Off The Charts Football Podcast

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  2026 NFL Season Win Total Predictions 09.09.2026 56мин

  On this episode, our panel of Matt Manocherian, Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and James Weaver from the SIS R&D team drafted teams based on the confidence they had in their win total over-under predictions from 2026. They discussed and debated each selection, offering the confidence level they had in their assessments. The crew drafted 12 teams in all. Among the teams that generated the most discussion were Falcons (Over 7), Patriots (Under 10) and Chiefs (Under 10). Off The Charts featu...
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  CFB Week 0 Recap + Reviewing some Fun Week 1 Matchups 03.09.2026 36мин

  This week host Ryan Rubinstein is joined by Andrew Oja and Bryce Rossler as the trio unpacks the games from the Week 0 weekend. They touch on some key matchups and performances in North Carolina vs TCU, Jacksonville State vs North Dakota State, Memphis vs UNLV, and NC State vs Virginia. They also preview some interesting Week 1 matchups in the upcoming weekend including Baylor vs Auburn, Tulane vs Duke, Clemson vs LSU, and Louisville vs Ole Miss. Off The Charts features a blend of statistical...
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  College Football Playoff Contenders 27.08.2026 47мин

  On this week's episode of the Off the Charts Football Podcast, Ryan Rubinstein is joined by Andrew Oja and James Weaver to preview the top CFP contenders from each conference. The team breaks down 11 of the top contenders by looking at some of the top players, position groups, and coaching philosophies on each team. Teams analyzed include: - Texas - Georgia - Ole Miss - Ohio State - Indiana - Oregon - Texas Tech - BYU - Notre Dame - Miami - SMU Off The Charts features a blend of statistical i...
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  2026 NFL Preseason Awards Picks 20.08.2026 53мин

  On this episode of The Off The Charts Football Podcast, our R&D team of James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, Bryce Rossler and CEO Matt Manocherian analyze potential preseason awards picks based on the current betting lines. They focus on NFL MVP, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, and the Protector of the Year, which honors the best offensive lineman. Among the discussions - How is Patrick Mahomes not among the Top 5 for MVP? - Are the best O...
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  Football Analytics for Everyone 13.08.2026 1ч 2мин

  This week host Alex Vigderman is joined by Bryce Rossler, and Andrew Oja as they explain some commonly used advanced statistics that you often hear but may not quite fully understand. They explain how EPA can be interpreted and also touch on Win Probability, Success Rate, and Total Points and how they all differ from each other. We touch on an earlier podcast where we explain EPA more in depth. That podcast can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epa-what-is-it-good-for...
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  Let's Try To Identify Some First-Round Picks 06.08.2026 54мин

  On this episode of Off The Charts, Ryan Rubinstein, Jordan Edwards, and Alex Vigderman go through their scouting lists and analytics to try to identify some of college football's top NFL prospects entering this season. Among the players they discuss: - Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss RB - Charlie Becker, Indiana WR - Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State WR - Cam Coleman, Texas WR - Colin Simmons, Texas DE - Vicari Swain, South Carolina CB They examine from both a scouting and statistical standpoint what makes the...
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  Route Concepts Research 30.07.2026 40мин

  This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian discuss our latest research topic, Route Concepts. Bryce dives deep into the research he conducted and how he built these new classification concepts. Alex also adds findings on the usages and successes of each concept. Here are some helpful visuals referenced in the episode that can be used as guides: Route Concept Field ZonesRoute Concept DefinitionsRoute Concept E...
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  Inside Our College Football Playoff Predictor Model 23.07.2026 25мин

  This week, James Weaver and Alex Vigderman dive under the hood of our College Football Playoff Predictor Model. James explains what drives its predictions from a modeling perspective and the nuances of trying to predict what humans are thinking when placing teams into the playoffs. The duo also discusses future enhancements and how the model will be utilized moving forward. Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing li...
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  Offensive Line Detail Analysis 16.07.2026 39мин

  This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian discuss our Offensive Line Detail data. Going hand in hand with our pass rush data from a couple of weeks ago, the group covers some block type trends and explain which kinds of blocks are most effective at handling certain rush moves. Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with ...
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  Let's Talk Early Heisman Hopefuls 09.07.2026 45мин

  On this episode, we shift to college football and look at the top contenders and surprise contenders for the Heisman Trophy Award this year. Host Ryan Rubinstein was joined by his football operations colleague Jeff Dean, and our VP of analytics Alex Vigderman for a well-rounded analysis of the candidates. They explained why CJ Carr might not be the favorite and why Arch Manning might not be a great pick either. Who did they like? Dante Moore of Oregon, Darian Mensah at Miami and maybe a few o...
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  Analyzing Pass Rusher Archetypes and Tendencies 02.07.2026 45мин

