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  • After Further Review: #4 Ohio State 45 Minnesota 31

    After Further Review: #4 Ohio State 45 Minnesota 31 Ohio State Explosive Plays Allow Them To Take Over The Game Ohio State entered this game as double-digit favorites on the road (13.5) with an 18 game Big Ten win streak on the line; the Golden Gophers had Ohio State on the ropes a few times, but they could not keep pace with Ohio States Explosive offense. The Buckeye's first explosive play occurred in the first QTR when RB Myran Williams housed a run 71 yards putting his Buckeyes ahead 7-0. Ohio State would have a tough time sustaining drives in the first half, but sustaining drives would not be needed as Ohio State hit on explosive passing plays in the 2nd half of 38, 61, and 70 yards, all for TD's. The Story of Two Halves Minnesota was able to control the clock on offense throughout the game; the Gophers possessed the football for 18 minutes in the first half and 20 mins in the second half. The Gophers sustained long drives and bested Ohio State on third down, going 7-14, vs. Ohio State, who went 3-6 on the game. The Gopher game plan to sustain long drives and keep the talented Ohio State offense off the field worked until it didn't because Ohio State's talent would eventually take over. The Gophers ran 72 offensive plays to Ohio State's 42 total plays. The Call Of The Game: Minnesota 4th and 1 From Their Own 29 In The 2nd QTR Minnesota needed to find a way to flip momentum around the 10-minute mark of the 2nd QTR down ten points, P.J. Fleck made a bold decision that is the furthest from his Tresell ball background, going for it on 4th and one from his teams own 29-yard line. The gophers would convert with a run of 56 yards from their bowling ball RB Mohamed Ibrahim. Two plays later in the RedZone, Tanner Morgan would throw a beautiful fade to WR Dylan Wright to the left side of the endzone for a TD. Minnesota would seize momentum from here, eventually taking a 14-10 lead over Ohio State at halftime. The Story Of The Night Was All About C.J. Stroud and How He Would Look The main narrative leading into the game for Ohio State was how C.J. Stroud looks in his first game as a starting QB. He did okay, but he struggled at times with accuracy in the intermediate areas. He missed a few deep throws with guys open, but the athletes took over when he connected on the deep throws. The Tandem of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson would not disappoint as both combined for 9 catches, 197 yards, and 3 TD's. Add in star RB Treveon Henderson who added a 70 yard TD reception on a throw behind the line of scrimmage, and that is three players accounting for 91% of CJ strouds 294 total yards of offense. Offensive Player of The Game Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud 13-22 (59%), 294 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT, 3 rush att, 13 rush yds Even with his struggles, he overcame the adversity throwing for 4 TD's and leading Ohio State to a win on the road in a challenging environment. Defensive Player Of The Game Ohio State Edge Zach Harrison 3 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 forced fumble (strip-sack) Harrison made a massive play in the third QTR that shifted the momentum back into Ohio State's favor when he came free off the edge to strip-sack, Tanner Morgan, leading to a Haskel Garrett scoop and score. Other Notable Performance RB Mohamed Ibrahim 30 rush att, 164 rush yds, 5.4 yds per att, 2 rush TD's Ibrahim was the game's unsung hero, leading Minnesota's rush attack between the tackles before being injured in the third QTR. His injury is still unconfirmed at this point. But a tweet from Pro Football Doc last night indicated it might be an achilles injury which could be a season-ender. In summary Ohio State has some things to work on, and as they say, you make the most significant jump in terms of improvement from week one to week 2. Ohio State does not have much time to waste with the Oregon Ducks coming to Columbus next week. The talent can help Ohio State take over in games where they struggle against lesser opponents, and they might not be as fortunate down the line when they face teams with equal or close to equal talent. Oregon is not as talented, but they might be the most talented opponent they will face the rest of the year.

