going to do on defense? Can the Ravens finally get over the hump against the heavyweights in the AFC? Find out what Bryce and Derrik have to say about what is arguably the toughest division i...
This week, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports as the two give their NFC South Preview. Is Bryce Young the real deal? Can the Tyler Shough/Kellen Moore duo carry the saints to more than 7 wins? Can the Buccaneers be one of the best offenses in the league again this year? Do the Falcons have enough beef on the defensive line to make a run to the playoffs? Find out what Bryce and Charles have to say about...
On this episode, Bryce Rossler is joined by PFF's Seth Galina to preview the NFC North. The Lions have won the division the past two seasons, but the Packers, Vikings, and even the Bears have pieces in place to make a run at the crown.
The guys break down each team, dissecting the rosters, coaching, and schemes for each team.
Lions: How will Ben Johnson's departure impact the offensive success?
Vikings: Will J.J. McCarthy b...
On this episode, our crew finishes up its "Scouts vs Stats" debate series with a ranking of the Top 10 Defensive Players in the NFL.
There were a few surprises of course, but that's part of the fun. Among the topics covered were the potential of Aidan Hutchinson, who's the best cover corner in the NFL, what makes Dexter Lawrence an intriguing talent, and a safety who snuck onto one of the lists.
James Weaver is jo...
In this week’s episode, it’s Scouts vs Stats again as James Weaver is joined by Alex Vigderman on team stats as they go against Matt Manocherian and Bryce Rossler on team scouts. The group compares their respective list of Top 10 Non-Quarterback Offensive Players going into the new season. How does each group value certain positions? Do any offensive lineman make the cut? What shakeups have happened since last year? Find out on thi...
This week, host James Weaver teams up with Alex Vigderman on team Stats as they go against Bryce Rossler and Matt Manocherian on team Scouts. The group debates their respective lists of Top 10 Quarterbacks before the new season starts. In this battle of traits vs datapoints, each side makes their case on the order of Top 10 Quarterbacks in the NFL.
Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and perso...
This week, Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman go head to head in NFL Scheduling Trivia, hosted by James Weaver. The group tackles questions on international games, consecutive home and away games, and the impact of playing in Denver's mile high altitude early in the season. Tune in to find out who wins this head to head battle!
Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions,...
On this episode, Bryce Rossler is joined by Jeff Dean and Jordan Edwards from out Football Operations group as they dive through some of draft weekends biggest topics, like Shedeur Sanders's big fall. They also share their thoughts on some underrated picks, classes they liked the most, and draft day trades like the Lions trading up for Wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa.
Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights...
On this episode, James Weaver, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Jordan Edwards, Jeremy Percy, and Chad Tedder run through some of the top offensive prospects in the NFL Draft.
Travis Hunter (WR/DB, Colorado)
Will Campbell (T, LSU)
Omarion Hampton (RB, North Carolina)
Tyler Warren (TE, Penn State)
Colston Loveland (TE, Michigan)
Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State)
Donovan Jackson (G, Ohio State)
On this episode James Weaver and Bryce Rossler from the Sports Info Solutions R&D team and Jeff Dean, Jordan Edwards, and Ben Hrkach from our Football Operations group had an intense discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of 6 of the most prominent defensive prospects in this year's NFL Draft.
Mason Graham (DT, Michigan)
Abdul Carter (EDGE, Penn State)
Will Johnson (CB, Michigan)
Jihaad Campbell (WLB, Alabama)
On this episode of Off The Charts, our crew of James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler take a closer look at some of the prominent free agent signings this offseason.
They discuss the Bengals' substantial re-signings of Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins, and the implications of their spending strategy. The team also covers the Patriots' focus on bolstering their defense with signings like Milton William...
In this episode, Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman break down and project the future performance of 15 of the NFL's top free agents this offseason (well, 14 + the soon-to-be-officially-signed Zack Baun).
QB Aaron Rodgers
QB Sam Darnold
WR Chris Godwin
WR Stefon Diggs
WR Davante Adams
G Trey Smith
DT Milton Williams
LB Khalil Mack
DE Josh Sweat
LB Zack Baun
LB Dre Greenlaw
CB DJ Reed
The SIS R&D team of Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver recap a strange Super Bowl.
Among the topics
- Sweat for MVP? The collective sweat of the Eagles defense for a shared MVP? Hurts for MVP?
- The Eagles overall dominance and the Chiefs inability to adjust
- Patrick Mahomes' struggles
- Looking ahead for both teams
Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and p...
On this episode, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver preview the Super Bowl matchup between the Eagles and Chiefs.
Among the topics covered:
- The Eagles having an advantage everywhere but at quarterback
- Advantages the Eagles have in defensive depth
- Injury impact as it relates to Landon Dickerson and Brandon Graham
(see our article on this subject)
- The Chiefs effectiveness in short passing and RPOs
- Ho...
On this episode, Bryce Rossler and Matt Manocherian are joined by Big Cat (aka Dan Katz). The three of them played a game in which Big Cat renamed some of our stats based on how he viewed them and which NFL players he was reminded of in hearing the description of the stat.
For example, Big Cat renamed targets above expectation after Keyshawn "Give Me The Damn Ball" Johnson and blown blocks after Tony Mandarich.
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