Off The Charts Football Podcast

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.

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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!

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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.

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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)

T...

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)

Derrick Harmo...

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.

On this episode, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver review the Divisional Round playoff games and preview the two conference championship games.

Topics include
* Jalen Hurts' injury status
* Jayden Daniels passing improvements when under pressure
* How each team's offensive approach matches up with what the other will do defensively

* The Bills running game shou...

On this episode, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver, preview this weekend's Divisional Playoff matchups.

Topics covered include:

Texans at Chiefs
- The scenario by which the Texans could win this game
- How neither team's offense is what most people think it would be

Commanders at Lions
- Why Bryce, a Lions fan, is nervous about this game and how Jayden...

In this episode, Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian, give a detailed analysis of all the NFL playoff matchups and also address the firings of Jerrod Mayo and Ken Dorsey.

Among the topics covered

Chargers vs Texans
- The differences in the team's offensive schemes

Steelers vs Ravens
- How close will this game be and how will the weather impact it

Bills ...

On this (pre-recorded) edition of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver look back at some of their recent articles to explain what they studied and what they learned.

They analyze why our stats view Bo Nix so favorably, look at some of the best running backs in the NFL to assess why the position still matters, break down QB snap-to-throw time, look at how our stats ana...

In this episode of The SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler is joined by Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman and James Weaver, who break down four key NFL games this weekend.

- Texans at Chiefs
- Steelers at Ravens
- Eagles at Commanders 
- 49ers at Dolphins

Topics include:
- Impact of Patrick Mahomes' injury
- Just how good is Derek Stingley Jr.
- T.J. Watt's injury<...

In this episode of The SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman and James Weaver, who break down four key NFL games this weekend (as well as whether Wawa or Sheetz is the better quick food option).

- Buccaneers vs Chargers
- Bills vs Lions
- Packers vs Seahawks,
- Steelers vs Eagles

Topics include
- Baker Mayfield's performance cycles
- The impact of ...

In this episode of The SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian.

They preview four games taking place this weekend

- Chiefs vs Chargers
- Cardinals vs Seahawks
- Falcons vs Vikings
- Eagles vs Panthers

Within that, they discussed
- The Chiefs' recent lackluster performance, offensive approach, and defensive str...