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NFL Trends Deep Dive with Next Gen Stats Research Analyst James Reber
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NFL Trends Deep Dive with Next Gen Stats Research Analyst James Reber
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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show by considering the career of former Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and whether he is a fantasy football hall of famer.
Then they are joined by Next Gen Stats research analyst James Reber to discuss two emerging NFL trends that could affect fantasy football going forward: the increased rate of tight end chip blocks and the greater prevalence of two-high safety coverages.
James explains why chip blocking has become more common, shares the tight ends that catch the most passes off of chip blocks, and discusses which tight ends might return extra value in fantasy based on this trend.
Then James dives into the data on two-high safety coverages and reveals which wide receivers are the best at breaking down these types of defensive looks.
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0:00 - Start of episode
2:10 - T.Y. Hilton retires
7:45 - Carson Wentz returns to the Vikings
11:20 - Next Gen Stats research analyst James Reber joins the show to talk about the increase in chip blocking across the NFL
19:29 - Why Brock Bowers might benefit from Klint Kubiak and his use of TE chip blocks
21:22 - Why Colby Parkinson could be due for a breakout in 2026
21:13 - Will Kyle Pitts see more fantasy success with Kevin Stefanski in Atlanta?
25:49 - Impact of chip blocking on fantasy defenses
29:58 - Defenses that could breakout in 2026
31:40 - Increase in the use of two-high safety coverage and the impact on fantasy
36:37 - How Michael Pittman and DK Metcalf succeed against two-high coverage
38:48 - Why Alec Pierce could be due for a breakout in 2026
40:55 - What to expect from Arizona’s receiving corps next season
44:53 - Which Patriots wide receivers excel against two-high coverage?
49:10 - End of episode
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