  • Quick Look at The Early Week 11 NFL Odds

    Quick Look at The Early Week 11 NFL Odds We have a few intriguing games to watch this week and some interesting early lines for week 11 NFL. The early view provides you with a quick look at the early lines ahead of our weekly betting show. The games that stand out, Cowboys @ Chiefs, Colts @ Bills, Cardinals @ Seahawks, are the three notable games. A few games are listed as (pick 'em); keep an eye on these games as we move ahead. The Chiefs vs. Cowboys matchup is a potential Super Bowl preview. Mahomes had his best game of the season this past Sunday against the Raiders, and the Chief's defense also played well. The Cowboys destroyed the Falcons, and the Cowboy's defense also played great. The Bengals @ the Raiders is also a pick'em. Bengals are coming off of a bye week. After watching Patrick Mahomes take advantage of the Raiders, who run a one high middle-of-the-field closed style of defense that decided not to deploy a two high middle-of-the-field open defense, other teams have used to slow down Mahomes. I have optimism the Bengals can have similar success. Check back on Friday for the 5 Tool Sports Podcast weekly NFL preview and game picks podcast. Click here to learn more about our featured best bets weekly content. Opening Lines Bye: Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL New England Patriots @ Atlanta Falcons (+5.5, 46.5) SUNDAY 1PM ET New Orleans Saints @ Philadelphia Eagles (-1.5, 43.5) Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets (+3.5, 45.5) Washington Football Team @ Carolina Panthers (-2.5, 43.5) Indianapolis Colts @ Buffalo Bills (-7, 49.5) Detroit Lions @ Cleveland Browns (-10.5, 46) San Francisco 49ers @ Jacksonville Jaguars (+5.5, 46.5) Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans (-10.5, 45.5) Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings (+2.5, 49.5) Baltimore Ravens @ Chicago Bears (+6, 45) SUNDAY 4PM ET Cincinnati Bengals @ Las Vegas Raiders (Pick'em) Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks (+2, 50.5) Dallas Cowboys @ Kansas City Chiefs (Pick'em) SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Pittsburgh Steelers @ Los Angeles Chargers (-3.5, 48) MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL New York Giants @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-11.5, 50.5) *All odds are procured via the DKSB App. Check back weekly for more great content and be sure to follow us on our Instagram accounts. Follow: 5 Tool Sports Podcast on Instagram Follow: Football Scout 365 on Instagram

  • 2022 NFL Draft TE Prospects And Scouting Reports

    2022 NFL Draft TE Prospects And Scouting Reports 2022 NFL Draft TE Prospects. Subject to change. Check back for full player evaluations and our 2022 NFL Draft Big Board.

  • In The Trenches: 2019 Baltimore Ravens Offensive Line Review

    In The Trenches: 2019 Baltimore Ravens Offensive Line Review In 2019, the Ravens OL was dominant inside and out. On runs between the guards, the Ravens averaged 5.33 yds per run. On runs to the left and right tackles, or TE's, inside, or outside shade, the Ravens averaged 6.75 yds per rush attempt. 3rd Ranked OL According to Our Preseason Positional Analysis The Effect of Zone Read The inside-outside run game success directly coincides with the defenses focus on containing Lamar Jackson's ability to get to the edge on a zone read, or designed runs. Defenses will attempt to contain the outside, opening gaps on the inside. Lamar Jackson Outside Running 46% of Lamar Jackson's Rush Attempts, occurred from LG to the outside of the LT in 2019 averaging 9.33 Yds per Att. Mark Ingrams Inside Running 52% of Mark Ingram's Rush Attempts, occurred between the center's left shade, and the RG outside shade in 2019 averaging 4.05 Yds Per Attempt. For daily analysis, please follow us on Instagram. We are also on Twitter, Linkedin, and YouTube. Football Scout 365 on Instagram Football Scout 365 on Twitter Football Scout 365 on LinkedIn Football Scout 365 on YouTube

