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NFL FACTS, STATS AND NEWS (with a wry twist).
Unnecessary LRZ updates.
NFL FACTS, STATS AND NEWS (with a wry twist).
Unnecessary LRZ updates.
An article on why there's clearly only one way to play overtime now with the new rules.
This is my best piece yet (I think). Check it out for free on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/nofirstr...
This is my best piece yet (I think). Check it out for free on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/nofirstr...
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
An article on why there's clearly only one way to play overtime now with the new rules.
This is my best piece yet (I think). Check it out for free on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/nofirstr...
This is my best piece yet (I think). Check it out for free on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/nofirstr...
I just realised! Kyler Murray got put on IR a week before the new Call of Duty comes out.
Now it all makes sense.
Now it all makes sense.
November 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I just realised! Kyler Murray got put on IR a week before the new Call of Duty comes out.
Now it all makes sense.
Now it all makes sense.
Halfway through the season. Only one Division has 3 teams with 6+ wins each.
The NFC West. Competitive.
The NFC West. Competitive.
November 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Halfway through the season. Only one Division has 3 teams with 6+ wins each.
The NFC West. Competitive.
The NFC West. Competitive.
The 5 best #NFL rookie-transformer comparisons, how could you not give this a quick read? open.substack.com/pub/nofirstr...
Comparing Fantasy Rookies to G1 Transformers
More than meets the eye?
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October 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The 5 best #NFL rookie-transformer comparisons, how could you not give this a quick read? open.substack.com/pub/nofirstr...
Like #NFL? Like Kickers? Like statistics? Like vaguely humourous, but informative articles???
You might like this! open.substack.com/pub/nofirstr...
You might like this! open.substack.com/pub/nofirstr...
October 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Like #NFL? Like Kickers? Like statistics? Like vaguely humourous, but informative articles???
You might like this! open.substack.com/pub/nofirstr...
You might like this! open.substack.com/pub/nofirstr...
I wrote my first Substack article! Inspired by @dannyheifetz.bsky.social (and his incorrect recollection of Mario Kart colors), but also why looking at DVOA is super cool and will help you win fantasy football. Enjoy! substack.com/@mikescmike/...
Why Negative DVOA Will Help You Win Fantasy Matchups
If you’re plugged into the NFL Fantasy world at all you’ll be aware that, after 3 weeks of the season , fantasy analysts and pundits are starting to say “Target Dallas’ weak Defence” as a way to win y...
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September 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I wrote my first Substack article! Inspired by @dannyheifetz.bsky.social (and his incorrect recollection of Mario Kart colors), but also why looking at DVOA is super cool and will help you win fantasy football. Enjoy! substack.com/@mikescmike/...
Teams starting 0-2 miss the playoffs 89% of the time. This year that includes
Chiefs
Dolphins
Jets
Texans
Titans
Browns
Giants
Bears
Saints
Panthers
Chiefs
Dolphins
Jets
Texans
Titans
Browns
Giants
Bears
Saints
Panthers
September 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Teams starting 0-2 miss the playoffs 89% of the time. This year that includes
Chiefs
Dolphins
Jets
Texans
Titans
Browns
Giants
Bears
Saints
Panthers
Chiefs
Dolphins
Jets
Texans
Titans
Browns
Giants
Bears
Saints
Panthers
NFL rule change for 2025! (#2)
Onside kicks can happen at any time when a team is losing. Last season they were limited to the 4th quarter.
They still have to be declared (boo!) but the kicking team can now stand a little further forward on the 35 yd line (about a yard closer than previously).
Onside kicks can happen at any time when a team is losing. Last season they were limited to the 4th quarter.
They still have to be declared (boo!) but the kicking team can now stand a little further forward on the 35 yd line (about a yard closer than previously).
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August 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
NFL rule change for 2025! (#2)
Onside kicks can happen at any time when a team is losing. Last season they were limited to the 4th quarter.
