Off The Charts Football Podcast

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Off the Charts Football Podcast - Wild Card Round Jan 05, 2017

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Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the 4 playoff games this Wild Card weekend. Were the Raiders overrated even before Derek Carr's injury, and are the less equipped to deal with his injury than other teams are with QB injuries? Are the Texans the worst playoff team ever? Are the Seahawks still strong enough with all of their injuries to handle Detroit? Will the Dolphins' and Giants' pass rushes be major factors in their games against the Steelers and Packers, or are those opponents too hot?

Off the Charts Football Podcast - Week 16, 2017 Dec 29, 2016

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Greg Thomas of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the playoff picture in both the AFC and NFC. With all six teams settled in the AFC, they discuss New England's potential path to the Super Bowl as the number two overall team in DVOA. They also preview the games that will determine the playoff teams in the NFC, as well as discuss which teams pose the biggest threat to the Dallas, the number one overall team in DVOA, making the Super Bowl.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 15 2016 Dec 22, 2016

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Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders preview the Steelers vs. Ravens game that could determine the AFC North. How have the Steelers become the hottest team in football, and are the Ravens built to stop them? Then, they discuss the many scenarios that could play out for the 2nd NFC Wild Card.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 14 2016 Dec 15, 2016

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Joe Rosales of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the two hot Bay teams, Green Bay and Tampa Bay. Which one is better positioned to make the playoffs with their recent play? Have either teams made clear improvements that would indicate their recent play is sustainable? Then, they debate MVP candidates. Do the lack of standouts quarterback candidates make a running back a potential winner? What about an even more non-traditional candidate? Finally, they go back and forth on Jeff Fisher, interim Rams coach John Fassel, and special teams coordinators.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 13 2016 Dec 09, 2016

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Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders recap the important Chiefs win over the Raiders. How does that game affect both teams' playoff and Super Bowl odds? Has the Chiefs defense improved markedly since Justin Houston rejoined the team? Then, they talk Lions, and how they've been the polar opposite of the Eagles this season. Are they getting better? And if so, which players are mostly responsible? Finally, they close with a preview of the Ravens vs. Patriots game on Monday night.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 12 2016 Dec 02, 2016

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Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss the lack of elite teams in the NFL this season and break down the top 5 DVOA teams. Do any of those teams have a chance to become even better? Where do their playoff and Super Bowl odds stack up? What do the recent injuries to Desmond Trufant and Rob Gronkowski do to their respective team's chances? Then, they close with a preview of the Dolphins vs. Ravens game, in a matchup of one of the best rushing attacks against one of the best run defenses in DVOA history.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 11 2016 Nov 23, 2016

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In the Thanksgiving Week edition of the Off the Charts Football Podcast, Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders recap the DVOA Bowl between the No. 1 and No. 2 DVOA teams from a week ago, the Eagles and Seahawks. Then, they previous the exciting slate of Thanksgiving day games, touching on the playoff implications of each of the matchups.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 10 2016 Nov 18, 2016

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Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the Dolphins and Giants. How have the Dolphins won 4 straight games and risen to 6th in DVOA? How good is Jay Ajayi, and how much have their offensive and defensive lines factored into the resurgence? Meanwhile, are the Giants really "peaking at the right time" or is that a myth? How have the Giants been so successful on defense even though some traditional stats like sacks don't put them at the top of the league? Finally, they discuss Rivers McCown's top 25 breakout players article that was published on ESPN Insider.

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 9 2016 Nov 10, 2016

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Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders try to make sense of suddenly tight NFC North. Is the Vikings' offensive line going to be their undoing? Are the Packers better than their record would indicate? Will the Lions' remaining schedule allow them to potentially sneak into the playoffs? Then, the pivot to the best division in football to talk about the Raiders, fresh off their resounding win over the Broncos. Are the Broncos a good matchup for the Raiders? And does that win create some separation from them and the rest of the division in the playoff standings? Finally, they close by discussing the phenomenal slate of games in Week 10. Which are the most important for the playoffs?

Off The Charts Football Podcast - Week 8 2016 Nov 03, 2016

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Scott Spratt of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders explain why the Patriots are the No. 4 team in DVOA and not the No. 1 team, and they try to figure out why the Patriots traded Jamie Collins. Then, they discuss the Chiefs' rise up the DVOA boards, how good they would look if you removed their blowout loss to the Steelers in Week 4, and whether they can survive without their starting quarterback and running back. Finally, they try to make sense of a crazy NFC Wild Card picture.

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