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The Suns were projected to be among the worst teams in the Western Conference, but nobody told them that. We break down one of the biggest surprises to start the NBA season.
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How the Suns Traded Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal … and Got Better | Opta Analyst
After trading away some of their biggest names, the Suns are the surprising success story in the NBA. Here's how they've done it.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Suns were projected to be among the worst teams in the Western Conference, but nobody told them that. We break down one of the biggest surprises to start the NBA season.
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The competitve NFL season continues.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The competitve NFL season continues.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
There was the meltdown in LA we should've seen coming. History made in Cleveland, Arizona and Buffalo. And some key injuries around the league.
We've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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We've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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NFL Week 11 Recap: Reacting to Some of Sunday's Biggest News and Numbers | Opta Analyst
Like every weekend on the slate, Week 11 of the NFL had some incredible performances and some wildly perplexing outcomes.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
There was the meltdown in LA we should've seen coming. History made in Cleveland, Arizona and Buffalo. And some key injuries around the league.
We've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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We've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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At 3-5-1, the Cowboys need a win on Monday night to save their season in the competitive NFC. The Raiders are likely even more desperate at 2-7.
We've got the keys and the Opta supercomputer's win probability for this NFL Week 11 finale.
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We've got the keys and the Opta supercomputer's win probability for this NFL Week 11 finale.
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Cowboys vs. Raiders Prediction: Which Team Can Spark a Second-Half Run With a Win on Monday Night Football? | Opta Analyst
We've got the keys and the Opta supercomputer's win probability for the NFL Week 11 finale between the Cowboys and Raiders.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
At 3-5-1, the Cowboys need a win on Monday night to save their season in the competitive NFC. The Raiders are likely even more desperate at 2-7.
We've got the keys and the Opta supercomputer's win probability for this NFL Week 11 finale.
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We've got the keys and the Opta supercomputer's win probability for this NFL Week 11 finale.
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From the meltdown in LA we should've seen coming, to the history made in both Cleveland and Buffalo, to all the injuries around the league, we've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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NFL Week 11 Recap: Reacting to Some of Sunday's Biggest News and Numbers | Opta Analyst
Like every weekend on the slate, Week 11 of the NFL had some incredible performances and some wildly perplexing outcomes.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
From the meltdown in LA we should've seen coming, to the history made in both Cleveland and Buffalo, to all the injuries around the league, we've got you covered with the NFL Week 11 recap.
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There are some surprises in the Opta supercomputer's NFL playoff projections heading into Week 11. For one, it is yet sold on Indiana Jones and the Colts.
Here's our biggest takeaways from the supercomputer's lookahead to the postseason.
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Here's our biggest takeaways from the supercomputer's lookahead to the postseason.
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NFL Playoff Predictions: Which Teams Project to Make the Postseason? | Opta Analyst
We're more than halfway through the NFL regular season. Which teams are in a strong position to make the playoffs?
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November 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
There are some surprises in the Opta supercomputer's NFL playoff projections heading into Week 11. For one, it is yet sold on Indiana Jones and the Colts.
Here's our biggest takeaways from the supercomputer's lookahead to the postseason.
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Here's our biggest takeaways from the supercomputer's lookahead to the postseason.
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The combination of a bad offensive line and poor evasive metrics is a recipe for disaster for the Packers run game.
@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social examined what's gone wrong in Green Bay.
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@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social examined what's gone wrong in Green Bay.
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Fallen Favorites: Why the Packers Are Suffering From an Identity Crisis on Offense | Opta Analyst
Nothing is working the way it should for the Green Bay offense, and it's creating inconsistent mayhem every week. Is there a way to fix it?
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November 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The combination of a bad offensive line and poor evasive metrics is a recipe for disaster for the Packers run game.
@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social examined what's gone wrong in Green Bay.
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@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social examined what's gone wrong in Green Bay.
