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NFL Scheduling Trivia15 May 202500:36:15

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, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

2025 NFL Draft Recap29 Apr 202500:49:53

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, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

Which Offensive Players Do Our Scouts Like In The NFL Draft?17 Apr 202500:53:49

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)

Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona)


Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

Which Defensive Players Do Our Scouts Like In The NFL Draft?03 Apr 202500:56:16

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 Harmon (DT, Oregon)

Shemar Stewart (DE, Texas A&M)

You can find scouting reports for the draft's top prospects at NFLDraft.SportsInfoSolutions.com. New reports are being added regularly.

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Free Agency Breakdown20 Mar 202500:36:55

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 Williams, Harold Landry and Carlton Davis. Other topics include concerns about the 49ers' significant losses on defense, the Chiefs' and Titans' free agency spending, and the fits of quarterbacks like Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, and Justin Fields with their new teams. 

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.



Breaking Down The NFL Free Agent Market06 Mar 202500:51:05

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
CB Paulson Adebo
S Jevon Holland
S Talanoa Hufanga

Bryce and Alex provide analysis on each player's recent performances, injury histories, and potential fits for teams.

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com


Super Bowl Recap (The Eagles dominate, the Chiefs wilt)13 Feb 202500:41:36

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 personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

SIS Super Bowl Preview (Eagles vs Chiefs)06 Feb 202500:32:17

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

- How the Eagles cover Travis Kelce

- No-huddle usage to keep Chris Jones and Jalen Carter off the field

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

Big Cat Renames Our Stats (with special guest Dan Katz)30 Jan 202500:34:37

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.

They also discussed Ben Johnson's hiring in Chicago, the legitimacy of the tush push, whether the Chiefs' defense is overrated and whether concerns about their offensive line is justified (we'll do a much bigger Super Bowl preview next week).

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Conference Championship Games Preview23 Jan 202500:49:38

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 should outrun the Chiefs
* "For the Chiefs to win, Mahomes has to Mahomes again"

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Divisional Round Preview16 Jan 202500:50:19

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 Daniels could win it with his arm and legs

Rams at Eagles
- The best approach for the Rams to challenge the Eagles

Ravens at Bills
- A breakdown of the Ravens run defense and the Bills offensive capabilities
- How the weather could be a factor

Plus, a little bit on Mike McCarthy's firing and the politicking involved in pursuing different coaching jobs

Check out the SIS All-Pro Team
https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/01/13/2024-sis-nfl-all-pro-team/

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview09 Jan 202500:47:41

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 vs Broncos
- Josh Allen's effectiveness versus blitzes

Packers vs Eagles
- Impact of various injuries
- Eagles' depth vs Packers' turnover reliance

Commanders vs Buccaneers
- The advantages that Tampa Bay could have both on offense and defense
 
Vikings vs.Rams
- The tactical battle between Sean McVay and Brian Flores.
- The Vikings intermediate game vs this Rams defense

Check out the SIS All-Rookie Team!
https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/01/09/2024-sis-all-rookie-team/

And take a look at the Total Points (and other) leaderboards for 2024
https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/01/09/nfl-advanced-stat-leaders-through-end-of-regular-season/

Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

Quarterback Rating Quirks, Running Back Revelations, And Other Recent Learnings02 Jan 202500:56:40

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 analyze the awards races, check whether early-season red zone struggles still hold up, and look at major QB injuries and how quickly those like Joe Burrow returned to excellence.

Articles referenced include:

- Should Bo Nix Be In The Rookie of the Year Conversation?

