Off The Charts Football Podcast
The Off The Charts Football Podcast features the Sports Info Solutions R&D team and operations staff discussing NFL and college football. Episodes combine scouting insights with analytics to break down players, teams, and trends. It offers an in-depth look at football through a data-driven and evaluative lens.
Episodes
NFL Tight End Evolution, Penalties, and Injuries
This week host James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman to discuss a few topics surrounding the league as we have hit the quarter mark of the season.James wrote an article about the increased usage of tight ends. We dive into the article and discuss how and where they are making a bigger impact.You get a flag! You get a flag! Penalties are abundant and the crew breaks down where
What To Make of Dante Moore's Injury and This Week's CFB Slate
On this week's episode, Ryan Rubinstein and Andrew Oja from our operations department and Alex Vigderman from our R&D team reviewed last week's college football action, took a broader look at the season as a whole, and previewed the slate of upcoming games.They analyzed both Oregon and Dante Moore and what history shows us about post-concussion performance, dove into Lincoln Riley&ap
Buying and Selling NFL Team Starts
This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian start out addressing some of the injuries that have happened to quite a few starting quarterbacks. Then they debate whether or not they want to buy or sell stock on the Chiefs, Panthers, Chargers, Texans, and Bengals. Can Kenneth Walker and the Chiefs keep up this stellar
CFB Week 2 Recap
This week host Ryan Rubinstein is joined by Andrew Oja and James Weaver to recap a hectic Week 2 in college football. The team breaks down the wild finish in Austin, the upset of the year thus far in Stillwater, the slog in Ann Arbor, and the beatdown in Salt Lake City.The trio also breaks down a few 2-0 teams and which ones can legitimately make a push to win their respective conferences.Off The
2026 NFL Season Win Total Predictions
On this episode, our panel of Matt Manocherian, Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver from the SIS R&D team drafted teams based on the confidence they had in their win total over-under predictions from 2026. They discussed and debated each selection, offering the confidence level they had in their assessments.The crew drafted 12 teams in all. Among the teams that generated the most d
CFB Week 0 Recap + Reviewing some Fun Week 1 Matchups
This week host Ryan Rubinstein is joined by Andrew Oja and Bryce Rossler as the trio unpacks the games from the Week 0 weekend. They touch on some key matchups and performances in North Carolina vs TCU, Jacksonville State vs North Dakota State, Memphis vs UNLV, and NC State vs Virginia.They also preview some interesting Week 1 matchups in the upcoming weekend including Baylor vs Auburn, Tulane vs
College Football Playoff Contenders
On this week's episode of the Off the Charts Football Podcast, Ryan Rubinstein is joined by Andrew Oja and James Weaver to preview the top CFP contenders from each conference. The team breaks down 11 of the top contenders by looking at some of the top players, position groups, and coaching philosophies on each team.Teams analyzed include:- Texas- Georgia- Ole Miss- Ohio State- Indiana- Oregon
2026 NFL Preseason Awards Picks
On this episode of The Off The Charts Football Podcast, our R&D team of James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, Bryce Rossler and CEO Matt Manocherian analyze potential preseason awards picks based on the current betting lines.They focus on NFL MVP, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, and the Protector of the Year, which honors the best offensive linem
Football Analytics for Everyone
This week host Alex Vigderman is joined by Bryce Rossler, and Andrew Oja as they explain some commonly used advanced statistics that you often hear but may not quite fully understand. They explain how EPA can be interpreted and also touch on Win Probability, Success Rate, and Total Points and how they all differ from each other. We touch on an earlier podcast where we explain EPA more in depth. Th
Let's Try To Identify Some First-Round Picks
On this episode of Off The Charts, Ryan Rubinstein, Jordan Edwards, and Alex Vigderman go through their scouting lists and analytics to try to identify some of college football's top NFL prospects entering this season.Among the players they discuss:- Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss RB- Charlie Becker, Indiana WR- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State WR- Cam Coleman, Texas WR- Colin Simmons, Texas DE- Vicari Swain
Route Concepts Research
This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian discuss our latest research topic, Route Concepts. Bryce dives deep into the research he conducted and how he built these new classification concepts. Alex also adds findings on the usages and successes of each concept.Here are some helpful visuals referenced in the episo
Inside Our College Football Playoff Predictor Model
