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From Aikman's Cowboys to Mahomes' Chiefs: Best NFL Teams Since 1991 According to Advanced Metrics

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  Can a team be the best in franchise history even without winning the Super Bowl? In the NFL, the answer is yes. Unlike MLB or the NBA, there are no seven-game series, so even elite teams can fall in single-elimination situations. TRACR Methodology Historical TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) normalizes performance across eras and enables comparison of teams from different periods. It measures how many points per 10 drives teams are better or worse than the league average in a given season, including playoffs. Top 5 Best Teams Since 1991 1. New England Patriots 2007 (20.6 TRACR) The highest TRACR since 1991 belongs to the Patriots with Tom Brady, Randy Moss and Wes Welker. The historic undefeated 16-0 regular season ended with a surprising 17-14 loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. 2. Green Bay Packers 1996 (16.5 TRACR) During Brett Favre's peak, the Packers won their final eight games by an average of 21.2 points. Favre won his second MVP ...

Manchester United vs Arsenal: Key Statistics Before Opening Round

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17 August 2025 Manchester United can rely on the shooting power of new signing Matheus Cunha, who dominated Premier League offensive statistics last season. Only two players with a minimum of 900 minutes played achieved a higher average of shots per 90 minutes than the Brazilian striker (3.8). Cunha also ranked fifth in shots on target (1.5 per 90 minutes), making him a dangerous weapon for the Red Devils' attacking phase. Arsenal will depend on Myles Lewis-Skelly's ability to win fouls, which could be crucial for gaining advantageous positions. The English midfielder achieved the third-highest average of fouls won per 90 minutes in the league (3.1) among players with a minimum of 900 minutes. He proved his consistency by winning at least two fouls in each of his last seven starts in the competition. Arsenal's creative force will rely on Bukayo Saka, who led the entire Premier League in average chances created per 90 minutes (3.0) among players with a minimum of 900 min...

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace: Key Statistics Before Opening Round

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17 August 2025 Chelsea enters the new season with Moisés Caicedo as one of the most active defensive players in the Premier League. The Ecuadorian midfielder was among five players last season who attempted more than 100 tackles (114 – average 3.1 per 90 minutes). However, his aggressive style of play was also reflected in discipline, as he conceded the joint-third most fouls in the division (70 – average 1.9 per 90 minutes). Cole Palmer confirmed his versatility as one of only four Premier League players with a minimum of 900 minutes played who achieved an average of at least 2.5 shots per 90 minutes (3.6) and simultaneously at least 2.5 chances created per 90 minutes (2.5). The English midfielder averaged 0.65 goal involvements per match, making him a key figure in the Blues' attacking phase. Crystal Palace will rely on Daniel Muñoz, who became the second most active tackling player in the league with 123 challenges, surpassed only by Idrissa Gueye (133). However, the Colombi...

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Fulham: Key Statistics Before Opening Round

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16 August 2025 Brighton's defensive midfield duo are set to play crucial roles in the season opener. Yankuba Minteh demonstrated consistent tackling ability last season, averaging 2.4 tackles per 90 minutes in the Premier League. The young midfielder maintained this defensive work rate by recording two tackles in four of his last six starts, showcasing his reliability in breaking up opposition attacks. Carlos Baleba has proven even more active in the tackle count, attempting 2+ tackles in seven of his last eight Premier League appearances for Brighton. The midfielder appears particularly motivated against Fulham, having made at least three tackles in three of his four league encounters with the Cottagers, suggesting he relishes the physical battle against this opposition. Between the posts for Fulham, Bernd Leno enters the new campaign fresh from a busy end to last season. The German goalkeeper averaged 2.9 saves per 90 minutes in the Premier League and demonstrated his shot-st...

Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Key Statistics Before Opening Round

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15 August 2025 Mohamed Salah enters the new season with impressive numbers against Bournemouth - only against Manchester United (13) and Tottenham Hotspur (12) has he scored more Premier League goals than against today's opponent (11). The Egyptian striker also holds the record for most goals scored in opening rounds of the Premier League. On the visitors' side, Florian Wirtz stands out, having recorded 12 assists in last season's Bundesliga - the second-highest tally after Michael Olise. The German midfielder creates an average of 2.2 chances per match. Antoine Semenyo represents Bournemouth's offensive threat with an average of 3.5 shots per game last season. In his last three league encounters with Liverpool, he has registered at least three attempts on goal in each match. Thanks to Stats Perform for the data More information: 24live.com

How Often Do Community Shield Winners Go on to Win the Premier League?

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  The Community Shield is the traditional curtain-raiser to England's top-flight football season, but is it a good indicator of who will eventually win the Premier League title? This Year's Edition The 2025 FA Community Shield takes place this weekend (Sunday, August 10) between defending champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium. Considered the traditional season opener, the tournament was first played in 1908, with this year's edition being the 103rd in the competition's history. Success Statistics Out of 33 Community Shield matches in the Premier League era (since 1992-93), only eight teams managed to win both the Community Shield and subsequently the Premier League in the same season - that's less than a quarter (24%). None of the last five Community Shield winners have gone on to win the Premier League in the same season. Only one of the last 14 winners achieved this feat - Manchester City in the 2018-19 season. The Pa...

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS FROM INTER AND PSG

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  May 31, 2025 Inter Milan - Paris Saint-Germain 2025 UEFA Champions League Final, Istanbul, Turkey Ahead of Saturday's culmination of the European club season, let's look at the key statistical indicators of players from both Champions League finalists - Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. The statistical data reveals the strengths of both teams and suggests where the decisive factors of the final clash may lie. Inter Milan: Offensive Power and Defensive Stability Lautaro Martínez has become Inter's offensive leader with nine goals in this Champions League season, which is jointly the highest number of goals by an Inter player in a single European campaign. In his last seven Champions League matches, he has scored eight goals and recorded 13 shots on target (2.2 per 90 minutes). The Argentine striker thus confirms his scoring form ahead of the key duel. Yann Sommer is the leading goalkeeper in Opta points rating in this Champions League season with 276.6 points. ...

TATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS: BRIGHTON TO CHALLENGE WEST HAM AT THE AMEX STADIUM

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  April 26, 2025 Brighton and Hove Albion vs West Ham United Ahead of the weekend Premier League clash between Brighton and West Ham, we bring you interesting statistics about key players from both teams. Brighton's Danny Welbeck has scored more Premier League goals against West Ham than against any other opponent (6). The experienced English forward has also found the net twice in his last three league games. This statistic suggests that Welbeck could be a key player for the home side in their upcoming battle with the Hammers. Brighton defender Pervis Estupiñán has made at least 2 successful tackles in eight of his last twelve Premier League appearances. The Ecuadorian full-back has also received a yellow card in each of his last two games, highlighting his aggressive but sometimes overly physical playing style. It will be interesting to see if he can maintain discipline against West Ham's pacey wingers. West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá averages 2.5 tackles per 90 minut...

KEY STATS AHEAD OF THE MATCH: CHELSEA HOST EVERTON AT STAMFORD BRIDGE

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  April 26, 2025 Chelsea FC - Everton FC Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Everton, we bring you interesting statistics about key players from both teams. Chelsea's Pedro Neto has attempted at least 2 shots in each of his last five Premier League appearances. Additionally, he's recorded exactly two shots on target in each of his last three games. The Portuguese winger continues to deliver consistent offensive performance that Chelsea will need in their upcoming battle with Everton. Moisés Caicedo is one of only two players in the Premier League this season to have both won (54 - averaging 1.7 per 90 minutes) and conceded (60 - averaging 1.9 per 90 minutes) more than 50 fouls. The Ecuadorian Chelsea midfielder has won at least two fouls in five of his last six appearances, highlighting his crucial role in midfield both in disrupting opponents' attacks and maintaining possession. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has made at least 3 saves...