- Running Backs Matter … Again

- Chaos Manfiest: Measuring How QBs Behave As Plays Break Down

- Assessing The Awards Field Using Total Points and IQR

- Study: What’s Going On With Red Zone Offense

- Study: How Quickly Do QBs Return To Form Following Major Injury


Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 16 Preview19 Dec 202400:53:00

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
- The legitimacy of the Commanders
- The 49ers future quarterback situation (Sam Darnold or Kirk Cousins?)
- Tua Tagovailoa's recent poor play


Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 15 Preview12 Dec 202400:54:32

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 defensive injuries on the Lions
- Jordan Love's inconsistent play
- The role of Devon Witherspoon in the Seahawks' defense
- The Eagles' offensive struggles
- Impact of George Pickens' injury

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 14 Preview05 Dec 202400:41:19

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 struggles
- A comparison of the Cardinals’ gap-heavy run scheme against the Seahawks’ defensive adjustments
- Whether the Falcons should make a QB change given Kirk Cousins' inconsistency
- Bryce Young's recent success but also his long-term viability given his overall performance issues
- Much more!

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS , on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 13 Preview27 Nov 202400:50:21

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman and James Weaver to preview four major NFL matchups.

They analyze:
- Cardinals vs. Vikings
- Steelers vs. Bengals
- Chargers vs. Falcons
- Eagles vs. Ravens

Within that, they covered:
- The impact of Kyler Murray's struggles against the blitz
- Adjustments in the Steelers' red zone offense
- The resurgence of the Chargers' passing game
-  MVP candidacies of Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry
- And much more!

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 12 Preview with Matty Brown22 Nov 202401:04:30

In this episode of The Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Matty Brown from the Seattle Overload podcast and Angstrom Sports. They dive into several key NFC West matchups among the games this week.

Seahawks vs Cardinals
- The Seahawks defensive improvements and offensive struggles
- The challenges posed by Seattle's injured offensive line.

49ers vs Packers
- Underperformance of both defenses
- Injuries and their impact on the 49ers

Eagles vs Rams
- How the Eagles offensive line will handle the Rams pressure

Ravens vs Chargers
- The decline of the Ravens defense
- How the Chargers have changed under Greg Roman
- How the Ravens running game will fare.

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 11 Preview14 Nov 202400:48:10

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, On this episode, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97)and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) break down four intriguing NFL matchups.

Seahawks vs 49ers
- Impact of injuries for both teams
- Christian McCaffrey's role in the game

Ravens vs. Steelers
- Lamar Jackson's history vs the Steelers
- Each team's defensive approach
- Impact of injury to Alex Highsmith

Chiefs vs. Bills
- The shift of the Bills from underdogs to favorites
- The challenges for the Bills defense against Patrick Mahomes
- Could this actually be a low-scoring game?

Bengals vs. Chargers
- The capabilities of each team being able to execute its gameplan
- Concern about the Chargers injuries
- The Chargers' new leadership

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

Week 10 + An Early Look At NFL Awards07 Nov 202400:53:05

On this episode, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97)and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) look at the two most intriguing games and take an early look at NFL Awards candidacies in conjunction with an article that James wrote about what Total Points can tell us about various awards races.

They previewed the Steelers-Commanders game, analyzing Russell Wilson's impact, the performance of the Steelers' offense and defense, and their potential strategies to win against an improving Commanders team. They also dissected the Lions-Texans game, looking the Lions' strong offensive line, the Texans' defensive capabilities, and notable injuries.

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com. To sign up for the Statpack mentioned on the podcast, e-mail mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

NFL Week 9 Preview: On Anthony Richardson's Benching, Bo Nix's Statistical Profile, and More31 Oct 202400:54:35

On this episode of Off The Charts, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler), Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) break down four of the most intriguing games in the NFL this weekend.

Topics include ...

Colts vs Vikings
*  Anthony Richardson's benching and how to develop a quarterback in the NFL.

Chargers vs Browns
* How the Browns offense matches up against the Browns secondary
* Jameis Winston's unpredictability

Broncos vs Ravens
* How will the Ravens' receiving talent will fare against Denver's excellent coverage unit.
* Bo Nix's unusual statistical profile 
* Ravens' defensive struggles due to brain drain and cohesion issues

Lions vs Packers
* Gameplanning for different QBs (Jordan Love vs Malik Willis)
* Detroit's dominant run game

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 8 Preview with Charles McDonald25 Oct 202400:57:53

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and Charles McDonald (@fourverts) deliver an extensive preview of four notable games in NFL Week 8.

