The last post of the week: something to ponder as you await the certain couch slouch and booze binge of this weekend.

Because it seems like the most appropriate way to end my second day (and first week) back as editor here is with an MS Paint masterpiece: you’re welcome. And, because all the talk lately has been about the about-faces of these two running backs, it only makes sense that you should watch for them on Sunday. Duh. (more…)

I’m confused. Is this stat comparison between Brett Favre and Jay Cutler meant to insinuate the Bears are no better off with a 25-year old Pro Bowler than they are a 39-year old washed up, wishy-washy Wisconsin legend? Or is Football Scientist author K.C. Joyner, you know, just sayin’?

In March of 2009, Joyner crunched the numbers and analyzed the 2008 seasons of Favre and Cutler and found that their performances were strikingly similar. (more…)

Presenting an interesting and new statistic from Football Outsiders: the forced drop. Contrary to what it sounds like, it occurs when a receiver drops a ball without contention from the primary defender. And guess who “forced” the most drops in 2009?

“Based on film breakdowns of the 2008 season, more NFL receivers dropped passes when Tillman was the primary defender than any other cornerback in the league. Of the 113 passes thrown in his direction, 10 were dropped.” (more…)