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 Super Bowl XLVI: the Day the Ground Game Died
The ground game is officially kaput, gone the way of the flying wedge, writes Kerry J. Byrne. The difference in passing performance between Giants-Patriots and all other Super Bowl contenders on both sides of the ball is a statistical kick in the nuts of football history.
QBs: Career Playoff Drive Stats (2012 edition)
It really is Groundhog Day. Scott Kacsmar is back a year later with the 2012 update to his career playoff drive stats for 25 starting quarterbacks since 1980. Find out who has led the most efficient offenses in the league.
The 5 most deserving non-Hall of Famers
With the PFHOF ready to add a new crop, Professional Football Researchers Association executive director Ken Crippen picks the five players most deserving of Hall of Fame induction.
Taking a closer look at NYG's Mr. Clutch
Scott Kacsmar writes his own book of Eli that explains why the Giants' quarterback has always been clutch, and offers a game-by-game recap of all his career comeback and game-winning drive opportunitities.
Super Bowl Hog Report: Showdown eerily similar
Historically, successful hogs = postgame hugs at the game's highest level. Erik Frenz breaks down the game's biggest (pun intended) matchup.
Coaching, the Super Bowl, and the wealth of turnovers
Turnovers will decide the Super Bowl, plain and simple. Why? Because as play designers New England's Bill Belichick and New York's Tom Coughlin are absolutely equal. QuantCoach Kevin Braig checks in with a closer look.
10 role players that could make a Super difference
You hadn't heard of Jacquian Williams, Kyle Williams or Sterling Moore before last week, but you've heard of them now. And while Tom Brady, Eli Manning and other stars will dominate the headlines, it's the other guys that could be heroes ... or goats.
Five untrue things you'll hear this week
All the same tired angles are being explored this week leading up to Giants-Patriots, but some of them are just plain off base. Colonel Comey debunks five of them.
The Curious Case of the New England defense
The always thorough Scott Kacsmar analyzes drive stats and more for Bill Belichick's Super Bowl defenses in New England, and declares the 2011 Patriots defense to be far better than its reputation.
SBXLVI Tour de Statistical Force: who's peaking?
The Patriots were undefeated when they faced the Giants in Super Bowl XLII, but they were also on a violent statistical decline heading into that game. The patterns of peaking are much different heading into SB XLVI. 
CHFF Super Study: Which QBs protect it best?
Scott Kacsmar looks at 166 all-time NFL quarterbacks and just how often they let things get away from them via fumble and interception. It's a stat overload, so get the bookmarks ready.
Decade in the making: the ultimate NFL draft grades
Hasty post-draft grades are as useful as a $5 coupon for a new BMW. So we endeavored to learn who's really drafted well over the past decade based upon evidence, performance and Cold, Hard Football Facts.
Injustice in Canton: the Case for Ken Anderson
Ken Anderson belongs in the Hall of Fame. After studying his HOF-caliber stats and his role as a pioneer of the West Coast offense, we conclude the 6,500-word epic 'Case for Ken Anderson' with a look at the former Bengal QB.
CHFF Classic: The All-Time, All-Old Team
We loved this piece from 2007 -- the NFL's all 'Old Team' of guys who excelled well into their late 30s. Geritol, anyone?   Tailgate Treats-a-palooza: Four teams, two recipes Two games left with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line! Four cities, two recipes that combine them all: Crab Chowder and Sourdough Apple Bread Pudding!
Tailgate Video: Baltimore-style Old Bay grilled shrimp
The CHFF Tailgate Team heads into the kitchen with world-class chef Chris Schlesinger, who grew up on Chesapeake Bay, to learn how to make Baltimore-Style Old Bay grilled shrimp.
Tailgate Treats: The Muffaletta Sandwich
Not a classic but a legend, this sandwich is further proof that New Orleans is the best place to eat in the country. It's so good, we'd even eat it if it was healthy ... but fortunately, it's not.
Tailgate Treats: Cola Braised Brisket
Everything the holidays should be in one pot, easy, tasty and something everyone likes! Did we mention it's also easy? Mark Cotton delivers the goods. |
    
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