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Enjoyed building a little All-Underrated Team, if you will. Also included: The entire Vanderbilt offensive line, which might be the best "portal your way to a good line" attempt ever
There’s no telling the story of this college football season without mentioning those who won’t win national awards but have still played key roles in the team’s success.
@alexkirshner.com identifies some of the under-the-radar stars of 2025 so far.
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@alexkirshner.com identifies some of the under-the-radar stars of 2025 so far.
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Who Have Been the Most Underrated College Football Players of the 2025 Season? | Opta Analyst
There’s no telling the story of this season without mentioning those who won’t win national awards but have still played key roles in team succes
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November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Enjoyed building a little All-Underrated Team, if you will. Also included: The entire Vanderbilt offensive line, which might be the best "portal your way to a good line" attempt ever
There’s no telling the story of this college football season without mentioning those who won’t win national awards but have still played key roles in the team’s success.
@alexkirshner.com identifies some of the under-the-radar stars of 2025 so far.
theanalyst.com/articles/most...
@alexkirshner.com identifies some of the under-the-radar stars of 2025 so far.
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Who Have Been the Most Underrated College Football Players of the 2025 Season? | Opta Analyst
There’s no telling the story of this season without mentioning those who won’t win national awards but have still played key roles in team succes
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November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
There’s no telling the story of this college football season without mentioning those who won’t win national awards but have still played key roles in the team’s success.
@alexkirshner.com identifies some of the under-the-radar stars of 2025 so far.
theanalyst.com/articles/most...
@alexkirshner.com identifies some of the under-the-radar stars of 2025 so far.
theanalyst.com/articles/most...
With just eight weeks left in the NFL season, the playoff picture is starting to come into focus. Which teams will find their way to the postseason? We're using our supercomputer's playoff probability to find out.
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NFL Playoff Predictions: Which Teams Project to Make the Postseason? | Opta Analyst
We're more than halfway through the NFL regular season. Which teams are in a strong position to make the playoffs?
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November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
With just eight weeks left in the NFL season, the playoff picture is starting to come into focus. Which teams will find their way to the postseason? We're using our supercomputer's playoff probability to find out.
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Nothing is working the way it should for the Packers offense, and it’s creating inconsistent mayhem every week. Is there a way to fix it?
@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social a closer look at the team that was an NFC favorite just two weeks ago.
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@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social a closer look at the team that was an NFC favorite just two weeks ago.
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Fallen Favorites: Why the Packers Are Suffering From an Identity Crisis on Offense | Opta Analyst
Nothing is working the way it should for the Green Bay offense, and it's creating inconsistent mayhem every week. Is there a way to fix it?
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November 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Nothing is working the way it should for the Packers offense, and it’s creating inconsistent mayhem every week. Is there a way to fix it?
@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social a closer look at the team that was an NFC favorite just two weeks ago.
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@tylergreenawalt.bsky.social a closer look at the team that was an NFC favorite just two weeks ago.
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The Jets have won back-to-back games but the odds are stacked in the Patriots’ favor on TNF, when the teams meet for the first time this season.
Will Drake Maye lead the Pats to their eighth straight win? We've got the Opta supercomputer's projection:
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Will Drake Maye lead the Pats to their eighth straight win? We've got the Opta supercomputer's projection:
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Jets vs. Patriots Prediction: Drake Maye Looks to Lead New England to Its Eighth Straight Win | Opta Analyst
The Jets have won back-to-back games but the odds are heavily stacked in the Patriots' favor on Thursday Night Football.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Jets have won back-to-back games but the odds are stacked in the Patriots’ favor on TNF, when the teams meet for the first time this season.
Will Drake Maye lead the Pats to their eighth straight win? We've got the Opta supercomputer's projection:
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Will Drake Maye lead the Pats to their eighth straight win? We've got the Opta supercomputer's projection:
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NFL WEEK 11 PREDICTIONS
Buccaneers at Bills✅
Seahawks at Rams✅
Chiefs at Broncos✅
Lions at Eagles✅
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we reveal all the win probabilities for each game.