They still have to be declared (boo!) but the kicking team can now stand a little further forward on the 35 yd line (about a yard closer than previously).
Onside kicks can happen at any time when a team is losing. Last season they were limited to the 4th quarter.
They still have to be declared (boo!) but the kicking team can now stand a little further forward on the 35 yd line (about a yard closer than previously).
NFL rule change for 2025!
Regular season OT: Now BOTH teams have a chance to score in overtime. Previously OT ended if the first team with possession scored a TD.
This mirrors the change that was made to playoff OT last year, so now all OT allow both teams to have the ball.
Regular season OT: Now BOTH teams have a chance to score in overtime. Previously OT ended if the first team with possession scored a TD.
This mirrors the change that was made to playoff OT last year, so now all OT allow both teams to have the ball.
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August 9, 2025 at 6:27 AM
NFL rule change for 2025!
Regular season OT: Now BOTH teams have a chance to score in overtime. Previously OT ended if the first team with possession scored a TD.
This mirrors the change that was made to playoff OT last year, so now all OT allow both teams to have the ball.
Regular season OT: Now BOTH teams have a chance to score in overtime. Previously OT ended if the first team with possession scored a TD.
This mirrors the change that was made to playoff OT last year, so now all OT allow both teams to have the ball.
LRZ has left the #NFL to resume his rugby career!
He has 55 days until domestic rugby starts up again and is looking to get ready for the new season.
The dream is over.
He has 55 days until domestic rugby starts up again and is looking to get ready for the new season.
The dream is over.
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August 1, 2025 at 6:36 AM
LRZ has left the #NFL to resume his rugby career!
He has 55 days until domestic rugby starts up again and is looking to get ready for the new season.
The dream is over.
He has 55 days until domestic rugby starts up again and is looking to get ready for the new season.
The dream is over.
Got an email the other day from NFL UK & IRE saying there's still plenty of tickets available for the UK games.
Not surprised given the increased cost this year!
The near 100% price hike is absolutely appalling. I hope the empty seats serve as a lesson to the money grabbers, but I know it won't.
Not surprised given the increased cost this year!
The near 100% price hike is absolutely appalling. I hope the empty seats serve as a lesson to the money grabbers, but I know it won't.
July 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Got an email the other day from NFL UK & IRE saying there's still plenty of tickets available for the UK games.
Not surprised given the increased cost this year!
The near 100% price hike is absolutely appalling. I hope the empty seats serve as a lesson to the money grabbers, but I know it won't.
Not surprised given the increased cost this year!
The near 100% price hike is absolutely appalling. I hope the empty seats serve as a lesson to the money grabbers, but I know it won't.
Aaron Rodgers goes to the Steelers! (Finally!)
It's a win-win for the Steelers.
If he's good. That's a win.
If he's bad, the Steelers have 12 picks in next year's draft (I think the most of any team), and a high first could see them amass a pick package to make a move on a promising rookie QB.
It's a win-win for the Steelers.
If he's good. That's a win.
If he's bad, the Steelers have 12 picks in next year's draft (I think the most of any team), and a high first could see them amass a pick package to make a move on a promising rookie QB.
June 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Aaron Rodgers goes to the Steelers! (Finally!)
It's a win-win for the Steelers.
If he's good. That's a win.
If he's bad, the Steelers have 12 picks in next year's draft (I think the most of any team), and a high first could see them amass a pick package to make a move on a promising rookie QB.
It's a win-win for the Steelers.
If he's good. That's a win.
If he's bad, the Steelers have 12 picks in next year's draft (I think the most of any team), and a high first could see them amass a pick package to make a move on a promising rookie QB.
It's official!
NFL players can be part of flag football teams at the 2028 Olympics.
Feels like the US just locked up the first gold of the games 3 years in advance!
NFL players can be part of flag football teams at the 2028 Olympics.
Feels like the US just locked up the first gold of the games 3 years in advance!
May 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It's official!
NFL players can be part of flag football teams at the 2028 Olympics.
