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A Crash Course In NFL Rushing Stats

Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, our podcast where the hot sports takes of the week meet the numbers that prove them right or tear them down. On this week’s show (Nov. 24, 2015), we bring you the latest edition of “Stat School,” just in time for you to enjoy alongside Thursday’s Thanksgiving […]

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A Crash Course In NFL Rushing Stats

Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, our podcast where the hot sports takes of the week meet the numbers that prove them right or tear them down. On this week’s show (Nov. 24, 2015), we bring you the latest edition of “Stat School,” just in time for you to enjoy alongside Thursday’s Thanksgiving […]

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2014 NFL Preview: Great Players And Gambling Problems In The NFC North

­ Editor’s Note: FiveThirtyEight is running a series of eight NFL previews, one division at a time, to highlight the numbers that may influence each team’s season. America’s favorite weekly soap opera is about to begin; get prepped. Green Bay Packers Expected wins (using implied power ratings from Las Vegas point spreads): 9.4 Playoff probability: […]

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2014 NFL Preview: Great Players And Gambling Problems In The NFC North

­ Editor’s Note: FiveThirtyEight is running a series of eight NFL previews, one division at a time, to highlight the numbers that may influence each team’s season. America’s favorite weekly soap opera is about to begin; get prepped. Green Bay Packers Expected wins (using implied power ratings from Las Vegas point spreads): 9.4 Playoff probability: […]

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