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Episode Synopsis
Jon is joined by Next Gen Stats researcher Taylor Kyles to break down 8 potential AFC playoff teams making the case for and against each squad as a Super Bowl contender. Jon also forgot to break down the Chiefs (lol), so here are his notes on KC:
Argument For The Chiefs as a contender:
Quite easily the best offense in the NFL. No team is close to their EPA/dropback. They run the ball better this season, and neutral pass rate is outstanding, one of best teams in NFL at throwing in neutral spots. JuJu improving as a top option as well.
Argument Against Chiefs as a contender:
Their defense is not to typical championship standards. 21st in EPA/play and 22nd in EPA/dropback. Spags and Chris Jones are carrying them. Nick Bolton and L’Jarius Snead are good, but not a ton of talent. Young CBs Trent McDuffie, Joshua Williams, and Jaylen Watson are huge question marks. How they play will be big in the postseason.
Argument For The Chiefs as a contender:
Quite easily the best offense in the NFL. No team is close to their EPA/dropback. They run the ball better this season, and neutral pass rate is outstanding, one of best teams in NFL at throwing in neutral spots. JuJu improving as a top option as well.
Argument Against Chiefs as a contender:
Their defense is not to typical championship standards. 21st in EPA/play and 22nd in EPA/dropback. Spags and Chris Jones are carrying them. Nick Bolton and L’Jarius Snead are good, but not a ton of talent. Young CBs Trent McDuffie, Joshua Williams, and Jaylen Watson are huge question marks. How they play will be big in the postseason.
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