Feels like the US just locked up the first gold of the games 3 years in advance!
NFL players can be part of flag football teams at the 2028 Olympics.
Feels like the US just locked up the first gold of the games 3 years in advance!
That's really going to skew the average!
May 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
That's really going to skew the average!
The more I think about Derek Carr retiring, the less I understand it, monetarily in 2025.
Carr stays = paid $40M guaranteed.
Carr cut (post June 1st) = paid $20M
Carr "retires" = paid $10M.
If injured why not stay and get paid $30M extra to rehab.
If he wants out, get cut for $10M more.
🤔🤔🤔
Carr stays = paid $40M guaranteed.
Carr cut (post June 1st) = paid $20M
Carr "retires" = paid $10M.
If injured why not stay and get paid $30M extra to rehab.
If he wants out, get cut for $10M more.
🤔🤔🤔
May 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The more I think about Derek Carr retiring, the less I understand it, monetarily in 2025.
Carr stays = paid $40M guaranteed.
Carr cut (post June 1st) = paid $20M
Carr "retires" = paid $10M.
If injured why not stay and get paid $30M extra to rehab.
If he wants out, get cut for $10M more.
🤔🤔🤔
Carr stays = paid $40M guaranteed.
Carr cut (post June 1st) = paid $20M
Carr "retires" = paid $10M.
If injured why not stay and get paid $30M extra to rehab.
If he wants out, get cut for $10M more.
🤔🤔🤔
The UK & IRE opponents are in!
Croke Park: VIKINGS Vs Steelers
Spurs: VIKINGS Vs Browns
Spurs: BRONCOS Vs Jets
Wembley: RAMS Vs Jaguars
Minnesota are the first team to do back-to-back international away games!
Pack 2 weeks worth of underwear guys!!!
Croke Park: VIKINGS Vs Steelers
Spurs: VIKINGS Vs Browns
Spurs: BRONCOS Vs Jets
Wembley: RAMS Vs Jaguars
Minnesota are the first team to do back-to-back international away games!
Pack 2 weeks worth of underwear guys!!!
May 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The UK & IRE opponents are in!
Croke Park: VIKINGS Vs Steelers
Spurs: VIKINGS Vs Browns
Spurs: BRONCOS Vs Jets
Wembley: RAMS Vs Jaguars
Minnesota are the first team to do back-to-back international away games!
Pack 2 weeks worth of underwear guys!!!
Croke Park: VIKINGS Vs Steelers
Spurs: VIKINGS Vs Browns
Spurs: BRONCOS Vs Jets
Wembley: RAMS Vs Jaguars
Minnesota are the first team to do back-to-back international away games!
Pack 2 weeks worth of underwear guys!!!
Better news for LRZ with regards to the Jags WR depth chart!
The Jaguars have released WR Gabe Davis, who was due $12.5M this season.
May 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Better news for LRZ with regards to the Jags WR depth chart!
The Steelers trade away WR George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys.
I think we can all agree that this needed to happen if the Steelers have any hope of getting Rodgers into the building.
Rodgers and Pickens would have collided and formed a neutron star, destroying all life.
I think we can all agree that this needed to happen if the Steelers have any hope of getting Rodgers into the building.
Rodgers and Pickens would have collided and formed a neutron star, destroying all life.
May 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Steelers trade away WR George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys.
I think we can all agree that this needed to happen if the Steelers have any hope of getting Rodgers into the building.
Rodgers and Pickens would have collided and formed a neutron star, destroying all life.
I think we can all agree that this needed to happen if the Steelers have any hope of getting Rodgers into the building.
Rodgers and Pickens would have collided and formed a neutron star, destroying all life.
If you see an article saying LRZ's status at the Jags has changed, don't panic and don't bother reading it.
The Jags just went to 91 players on their off-season squad by bringing in 2 new players.
The limit is 90 so they activated the status LRZ has as an IPP player which allows them to have 91.
