Sam Hoppen
@SamHoppen
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NFL Data Scientist at ESPN Bet | Fmr @FantasyPros, @Betsperts & @4for4football | #GoPackGo | Opinions are my own
Chicago, IL
Joined August 2011
This week's Hoppen to Conclusions includes last-4-weeks views of (almost) every chart! In addition to that, I discussed: 🏔️Denver's limited ceiling 🦬Buffalo's pass rate trends 🧀Concerns about Green Bay's pass rush ➕ And MORE! 🔗 below!
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For the fan bases calling for their head coach to be fired: the grass isn’t always greener
I expect the Titans’ early list of head coaching candidates to include: - Matt Nagy - Lou Anarumo - Anthony Weaver - Arthur Smith More names to keep an eye on if and when other vacancies open up: https://t.co/d50PKCIQ3R
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Just posted matchup previews for all of the Week 7 games on my Substack (đź”— below)! Check out how each team's offense matches up against their opponent's defense in several key efficiency and tendency stats:
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Slightly different numbers than what Jon has, but Flacco has been getting the ball out very quick in his two games with Cincinnati and has limited pressure because of it. Unsure how much of that credit goes to Zac Taylor, but it’s been working well for the Bengals.
Flacco's time to throw was 2.27 seconds. It's pretty difficult to blame the DL much when people are wide open that quickly and a QB knows where he's going with the ball immediately on every play.
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How the game was won: Bengals vs. Steelers Joe Flacco pulls out a vintage elite performance to will Cincinnati to a victory in a fun TNF shootout! Neither defense showed up, but a couple of timely turnovers also helped the Bengals come away with the win.
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PFAS-free is a big deal in semiconductors. Getting rid of “forever chemicals” seems like a clear win, right? Turns out it’s probably greenwashing: 🧵1/10
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Just posted matchup previews for all of the Week 7 games on my Substack (đź”— below)! Check out how each team's offense matches up against their opponent's defense in several key efficiency and tendency stats:
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That Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary attempt traveled 69.8 yards in the air, per @NextGenStats. that would be the furthest an NFL QB has thrown a pass since at least 2017.
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🪔 From Pennsylvania to California, Diwali’s light is now on America’s calendar. Here’s the anthem carrying that glow. Thank you for helping this light reach more homes and hearts. - The Weekly Chai
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If Joe Flacco scores one more touchdown Mike Tomlin will fly to Cleveland and beat the shit out of Andrew Berry
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There's no way the Steelers lose tonight. In fact. I'll get my nipples pierced with no numbing agents if they lose to the Bungles. It ain't happening.
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I mean that might be one of the most incredible interceptions I've ever seen! Snatches it out of DK's hands, gets the knee down, and maintains control through the fall! What an insane play!
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$TLT | Fantastic technical setup on the monthly chart. - Right off 2003 support - Low volume ahead - Bullish divergence Remember, the higher the time frame, the longer it can take to play out. Also, the longer it can play out. All hands-on deck, for rate sensitive
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About time that a Pennsylvania team gets a false start for the tush push
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Thursday night football game preview: Bengals vs. Steelers Pittsburgh's defense has turned it on lately after allowing 31+ points in their first two games. Not sure what Cincinnati's plan of attack will be, but it could be a long night for them on both sides of the ball.
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Team defensive coverage usage, by week: Eagles used the highest rate of man coverage that they've used all year in Week 6 against the Giants
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Thursday night football game preview: Bengals vs. Steelers Pittsburgh's defense has turned it on lately after allowing 31+ points in their first two games. Not sure what Cincinnati's plan of attack will be, but it could be a long night for them on both sides of the ball.
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The Road to Caligula, Part 1. An animated story, about a dystopian Singularity.
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NEW POD! @SheilKapadia joins for the PANIC INDEX! How concerned should the Ravens be? Is Philly reliving the 2023 collapse? And what about the Bills and Ravens? Plus we run through news & preview TNF! 📺 https://t.co/iFV2If2VOf 🎧 https://t.co/yNF6rjhYNW 🎧 https://t.co/Xp1GPkIuWb
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Week 7 NFL Composite Power Ratings! Sources: @ESPN (FPI) @greerreNFL (nfelo) @inpredict (Inpredictable) @KevinCole___ (Unexpected Points) @FTNFantasy/@ASchatzNFL (DVOA) @PFF (PFF)
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The Packers have been far less concentrated than most teams (NYG lowest because Nabers isn't on the chart). There's a chance we don't see a single ten-target game out of a Packers pass-catcher all season, especially if they keep slightly favoring the run.
Only two starting QBs in the NFL haven’t targeted a player 10 or more times in a game this season: Jordan Love Aaron Rodgers
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