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Off The Charts Football PodcastWin Projections with Aaron SchatzOn this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, host Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Bryce Rossler (@btrossler) of Sports Info Solutions welcome DVOA creator and former Off The Charts co-host Aaron Schatz (@ASchatzNFL) to the show to look at projected win totals for the 2023 NFL season. The guys compare Aaron's model to the SIS model to look at differences and similarities in each team's projected wins for the season. You can order Aaron Schatz's FTN Football Almanac 2023 at FTNfantasy.com or from Amazon.Thank you for listening. Please check out The Edge, The Trenches...2023-08-1746 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastThrowing It Back with Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders, Announcing The All-SIS NCAA Team, and the Betway Betting Corner with Corey MarchOn this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) welcomes Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders and Corey March (@corey_march1) of Betway for a throwback to the early days of the Off The Charts Football podcast. The trio looks at the most important games for playoff leverage on this week's NFL slate, including Lions-Panthers (8:00), Giants-Vikings (15:22), Bengals-Patriots (20:39), Eagles-Cowboys (30:37), and Packers-Dolphins (36:05). Then, Mark Simon announces our All-SIS NCAA team (40:13). Finally, Aaron looks to bring some luck to the Betway Betting Corner after an 0-2 start for both Matt and Corey, as he adds his parlay...2022-12-2355 min
Football Outsiders Podcast NetworkNFL Week 10 Preview | SIS' Most Underrated Players | Schatz & TanierWelcome to the Schatz & Tanier show for NFL Week 10! Aaron and Mike are joined by Vice President of Sports Info Solutions, Matt Manocherian, to go in-depth on Sports Info Solutions' list of underrated players before previewing Seahawks at Buccaneers, Vikings at Bills, Browns at Dolphins, Cowboys at Packers, and Chargers at 49ers. Stop by every Thursday throughout the 2022 NFL season to preview weekly matchups, talk prop bets, and more with Aaron and Mike. Be sure to subscribe and click the bell icon to receive notifications for all future Football Outsiders uploads and live streams.Football O...2022-11-1059 min
Football Outsiders Podcast Network2022 NFL Draft Super Cast | Biggest NFL Draft Storylines | Draft or Pass Game ShowFootball Outsiders' Senior Analyst Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier), is joined by Football Outsiders' Editor-in-Chief, Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) to co-host the NFL Draft Supercast! Mike and Aaron are joined by Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions (@SportsInfo_SIS), and Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) of The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) to play Draft or Pass with the most talked about prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft!Football Outsiders' 2022 NFL draft coverage is presented by Underdog Fantasy!Watch the full stream below or listen to the audio on your favorite podcast platform.Be sure to tune in li...2022-04-191h 00
Football Outsiders Podcast NetworkFO Radio Hour: Favorite NFL Playoff Bets and SIS Football Research CompetitionAn all-new stream of the FO Radio Hour hosted by Aaron Schatz with featured guests Mike Tanier and Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions. The group discussed the SIS Football Research Competition and some of the submissions. Later in the show Aaron and Mike discussed their favorite NFL playoff bets.2021-07-291h 00
Off The Charts Football PodcastThe 2021 Football Outsiders Almanac with Aaron SchatzOn this episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) is joined by former OTC co-host Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) to discuss the 2021 Football Outsiders Almanac. Matt and Aaron dive deep into this year's book, opening with a look at "This Year in Quotes" (2:23) before moving to the team projections, starting with the top teams like the Bucs, Ravens, and Chiefs (4:34), some interesting totals for the Patriots and Steelers (12:43), questions for the Cowboys and 49ers (18:05), the Packers, Saints, and Broncos (21:08), the bottom of the list including the Lions, Texans, Jags, and Bengals (26:39), an interesting look at...2021-07-1548 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastBrady and the Bucs are Super Bowl ChampsFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 31-9 beatdown of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. The episode opens with a throwback to last year's prediction by FO readers that the Bucs would be the surprise team of the 2020 season (0:48) before moving on to why we shouldn't be surprised that the Bucs won and dominated up front (2:35), the Mahomes-Brady matchup (9:50), and Brady's legacy after winning his 7th Super Bowl at age 43 (13:25). You can email...2021-02-1121 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastEverything You Need to Know for Super Bowl LVFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) preview the enormous Super Bowl LV matchup between the Chiefs and Buccaneers. The show opens with a quick look at some prop betting for the game (1:33) before moving on to a breakdown of how the teams stack up in DVOA and Total Points (4:21), what the early-season matchup can tell us (7:07), and what to look for when the Chiefs have the ball (10:58) and when the Bucs have the ball (16:03). You can email the show with feedback...2021-02-0425 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastSpecial Guest Trey Wingo Talks All Things Super BowlFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Trey Wingo (@wingoz) to the show to discuss numerous NFL-related topics. The group opens with a talk about last week's conference championship games (1:02) before transitioning to a look at the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Buccaneers (10:56). The episode closes with discussion about which quarterbacks could be on the move (19:20), how Trey watches the game differently after spending time with both former players and Stats & Info people (25:42), and his favorite unheralded Super Bowl performer (27:22). Check...2021-01-2831 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastElite Quarterbacks Highlight NFL Championship SundayFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the two games for the NFL Conference Championship Round this weekend. Matt and Aaron go deep with breakdowns of the NFC Championship game between the Buccaneers and Packers (3:22) and the AFC title game between the Bills and Chiefs (11:21). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2021-01-2126 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Divisional Round Preview: Any Upsets on the Horizon?Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the four games for the NFL Divisional Round this weekend. The show opens with a brief discussion about the use of analytics during broadcasts (1:02) before moving on to preview this weekend's matchups: Rams-Packers (3:12), Ravens-Bills (9:30), Browns-Chiefs (15:08), and Buccaneers-Saints (21:12). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2021-01-1432 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastSuper Wild Card Weekend PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games for Wild Card weekend. Matt and Aaron go in chronological order examining the six games of this first round of the postseason: Colts-Bills (1:11), Rams-Seahawks (8:54), Buccaneers-Washington (12:51), Ravens-Titans (17:56), Bears-Saints (23:40), and Browns-Steelers (26:42). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2021-01-0732 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Week 17 Preview: Figuring Out All The ScenariosFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) take an in-depth look at the final week of the NFL regular season. Games they preview on a jam-packed show: Steelers–Browns (8:10) Titans-Texans (10:00) Bengals-Ravens (11:00) Colts –Jaguars (15:41) Cowboys-Giants (19:03) Washington-Eagles (20:44) Packers-Bears (24:45) Cardinals-Rams (27:17) Matt then talks to Alex Vigderman (@VigManonCampus) about changes made to our flagship stat, Total Points, as relates to how it evaluates running backs. Than...2020-12-3148 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastAre the Chiefs Historically Great?Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 16 schedule. Matt and Aaron open the show with a discussion about whether the Chiefs might be a bit overrated in a historical context (0:33) before moving on to the most important games of the week: Rams-Seahawks (12:11), Colts-Steelers (17:44), Titans-Packers (23:51), and Giants-Ravens (28:02). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out...2020-12-2433 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Week 15 Preview: Say Hello to the NFL LEastFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 15 schedule. Matt and Aaron break down five games this week, including the Chiefs-Saints (1:14), Bears-Vikings (10:46), Eagles-Cardinals (20:17), Browns-Giants (23:15), and Seahawks-Washington (30:38). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2020-12-1737 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastBack to Normal: NFL Week 14 PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 14 schedule. Matt and Aaron break down matchups between the Ravens and Browns (2:10), Colts-Raiders (9:33), Cardinals-Giants (15:35), and Steelers-Bills (23:59). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2020-12-1036 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastTalking Chiefs with ESPN's Adam TeicherFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome ESPN's NFL Nation Kansas City Chiefs reporter and author of the new book "Kingdom: How Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs Returned to Super Bowl Glory", Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) to the show. The group talks about Andy Reid and the culture he has cultivated in Kansas City (1:25), the development of Patrick Mahomes (5:02), whether Tyreek Hill or Travis Kelce is more important to the Chiefs success (7:36), what concerns surround the team in their quest...2020-12-0330 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastThanksgiving Special Featuring Ravens-Steelers, Chiefs-Bucs, and MoreFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 12 schedule. The guys break down matchups between the Ravens-Steelers (1:14), Chiefs-Buccaneers (6:34), Bears-Packers (11:59), and Titans-Colts (15:26). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2020-11-2620 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastThe Most Important Games on a Loaded Week 11 ScheduleFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 11 schedule. Matt and Aaron dive into exciting matchups between the Titans-Ravens (0:54), Packers-Colts (5:30), Chiefs-Raiders (9:58), and Rams-Buccaneers (14:37). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2020-11-1920 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastBest of the NFC West and Scout School with Nathan CooperFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 10 schedule. Matt and Aaron take in in-depth look at the Seahawks-Rams (1:56), Vikings-Bears (9:26), and Eagles-Giants (19:54) before welcoming SIS Lead Scout Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) to give his assessment of Pitt EDGE Patrick Jones II (@P_jones9) (25:15). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sports...2020-11-1233 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastBrees vs. Brady plus The World’s No. 1 QuarterbackFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 9 schedule. Matt and Aaron open with an in-depth breakdown of the Saints-Buccaneers matchup (1:51) before moving on to a look at the Ravens-Colts (9:35), Raiders-Chargers (13:46), and Dolphins-Cardinals (18:45). The show closes with a discussion between Matt and SIS Lead Football Researcher Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) on a new rankings list: The World's No. 1 Quarterback (24:44). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to f...2020-11-0540 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Week 8 Preview and Scout School with Nathan CooperFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 8 schedule. Matt and Aaron jump right into the top games for this week, breaking down the Steelers at Ravens (0:37), 49ers at Seahawks (7:30), Raiders at Browns (14:31), and Saints at Bears (18:59). The show closes with a visit from SIS scout Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) to discuss his scouting report on Minnesota Golden Gophers WR Rashod Bateman (@R_bateman2) (24:28). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions...2020-10-2930 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastTrade Season Is Upon Us and NFL Week 7 PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 7 schedule. Matt and Aaron discuss the trade of Yannick Ngakoue to the Ravens (0:36) and break down the most important games for Week 7: Steelers at Titans (4:07), Seahawks at Cardinals (12:59), and Bears at Rams (23:33). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISData...2020-10-2232 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastWhat's Wrong with the Bills Plus Week 6 PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 6 schedule. Matt and Aaron open with a brief discussion about the Tuesday night game between the Bills and Titans (0:31) before moving on to the most important games of the week: Chiefs at Bills (2:51), Browns at Steelers (9:55), and Packers at Buccaneers (14:47). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, chec...2020-10-1525 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastTitans COVID Fallout Plus NFL Week 5 PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 5 schedule. The duo opens with a discussion about the fallout from recent COVID-19 outbreaks in the NFL (0:37) before moving on to look at the most important games for Week 5: Colts at Browns (7:08), Giants at Cowboys (yes, really) (13:18), and the Raiders at Chiefs (21:00). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For...2020-10-0830 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastGase and the Jets Plus Week 4 PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 4 schedule. The show opens with a brief discussion about Adam Gase and his future with the Jets heading into their Week 4 Thursday Night Football game against the also-winless Broncos (0:31) before moving to a preview of the most important games on this week's NFL slate: Saints-Lions (3:41), Bills-Raiders (10:18), Eagles-49ers (17:03), and Patriots-Chiefs (23:10). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to f...2020-10-0132 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastBreaking Down a Loaded NFL Week 3Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at the most important games on the NFL Week 3 schedule. The show opens with a brief discussion about the rash of injuries in Week 2 (1:35) before moving on to the most important games of a stacked Week 3: Chiefs-Ravens (4:29), Packers-Saints (11:20), Cowboys-Seahawks (19:18), and Rams-Bills (23:46). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISData...2020-09-2433 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Week 1 Overreactions and Week 2 PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look at trends from Week 1 of the NFL season (0:34) and compare the play of Cam Newton and Tom Brady in their first games in new uniforms (6:45) before breaking down the most important games for Week 2: the Jaguars-Titans (12:19), Lions-Packers (17:06), and Ravens-Texans (25:00). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2020-09-1730 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Quarterback Tiers with The Athletic's Mike SandoFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome The Athletic's Mike Sando (@SandoNFL) to the show to discuss his annual article on NFL QB Tiers, including background on the how the tiers are compiled (3:40), Dak Prescott being surprisingly low (7:29), Cam Newton getting votes in four different tiers (18:44), Tom Brady at the top of Tier 2 (22:28), a revival of the Aaron Rodgers debate (26:33), what to expect from rookies (33:15), using the tier system as a tool for Hall of Fame balloting (39:41), and his article about concerns for...2020-09-1049 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNeil Stratton Talks "Scout Speak: Thinking & Talking About Being an NFL Evaluator"Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Neil Stratton (@InsideTheLeague) of Inside the League back to the show to talk about his new book: "Scout Speak: Thinking & Talking About Being an NFL Evaluator", which is available now on Amazon. Neil talks about what he's been up to (1:06), what it's like for agents trying to sign college players who have opted out of this season (3:22), and his expectations for the upcoming NCAA season (10:27). He then discusses his book, including the target audience (12:28), an insider...2020-09-0331 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastSpotlighting Women in Football AnalyticsFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) turn their focus to highlighting women working in football analytics in this week's episode. Matt and Aaron first talk to Los Angeles Rams Manager of Analytics and Data Sarah Bailey (@sarahrunbailey) (1:16) before transitioning to a discussion with Atlanta Falcons Salary Cap and Contracts Analyst Emily Badis (@EmilyBadis) (20:50). Both women talk about their backgrounds, how they got into football analytics, the experience they've gained in their positions, challenges they've faced, and give advice for others looking to break...2020-08-2739 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastPotential Surprise Teams for the 2020 NFL SeasonFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) go one-on-one this week to talk potential surprise teams for the 2020 NFL season. They open with a discussion of how cutdowns are going to work with no preseason games (0:46) and good news on the COVID front (so far) (2:31), before transitioning to a look at teams on the lower end of projections who could be better than expected (4:08) and teams on the higher end of projections who could be worse than expected (11:31). They finish with an examination of...2020-08-2029 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastZachary Binney on COVID and FootballFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome epidemiologist and FO contributor Zachary Binney (@zbinney_NFLinj) to the show to discuss the 2020 football season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The group opens with some general talk about how the virus has impacted sports (1:13) before moving to whether football is worse for virus transmission than other sports (3:42), some guidelines for restarting a sport (8:12), how football teams specifically can mitigate some of the risk of outbreak (17:36), if fans in the stands is a good...2020-08-1332 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastDefensive Line Value with the Winner of the SIS Football Analytics ChallengeFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Emmett Kiernan - winner of the SIS Football Analytics Challenge - to the show. The group opens with a brief discussion about opt-outs in the NFL (0:39) before diving into Emmett's contest-winning project, beginning with his background and how he got into analytics (2:37), an explanation of his submission and what led him to pursue the angle he took (9:48), the modeling he decided to use (16:40), his ultimate findings (22:43), an interesting outlier (25:30), and how the findings agree with what...2020-08-0637 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastSIS Football Analytics Challenge FinalsOn this special edition episode of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, we bring you the finals of the Sports Info Solutions Football Analytics Challenge that aired live on YouTube on July 29. Three finalists were chosen from a large group of applicants. and those finalists presented to an esteemed panel of judges that included Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) and Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) from this podcast along with John Park (@johnpark_52) of the Indianapolis Colts. Proceeds and donations from the event went to the United Negro College Fund. The presentations include work done by the group of Andrew Rogan and...2020-07-301h 35