This week, James Weaver and Alex Vigderman dive under the hood of our College Football Playoff Predictor Model. James explains what drives its predictions from a modeling perspective and the nuances of trying to predict what humans are thinking when placing teams into the playoffs. The duo also discusses future enhancements and how the model will be utilized moving forward.Off The Charts features
Offensive Line Detail Analysis
This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian discuss our Offensive Line Detail data. Going hand in hand with our pass rush data from a couple of weeks ago, the group covers some block type trends and explain which kinds of blocks are most effective at handling certain rush moves.Off The Charts features a blend of st
Let's Talk Early Heisman Hopefuls
On this episode, we shift to college football and look at the top contenders and surprise contenders for the Heisman Trophy Award this year.Host Ryan Rubinstein was joined by his football operations colleague Jeff Dean, and our VP of analytics Alex Vigderman for a well-rounded analysis of the candidates.They explained why CJ Carr might not be the favorite and why Arch Manning might not be a great
Analyzing Pass Rusher Archetypes and Tendencies
This week, James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department of Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian to breakdown our new pass rush dataset. First, James discusses his research into the specific archetypes of pass rushers and where some of the big names fall. Next, Alex discusses his findings behind the tendencies of specific players as well as the overall league performance
Good Years/Bad Years: Where Are These Players Headed?
This week, our podcast crew of James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler look at some of the notable NFL players coming off particularly good or bad years in 2025. They offer some thoughts and statistical insights on whether the pendulum might swing a different way for these players in 2026.On the good side, they focused on Drake Maye, Davante Adams, and Brian Burns.On the bad side, they lo
Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Defensive Players
This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian wrap up the Scouts vs Stats series with the Top 10 Defensive Players in the NFL. At the start, they address the two league-altering trades that happened earlier this week involving AJ Brown, Myles Garrett, and Jared Verse. The group debates some of the top names like TJ W
Scouts vs. Stats: Top 10 Offensive Players
As we reach this part of the offseason, we dive into one of our favorite series, looking at how scouts view a set of players compared to how the stats rate them.Our R&D crew got together to break this down, with Bryce Rossler and our CEO (and ex-NFL scout) Matt Manocherian on the Scouts side and James Weaver and Alex Vigderman taking the Stats side.Next up in this series, the team breaks down
Scouts vs Stats: Who Are The Best NFL QBs?
As we reach this part of the offseason, we dive into one of our favorite series, looking at how scouts view a set of players compared to how the stats rate them.Our R&D crew got together to break this down, with Bryce Rossler and our CEO (and ex-NFL scout) Matt Manocherian on the Scouts side and James Weaver and Alex Vigderman taking the Stats side.First up: A ranking of the Top 10 quarterback
2026 NFL Draft Recap
The 2026 NFL Draft has come to a conclusion and we have you covered on analyzing the results! James Weaver and Alex Vigderman from the R&D department are joined by Ben Hrkach, Jeff Dean, and Jordan Edwards from our Scouting Department to look at what teams gained the most value, what teams left the most on the table, what players found a dream home, and a lot more!- Rueben Bain Jr.'s perf
2026 NFL Draft Preview: Skill Position Players and Positional Round Value Evaluation
Our NFL Draft preview concludes as James Weaver and Alex Vigderman from the R&D department are joined by Ben Hrkach to break down the skill position players in this year's draft. The prospects that we analyze this week include Fernando Mendoza, Makai Lemon, Cole Payton, and Rueben Bain Jr.Additionally, James wrote an article comparing the value of positions between the first and later rou
2026 NFL Draft Preview: Tackles and Edge Rushers
Our NFL Draft preview continues as James Weaver and Alex Vigderman from the R&D department are joined by two members of our Draft team, Jeff Dean and Ryan Rubenstein, who work in our operations department.This week's episode focused on protecting the quarterback and getting to the quarterback, with scouting and statistical observations on offensive linemen Francis Mauigoa and Kadyn Procto
2026 NFL Draft Preview: Linebackers and Defensive Backs
This week James Weaver is joined by Jordan Edwards of the scouting department and Alex Vigderman of the R&D department to break down some Linebackers and Defensive Backs in the upcoming NFL draft. They touch on top prospects like Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Dillon Thieneman, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, and Mansoor Delane. And go over a few Day 2 and 3 guys to keep an eye on like Jacob
2026 NFL Free Agency