Falcons vs Buccaneers
- The Falcons offensive approach and improvements
- The impact of injuries to the Buccaneers

Bills vs Seahawks
- A potential monster game for Josh Allen
- The weekly discussion of just how good is Geno Smith

Cowboys vs 49ers
- Their respective disappointments
- What's up with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb

Bears vs Commanders
- The potential of Caleb Williams

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 7 Preview17 Oct 202401:01:30

On this episode, In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver dive into the Week 7 NFL games. They focus on four matchups:

Lions vs Vikings
A look at the impact of Aidan Hutchinson's injury on the Lions' defense. They analyze how the Lions can handle the Vikings' defensive pressure and Justin Jefferson, with a discussion on Jared Goff's effectiveness against the blitz and conversation about the Lions' top offensive players and their use of the screen and run game to mitigate the Vikings' pass rush.

49ers vs Chiefs
The group debates the Chiefs' offensive design and Fred Warner's potential for Defensive Player of the Year. 

Seahawks vs Falcons
They evaluate Geno Smith and the challenges of the Seahawks' offensive line.

Texans vs Packers
They analyze key players like Nico Collins and Jordan Love, and debate the offensive strategies of each team based on their injuries.

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 6 preview10 Oct 202400:47:38

On this Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver dive into four prominent Week 6 matchups.

They discuss the Washington Commanders' legitimacy, the Ravens' formidable defense, and Lamar Jackson's MVP candidacy.

They analyze the Lions' passing game challenges and predict a strong performance against the Cowboys.

For the Cardinals-Packers matchup, they scrutinize Jordan Love's struggles and Kyler Murray's potential.

And then they look in-depth at the issues of the Jets that led to the firing of head coach Robert Saleh while the Bills-Jets game is weighed against Robert Saleh's firing and potential roster cohesion issues.

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 5 Episode with Derrik Klassen of The Athletic Football Show.02 Oct 202401:00:28

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler and co-Derek Klassen from The Athletic Football Show, they look at the intriguing storylines for Week 5.

Commanders vs. Browns
- The challenges facing Jayden Daniels against a formidable pass rush and how the Commanders run game matches up against the Browns approach.

Ravens vs Bengals
- A critique of the Bengals offense and how Joe Burrow looks
- The Ravens' potent rushing game vs as susceptible Bengals defense

Cowboys vs. Steelers
- Issues with the Cowboys' offensive and defensive approach

Bills vs Texans
- Concerns about the Bills' offensive line temper the Josh Allen MVP talk

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 4 Preview26 Sep 202400:44:53

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football podcast Bryce Rossler is joined by colleagues Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian and the crew preview 4 games

Vikings vs. Packers
The team discusses the impact of quarterback uncertainties and the performances of Sam Darnold and Jordan Love.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers
Injury concerns are a central theme (A.J. Brown, Lane Johnson, Devonta Smith) , as is Saquon Barkley and the Eagles' offensive concerns.

Bills vs. Ravens
They explore the Bills' zone running game and the Ravens' defensive potential.

Seahawks vs. Lions
 Matt shares his high regard for Geno Smith, considering him a Top 10 quarterback. The group reviews the Seahawks' offensive line struggles, especially against Aidan Hutchinson, and the Lions' run game efficiency. 

Off The Charts features blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups. You can follow our content at @Football_SIS and at sportsinfosolutions.com

NFL Week 3 Preview19 Sep 202400:47:59

Bryce Rossler is joined by SIS colleagues Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, and Matt Manocherian to preview and offer predictions for some of the top games in Week 3 of the NFL season.

-Eagles vs Saints
-Vikings vs Texans
-Lions vs Cardinals
-Ravens vs Cowboys

Among the topics discussed and debated:
- Jalen Hurts' current form
- Do you trust Sam Darnold?
- The Ravens offensive line and matchup issues

You can find our content online at sportsinfosolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

NFL Week 2 Preview (Updated)13 Sep 202400:44:23

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) is joined by Alex Vigdeman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) to preview key matchups for Week 2 of the NFL season.