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Buccaneers at Bills✅
Seahawks at Rams✅
Chiefs at Broncos✅
Lions at Eagles✅
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we reveal all the win probabilities for each game.
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NFL Predictions: Picks, Odds and Insights for All the Week 11 Games | Opta Analyst
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing win probabilities for each game for Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
NFL WEEK 11 PREDICTIONS
Buccaneers at Bills✅
Seahawks at Rams✅
Chiefs at Broncos✅
Lions at Eagles✅
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we reveal all the win probabilities for each game.
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Buccaneers at Bills✅
Seahawks at Rams✅
Chiefs at Broncos✅
Lions at Eagles✅
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we reveal all the win probabilities for each game.
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The Cavaliers are short-handed for their game tonight against the Heat. But they do have De'Andre Hunter, who has been one of the most improved players in the NBA this season according to DRIP.
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The Cavaliers are short-handed for their game tonight against the Heat. But they do have De'Andre Hunter, who has been one of the most improved players in the NBA this season according to DRIP.
The Eagles have leaped (like Saquan Barkley would do) to No. 1 in our TRACR NFL power rankings.
Find all the data on our NFL page.
Find all the data on our NFL page.
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Eagles have leaped (like Saquan Barkley would do) to No. 1 in our TRACR NFL power rankings.
Find all the data on our NFL page.
Find all the data on our NFL page.
WEEK 10 WINNERS AND LOSERS
🏆Matthew Stafford
🏆Jonathan Taylor
👎Carolina Panthers
👎Jacksonville Jaguars
Some incredible comebacks and some wildly perplexing outcomes highlighted the slate. We look at some of the highlights and lowlights.
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🏆Matthew Stafford
🏆Jonathan Taylor
👎Carolina Panthers
👎Jacksonville Jaguars
Some incredible comebacks and some wildly perplexing outcomes highlighted the slate. We look at some of the highlights and lowlights.
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NFL Week 10 Winners and Losers | Opta Analyst
Like every weekend on the slate, Week 10 had some incredible performances and some wildly perplexing outcomes. We've got the winners and losers.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
WEEK 10 WINNERS AND LOSERS
🏆Matthew Stafford
🏆Jonathan Taylor
👎Carolina Panthers
👎Jacksonville Jaguars
Some incredible comebacks and some wildly perplexing outcomes highlighted the slate. We look at some of the highlights and lowlights.
theanalyst.com/articles/nfl-...
🏆Matthew Stafford
🏆Jonathan Taylor
👎Carolina Panthers
👎Jacksonville Jaguars
Some incredible comebacks and some wildly perplexing outcomes highlighted the slate. We look at some of the highlights and lowlights.
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The Eagles and Packers have the highest probabilities of winning the Super Bowl, per the Opta supercomputer. And they're going head-to-head on MNF.
Will the Packers make a statement at home or will the defending champs continue their recent dominance?
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Will the Packers make a statement at home or will the defending champs continue their recent dominance?
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Eagles vs. Packers Prediction: Which NFC Contender Will Make a Big Statement on Monday Night Football? | Opta Analyst
The reigning Super Bowl champs will be out to show they're still the team to beat when they visit the Green Bay Packers in the Week 10 finale.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The Eagles and Packers have the highest probabilities of winning the Super Bowl, per the Opta supercomputer. And they're going head-to-head on MNF.
Will the Packers make a statement at home or will the defending champs continue their recent dominance?
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Will the Packers make a statement at home or will the defending champs continue their recent dominance?
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Keenan Allen made history in the Chargers’ Sunday Night Football win against the Steelers. With two receptions, Allen passed Antonio Gates for the most in Chargers’ history. He now has 956 catches in his 12 years with the team.
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Keenan Allen made history in the Chargers’ Sunday Night Football win against the Steelers. With two receptions, Allen passed Antonio Gates for the most in Chargers’ history. He now has 956 catches in his 12 years with the team.