  This week, James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department of Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian to breakdown our new pass rush dataset. First, James discusses his research into the specific archetypes of pass rushers and where some of the big names fall. Next, Alex discusses his findings behind the tendencies of specific players as well as the overall league performance on given pass rush moves. And, of course, Matt and Bryce provide their expertise from ...
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  Good Years/Bad Years: Where Are These Players Headed? 18.06.2026 42мин

  This week, our podcast crew of James Weaver, Alex Vigderman, and Bryce Rossler look at some of the notable NFL players coming off particularly good or bad years in 2025. They offer some thoughts and statistical insights on whether the pendulum might swing a different way for these players in 2026. On the good side, they focused on Drake Maye, Davante Adams, and Brian Burns. On the bad side, they looked at Justin Jefferson, Quinnen Williams, and Roquan Smith. Off The Charts features a bl...
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  Scouts vs Stats: Top 10 Defensive Players 04.06.2026 50мин

  This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian wrap up the Scouts vs Stats series with the Top 10 Defensive Players in the NFL. At the start, they address the two league-altering trades that happened earlier this week involving AJ Brown, Myles Garrett, and Jared Verse. The group debates some of the top names like TJ Watt, Micah Parsons, Dexter Lawrence, Kyle Hamilton, and Pat Surtain. They also touch on some...
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  Scouts vs. Stats: Top 10 Offensive Players 22.05.2026 59мин

  As we reach this part of the offseason, we dive into one of our favorite series, looking at how scouts view a set of players compared to how the stats rate them. Our R&D crew got together to break this down, with Bryce Rossler and our CEO (and ex-NFL scout) Matt Manocherian on the Scouts side and James Weaver and Alex Vigderman taking the Stats side. Next up in this series, the team breaks down the top offensive players who are not quarterbacks. Both teams provided their rankings and reas...
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  Scouts vs Stats: Who Are The Best NFL QBs? 14.05.2026 51мин

  As we reach this part of the offseason, we dive into one of our favorite series, looking at how scouts view a set of players compared to how the stats rate them. Our R&D crew got together to break this down, with Bryce Rossler and our CEO (and ex-NFL scout) Matt Manocherian on the Scouts side and James Weaver and Alex Vigderman taking the Stats side. First up: A ranking of the Top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL. Each group provided their rankings and their reasoning. Fair warning: there was a...
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  2026 NFL Draft Recap 28.04.2026 49мин

  The 2026 NFL Draft has come to a conclusion and we have you covered on analyzing the results! James Weaver and Alex Vigderman from the R&D department are joined by Ben Hrkach, Jeff Dean, and Jordan Edwards from our Scouting Department to look at what teams gained the most value, what teams left the most on the table, what players found a dream home, and a lot more! - Rueben Bain Jr.'s perfect fit in Tampa - The Chiefs capitalized on drafting value - Jacksonville ends up with a perple...
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  2026 NFL Draft Preview: Skill Position Players and Positional Round Value Evaluation 23.04.2026 40мин

  Our NFL Draft preview concludes as James Weaver and Alex Vigderman from the R&D department are joined by Ben Hrkach to break down the skill position players in this year's draft. The prospects that we analyze this week include Fernando Mendoza, Makai Lemon, Cole Payton, and Rueben Bain Jr. Additionally, James wrote an article comparing the value of positions between the first and later rounds of the draft that we break down in the episode. Visit our NFL Draft Website. Off The Charts...
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  2026 NFL Draft Preview: Tackles and Edge Rushers 08.04.2026 53мин

  Our NFL Draft preview continues as James Weaver and Alex Vigderman from the R&D department are joined by two members of our Draft team, Jeff Dean and Ryan Rubenstein, who work in our operations department. This week's episode focused on protecting the quarterback and getting to the quarterback, with scouting and statistical observations on offensive linemen Francis Mauigoa and Kadyn Proctor, along with Edge rushers David Bailey, Keldric Faulk, Derrick Moore, and Gabe Jacas with a couple o...
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  2026 NFL Draft Preview: Linebackers and Defensive Backs 26.03.2026 42мин

  This week James Weaver is joined by Jordan Edwards of the scouting department and Alex Vigderman of the R&D department to break down some Linebackers and Defensive Backs in the upcoming NFL draft. They touch on top prospects like Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Dillon Thieneman, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, and Mansoor Delane. And go over a few Day 2 and 3 guys to keep an eye on like Jacob Rodriguez, Anthony Hill Jr, Jimmy Rolder, and Chandler Rivers. Off The Charts features a blend ...
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  2026 NFL Free Agency 12.03.2026 47мин

  On this episode of Off The Charts, James Weaver, Matt Manocherian, and Bryce Rossler breakdown the key free agent signings and trades as the new NFL calendar year kicks off. Topics covered included - How to reset expectations with a salary cap over $300 million - What happened between the Raiders and Ravens with Maxx Crosby? - The Raiders get their stalwart lynchpin on the offensive line - Which newly acquired pass rusher will provide the most impact on their new team? - The Steelers' solid m...