On this episode of Off The Charts, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Bryce Rossler breakdown the key free agent signings and trades as the new NFL calendar year kicks off.Topics covered included- How to reset expectations with a salary cap over $300 million- What happened between the Raiders and Ravens with Maxx Crosby?- The Raiders get their stalwart lynchpin on the offensive line- Which newly
Super Bowl Analysis + Future Outlooks for Super Bowl Teams
This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, CEO Matt Manocherian, and resident Seahawks fan Chris Lee break down Sunday's big game. They go in depth as to what worked and what didn't on each side of the ball for each team. How much of the blame should be put on Will Campbell? And how did the Seahawks defense disrupt the Patriots&
SIS Super Bowl Preview (Seahawks vs Patriots)
On this episode of Off The Charts, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, Bryce Rossler, and Chris Lee convened to preview Super Bowl LX.Topics covered included- Can the Patriots do anything to stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba?- How much will the Seahawks' receiving speed impact the game?- How much will the Patriots' blitzing get to Sam Darnold?- Drake Maye's rough postseason- The P
Conference Championship Review and Senior Bowl Interviews
On this week's episode, James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian to breakdown what we saw on Conference Championship Sunday, including:Drake Maye's wheels made the difference!How did the Patriots defense stifle the hobbled Broncos offense?Was the 4th down decision by Sean Payton correct?How was JSN open all the time?Sam Darnold did what ne needed
Conference Championship Preview
This week host James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler and Jeff Dean of the Operations Department, as the crew breaks down the upcoming Conference Championship games. What exactly can we expect from Jarrett Stidham, and how can the Broncos pull out the unexpected victory? Are we in for another classic NFC West matchup between the Rams and Seahawks? The trio dives into how each team matches up with
AFC Divisional Round Preview and What To Make of Bo Nix's Stats
On this week's episode, James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian to preview each of the Divisional Round playoff games.Bills-Broncos- What to expect from Bo Nix- The Bills' safety play- Is this a James Cook game?49ers-Seahawks- How will the injury-riddled 49ers fare?- The deep passing attack for both teamsTexans-Patriots- Houston can't affor
The Bull Case for each Playoff Team
On this week's episode, James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian to take a look at each playoff team and build a case as to how that team can win the Super Bowl. Each participant drafted 3 teams and explained how they can win the Super Bowl. Can Superman Josh Allen overcome the Bills' bad defense? Are the top-seeded Broncos in trouble? Can Trevor
Takes of the Year + Addressing Tanking
This week Bryce Rossler is joined by Alex Vigderman and CEO Matt Manocherian as the group discusses their best - and worst - takes of the year. They take their well deserved victory laps, but also analyze what went wrong with their worst takes of the year. In the second half of the episode, the group dives into the issue of tanking and try to come up with ways to prevent teams from intentionally
Wild Win Probability Swings in Games with Major Playoff Implications
On this episode, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Alex Vigderman discuss the wild swings that took place in the Rams/Seahawks, Packers/Bears, and Steelers/Lions games from this past week. Specifically, they took a look at the win probability model and found the key points in each game where there was a major change in win probabilities. Other topics include:- Rashid Shaheed to the rescue!- Onsi
Injury Interpretation: What To Make of the loss of Micah Parsons, Davante Adams, and Patrick Mahomes
On this episode, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Alex Vigderman convened to discuss the impact of the injuries to Micah Parsons, Davante Adams, and Patrick Mahomes.They addressed both the impact the injury will have on their team and potential playoff positioning (for the Packers and Rams) and what the player is likely to look like when he comes back (it can take a little time to build back up
Assessing Underperforming Teams and Looking Ahead
This week host James Weaver is joined by Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman, as they take a look at some teams that are already looking towards the 2026 season, and try to analyze their next steps that each franchise should take towards improvement. They briefly dive into how they would fix the Raiders, Titans, Giants, Browns, Jets, Commanders, Saints, and Cardinals. Then they draft the team the fe
A Closer Look At The NFC Playoff Picture
On this episode of Off The Charts, Matt Manocherian, James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler break down the NFC playoff picture and also take a look at the AFC South, complete with predictions.Among the subjects- A detailed analysis of Bryce Young- The major issues with the Lions offensive line- What the Cowboys fixed to get in the hunt- The Jaguars finding ways to win beyond Trevor Lawre
We're Thankful For All Things Football!
