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Tagged: scheduletron (38 Results)

Scheduletron: Strength of schedule

I rolled out the strength of schedule numbers for 2024 yesterday, and let me follow up on that a bit. I don’t think anybody should be getting too excited about using scheduling as a key element of their team building this year.   more »

Scheduletron: Strength of schedule

Taking an early look at 2024 opponents, it looks like the easiest schedules will belong to the teams in the NFC South, while the teams in the AFC North will play the hardest schedules. That’s what the numbers indicate.   more »

Scheduletron: Packin' for the playoffs

That was a pivotal win for the Packers. It pulls them back to 6-6, and their remaining schedule indicates they have an inside track on a playoff berth – it will be a surprise if they don’t get in.   more »

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Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule

If you’re a believer in trying to incorporate scheduling into your fantasy decision making, the Falcons, Bucs and Packers are teams you should be looking at for the final weeks of the season.   more »

Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule

As the Bills try to claw back into the playoffs, they’ll have to overcome one of the league’s hardest schedules. Their next two games are at Philadelphia and at Kansas City, and they also still need to play the Cowboys and Dolphins.   more »

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Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule

That win in Cincinnati could prove to be pivotal – for both the Texans and the Bengals. Both of those teams are 5-4, but Houston has a much easier remaining schedule.   more »

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Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule

Scheduling should play a role in the crowning of the NFC South winner. The Bucs have a modest closing schedule, but if the current numbers are to be believed, the Falcons and Saints have the easiest remaining schedules in the league.   more »

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Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule

The Cowboys will play Philadelphia twice in their next six games, but if scheduling means much, they look like an offense that should be on the rise in the coming weeks.   more »

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Scheduletron: Strength of schedule

At 3-3, the Bengals are in sole possession of last place in the AFC North, and I don’t think they’re going to be able to pull things together. They’ve got numerous issues to resolve, and they’re also going to be fighting the uphill climb of a difficult schedule.   more »

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Scheduletron: Strength of schedule

The Bengals took a step in the right direction on Sunday, with Joe Burrow and JaMarr Chase connecting on 3 TDs, but I’m still nervous about their ability to truly get back into the race. They didn’t get any favors from the schedulers.   more »

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Scheduletron: Strength of schedule

Kansas City, remarkably, has scored only 2 TDs in three of its four games. But I don’t see that slump continuing for long – especially considering the team’s upcoming schedule.   more »

Scheduletron: Strength of schedule

Justin Herbert as a big new contract. He also has a schedule that looks favorable.   more »

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Scheduletron: Defensive SOS

Strength of schedule tends to be used primarily as an offensive tool. What quarterbacks will face the leakiest secondaries? And which running backs will run against the softest defenses. But it can also be used to gauge which defenses are most likely to come through.   more »

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Scheduletron: Fast starters

Panthers and Packers. Those are two teams I believe will produce above expectations, and I notice that both have favorable schedules early. Both look well positioned to start quickly.   more »

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Scheduletron: Strength of schedule

Earlier in the week, I posted an article showing the expected win-loss totals for each team, using the current point spreads for each of the 272 regular-season games. That provides an indication of how the public believes teams will perform. It makes some sense, I think, to use those figures in evaluating strength of schedule.   more »

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