The Jags just went to 91 players on their off-season squad by bringing in 2 new players.
The limit is 90 so they activated the status LRZ has as an IPP player which allows them to have 91.
May 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
If you see an article saying LRZ's status at the Jags has changed, don't panic and don't bother reading it.
The Jags just went to 91 players on their off-season squad by bringing in 2 new players.
The limit is 90 so they activated the status LRZ has as an IPP player which allows them to have 91.
The Jags just went to 91 players on their off-season squad by bringing in 2 new players.
The limit is 90 so they activated the status LRZ has as an IPP player which allows them to have 91.
Over $1M in very avoidable fines.
Or less than 1% of a Kirk Cousins contract.
Or less than 1% of a Kirk Cousins contract.
In the past decade, the Falcons have been fined for:
- $350k + 5th round pick for illegal crowd noise
- $75k + $25k to HC for an injury report violation on Bijan Robinson
- $250k + 5th round pick for tampering with Kirk Cousins
- $250k +$100k to DC for a prank call
- $350k + 5th round pick for illegal crowd noise
- $75k + $25k to HC for an injury report violation on Bijan Robinson
- $250k + 5th round pick for tampering with Kirk Cousins
- $250k +$100k to DC for a prank call
April 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Over $1M in very avoidable fines.
Or less than 1% of a Kirk Cousins contract.
Or less than 1% of a Kirk Cousins contract.
🚨🚨UK&IRE SIGNING ALERT!🚨🚨
Dante Barnett has been signed by the Bengals!
The 280lb Defensive Tackle from Birmingham ran a 4.6 second 40 yard dash in testing!
Good luck and we hope you have the roster later this summer!
Congratulations Dante! 🎉
Dante Barnett has been signed by the Bengals!
The 280lb Defensive Tackle from Birmingham ran a 4.6 second 40 yard dash in testing!
Good luck and we hope you have the roster later this summer!
Congratulations Dante! 🎉
April 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🚨🚨UK&IRE SIGNING ALERT!🚨🚨
Dante Barnett has been signed by the Bengals!
The 280lb Defensive Tackle from Birmingham ran a 4.6 second 40 yard dash in testing!
Good luck and we hope you have the roster later this summer!
Congratulations Dante! 🎉
Dante Barnett has been signed by the Bengals!
The 280lb Defensive Tackle from Birmingham ran a 4.6 second 40 yard dash in testing!
Good luck and we hope you have the roster later this summer!
Congratulations Dante! 🎉
🚨🚨UK&IRE SIGNING ALERT!🚨🚨
Mapalo "Maz" Mwansa has signed with the Panthers!
The 20 year old grew up in Peterborough, and was studying at Loughborough Uni before joining the #NFL IPP.
All eyes on Carolina this summer to see if he can make the roster!
Congratulations Maz! 🎉
Mapalo "Maz" Mwansa has signed with the Panthers!
The 20 year old grew up in Peterborough, and was studying at Loughborough Uni before joining the #NFL IPP.
All eyes on Carolina this summer to see if he can make the roster!
Congratulations Maz! 🎉
April 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🚨🚨UK&IRE SIGNING ALERT!🚨🚨
Mapalo "Maz" Mwansa has signed with the Panthers!
The 20 year old grew up in Peterborough, and was studying at Loughborough Uni before joining the #NFL IPP.
All eyes on Carolina this summer to see if he can make the roster!
Congratulations Maz! 🎉
Mapalo "Maz" Mwansa has signed with the Panthers!
The 20 year old grew up in Peterborough, and was studying at Loughborough Uni before joining the #NFL IPP.
All eyes on Carolina this summer to see if he can make the roster!
Congratulations Maz! 🎉
The Browns signing Diontae Johnson feels very "on brand"
April 29, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The Browns signing Diontae Johnson feels very "on brand"
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From the Falcons:
April 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
From the Falcons:
Draft day 3 started 5 hours ago!
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April 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Draft day 3 started 5 hours ago!