On this episode of The Off The Charts Football Podcast, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler discuss what they're most thankful for heading into this week's Thanksgiving games. Among the topics bandied about:* The state of the best backup QBs in the NFL* J.J. McCarthy's struggles (yes, we're going there again)* The likelihood of the Chiefs finishing
4th Down Decision Discussion + AFC Playoff Picture Review
This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian discuss some key 4th down decisions from this past weekend and what may have gone right or wrong. The group also deep dives some key games that impacted the AFC playoff picture.Just how much of the loss is on Jared Goff? Can the Chargers offensive line struggles knock the
An NFC West Outlook and The Struggles of J.J. McCarthy
On this week's episode of The Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian, James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler do a comprehensive breakdown of the NFC West and review the struggles of Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy.Among the subjects that come up:- Mac Jones vs Brock Purdy- Christian McCaffrey concerns- Cardinals changes in strategy with Jacoby Brissett at QB- Seahawks offensive l
Trade Deadline Analysis and Midseason Awards
The trade deadline has come and gone, so naturally, the R&D team of Alex Vigderman, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Bryce Rossler broke down the major trades and what the outlook of each team involved looks like. Are the Colts all in this year after acquiring Sauce Gardner? Is it too little, too late for the Cowboys defense to be resurrected after adding Quinnen Williams? Which receiver mo
Week 9 Preview & How Has Parity and Game Quality Been This Season?
This week on The Off The Charts Football Podcast, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Bryce Rossler looked into parity and game quality across the league this season, touched on the NFL trade deadline and a few potential candidates, then did a deep-dive preview of the Texans-Broncos and Bill-Chiefs games.Among the things they touched on: C.J. Stroud and his chances against a Broncos defense that i
An Old-Fashioned Stat-Off: Who can Provide the most Interesting Statistic for the 2025 NFL Season?
This week host James Weaver and the R&D department of Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian have a stat-off to see who can come up with the most intriguing stat for the 2025 NFL Season through the first 7 weeks. Each member provided three stats that they found interesting and voted on who had the best one at the end. Some of the stats include the following:The ADoT leader has
Looking Back at the 2024 QB Class + Deep Diving One-Loss Teams
This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian revisit the 2024 QB class as their sophomore seasons are starting to take form. Is Drake Maye a top 10 quarterback? Is Spencer Rattler playing well enough to keep starting over Tyler Shough?Then group then deep dives all of the one-loss teams and discuss whether or not th
Week 6 Preview: Lions-Chiefs and How Confident Are You In The Patriots & Ravens
In this episode, Bryce Rossler and Alex Vigderman looked at one of the more interesting elements that played out in Week 5 (Broncos decisions whether to go for 2 or kick the extra point), previewed a key matchup (Lions-Chiefs), and assessed where things stand for the Patriots and Ravens within the (never too early to be assessed) AFC Wild Card picture.Off The Charts features a blend of statistical
Week 4 Review: Analyzing Some Underperforming Teams
This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian break down some underperforming teams a quarter of the way through the season.How devastating is the Tyreek Hill injury to the Dolphins? How much will missing Nabers affect Dart’s development in his rookie season? How much of Baltimore's early season struggles are du
Week 3 Review: Is it time to panic for the Falcons, Texans, Chiefs, and/or Ravens?
