News and analysis
Written from the numbers on this site. Every figure links back to a depth chart.
- Analysis · Nov 11The Giants have been without six regulars a game and are 5-2-1New York has missed more of its regulars than anyone. Atlanta has missed one a game and is 3-6. Health and the standings have had little to do with each other so far.
- History · Nov 11Buffalo has never started better and Philadelphia has not started worse since 1999Set against every season since 1999, three clubs are having their best start in more than ten years, and three others their worst in fifteen or more.
- Estimates · Nov 11Week 10 through the model: two lopsided games and five close onesJacksonville and Buffalo are each given better than four chances in five on the road. In five games neither team reaches 60%.
- Injuries · Nov 11Week 10: the twenty starters who are out or doubtfulFifteen players listed first at their position have been ruled out and five more are doubtful. Philadelphia and Seattle are hit hardest.
- Team briefing · Nov 11Packers before Week 10: three positions where the chart and the field disagreeGreen Bay is 6-3 and hosts Minnesota on Sunday with its lead running back out and two listed starters who have barely played in three weeks.
- Analysis · Nov 11Ten backups who are doing the starter's jobAt ten positions around the league, the player listed second has played far more than the player listed first over the last three games.
- Analysis · Nov 10Five rookies have played every snapAll five are offensive linemen, and Cleveland starts two of them.
- Guide · Nov 9How to read a depth chart when the snap counts disagreeWhat the rings, bars and bands on this site measure, and three reasons a player listed first may not be the one playing.