All articles tagged with #team analysis
The Athletic’s NFL writers outline a hot-topic for every team to watch at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, spanning quarterback futures and contracts (Lamar Jackson, Stroud, Richardson), coaching and play-calling questions, cap and contract decisions, potential trades, and the Chiefs’ Kelce situation, signaling a league-wide focus on offseason moves, roster shaping, and strategy ahead of free agency and the draft.
The Houston Texans, a 12-win team with a strong defense and a balanced offense led by rookie QB C.J. Stroud, face the Steelers in the NFL Wild Card playoff. Despite a slow start, the Texans finished strong with a nine-game winning streak, boasting a top-ranked defense and effective ball protection. The game will feature key players like edge rushers Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, and rookie receivers. The Texans aim to overcome their postseason road struggles against a Steelers team that earned their playoff spot with a division win.
The article reflects on the unpredictable NFL season, highlighting misjudgments such as overestimating the Chiefs and Buccaneers, and correctly identifying concerns for teams like the Jets and Colts, while praising teams like the Bills, Jaguars, and Seahawks for their strong performances entering the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions' 2025 season was disappointing, marked by coaching struggles, defensive failures, and inconsistent offensive play, culminating in a near-miss for the playoffs and raising questions about future team direction.
With three weeks remaining in the 2025 NFL season, the playoff picture is becoming clearer, with some teams like the Rams and Broncos already clinching spots, while others like the Patriots, Bills, and Jaguars are in strong positions to qualify. The article provides detailed scenarios for each team, highlighting their chances of winning divisions, securing wild cards, or missing out based on upcoming game outcomes.
The article analyzes the Miami Dolphins' performance in 2025, concluding that despite some recent improvements, they remain a below-average team overall, with weaknesses in both their offense and defense, and are likely to be favored against the Bills in Week 10 due to their ongoing struggles.
The Seattle Seahawks are performing impressively this season with a balanced team that challenges for a Super Bowl, featuring a strong defense led by front-line players and a disciplined, strategic offense under new coach Mike Macdonald, marking a distinct evolution from their past teams and creating a new legacy.
Sports Illustrated's comprehensive rankings for the 2025-26 men's college basketball season highlight the challenges of evaluating teams amid roster turnover, international recruitment, and the evolving landscape of college hoops, providing insights into top contenders, sleeper teams, and emerging programs across divisions.
The article discusses nine key concerns the Dodgers should consider when facing the Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series, highlighting Toronto's powerful offense, star players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer, experienced pitching staff, recent breakout performances, bullpen strength, and home-field advantage.
The Dolphins and Jets are at the bottom of the NFL standings after poor performances, with Miami struggling in bad weather and the Jets facing offensive issues, while the Colts, Drake Maye, and Cowboys are highlighted as winners, and the Giants and Jaguars as losers in Week 9.
The article analyzes the current standings and team strengths in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, categorizing teams into tiers based on their likelihood of winning, and discusses their recent performances, key players, and potential concerns as they head into the postseason.
The article analyzes NFL teams' struggling units at the midpoint of the 2025 season, highlighting fixable issues like the Eagles' offense and Bills' defense, as well as irreparable problems like the Cowboys' defense and Jets' defense, emphasizing the importance of schematics, personnel, and strategic adjustments.
Several Eastern Conference MLS teams, including New York Red Bulls, New England Revolution, Toronto FC, CF Montréal, Atlanta United, and D.C. United, failed to qualify for the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs due to injuries, midseason changes, and tactical issues, prompting offseason rebuilds and strategic questions about signings and coaching.
ESPN's early Week 7 NFL betting insights highlight the Dolphins-Browns game under 40.5 points, Lions to cover against Buccaneers, Bengals to stay close with Flacco, Giants to cover +7 at Denver, and Panthers to cover -1.5 at Jets, with analysis on team form and potential game outcomes.
The Phillies were eliminated early from the playoffs after a strong regular season, with issues in clutch hitting and bullpen performance, highlighting the gap between regular season success and postseason results, and raising questions about future team changes.