  • After Further Review: 2019 Review of Ryan Tannehill

    After Further Review: 2019 Review of Ryan Tannehill Titans Became More Balanced With Tannehill In the 12 games post-Marcus Mariota, Tannehill was fantastic, completing 70% of his throws for 2742 yds and a 22/6 TD/INT ratio. The Titan's offense became more balanced after the change from Mariota to Tannehill. From week one to six, the Titans averaged 291 total yds, 103 yds rushing and 187 yds passing. The final 12 games, including the playoffs, the Titans averaged 379 yds per game with 162 yds on the ground vs. 217 yds through the air. The Titans offense increased total yardage production by 30%. Play Action Pass A large part of the increase involved the offensive balance and the use of the play-action pass. The Titans increased their play-action yds per attempt from 9.65 under Mariota the first six weeks, to 13.04 yds per attempt the next 12 games with Tannehill. It Helps to Have Derrick Henry Derrick Henry faced an eight-man box on 35% of his snaps in 2019, a number that opened up play-action passing opportunities. Henry posted 1504 yds, and 16 TD's in 2019. The Titan's success hinges Derrick Henry's ability to run the football, and the offensive line is continuing to improve. The Titans offensive line ranks 8th best entering the 2020 NFL season and is on the rise. For daily analysis, please follow us on Instagram. We are also on Twitter, Linkedin, and YouTube. Football Scout 365 on Instagram Football Scout 365 on Twitter Football Scout 365 on LinkedIn Football Scout 365 on YouTube

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  • Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 12: Sean Tucker, Christian Watson & Colston Loveland Lead Must-Add Players

    Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 12: Sean Tucker, Christian Watson & Colston Loveland Lead Must-Add Players The fantasy football playoffs are fast approaching, and Week 12 may be the final window to grab high-impact depth before lineups lock in for good. Whether you’re clawing for a playoff spot or building a championship roster, this week’s waiver wire offers multiple players trending upward in workload, efficiency, and opportunity — each capable of swinging a matchup when it matters most. This is no longer about chasing last week’s box score. It’s about identifying volume, efficiency, and playoff viability. Several names under 50% rostered check all three boxes heading into the final stretch. Quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett – Arizona Cardinals (33%) Brissett has quietly become one of the most efficient passers in football over the past month, averaging 21.9 fantasy points per game and completing over 70% of his passes in that stretch. His record-setting 47-completion performance for 452 yards and two touchdowns in Week 11 highlighted his command of Drew Petzing’s quick-rhythm system. Brissett has also added 80 rushing yards across his last three starts, offering a dependable floor for managers in Superflex formats. With upcoming matchups against Jacksonville and Washington — both bottom-10 in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks — he’s a strong QB1 streamer and a priority add for playoff-bound rosters seeking stability. Joe Flacco – Cincinnati Bengals (41%) Flacco continues to defy time and expectations, averaging 22.5 fantasy points since taking over as the Bengals’ starter. His 9.1 air yards per attempt and consistent red-zone usage (five passing TDs in his last three games) keep him in weekly streaming consideration. With Ja’Marr Chase commanding a 25% target share and defenses struggling to limit Cincinnati’s vertical attack, Flacco’s ceiling remains high. A Week 12 matchup against New England — a defense allowing the fourth-most passing touchdowns this year — positions him as a plug-and-play option with multi-TD upside. Tyler Shough – New Orleans Saints (5%) Shough’s Week 11 breakout was one of the most unexpected performances of the season, throwing for 282 yards and two touchdowns while completing over 70% of his attempts. His 10.4 yards per attempt ranked among the top three for the week, and he displayed impressive rapport with Chris Olave. Though his floor is volatile, Shough’s arm strength and poise in Kellen Moore’s offense give him streaming potential against a stretch of soft secondaries, starting with Carolina and Chicago. Running Backs Sean Tucker – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (29%) Tucker erupted for 140 total yards and three touchdowns in Week 11, finishing as the top-scoring running back with 32.4 PPR points. His six carries inside the 10-yard line led all backs, and his 7 forced missed tackles highlight the burst and contact balance that made him a priority undrafted free agent. With Bucky Irving sidelined, Tucker’s early-down and red-zone role in Tampa Bay’s balanced offense is secure. Over his last three games, he’s averaging nearly 5.0 yards per carry and has played on 60% of offensive snaps. With matchups against the Rams and Cardinals ahead, Tucker projects as a strong RB2 for teams making a playoff push. Chris Rodriguez Jr. – Washington Commanders (7%) Rodriguez is taking on an expanded role, seeing a season-high 57% snap share and 15 carries for 79 yards in Week 11. His 5.3 yards per carry and 24% missed-tackle rate reflect a physical, downhill style that complements Washington’s zone-heavy run game. Over his past two outings, Rodriguez has posted consecutive double-digit fantasy performances, and the Commanders’ upcoming slate — featuring the Giants, Cowboys, and Eagles — includes three defenses ranked bottom-12 in run-stopping efficiency. He’s a sneaky Flex play and a potential volume-based RB2 if the trend continues. Emanuel Wilson – Green Bay Packers (6%) When Josh Jacobs exited early, Wilson stepped into a 71% snap share and immediately made his presence felt. He turned 12 touches into 49 total yards and a touchdown while averaging 3.4 yards after contact per carry. His one-cut acceleration fits Matt LaFleur’s inside-zone scheme, and his 0.28 missed tackles forced per attempt matches the league’s best complementary runners. If Jacobs misses another game, Wilson profiles as a plug-and-play RB2 with touchdown upside, especially in a system that has produced a rushing score in nine of eleven games. Tyler Allgeier – Atlanta Falcons (32%) Allgeier continues to lead the Falcons in red-zone work, converting two short-yardage touchdowns in Week 10 and maintaining goal-line duties ahead of Bijan Robinson. His 43% rushing share inside the five-yard line ensures Flex value in standard formats, and Atlanta’s upcoming schedule (CAR, TB, LAC) ranks top-five in running back scoring potential. With his role clearly defined, Allgeier remains one of the best bench stashes for playoff teams seeking touchdown stability. Wide Receivers Alec Pierce – Indianapolis Colts (48%) Pierce has found rhythm as Gardner Minshew’s deep threat, topping 80 yards in three of his last four games and scoring his first touchdown of the year in Week 10. He owns a 19% target share and 45% air-yards share since Week 7, both team highs outside of Michael Pittman Jr. His 14.9 PPR points per game over the past month make him one of the most consistent under-rostered receivers in fantasy. With matchups against Houston and Jacksonville, two defenses ranking bottom-12 in explosive plays allowed, Pierce carries weekly WR3/Flex value and legitimate playoff appeal. Christian Watson – Green Bay Packers (34%) Watson’s resurgence continues, hauling in four catches for 46 yards and two touchdowns in Week 11 while commanding a 20% target share. His average depth of target of 25.8 yards ranks among the league’s highest, and his red-zone share has climbed to 30% since Week 8. With Jordan Love improving as a deep passer (11.2 yards per attempt over the last two weeks), Watson’s combination of size, speed, and touchdown equity gives him high-end WR3 upside for the fantasy playoffs. Luther Burden III – Chicago Bears (6%) Burden continues to see his role expand, logging a 61% route participation rate and 17.8% target share in Week 11. He leads Chicago’s receiving corps with 2.7 yards per route run, showing the same yards-after-catch burst that made him a first-round rookie pick in dynasty formats. Ben Johnson’s offense is leaning more on 11 personnel and manufactured touches, giving Burden a chance to become a weekly Flex play down the stretch. Tyrell Shavers – Buffalo Bills (1%) Shavers posted 90 yards and a touchdown on just four receptions last week, displaying strong hands and separation ability on vertical routes. His 31% target rate per route and 2.9 yards of average separation led all Bills receivers. With Keon Coleman’s snap share declining, Shavers could carve out a consistent Z receiver role in Buffalo’s evolving passing game. He’s an intriguing deep-league stash for managers hunting upside. Tight Ends Colston Loveland – Chicago Bears (39%) Loveland’s breakout continues, with ten catches for 158 yards and two touchdowns over his last two games. His 1.9 yards per route run ranks top-10 among all tight ends this season, and his red-zone role remains consistent even with Cole Kmet returning. With upcoming matchups against Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Green Bay—all favorable for the position—Loveland should be rostered in every competitive league as a top-12 rest-of-season option. Darren Waller – Miami Dolphins (19%) Waller is nearing a return from injured reserve and was averaging 15.2 fantasy points per game before going down, ranking as the TE4 over that span. He’s expected to slot immediately back into a high-usage role in Miami’s play-action-heavy offense. With a playoff stretch against Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, both bottom-five against tight ends, Waller is a stash with legitimate league-winning potential. A.J. Barner – Seattle Seahawks (9%) Barner caught ten passes for 70 yards on twelve targets in Week 11, showing impressive reliability in the short-to-intermediate passing game. Over his last two contests, he’s maintained a 22% target share and top-10 PFF receiving grade at the position. Seattle’s low-volume passing attack limits his ceiling, but Barner remains a strong TE2 with touchdown upside and favorable matchups ahead.