The team focuses on analyzing
- Bengals vs. Chiefs
- Saints vs. Cowboys
- Rams vs. Cardinals,
- Lions vs. Buccaneers

Topics include such as Joe Burrow's potential injury impact, the performance of Derek Carr, the Saints' offensive line dominance, and how teams like the Rams might handle injuries. The analysts also debate the viability of the Buccaneers' offense based on its Week 1 performance.

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS

NFL Week 2 Preview12 Sep 202400:44:23

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) is joined by Alex Vigdeman (@vigmanoncampus), James Weaver (@j_weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) to preview key matchups for Week 2 of the NFL season.

The team focuses on analyzing 
- Bengals vs. Chiefs
- Saints vs. Cowboys
- Rams vs. Cardinals,
- Lions vs. Buccaneers

Topics include such as Joe Burrow's potential injury impact, the performance of Derek Carr, the Saints' offensive line dominance, and how teams like the Rams might handle injuries. The analysts also debate the viability of the Buccaneers' offense based on its Week 1 performance.

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

NFL Week 1 Preview05 Sep 202400:46:34

Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver dive into a lightning round of game previews for the first week of the NFL season. The trio presents key stats and insights on all 16 games, offering a comprehensive viewing guide in a quick, three-minute-or-less format per game. There are lots of references to stats like Total Points and EPA to assist in the analysis - definitely an episode for the thinking football fan.

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

Scouts vs Stats: 2024 NFL Awards and Season Leaders Predictions29 Aug 202400:50:27

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler and colleagues Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman,  and James Weaver dive into their preseason NFL awards and leaders predictions.

The episode features a Scouts vs. Stats framework with Rossler and Manocherian representing the 'eye test' and Vigderman and Weaver advocating for analytical approaches.

They discuss various categories including MVP, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, and stat leaders in passing, rushing, and receiving yards. 

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

Reviewing Enhancements To Our All-Encompassing Player Value Stat, Total Points22 Aug 202400:42:36

In this episode, host Bryce Rossler (@BTRossler) is joined by Research & Development colleagues Alex Vigderman (@vigmanoncampus) and James Weaver (@j_weaver97) to discuss the recent enhancements made to the SIS Total Points metric.

The three of them examine the changes in both how the stat evaluates the passing and running game, including the impact of play action, throw accuracy, yards after catch, and line blocking.

They also touch on positional rankings, provide insights into the methodology behind these adjustments, and discuss potential future improvements for the stat.

Be sure to read Alex's article, which describes the changes in greater depth.

https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2024/08/19/total-points-stat-updates-football-analytics/

Find our content at SportsInfoSolutions.com and follow us on Twitter at @football_SIS.

NFC West Preview with Matty Brown of Angstrom Sports15 Aug 202400:57:52

On this episode of the Off the Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler is joined by Matty Brown of Angstrom Sports to preview the NFC West.

Among the topics discussed:

* The consequences of the Seahawks regime change from Pete Carroll to Mike McDonald

* The impact of the 49ers potential trade of Brandon Aiyuk and the issues with their defensive line.

* The Rams and the losses of both Aaron Donald and Raheem Morris

* The potential of the Cardinals offense and their defensive deficiencies.

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NFC South Preview with Derrik Klassen (The Athletic)08 Aug 202400:49:18

Our division previews continue as Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) of The Athletic to preview the NFC South.

Bryce and Derrik go through each team, looking at season expectations and potential win total. Some of the key topics discussed include:

Carolina Panthers - Offensive line improvements and Bryce Young's struggles

New Orleans Saints - How big an impact can Derek Carr have? Is the defense aging?

Atlanta Falcons - A look at the QB situation and concerns about the construction of their defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - A potentially odd playcaller/personnel fit

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NFC East Preview with ESPN's Ben Solak01 Aug 202400:59:06

On this episode of Off The Charts, Bryce Rossler is joined by ESPN’s newest writing hire, Ben Solak, (formerly of The Ringer) to preview the NFC East.