This week host James Weaver is joined by CEO Matt Manocherian and Alex Vigderman to break down a few 1-2 teams and if they can right the ship in the coming weeks. The Falcons, Texans, Ravens, and Chiefs all have flaws that need addressed, but some are more fixable than others.Can Michael Penix Jr. scrub the Panthers game from his head? Is the Texans offensive line permanently broken? How are offen
Week 2 Review: Is Daniel Jones the Real Deal? + Revisiting the 2024 Quarterback Class
This week host James Weaver is joined by CEO Matt Manocherian, Bryce Rossler, and Alex Vigderman as they crew breaks down some of the action from Week 2 with key stats and takeaways. They analyze Daniel Jones's performance against a formidable Broncos defense in a last second miracle win. They also break down the Buccaneers comeback on Monday Night Football, and touch on the AFC South divisio
Week 1 Review: Let's Not Overreact ... Plus Our New Injury Prediction Model
On this week's episode, the R&D team of James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, Bryce Rossler, and our CEO, Matt Manocherian, review the highlights and key stats from Week 1.They break down the amazing ending to the Bills-Ravens game, the issues of the Lions, the quarterback performances of J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Williams, and first impressions of the Eagles and Cowboys. And no one's saying t
NFL Season Win Total Draft and Preview
This week, the R&D team is back and selects their favorite win total bets for the upcoming season via a snake draft. Alex Vigderman, Bryce Rossler, Matt Manocherian, and James Weaver explain their selections on which teams will exceed or fall short of their win totals.- Which team garnered conflicting opinions?- The Chiefs will go...under!?- Will the Patriots take a step forward?- Are Pete and
AFC West Preview with Steven Ruiz of The Ringer
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 Raider
AFC South Preview with John Shipley (+ SIS' Jeremy Percy)
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
AFC East Preview with Matt Manocherian
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 insight
NFC East Preview with Ben Solak of ESPN
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
NFC West Preview with Matty Brown
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 b
AFC North Preview With Derrik Klassen
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
NFC South Preview with Charles McDonald
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
NFC North Preview with Seth Galina
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 su
Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Defensive Players in the NFL
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
Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Non-Quarterbacks (Offense Only)
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 happen
Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Quarterbacks
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 ins
NFL Scheduling Trivia
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 an
2025 NFL Draft Recap
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 blen
Which Offensive Players Do Our Scouts Like In The NFL Draft?
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 McMilla
Which Defensive Players Do Our Scouts Like In The NFL Draft?
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 C
NFL Free Agency Breakdown
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 defens
Breaking Down The NFL Free Agent Market
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 RodgersQB Sam DarnoldWR Chris GodwinWR Stefon DiggsWR Davante AdamsG Trey SmithDT Milton WilliamsLB Khalil MackDE Josh SweatLB Zack BaunLB Dre GreenlawCB DJ ReedCB Paulson AdeboS Jevon
Super Bowl Recap (The Eagles dominate, the Chiefs wilt)
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 teamsOff The Charts features a blend of statistical
SIS Super Bowl Preview (Eagles vs Chiefs)
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 effectiv
Big Cat Renames Our Stats (with special guest Dan Katz)
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 block
NFL Conference Championship Games Preview
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
NFL Divisional Round Preview
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 beCommanders at Lions- Why Bryce, a Lions fan, is nervous about this game and how Jayden Daniels c
NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview
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 coveredChargers vs Texans- The differences in the team's offensive schemesSteelers vs Ravens- How close will this game be and how will the weather impact itBills vs Broncos- Jos
Quarterback Rating Quirks, Running Back Revelations, And Other Recent Learnings
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-th
NFL Week 16 Preview
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
NFL Week 15 Preview
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 EaglesTopics include- Baker Mayfield's performance cycles- The impact of defensive
NFL Week 14 Preview
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 PanthersWithin that, they discussed- The Chiefs' recent lackluster performance, offensive approach, and defensive struggles- A compa
NFL Week 13 Preview
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 offe
NFL Week 12 Preview with Matty Brown
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- Underperf
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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 gameRavens vs. Steelers- Lamar Jackson's history vs the Steeler
Week 10 + An Early Look At NFL Awards
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
NFL Week 9 Preview: On Anthony Richardson's Benching, Bo Nix's Statistical Profile, and More
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*
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