  • 2021 NFL Draft CB Rankings Re-Evaluated

    2021 NFL Draft CB Rankings Re-Evaluated As we move through the pro days and hear the noise of outlandish forty times and verticals through the roof, I have personally gone through and done more research on every position. The Football Scout 365 Big Board Don't forget to check out the full Football Scout 365 NFL Draft Big Board. After Further Review NFL Draft Edition On YouTube You can check out our Football Scout 365 After Further Review NFL Draft Edition on Youtube. We have five shows so far, three covering the QB position where I break down and connect the dots between player skillset and what the player displays on film concerning such buzzwords like arm talent, arm angle, pocket presence etc. Go To The NFL Draft Guide To View More Content by Clicking Here. What I look for when evaluating a DB. Whether it's a safety or CB, I am looking for similar traits. It starts with the scheme fit and how they translate. Can they adapt to different schemes? Are they more comfortable as a man-to-man defender vs. zone? Are they able to play press-man? Speed and burst matter in the secondary, but speed doesn't matter if a player lacks agility and good technique. Players with quick feet and can react quickly on the fly by flipping their hips are valuable. What do I mean by flipping the hips? Going from your back peddle to a full sprint fast is very important to a DB. The critical part of that transition is flipping your hips to change your body orientation 180 degrees without momentum. It's an awkward body motion that guys at the NFL level make look easy. I also look for willing-run defenders. Can they provide support in the run game? Are they sound in the open field? All of the above can be true for the safety position, but there are some differentiating factors from a CB. You have two safeties in football, free and strong, and sometimes you get a hybrid nickel or LB style safety. The definition of safety has become blurry as they have to be responsible in similar ways at both spots; that's where the hybrid effect comes into play or the undefined role of safety, so to speak, because of how defenses utilize them to defend against pass-heavy spread offenses. So you can understand the difference between a traditional free and strong safety, I'll define it real fast. Free safety is often the deep safety lined up at least 10 yards deep, while the strong safety traditionally lines up on the TE side or the heavy side of an offensive formation. Free safeties are responsible for mostly pass coverage, while a strong safety defends the run while also being accountable for pass coverage. 2021 NFL Draft CB Rankings Okay, so let's dive into the CB rankings; 1) Alabama CB Patrick Surtain II 6-1 203 lbs Instant Impact Player The son of a former NFL player, Surtain has the pedigree. He is a long player who plays with discipline. Surtain excels in man to man but can play zone when needed. He plays with great technique, and does an excellent job at challenging receivers at the line of scrimmage—Surtain projects as the top CB prospect in the 2021 NFL draft. 2) Va Tech CB Caleb Farley 6-2 197 lbs Potential Upside Player Farley played QB in HS and started his VT career at WR. He is now the 2nd rated CB on our board. At 6-2, 197, he has good physical traits. Farley excels in man coverage, mirrors routes at a high level, and is physical. He needs to improve his zone coverage skills at the next level. 3) South Carolina CB Jaycee Horn 6-1 205 lbs Potential Upside Player The son of former NFL WR Joe Horn, Jacee has the pedigree and is a late riser on our board. He is a solid cover corner, can play zone and press. He needs to improve his tackling. 4) Northwestern CB Greg Newsome 6-1 190 lbs Potential Upside Player A versatile defender who can excel in a cover three or press-man defense. He plays with a long frame at 6-1 and has the speed to stay in the receivers' hip pocket. He uses his body well to defend, not allowing receivers to box him out, and shows a knack for tracking the football down the field. He is an NFL-style outside corner. His primary issue is that he gets grabby at times in man to man. He won't be able to get away with that at the NFL level. 5) Florida State CB Asante Samuel Jr. Potential Upside Player Samuel excels in man to man even at 5-10, 184 lbs; he is a physical player unafraid to play press-man with much larger receivers. As a smaller corner, he uses his agility and quick hips to adjust on the fly. Samuel will mix it up against the run; he is a willing tackler and does well in space. He can use more reps in zone coverage and some work on his catching ability once in the NFL. He projects as an outside corner and can play nickel which adds to his versatility at the next level. Go To The NFL Draft Guide To View More Content by Clicking Here.

