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Chris Jones and Cam Heyward lead PFF’s top interior defenders of 2024. A Cannon Stats podcast breaks down advanced football metrics like xG. Pitcher List ranks MLB stadiums by broadcast angles. The Analyst questions if 2024-25’s Premier League season lacks drama. The Transfer Flow reflects on football analytics' evolution from pioneering stats to modern scouting.
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Highest-graded interior defenders from the 2024 NFL season
Chris Jones and Cam Heyward headline PFF's highest-graded interior defenders from this past season, playoffs included.
Advanced Stats 101 [podcast]
This bonus episode features Clive Palmer as we break down advanced stats in football, including expected goals (xG), their limitations, and how they provide context for analyzing matches—plus, premium subscribers can access the full video recording.
Has the 2024-25 Premier League Season Been a Disappointment?
While Liverpool, Forest, and Bournemouth have made 2024-25 thrilling for their fans, the wider Premier League season has lacked its usual drama, with the title race and relegation battle looking all but decided earlier than usual.
Stats from the stone age (12 years ago)
Reflecting on two decades in football analytics, from pioneering key stats and visualizations to changing how players are scouted, this journey proves that progress comes from curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to look dumb before getting smart.
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