The two of them look at the strengths and weaknesses of each team heading into the 2024 season.

Among the topics of discussion:

Eagles – Concerns about the offense amid Jason Kelce’s retirement

Cowboys – Why they’re slight favorites to win the division and the excellence of Dak Prescott in certain areas

Giants – A precarious quarterback situation.

Commanders – Puzzling decisions and a roster in disarray

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NFC North Preview with Justis Mosqueda25 Jul 202400:52:28

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) is joined by Justis Mosqueda (@JuMosq) from Acme Packing Company at SB Nation (@acmepackingco). They delve into a comprehensive preview of the NFC North division, discussing the prospects and key questions  for each team.

Among the topics:
Packers - Offensive line uncertainties, a young defense, and Jordan Love's readiness

Lions - Offensive line depth, linebacker situation, overall optimism

Bears - Caleb Williams and skepticism about their offense

Vikings - QB uncertainty and the overall dynamic of a strong offense and a questionable defense.  

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AFC West preview with SIS COO Matt Manocherian19 Jul 202401:02:41

In this episode of the SIS Off The Charts Football Podcast, host Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and  Sports Info Solutions COO Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) delve into an in-depth analysis of the AFC West.

They analyze the strengths, weaknesses, roster moves, potential performance, and win total analysis for each team.

Key topics include

Chiefs- The potential of Patrick Mahomes and the KC offense,

Raiders- The Raiders' defensive prospects with a weak coverage unit

Broncos-  Bo Nix under Sean Payton's offense

Chargers- Concerns for the  receiving corps despite optimism about their offensive line improvements.

The Bo Nix scouting report can be found here:
https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2024/07/19/nfl-draft-scouting-report-denver-broncos-quarterback-bo-nix/

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AFC South Preview with Jaguars writer John Shipley11 Jul 202400:50:00

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts football podcast, host Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) and John Shipley (@_john_shipley), writer and editor for Jaguars Report, delve into a comprehensive preview of the AFC South.

The conversation touches on key players, coaching decisions, and overall team dynamics, including detailed evaluations of Trevor Lawrence, Anthony Richardson, and Will Levis.

They also offer predictions for the season, share insights about the evolving defenses and offenses, and provide a layered analysis of each team's strengths and weaknesses.

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00:32 Jaguars Season Predictions

02:03 Coaching and Play Calling Concerns

05:34 Trevor Lawrence's Performance

11:09 Jaguars Defensive Outlook

14:39 Texans Defensive Analysis

20:19 Texans Offensive Potential

24:37 Colts and Anthony Richardson

29:13 Quarterback Carousel and Pro Bowl Surprises

30:10 Offensive Line and Receiving Room Analysis

32:24 Defensive Struggles and Linebacker Concerns

35:43 Titans' Quarterback Situation and Will Levis Debate

44:36 Evaluating Recent Draft Picks and Team Prospects

48:25 Division Standings and Season Predictions

AFC North Preview with Nate James03 Jul 202400:52:35

In this episode of the SIS Off the Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) is joined by high school coach and Bengals enthusiast Nate James (@coachnateshs) to preview the AFC North by looking at each team's top stories.

Bengals: Joe Burrow's injury and changes in the defense

Ravens: Defensive solidity and impact of a new offensive coordinator

Browns: Deshaun Watson's struggles and the team's roster continuity

Steelers: The QB situation and improvements on the offensive line

Bryce and Nate offer thoughtful insights and predictions throughout their analysis

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AFC East Division Preview with Mark Schofield, SB Nation27 Jun 202400:51:38

In this episode of The Off the Charts football podcast, host Bryce Rossler discusses the AFC East's prospects for the 2024 season with Mark Schofield, an NFL writer at SB Nation. They delve into the quarterback situation for the New England Patriots with Drake Maye, the impact of Aaron Rodgers on the New York Jets, the potential vulnerabilities of the Buffalo Bills, and the critical 2024 season for Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. The episode also touches on key players, coaching changes, and how each team's  offensive and defensive units might perform in the upcoming season.

