The Ringer NFL Show Stats That Matter After the First Month of the NFL Season
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Oct 2, 2025 Austin Gayle, a savvy NFL analyst and writer for The Ringer, dives into critical statistics after the first month of the season. He discusses why the Browns benched Joe Flacco due to poor performance under pressure. Austin highlights Ashton Jeanty's impressive yards-before-contact despite a struggling line and Aaron Rodgers' short passing game concerns. He also analyzes Saquon Barkley's stalled explosiveness and Sean McVay's brilliant use of run-pass schemes. This conversation is a treasure trove for football fans seeking data-driven insights!
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Flacco's Start Is Historically Bad
- Joe Flacco has produced the worst EPA per dropback for a Browns QB in weeks 1-4 this millennium.
- He posts a 40% success rate on non-pressure dropbacks, lowest in the league by ~4%.
Browns Defense Is Carrying The Team
- The Browns defense is elite and can mask offensive flaws by limiting opponent yards per drive.
- Cleveland leads the league in opponent yards per drive and ranks second in defensive success rate.
Jeanty Excels In A Bad Situation
- Ashton Jeanty's production is high despite an offense that often contacts him at or behind the line of scrimmage.
- He's contacted at or behind the line on 66% of runs but ranks top-five in yards after contact and missed tackles forced.