Dvoa NFL Articles

NFL DVOA

December 26, 2024

FTN’s 2024 All-Rookie Team

From Jayden Daniels to Brian Thomas to Tarheeb Still, we're looking at the best of the 2024 rookie class in the NFL.

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

December 19, 2024

Our 2024 Pro Bowl Ballot: Defense

From Nik Bonitto and Patrick Surtain to Zack Baun and Cooper DeJean, the Broncos and Eagles feature strongly in our picks for the Pro Bowl on defense and special teams.

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

December 18, 2024

Our 2024 Pro Bowl Ballot: Offense

From Josh Allen to Ja'Marr Chase to the Eagles offensive line, we pick our ballot for the Pro Bowl offensive players.

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

December 12, 2024

The Teams Nobody Wants to Play (That Might Miss the Playoffs)

Every year, some team gets hot in the second half. It's the "team nobody wants to play." But will that team even make the postseason?

Tyler Loechner

NFL DVOA

December 11, 2024

New York Jets All-Drought Team

The Jets haven't made the playoffs in 14 years. There have been some good players during that drought, though, right? Right? Let's pick them.

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

December 5, 2024

2024 Route DVOA Through Week 13

Players who look better when we look at receiving by route instead of by target include Amon-Ra St. Brown, Drake London, and Malik Nabers.

Aaron Schatz

NFL DVOA

December 5, 2024

Is Saquon Barkley Even MVP of the Eagles?

Saquon Barkley is in the MVP conversation, but is he even as valuable as A.J. Brown or Jalen Hurts? Let's break it down.

Alex Blickle

NFL DVOA

December 4, 2024

Breaking Down the NFL Playoff Race 2024

This week's Cardinals-Seahawks game is huge, but the AFC playoff race is nearly over. Bryan Knowles lines up all the teams as we head into the final month.

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

November 27, 2024

Thanksgiving Fantasy Turkeys 2024

This Thanksgiving, let's look around the league at the turkeys that ruined our fantasy football teams in 2024.

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

November 21, 2024

Cornerback Coverage DVOA Weeks 1-11

Here's a look at cornerback coverage through Week 11. Some of the best cornerbacks are those expected (Patrick Surtain, Christian Benford) and those unexpected (Darrell Baker?).

Aaron Schatz

NFL DVOA

November 21, 2024

How Much Blame Does Aaron Rodgers Deserve?

Yes, the mess in New York is heavily Aaron Rodgers' fault. Nathaniel Hackett doesn't escape blame either.

Alex Blickle

NFL DVOA

November 20, 2024

Bad Luck and the Bengals

Is Joe Burrow on pace to be the best QB ever for a losing team? What would life be like if the Bengals -- and everyone else -- switched their results in one-score games?

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

November 15, 2024

Will the Kansas City Chiefs Go Undefeated in 2024?

Looking at each game on the schedule to figure out where the Chiefs might stumble. Or will they go all the way to 17-0?

Tyler Loechner

NFL DVOA

November 13, 2024

Jared Goff: When Five Interceptions Aren’t That Bad

Is it possible to have a good game despite throwing five interceptions? Jared Goff almost did, because different interceptions are negative in different ways.

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

November 6, 2024

Who Will Win the NFC West?

The NFC West is a mess of near-.500 teams. Can the Cardinals pull it out? Will the 49ers come back? Or are the Rams ready now that their receivers are healthy?

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

October 31, 2024

The Dan Campbell Effect is Real

Are the Lions just so physical that they wear out their opponents, who then struggle the following week? It appears the answer may be yes, especially for underdogs.

Alex Blickle

NFL DVOA

October 30, 2024

How Is Sean McVay the Winningest Rams Coach Ever?

Go back into the long history of the Los Angeles Rams, a franchise that has never had a truly great coach that stuck around for a long time... until Sean McVay.

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

October 24, 2024

Is NFC North the Best Division Ever?

Is the NFC North on pace to be the best division ever? And does that mean anything when we consider whether one of these four teams will win the Super Bowl?

Tyler Loechner

NFL DVOA

October 23, 2024

2024 Route DVOA Through Week 7

Here's our first look at Route DVOA and DYAR for 2024, led by Falcons wideout Drake London and Justin Jefferson of the Vikings.

Aaron Schatz

NFL DVOA

October 23, 2024

How the Chiefs are Scoring with Success Rate

How are the Chiefs staying undefeated? They may not have the best offensive DVOA, but they're the most consistent team staying on schedule. Is that sustainable?

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

October 17, 2024

Cornerback Coverage DVOA: Weeks 1-6

Here's a look at cornerback coverage DVOA through Week 6 of the 2024 season, highlighted by Marshon Lattimore, Jaylon Johnson, Patrick Surtain, and a surprising Stephon Gilmore.

Aaron Schatz

NFL DVOA

October 17, 2024

Has Offensive Production Rebounded?

The early lows for offense seem to be gone. Pressure is down and performance against the blitz is up.

Alex Blickle

NFL DVOA

October 16, 2024

Gauging the Trade Deadline 2024

Which teams are out of it, and which players could be going somewhere new? Diontae Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins, Brandon Scherff, and more...

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

October 10, 2024

Are The Vikings Actually Good This Time?

The Vikings are No. 1 in DVOA. They've been No. 1 in DVOA before. They don't have a Super Bowl championship to show for it. Will this be the year?

Tyler Loechner

NFL DVOA

October 9, 2024

Jets’ Saleh Move? It’s Just Weird

There haven't been a lot of coaches fired at midseason with a higher DVOA than Robert Saleh's New York Jets. Let's look further at the unexpected move.

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

October 4, 2024

2024 MVP May Not Have Wide Receivers, But He’ll Have Help

What does a lack of WR help mean for the MVP narrative for quarterbacks? How much help did past MVP quarterbacks get from their wideouts vs. other positions?

Scott Spratt

NFL DVOA

October 3, 2024

Guts and Stomps and the Ravens-Bills Blowout

An update on Guts and Stomps shows that it is still better to beat down on your opponents like the Ravens often have, even if the Chiefs may be an exception to the rule.

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

October 2, 2024

What Does the Bills Blowout Mean?

Buffalo had gone 43 regular-season games without losing by more than a touchdown. What did Sunday night's loss mean for their future?

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

September 26, 2024

Rising Pressure and Offensive Decline in the NFL

What if great pass rushers like T.J. Watt have as much to do with declining offenses as the rise of two-high safety coverage?

Alex Blickle

NFL DVOA

September 25, 2024

Year of the Retread Quarterbacks

It seems like an abnormal number of quarterbacks are having success in 2024 with new teams. How does this compare with years in the recent past?

Bryan Knowles

NFL DVOA

September 19, 2024

Bryce Young: Biggest Draft Bust Ever?

Is the problem Bryce Young, or the team that surrounds him?

Tyler Loechner

NFL DVOA

September 18, 2024

The 2024 DOOM Index

The Panthers are doomed! The Ravens and Bengals less so. Which 0-2 teams can regroup and still make the playoffs?

Bryan Knowles