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  • NFL Draft: Updated Player Grade Scale and Critical Position Factors

    NFL Draft: Updated Player Grade Scale and Critical Position Factors Grade Scale The revised player grade scale we use to determine our final overall player grades. (Instant Impact Potential) (9.0-7.0) High-End Starter (High Upside Potential) (6.9-6.7) Solid Starter Level (Developmental Potential) (6.6-6.5) Low-Level Starter (6.4) Starter Level Potential (6.3) Limited Opportunity/Displays Starter Level Traits When Given the Opportunity (Role Player Potential) (6.2) Situational Starter/System Dependent/Role Player (6.1-6.0) High-Level Backup/Developmental Starter Traits (5.9) Career Backup Level (5.8) Potential Backup Level/Needs Development To Become a #2 (5.7) Depth Player/#3 Level Depth Player (Practice Squad Potential) (5.6-5.5) Depth Player/#4 Level Depth Player/Practice Squad (5.0-5.4) Priority Free Agent Position Specific Key Factor Grade Scale Player grade scale used to determine position-specific player traits (9) Elite The player performs this particular factor with rare ease and consistency every time . Prospect shows absolutely no weakness. The player can be expected to do the seemingly impossible on occasion, and it shows against all levels of competition (8) Near Elite The prospect performs this particular factor with ease and consistency a high percentage of the time. The player displays no weakness. The prospect makes difficult plays look routine, and it shows against all levels of competition. (7) Very Good The player performs this particular factor effectively a high percentage of the time and can flash brilliance. The prospect cannot make all the great plays but will make some of them, and it shows against all levels of competition. (6) Good The player effectively performs this particular factor most of the time or has a level of inconsistency. The prospect gives a solid performance and will contribute to a winning effort. The player can hold his own against the top competition . Wins more often than not. (5) Sufficient The player performs this particular factor in an adequate/sufficient manner but may have trouble against top competition. (4) Mediocre The player adequately performs this particular factor sometimes, but the prospect will have trouble against top competition. The player shows inconsistent performance. The inconsistency KEEPS the prospect at a 4. (3) Below Average The player does not perform this particular factor at an adequate level. The prospect is inconsistent and will probably hurt the team. If the player does perform at an acceptable level, it is usually against weaker competition. (2) Poor The player has a significant deficiency in this particular factor. (1) Not NFL Material No redeemable qualities