Off The Charts Football PodcastFirst Look at the 2020 Football Outsiders AlmanacFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) dive into the 2020 Football Outsiders Almanac, which is now available for purchase. They open with a discussion about what's different in this year's book (2:26), potential updates that were considered for the "Pregame Show" section (5:11), and favorite quotes from "The Year in Quotes" (10:14). They then examine interesting projections from the book, including why the Ravens are a bit lower than expected (11:03), why the Steelers are a bit higher than expected (12:49), the Patriots and Bills atop the AFC East (15:04...2020-07-2339 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastAll Mahomes, All the TimeFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) devote a full episode to Patrick Mahomes after the Chiefs locked up their franchise QB with a mega-contract earlier this week. The duo discusses what the contract means (1:46), what separates him from other QBs (6:28), if there is an aspect of his game that has been unexpected (10:07), where he stands in terms of injury risk (12:46), what's the best way to try to defend him (15:44), which Chiefs receiver has the most upside (21:32), how good the offensive line is (25:03), the...2020-07-0937 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastFootball Analytics on TV with ESPN's Evan KaplanFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome ESPN Stats and Info Research Specialist Evan Kaplan (@EpKap) to the show to discuss how football stats and analytics are represented on TV. The group opens with some Cam Newton discussion (1:01) before transitioning to an explanation of Evan's job at ESPN and how he works with hosts to prepare them for shows (9:00), how he balances serving both analytically-inclined and casual fans at the same time (12:24), how much push-back he gets from ex-players when it comes to...2020-07-0237 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastBrady and the Bucs with Thomas BassingerFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Football Outsiders Almanac contributor Thomas Bassinger (@tometrics) of the Tampa Bay Times to the show to talk about the 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The group opens with an update on the team workouts organized by Tom Brady during the COVID outbreak (0:54) before moving on to how Brady fits into the Bruce Arians offense (4:29) and what to expect from Rob Gronkowski and OJ Howard (14:23). The discussion then shifts to whether the defense can be as good as they...2020-06-2532 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastThe Patriots and the Post-Brady Era with Greg BedardFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Greg Bedard (@GregABedard) of bostonsportsjournal.com to the show to discuss the 2020 New England Patriots. The group discusses Jarrett Stidham as the potential replacement for Tom Brady (1:59) and some of the issues that led to the breakup between Brady and the team (9:38), whether the Patriots will be more of a running team this season (17:39), and how the defense will replace the talent they've lost from last year's team (24:01). You can email the show with...2020-06-1936 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastTalking Eagles with Michael Kist of Bleeding Green NationFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Michael Kist (@MichaelKistNFL) of Bleeding Green Nation (@BleedingGreen, @BGN_Radio) to the show to talk Philadelphia Eagles. The group opens with a discussion of the team's decision to draft Jalen Hurts (1:46) and then transitions to the confidence level in the Eagles' decision-makers heading into 2020 (11:05), some offensive tendencies (specifically in the passing game) (17:06), and defensive tendencies to watch for with the secondary (22:12), when blitzing (30:52), and with the off-ball linebackers (34:30). You can email the show with f...2020-06-1138 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastAll Things Saints with Nick UnderhillFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) of NewOrleans.Football to the show to discuss the New Orleans Saints. The show opens with a discussion of the recent drama involving Drew Brees (1:01) and what the response has been like from players, fans, and coaches (6:06). Nick then talks about NewOrleans.Football (11:00), some of the key differences between covering the Patriots and the Saints (12:41), and his vision for the website (16:46). Finally, the trio looks ahead to the 2020 Saints and some strategic...2020-06-0543 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastThe Greatest Dynasties in NFL HistoryFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome FO contributor Brian Knowles (@BryKno) to the show to discuss his recent article "Dynasty Rankings: Defining a Dynasty" available on Football Outsiders. The trio open with an explanation of the Dynasty Rankings (1:19), discuss key decision points that shaped the rankings (5:18), talk some surprises from the final list (8:33) and break down the Top Ten dynasties in NFL history (12:43). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on...2020-05-2947 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastThe History of DVOAFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) have a discussion about the history of the Football Outsiders DVOA metric. Aaron brings us behind the curtain to talk about what inspired him to start looking into football stats on a deeper level (1:28), what the process was to conceptualize DVOA and what kind of iterations it went through before he arrived at the final construction (3:37), what some of the key decision were that helped build DVOA and decisions that would've changed the story that DVOA has...2020-05-2138 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastDome Sweet Dome? Weather Effects on QB PlayFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) and John Shirley (@JshirleyAK), both of the SIS R&D team, to the show to talk about their recent article entitled "Dome-Field Advantage: How Much Does Weather Affect Quarterback Play?" published on the SIS Blog. The group discusses some background on the research (0:55), gives specifics on exactly what was examined (1:55), points out interesting results from the study (5:22), examines how this research compares to that done at Football Outsiders (6:33), looks at differences in types...2020-05-0720 min
Off The Charts Football Podcast2020 NFL Draft Recap: Consensus Grades and a Look at 2021Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) give their thoughts on the best and worst of the 2020 NFL Draft. The guys compare the Football Outsiders Draft Report Card with the SIS Draft Team Grades for the Cowboys (2:43), Vikings (5:18), Cardinals (7:57), Ravens (9:49), Eagles (12:23), and Packers (19:38). They then pivot to an early look at potential top picks for 2021 (28:08) and close with an examination of good fits for some of the later-round quarterback drafted in 2020 (30:45). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com...2020-04-3038 min
Off The Charts Football Podcast2020 NFL Draft First Round RecapFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) give a full break down of the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The guys discuss the picks and trades that happened on Thursday night and go deep into some of the most intriguing decisions. including some cornerback reaches (1:11), Henry Ruggs being the first WR off the board (5:41), the Buccaneers moving up one spot for Tristan Wirfs (7:12), the Cowboys and Broncos upgrading at WR (9:54), the Packers and Jordan Love (10:55), Cesar Ruiz to the Saints (14:24), Jordyn Brooks to...2020-04-2428 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastSIS Mock Draft and First Round PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome SIS scouts Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to the show to break down the official SIS Mock Draft (available at sportsinfosolutionsblog.com) and preview the first round of the NFL Draft. Matt and Aaron will be back to break down the entire first round tonight after the final pick has been made, so make sure to check back late tonight or early tomorrow morning to hear their thoughts on everything that goes down in...2020-04-2327 min