Scouts vs. Stats is Back! Top 10 Best Non-QB Players in NFL13 Jun 202400:59:47

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), James Weaver (@J_Weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show for a game of the ever-popular Scouts vs. Stats. Alex and James take the stats side against Bryce and Matt on the scouts side as the guys debate their Top 10 rankings for the best non-quarterback players currently in the NFL, which includes a shocker at the top of the Stats list.

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Over/Under Win Totals for 202406 Jun 202400:48:54

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and James Weaver (@J_Weaver97) of the SIS football team to the show for a game of Over/Under. The guys use a snake-style draft to pick their favorite overs or unders based on the projected win totals for the 2024 NFL season. Some of the teams discussed include the Saints (5:17), Vikings (12:36), Raiders (21:30), 49ers (29:47), Panthers (33:18), Eagles (38:11), and Packers (43:56).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, The 33rd Team NFL Draft Big Board and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

Buy or Sell: Stock of Players on Rookie Deals24 May 202400:51:05

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) of The Ringer to the show to discuss where they stand on a handful of NFL players who are still on their rookie deals. The guys play a game of Buy or Sell on the stock of several players at its current point in time, including Bryce Young (1:10), Trevor Lawrence (12:20), Jordan Love (19:46), Aiden Hutchinson (26:31), CeeDee Lamb (35:14), and Kyle Pitts (42:53).

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, The 33rd Team NFL Draft Big Board and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

Jared Goff Extension and "Running it Back" in the NFL16 May 202400:35:59

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), James Weaver (@J_Weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show to discuss the Lions signing Jared Goff to a massive contract extension (along with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell) and how player retention affects team success going forward.

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Breakout Candidates for the 2024 NFL Season09 May 202400:38:01

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus), James Weaver (@J_Weaver97), and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show for a look at some potential candidates to have breakout seasons in 2024. The guys use a three-round snake draft to choose their candidates, with the rules being that the players picked cannot have either made a Pro Bowl or won a Rookie of the Year award.

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Evaluating Post-Draft Rosters Using Total Points02 May 202400:43:49

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show to discuss which teams have both gained and lost the most Total Points now that we're through Free Agency and the Draft. The guys touch on a number of different teams, including the Cardinals (4:04), Patriots (8:44), Jets (14:03), Bears (19:34), Ravens (23:10), Texans (30:46), Dolphins (34:35), and Lions (38:58).

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NFL Draft First Round Instant Reactions26 Apr 202401:37:33

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Film Analyst Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) and Matt Manocherian of SIS to the show for a comprehensive breakdown of all the picks on night one of the 2024 NFL Draft. 

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Positional Value and Positional Scarcity in the NFL Draft18 Apr 202400:41:21

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of the SIS football team to the show to discuss how we should evaluate positional value vs. positional scarcity in the NFL Draft. The guys lay out the context of the horizontal draft board and examine the nuances of drafting for need vs. best player available, specifically in a 2024 draft class that is deep at positions like WR and OT.

Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches Tool, The 33rd Team NFL Draft Big Board and SportsInfoSolutions.com for all our latest content, and don't forget to check out the SIS Baseball Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

The Defensive Meta-Game of the NFL11 Apr 202401:02:48

 On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Diante Lee (@DianteLeeFB) of The Athletic and The 33rd Team to the show for an in-depth breakdown of what defenses look like and are trying to accomplish in today's NFL.  The guys look at current tendencies on the defensive side of the ball from coverage, pressure, and rush defense standpoints and discuss what direction defenses could go in the future. 

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NFL Draft Buzz and Hot Takes05 Apr 202400:44:10

On this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) welcomes Nathan Cooper (@ncoopdraft) and Jordan Edwards (@babyrhino79) of the SIS team to the show to discuss some of the latest buzz surrounding the 2024 NFL Draft. The guys discuss a variety of topics, including Michael Penix's draft stock (1:57), Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye as QB2 (8:54), Malik Nabers or Marvin Harrison Jr. as WR1 (19:14), the cornerback rankings (29:26), and JJ McCarthy (34:54).

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