WEEK 10 WINNERS AND LOSERS
🏆Matthew Stafford
🏆Jonathan Taylor
👎Carolina Panthers
👎Jacksonville Jaguars
Some incredible comebacks and some wildly perplexing outcomes highlighted the slate. We look at some of the highlights and lowlights.
theanalyst.com/articles/nfl-...
🏆Matthew Stafford
🏆Jonathan Taylor
👎Carolina Panthers
👎Jacksonville Jaguars
Some incredible comebacks and some wildly perplexing outcomes highlighted the slate. We look at some of the highlights and lowlights.
theanalyst.com/articles/nfl-...
NFL Week 10 Winners and Losers | Opta Analyst
Like every weekend on the slate, Week 10 had some incredible performances and some wildly perplexing outcomes. We've got the winners and losers.
theanalyst.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
WEEK 10 WINNERS AND LOSERS
🏆Matthew Stafford
🏆Jonathan Taylor
👎Carolina Panthers
👎Jacksonville Jaguars
Some incredible comebacks and some wildly perplexing outcomes highlighted the slate. We look at some of the highlights and lowlights.
theanalyst.com/articles/nfl-...
🏆Matthew Stafford
🏆Jonathan Taylor
👎Carolina Panthers
👎Jacksonville Jaguars
Some incredible comebacks and some wildly perplexing outcomes highlighted the slate. We look at some of the highlights and lowlights.
theanalyst.com/articles/nfl-...
Matthew Stafford threw four touchdowns and the Rams scored a season-high 42 points in a dismantling of the 49ers. They’ll battle the Seahawks next week for the top spot in the NFC West.
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Matthew Stafford threw four touchdowns and the Rams scored a season-high 42 points in a dismantling of the 49ers. They’ll battle the Seahawks next week for the top spot in the NFC West.
DeMarcus Lawrence doubled his career touchdown total in the first half against the Cardinals.
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
DeMarcus Lawrence doubled his career touchdown total in the first half against the Cardinals.
The Texans completed one of the most improbable comebacks in recent memory in their win over the Jaguars. Houston outscored Jacksonville 26-0 in the fourth quarter on two touchdown passes and a touchdown run from Davis Mills, and a defensive touchdown as time expired.
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Texans completed one of the most improbable comebacks in recent memory in their win over the Jaguars. Houston outscored Jacksonville 26-0 in the fourth quarter on two touchdown passes and a touchdown run from Davis Mills, and a defensive touchdown as time expired.
Caleb Williams’ 17-yard rushing touchdown with 1:47 capped a dramatic comeback for the Bears. Jaxson Dart left the game due to a possible concussion after throwing for 242 yards and rushing for 66 yards and two touchdowns.
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Caleb Williams’ 17-yard rushing touchdown with 1:47 capped a dramatic comeback for the Bears. Jaxson Dart left the game due to a possible concussion after throwing for 242 yards and rushing for 66 yards and two touchdowns.
Tyler Shough picks up his first NFL win, throwing for 282 yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers. The Saints defense held the Panthers without a point in the last three quarters.
November 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Tyler Shough picks up his first NFL win, throwing for 282 yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers. The Saints defense held the Panthers without a point in the last three quarters.
No one expected much from the Bulls, but they're sitting atop the East standings with a 6-1 record.
What’s going on here? Are the Bulls just riding a wave of luck? Or are they actually a threat in the conference? Mat Issa finds answers.
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What’s going on here? Are the Bulls just riding a wave of luck? Or are they actually a threat in the conference? Mat Issa finds answers.
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Seeing Red: Are the Bulls a Legitimate Threat in the Eastern Conference? | Opta Analyst
No one expected much from the Chicago Bulls this season, but here they are sitting atop the East with a 6-1 record.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
No one expected much from the Bulls, but they're sitting atop the East standings with a 6-1 record.
What’s going on here? Are the Bulls just riding a wave of luck? Or are they actually a threat in the conference? Mat Issa finds answers.
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What’s going on here? Are the Bulls just riding a wave of luck? Or are they actually a threat in the conference? Mat Issa finds answers.
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