Off The Charts Football Podcast"The Value of Mock Drafts", Mailbag, and Projection SystemsFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss a recent FO article by Benjamin Robinson (@benj_robinson) entitled "The Value of Mock Drafts" (0:38), answer some listener questions (6:29), and dive into some of the Football Outsiders projections systems: Playmaker Score (23:40), BackCAST (28:30), and SackSEER (38:12). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2020-04-1748 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastScouting During a Pandemic with Neil Stratton and Nathan CooperFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Neil Stratton (@InsideTheLeague) of Inside the League and Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) of SIS to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the scouting process heading into the NFL Draft. The group talks about changes to the pre-draft process (2:00), how undrafted free agency will be affected (11:14), how this pandemic could change the evaluation process in the future (21:21), and what scouts are doing to prepare for the draft (25:43). Nathan closes the show with a discussion about his SIS Film...2020-04-1050 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastTough Times for the Texans with Rivers McCownFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Football Outsiders contributor Rivers McCown (@riversmccown) to the show to discuss the state of the Houston Texans and his article from riversmccown.com entitled "Bill O'Brien Owes Texans Fans an Explanation". The trio opens with the general premise of the article (0:49) before moving on to other signings by the team (6:34), what the future might hold (9:36), how the offense will look without DeAndre Hopkins (15:29), and finishes with a scouting story from Matt involving Bill O'Brien (22:48). ...2020-04-0226 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Free Agency Rundown: DefenseFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down some of the biggest defensive moves of NFL Free Agency by position: IDL (1:26), DE/EDGE (7:34), LB (16:07), CB (17:49), and S (21:18). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2020-03-2633 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Free Agency: Brady to TB, Hopkins Trade, and Much More!Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down some of the biggest offensive moves from the first few days of NFL Free Agency by position: QB (1:45), RB (27:20), WR (28:32), TE (33:56), and OL (37:03). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2020-03-1941 min
Off The Charts Football Podcast2020 Free Agency Preview: DefenseFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss some of the most compelling defensive free agents heading into the 2020 season by position: Interior DL (3:09), EDGE (7:24), Linebacker (13:45), Cornerback (16:10), and Safety (26:49). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2020-03-1233 min
Off The Charts Football Podcast2020 Free Agency Preview: OffenseFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss some of the most compelling offensive free agents heading into the 2020 season by position: quarterback (4:19), running back (20:41), wide receiver (25:25), tight end (29:44), offensive tackle (33:15) and interior offensive line (36;22). Stay tuned for our defensive preview next week. You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2020-03-0540 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastLive From the Combine: 2020 Draft Sleepers and BustsFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) come to you live from the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Matt and Aaron discuss some interesting tidbits from Indianapolis (1:22) and then welcome SIS scout Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) back to the show to talk potential prospect sleepers (6:58) and busts (31:26) based on grades from the 2020 SIS Football Rookie Handbook. You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com...2020-02-2737 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastPlayoff Changes and Teams Most Likely to ImproveFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) give their thoughts on the proposed changes to the NFL playoff system (0:36) and break down the Football Outsiders readers' choices for the teams most likely to improve in 2020: Cardinals (9:33), Falcons (16:22), Buccaneers (19:38), Broncos (25:55), Browns (30:08), and Raiders (37:41). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com. 2020-02-2046 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastPreviewing the 2020 SIS Football Rookie HandbookFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome SIS scouts Nathan Cooper (@coopaloop08) and John Todd (@therealjohntodd) to the show to preview the 2020 SIS Football Rookie Handbook. The group opens the episode with a discussion about Week 1 of the XFL season (1:29) before diving into the background and process that went into putting the handbook together (4:42). They then go into a position-by-position preview, starting with QB (15:05) and progressing to RB (24:36), WR (28:31), TE (31:38), OL (32:36), DE/EDGE (37:15), IDL (41:09), LB (44:13), and DB (50:05). You can email the...2020-02-1356 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastEverything You Need to Know About Super Bowl LIVFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss all things Super Bowl LIV, including what it was like to be in the building (0:37), the 49ers defensive line vs. the Chiefs offensive line (2:44), whether Patrick Mahomes deserved the MVP (5:41), the 49ers offensive scheme (8:43), the end of the first half (11:52), the Chiefs offensive scheme (16:57), the decision-making from the head coaches (19:15), whether momentum impacted the outcome (27:44), and whether this is the beginning of a Chiefs dynasty (31:45). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts...2020-02-0635 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastSuper Bowl Prop Bets and PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome SIS head of Business Development Corey March (@corey_march1) to the show to preview Super Bowl LIV. The trio opens with a look at some of the best prop bets for the big game (3:02), gives big-picture thoughts (10:08) and looks at the match-ups that will likely decide the outcome: 49ers offense vs. Chiefs defense (12:38), Chiefs offense vs. 49ers defense (23:12), and special teams/X-Factors (33:16). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com...2020-01-3038 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastBreaking Down Championship WeekFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down last week's AFC (1:33) and NFC (8:15) Championship games. Tune in next week for a full Super Bowl Preview show. You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2020-01-2318 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastConference Championship Weekend PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss some of the unexpected results from last week's NFL Divisional Round (0:33) and then preview the Titans-Chiefs AFC Championship game (3:57) and the Packers-49ers NFC Championship game (14:10). