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The NFL's Biggest Overachievers And Underachievers In 2012

Cold, Hard Football Facts for June 18, 2013

The 2012 Indianapolis Colts were the NFL's biggest overachiever in nearly two decades, while the New England Patriots were the league's most underachieving team last year, writes Scott Kacsmar.



Friendly NFL Climate, Great Quarterbacks Spark Rise in Passing Statistics

Cold, Hard Football Facts for June 11, 2013

Are NFL quarterbacks better, healthier or controlling the rule book? Scott Kacsmar examines the passing explosion and finds one unique group of active QBs we should be enjoying while they last.



Tim Tebow To New England Patriots: What Could Go Possibly Wrong?

Cold, Hard Football Facts for June 10, 2013

The New England Patriots pulled off yet another off-season shocker, signing cultural lightning rod QB Tim Tebow when some thought he'd never play in the NFL again. Here are four immediate reactions to the news.



2012 NFL YAT (Yards At Touch) Leaderboard

Cold, Hard Football Facts for June 10, 2013

Yards At Touch is YAC upside down: it tells us how far downfield receivers are when they first touch the football. The 7-9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers were No. 1 in YAT; the 10-6 NFC playoff contender Minnesota Vikings were No. 32 in YAT.



2012 NFL YAC Leaderboard: Panthers Tops; Bills The Worst

Cold, Hard Football Facts for June 10, 2013

Here's a look at the NFL Yards After Catch (YAC) leaderboard in 2012. YAC is a fun, buzz-worthy stat. But at the end of the day, it has a very low Correlation to Victory. The 7-9 Carolina Panthers led the NFL in YAC in 2012; the top four included two of the worst offenses in football.



NFL Final Four History: No Match for NHL Clash of Champions

Cold, Hard Football Facts for May 31, 2013

The last four teams in the NHL playoffs are the last four Stanley Cup champions. Scott Kacsmar examines the NFL’s “Final Four” history to see how close football’s best came to this rare feat.



Real Quarterback Rating Differential: A New Mother Of All Stats?

Cold, Hard Football Facts for May 29, 2013

We have a new Quality Stat in the works for 2013: Real Quarterback Rating Differential. It may prove a new Mother of All Stats. The 13-3 Denver Broncos topped the indicator in 2012; the 2-14 Jaguars, 4-12 Eagles and 2-14 Chiefs rounded out the bottom three.



Wise Guys: Broncos, Patriots, 49ers Top Expected Win Totals In 2013

Cold, Hard Football Facts for May 24, 2013

The following 2013 NFL season over-under win totals come from the gang at Bovada. The Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers top the list, each with an over-under win total of 11½.



NFL's Dumbest Teams: Chip Kelly Must Re-Educate Philadelphia Eagles

Cold, Hard Football Facts for May 20, 2013

No coach faces bigger challenges in 2013 than Chip Kelly. Not only most he make the leap from college to pros, install his up-tempo offense, find a QB and win over frustrated fans. He must also re-educate the dumbest team in football.



David Garrard: The Best 4th-Round QB Since Rich Gannon

Cold, Hard Football Facts for May 17, 2013

With David Garrard’s retirement from the Jets, Scott Kacsmar examines a career better than most people will remember. Garrard is the best fourth-round QB since Rich Gannon.



 



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