  • Five NFL WR's Poised To Take Their Game To The Next Level In 2021

    Five NFL WR's Poised To Take Their Game To The Next Level In 2021 The 2021 NFL season is less than 100 days away, and we are in the midst of full projection season. As we continue to finish our preseason statistical projections, we wanted to throw out a post covering five players to watch out for in 2021. The analysis parameters will include several factors such as statistical projections, recent year stats, current team situation, 2021 player grade projection. In some instances, we use additional outside data or scouting reports to support the analysis. Check out our preseason NFL guide. (Note) Our analysis will exclude highly projected players that missed all of or a high percentage of 2020 due to injury or other circumstances. Players such as Saquon Barkley and CMC are excluded from this list because obvious is obvious (They are elite when healthy). Check out the player and team grade dashboard (Beta). (#1). WR A.J. Brown Tennessee Titans Rec Grade: TIER 1 Level 2 Good 2021 Stat Projections: 138 Tgt, 1236 yds, 9 TD's A.J. Brown is a player on the rise in 2021. In 2020, he amassed nearly 1100 yards on 70 receptions. He tied for 10th in the NFL in yards per target with 10.1. Brown is the definition of yards after the catch savant who averaged 6.1 yards after the catch in 2020, ranking 6th among WR's with at least 50 targets. His ability to be physically dominant against DB's in the NFL in his first two seasons gives us reason to believe he will only continue to ascend. (Analysis prior to Julio Jones Trade). (#2). WR D.K. Metcalf Seattle Seahawks Rec Grade: TIER 1 Level 2 Near Elite 2021 Stat Projections: 131 Tgt, 1225, 8TD's Climbing up the charts like a BillBoard top 100 single, Metcalf has all of the potential to enter the elite level in 2021. His 1300 yards receiving ranked 7th in the NFL in 2020. Among WR's with at least 100 targets, Metcalf ranked 2nd to Calvin Ridley in average depth of target (13.7). Metcalf is a physical player with incredible deep-ball ability. The areas where Metcalf needs to improve, route running at the short and intermediate levels and limiting drops; once he improves in both, he will undoubtedly leap into the elite status. (#3). WR Terry McLaurin Washington Football Team Rec Grade: TIER 1, Level 2, Near Elite 2021 Stat Projections: 146 Tgt, 1110 Yds, 7 TD's McLaurin is possibly the most technically sound young WR in the NFL. A good route runner who can get consistent separation and who boasts 4.3 speed. McLaurin posted 1100 yards in 2020 while working with sub-par QB play. His ceiling is absolutely in the elite tier, and he has an opportunity to prove that with Ryan Fitzpatrick in the fold in 2021. The area where McLaurin will likely see an increase in 2021 will be his average depth of target. His ADOT dropped from 2019 (14.0) to 2020 (9.7). (#4). WR Chris Godwin Tampa Bay Bucs Rec Grade: TIER 1 Level 3 Above Average 2021 Stat Projections: Chris Godwin entered the 2020 season as a player who had elite-level WR written all over him with Tom Brady as his QB. He did not hit the elite level overall but did show why we believe he can reach the elite level of tier one. His route running ability is high-level, and his slot prowess is exactly what Tom Brady needs. Godwin still managed to post 800+ yards on 84 targets while playing in only 12 games. If he can stay healthy in 2021, he will likely be Tom Brady's favorite target. (#5) WR Jerry Jeudy Denver Broncos Rec Grade: Tier 2, level 1, Average 2021 Stat Projections: 108 Tgt, 915 Yds, 6 TD's Jerry Jeudy battled through drops and inconsistent QB play as a rookie in 2020, but he did show flashes of brilliance. His ability as a high-level route runner and finding holes in coverage are the two strengths that we believe Jeudy will continue to build on. Assuming that Denver continues forward with Drew Lock or Teddy B in 2021, Jeudy will play a masterful role in the success of either player, but let's also consider the trade rumors of Aaron Rodgers to Denver. Jeudy managed only 52 catches on 113 targets in 2020. Juedy vowed this offseason to improve his concentration to decrease his total drop rate. If he can do that, he will have the opportunity to enter into the tier one, level three range of WR's in 2021, with a ceiling that can soon reach tier one elite.

  • 5 Tool Sports Podcast: Wk10 Game By Game Preview, Picks, and Player Props

    5 Tool Sports Podcast: Wk10 Game By Game Preview, Picks, and Player Props 5 Tool Sports Podcast Host Woody Massie, 5 Tool Sports Podcast Analyst CJ McLaughlin and Football Scout 365 Analyst Brandon Lundberg come together for their weekly game preview and picks show. Check Out The Football Scout 365 Best Bets Dashboard SPREAD O/U AND FINAL SCORE REPORT 5 TOOL SPORTS POD WEEKLY PICKS ATS WEEKLY IMPLIED GAME TOTALS NFL WEEKLY INJURY REPORT Opening Lines Bye: Bears, Bengals, Texans, Giants THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Baltimore Ravens @ Miami Dolphins (+7.5, 48) SUNDAY 1PM ET Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets (+13, 47.5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Washington Football Team (+9, 51.5) Atlanta Falcons @ Dallas Cowboys (-9.5, 52) New Orleans Saints @ Tennessee Titans (-4.5) Jacksonville Jaguars @ Indianapolis Colts (-10.5, 47.5) Detroit Lions @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-9.5, 44) Cleveland Browns @ New England Patriots (-2.5, 44.5) SUNDAY 4PM ET Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Chargers (-2.5, 51.5) Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals (-9.5, 45.5) Philadelphia Eagles @ Denver Broncos (-2.5, 44.5) Seattle Seahawks @ Green Bay Packers (-6, 49.5) SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders (+2.5, 50.5) MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Los Angeles Rams @ San Francisco 49ers (+4) *All odds are procured via the DKSB App. Follow: 5 Tool Sports Podcast on Instagram Follow: Football Scout 365 on Instagram

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