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2020-01-1624 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastWhat To Expect From The Divisional RoundFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss the potential end of an era for the Patriots (0:47), NFL coaching hires (3:05) and preview all four Divisional Round playoff games: Vikings at 49ers (6:45), Titans at Ravens (13:05), Texans at Chiefs featuring SIS's Cole Ratliff (@ColeRatliff23) discussing Patrick Mahomes (18:31), and Seahawks at Packers (25:04). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com...2020-01-0931 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Wild Card Playoff PreviewFormer NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game SISDataHub.com FootballOutsiders.com SportsInfoSolutionsBlog.com2020-01-0331 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Week 17 Preview: Plenty of Playoff ScenariosFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) take a look at different playoff scenarios and preview the most important games for Week 17 of the NFL season: Eagles at Giants (1:54), Redskins at Cowboys (6:50), Titans at Texans (15:32) and 49ers at Seahawks (18:55). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2019-12-2625 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastAaron Rodgers and a Total Points ExplanationFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome SIS Research Associate Nate Weller (@NateWellerr) to the show to discuss why Aaron Rodgers rates so highly in the Total Points metric (0:49) before breaking down the most important games for NFL Week 16: Bills at Patriots (8:19), Cowboys at Eagles (16:40) and Packers at Vikings (23:20). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog...2019-12-1933 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastThe State of NFL Officiating and Week 15 PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) address the state of officiating in the NFL (0:50) before previewing the most important games for Week 15: Texans at Titans (11:49), Bills at Steelers (19:25) and Rams at Cowboys (24:05). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2019-12-1232 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastWeek 14 Preview: 49ers and Saints are the Spiderman MemeFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) preview the most important games for Week 14 of the NFL season: Titans at Raiders (1:33), 49ers at Saints (8:22) and Chiefs at Patriots (16:49). John Verros (@VerrosJohn) closes the show with updates on two top fantasy running backs in Dalvin Cook (33:06) and Marlon Mack (35:44). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub...2019-12-0538 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastThanksgiving FeastFormer Saints and Browns Scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions (@SportsInfo_SIS) and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game. This week: Titans @ Colts Browns @ Steelers 49ers @ Ravens Vikings @ Seahawks If you like the show, it's helpful to us if you write a review!2019-11-2826 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Week 12 Preview: Thursday Night SpecialFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) preview the most important games for Week 12 of the NFL season: Colts at Texans on Thursday Night Football (1:20), Packers at 49ers on Sunday Night Football (6:19), Seahawks at Eagles (15:23) and Cowboys at Patriots (19:04). John Verros (@VerrosJohn) closes the show with expert insight on the injury to Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa (25:06). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check...2019-11-2136 min
Off The Charts Football Podcast"Upset Sunday" Recap and Week 11 PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss some of the biggest upsets from last week's NFL slate (0:43) and preview the most important games for Week 11: Texans at Ravens (8:12), Jaguars at Colts (16:39) and Chiefs-Chargers from Mexico City (24:01). John Verros (@VerrosJohn) closes the show with injury updates on Emmanuel Sanders (30:51) and Tyler Lockett (32:37). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders...2019-11-1436 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastVincent Verhei Talks Seahawks-49ers plus NFL Week 10 PreviewFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome FO Assistant Editor Vincent Verhei (@FO_VVerhei) to the show to preview Week 10 of the NFL season. The trio discusses the latest Antonio Brown drama (0:41) and previews the most important games of the week: Seahawks-49ers (4:04), Panthers-Packers (15:52) and Vikings-Cowboys (19:29). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2019-11-0727 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Week 9 Preview: Are the Ravens a Threat to the Patriots?Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down the most important matchups for Week 9 of the NFL season: Ravens-Patriots (0:38), Vikings-Chiefs (12:12) and Texans-Jaguars (17:47). Injury expert John Verros (@VerrosJohn) also provides updates on James Conner (26:50) and Brandin Cooks (28:20). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com.2019-10-3133 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastNFL Trade Deadline, Rap Battles and the Biggest Games of Week 8Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome head of SIS Business Development Corey March (@Corey_March1) to the show to talk Trade Deadline (0:49) and the most important games of NFL Week 8: the Raiders-Texans (11:46), Panthers-49ers (17:37) and Eagles-Bills (24:20). John Verros (@VerrosJohn) concludes the episode with his injury report on Kerryon Johnson (31:46) and Matt Ryan (34:30). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions...2019-10-2438 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastMike Tanier Talks Running Back Holdouts, Eagles-CowboysFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) of Bleacher Report back to the show to talk about the most important games of NFL Week 7. The group opens the episode with a discussion of Mike's most recent article about running back holdouts (0:53) before diving into the top matchups of the week: Eagles-Cowboys (10:35), Texans-Colts (21:14) and Vikings-Lions (26:05). Read Mike's work, including the article mentioned in the episode, at bleacherreport.com/mike-tanier. You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions...2019-10-1732 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastLooking Ahead to NFL Week 6Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look back at the most important games from last week: the Buccaneers at Saints (0:44), Ravens at Steelers (2:05) and Packers at Cowboys (2:56) and break down the biggest contests for the upcoming Week 6: Lions at Packers (7:10), Eagles and Vikings (11:57) and 49ers at Rams (15:13). Injury expert John Verros (@VerrosJohn) closes the show with updates on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (24:10) and 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk (26:21). