268 - Should You Trust Total Points? - a podcast by The Power Sweep
from 2020-01-08T08:30:01
Aaron Rodgers is still pretty good, but a new stat from a source we trust says he’s...the best player in the NFL? Does that make sense? Let’s figure out what to make of Total Points, a new stat from Sports Information Solutions.
What's the deal with Total Points (0:45)
Sports Information Solutions, a reputable source for advanced football analytics, introduced a new metric recently that says Aaron Rodgers is not only still good, but the best player in the league. Should you trust it?
Further reading: Introducing Total Points
Punters are people too! (20:31)
Punters can play a big role in field position, and this research paper shows exactly how they affect games. It's in depth, but you should give it a read.
Further reading: A flight-based metric for evaluating NFL punters
The fates of the Packers and Eagles after the 2014 NFC Championship (21:50)
How have the Packers and Seahawks fared since they met in that fateful NFC Championship game? They're closer than you might think.
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