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Three up, three down: The teams that will be better or worse than you think, with Aaron Schatz; The scoop on Scoop City with Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel

Jul 18, 2024

Aaron Schatz delves into statistical projections for NFL teams and surprising insights. Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel introduce their new podcast Scoop City. Analysis of rookie quarterbacks, offensive line performance, and team projections are discussed with a data-driven approach.

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Chase Daniel

Dianna Russini

Aaron Schatz

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Quick takeaways

New Orleans Saints projected to exceed expectations with strong defense and coaching adjustments.

New England Patriots expected to surprise with defensive strength despite offensive concerns.

Impact of rookie quarterbacks on team performance emphasized, highlighting strategic decision-making.

Deep dives

Projection of New Orleans Saints Success

The New Orleans Saints are projected to perform better than expected, with a solid defense ranked third in projections, despite challenges with their offensive line and schedule. They are forecasted to win 9.7 games compared to the Vegas over/under of 7.5, showcasing potential for a successful season due to a manageable division and coaching adjustments.

Intro

3min

New Podcast Scoop City Plans and Statistical Projections for NFL Teams

2min

Excitement and Learnings for the Upcoming Season of Scoop City Podcast

17min

Discussion about 'Scoop City' podcast and a Discover credit card ad

2min

Excitement for Football Season and History of Football Almanac

2min

Analyzing NFL Teams with Data-Driven Approach

14min

Debate on Rookie Quarterbacks and Player Development

3min

Team Projection Discrepancy and Offensive Line Performance Analysis

13min

Analysis of Football Team's Defense and Projections for Various Teams

10min

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Reflections on NFL team perceptions and resources for analysis

2min

We know the coming NFL season will deliver plenty of surprises of both the good and bad varieties. Which teams might be better than we expect? Which could fall on the other side of that coin? FTN Fantasy's Aaron Schatz, the Godfather of DVOA, joins Robert Mays to dig into those questions on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Plus, Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel stop by to discuss their new podcast at The Athletic, Scoop City.

Host: Robert Mays

With: Aaron Schatz, Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

Producer: Michael Beller

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