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget...2019-10-1029 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastPreviewing the most important NFL games of Week 5 & Alex Vigderman on NESSISFormer NFL Scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions (@SportsInfo_SIS) and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game. On today’s episode, we have: Most important games of the week Tampa Bay @ New Orleans Baltimore @ Pittsburgh Green Bay @ Dallas NESSIS (New England Symposium on Statistics in Sports) recap with Sports Info Solutions researcher Alex Vigderman John Verros’ injury insights Devante Adams Mitchell Trubisky SISDataHub.com FootballOutsiders.com SportsInfoSolutionsBlog.com Instagram: @sportsinfosolutions2019-10-0439 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastWeek 4 Preview and Injury UpdatesFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down the most important games for Week 4 of the NFL season: Browns-Ravens (1:02), Vikings-Bears (12:18) and Cowboys-Saints (17:10). The episode concludes with an in-depth look at the injuries to Cam Newton and Saquon Barkley with SIS injury expert John Verros (@VerrosJohn) (24:48). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2019-09-2631 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastFantasy Roundtable with Evan Silva and Corey MarchFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome fantasy football legend and co-founder of EstablishTheRun.com Evan Silva (@evansilva) and SIS head of Business Development Corey March (@marchmadness26) to the show for a discussion about how recent injuries at the quarterback position will impact fantasy football moving forward, focusing specifically on the Giants (4:23), Jets (9:08), Saints (13:02), Steelers (15:52), Jaguars (21:04) and Panthers (24:10). Matt, Aaron and Evan conclude the episode with a look at the most important games of Week 3: Texans-Chargers (35:13), Lions-Eagles (41:36) and Ravens-Chiefs (45:55). You can...2019-09-1953 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastWhat We Learned From Week 1Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) take a look back at an exciting Week 1 of the NFL season, focusing on the Cowboys-Giants (1:01), Rams-Panthers (2:05) and Titans-Browns (4:19) and then examine the most important Week 2 games: Vikings-Packers (9:46), Chiefs-Raiders (13:55), Colts-Titans (16:37) and Saints-Rams (21:34). John Verros (@VerrosJohn) also joins the show to look at some of most impactful injuries heading into this week's games (29:00). You can email the show with feedback at offthecharts@sportsinfosolutions.com and don't forget to follow on Twitter @SportsInfo_SIS and Instagram @sportsinfosolutions...2019-09-1235 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastThe NFL Season Is Finally Here!Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) look ahead to Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season. Matt and Aaron react to the most recent Antonio Brown drama (0:35), discuss some of the things they're most looking forward to this year (1:40) and break down the three most important games of the week: the Giants at Cowboys (6:45), Rams at Panthers (18:03) and Titans at Browns (25:48). For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2019-09-0532 min
Off The Charts Football Podcast2019 NCAA Football Season Preview with Brian FremeauFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Brian Fremeau (@bcfremeau), creator of the College Football FEI Ratings, to the show to preview the 2019 NCAA Football season. The group explains the FEI Ratings (1:48) and then looks at each major conference to examine the top National Championship contenders, starting with the SEC (4:59) and moving to the ACC (9:31), Big Ten (14:30), Big 12 (17:49) and finishing up with the Pac 12 (22:20) before ending the show with College Football Playoff predictions (27:35). For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com2019-08-3031 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastTough Luck: What to Expect From the 2019 ColtsFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) discuss the shocking retirement of Andrew Luck and what to expect from the 2019 Indianapolis Colts with Jacoby Brissett at the helm in this special mini-episode. Stay tuned for a full episode featuring our 2019 NCAA Football Preview that will be published bright and early on FRIDAY AT 8:00 A.M. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2019-08-2911 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastFantasy Risers and Fallers (Draft Darwin Thompson!)Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome Corey March (@marchmadness26) back to the show to talk fantasy risers and fallers for the upcoming season. The trio examines the fantasy value of Andrew Luck (2:23), Lamar Jackson (7:29), Tony Pollard (10:06), the RB situation in Chicago (14:54), how to handle the Zeke and Gordon holdouts (16:53) and Kansas City backs (18:56). The episode closes with a look at the fantasy projections for a group of pass-catchers including Josh Gordon (24:11), Emmanuel Sanders (27:21), Curtis Samuel (28:31), Vance McDonald (30:25) and Jared Cook (33:24). ...2019-08-2237 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastDarnold and Allen and Rosen, Oh My!Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) welcome members of the SIS R&D staff to the show to discuss their articles on three of last year's rookie quarterbacks. Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) kicks things off by discussing his research on Sam Darnold (0:46), and he's followed by Nate Weller (@natewellerr) talking about Josh Allen (6:30) and Alex Vigderman (@VigManOnCampus) talking about Josh Rosen (13:34). For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2019-08-1521 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastLeBatard, Duke Johnson, Icing the Kicker, Best Young Rosters, & Preseason Rookies to WatchFormer NFL Scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions (@SportsInfo_SIS) and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game. For more, check out: sportsinfosolutions.com footballoutsiders.com sportsinfosolutionsblog.com SISDataHub.com2019-08-0828 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastExamining the Football Outsiders Almanac 2019Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders dive into the Football Outsiders Almanac 2019. Matt and Aaron examine what goes into Expected Win Total Predictions (2:10) and look at the expected totals for the Browns (4:02), Ravens (7:59), Steelers (13:11), Saints (17:02), Chargers (22:48), Lions (29:31), Buccaneers (34:54), Broncos (37:23), Falcons (46:01) and Bills (47:59). They also touch on the NCAA football projections (51:19) and talk about some top prospects (53:48).2019-08-0257 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastThe Return of Scott SprattFormer NFL Scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions (@SportsInfo_SIS) and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders (@fboutsiders) break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game. Scott Spratt (@Scott_Spratt) helped start the Sports Info Solutions Football Department when he was with the company in 2015, and he is the newest member of the Football Outsiders family. He also was the original host of the Off The Charts Football Podcast, and this is his first reunion with the show since his departure from SIS in 2017. Amongst...2019-07-1133 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastSaved By Zero: The Case for the Zero BlitzIn this special holiday episode, former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders welcome John Shirley (@JshirleyAK) of the SIS R&D team to the show to discuss his recent article arguing that the Zero Blitz should be utilized more often (0:35). The podcast concludes with a re-air of Matt's appearance on The TaekCast (@taekcast) with Davis Mattek (@DavisMattek) from October 26, 2018 (10:28). You can read "The Case for the Zero Blitz" by going to Football Outsiders or by clicking here.2019-07-041h 05
Off The Charts Football PodcastShotgun vs. Under Center, Defeats and a New Hiring!Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders give a handful of offseason updates including a new hiring at Football Outsiders (0:36), the debate between play action in shotgun vs. under center (3:31), a look at the "Defeats" leaderboard for the 2018 season (12:40) and which defensive skill set they would most like to have (19:04).2019-06-2725 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastFantasy Projection Dilemmas with Nate WellerFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders welcome Nate Weller (@NateWellerr) of the SIS R&D team to the show to look at some of the toughest fantasy workload projections for the upcoming season. The group looks specifically at the RB groups for the Rams (0:47), Eagles (5:08), Bears (10:32) and the WR groups for the 49ers (14:07), Packers (16:03) and Ravens (21:38). Nate also updates everyone on a new stat he's working on called "Predictive Completions" (27:30).2019-06-2032 min
Wharton MoneyballWharton Moneyball: Sports Info Solutions, Football Analytics, & NBA Team StatsShow from 6/19/19Hosts Adi Wyner and Shane Jensen fly solo in this episode of Wharton Moneyball! Hear them get into the Stanley Cup, win probability in MLB, the NBA Finals and much more. Then they talk to the director of football and research at Sports Info Solutions about why we're seeing more passing in football and how analytics can ultimately save the game from dying out. Plus returning guest Neil Paine of FiveThirtyEight comes on to go through the headlines from the NBA Finals to baseball. Statisticians are the new cool kids on the block in t...2019-06-191h 45
Off The Charts Football PodcastInside the Head Coach/GM Power DynamicFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders welcome Neil Stratton (@InsideTheLeague) of Inside the League back to the show to talk about the Texans' firing of GM Brian Gaine (1:09), the increased power of head coaches within NFL organizations (6:24), where the Texas might look to fill that open GM position (12:30) and how the hiring of Joe Douglas will impact both the Jets and the Eagles going forward (19:57). Check out Neil's work at both Inside The League and Succeed In Football.2019-06-1326 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastGruden goes Incognito in OaklandFormer NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders do a deep dive on the Raiders confusing offseason and then analyze what the differences between DVOA and Total Points with and without pressure can tell us about various quarterbacks and secondaries around the NFL.2019-05-3132 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastWho's Next? Potential Surprise Contenders for 2019Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian (@mattmano) of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz (@FO_ASchatz) of Football Outsiders profile some potential surprise contenders for the 2019 NFL season. Matt and Aaron discuss what the Browns (3:12), 49ers (10:46), Broncos (16:54) and Buccaneers (20:42) need to do during the offseason to take the next step to contender status for the upcoming season.2019-03-0730 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastSeedless Raisins or Snead-less RavensFormer NFL scout Matt Manocherian and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders discuss some of the biggest games of Week 5 of the 2018 NFL season and look ahead to the top matchups in Week 6. 0:31 - DVOA movers and shakers (Rams and Chiefs way ahead of the pack with the Bears, Saints and Chargers coming on strong, while the Vikings, Eagles and Falcons disappoint.) Top games of NFL Week 5 according to playoff probability 3:10 - Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals 7:35 - Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints 11:17 - Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles2018-10-1139 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastWinston vs Fitzmagic; Gronk Threatens to RetireFormer NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down all the key matchups in the game behind the game. The Rundown: Matt asks Aaron his take on Gronk threatening to retire (0:30) Look back at Week 3’s Biggest Matchups including a look at Rodgers, Brees, and Bortles (2:30) SISDataHub.com Free Trial Info (10:15) Ravens at Steelers Preview: Another Classic Showdown? (12:00) Bucs at Bears Preview: Fitzpatrick vs Winston discussion (16:30) Dolphins at Patriots Preview: Are the Dolphins for re...2018-09-2838 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastOff The Charts Football Podcast - Championship RoundFormer NFL Scout Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and football analytics pioneer Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the pivotal matchups that will decide who goes to the Super Bowl. Special thanks to Sports Info Solutions Video Scouts Matt Ducondi, Dan DiGiuseppe, and Keegan Abdoo for their outstanding research towards this episode.2018-01-1840 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastOff The Charts Football Podcast - Week 11 featuring Nick UnderhillSports Info Solutions' Matt Manocherian and Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz begin by reacting to the Bills benching of Tyrod Taylor (1:15) and trying to make sense of the Broncos' recent defensive struggles (5:40). Next, the Most Important Game of the Week for playoff odds is the MNF matchup, Falcons at Seahawks (9:45), and for Super Bowl odds is Rams at Vikings (14:15). Then, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate joins the show for a deep dive on a team that Matt spent several years scouting for, the Saints (21:30).2017-11-1742 min
Off The Charts Football PodcastOff The Charts - Week 5With one quarter of the season complete, Matt Manocherian of Sports Info Solutions and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders debate the top performers by position based on their advanced statistics (2:30). Then, the guys take a break from Tank-watch in favor of the young QBs getting their start on Sundays, including Deshaun Watson, Jared Goff, and what to expect from Mitch Trubitsky (19:40). Last, Aaron explains why the "Most Important Game of the Week" for playoff odds is Seahawks @ Rams (26:00).2017-10-0630 min