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Film Review: Week 9 from the Film Room
Film Review

Film Review: Week 9 from the Film Room

Nov 11, 2026

Opening up the film room: Kansas City’s interior line, the Jets in one snap, Jordan Love going bombs away, and a big hit from Evan Williams.

Week 10 Stat Projections
Weekly Projections

Week 10 Stat Projections

Nov 10, 2026

EFS stat projections for every QB, RB, WR and TE across 14 games, with ESPN alongside. Latest: Thursday final.

Week 9 Stat Projections
Weekly Projections

Week 9 Stat Projections

Nov 3, 2026

Graded: EFS was closer than ESPN on 134 of 296 players (average miss 4.07 vs 3.88 half-PPR points).

Week 8 Stat Projections
Weekly Projections

Week 8 Stat Projections

Oct 29, 2026

Graded: EFS was closer than ESPN on 125 of 264 players (average miss 4.43 vs 4.26 half-PPR points).

Film Review: New England’s Offensive Tackles
Film Review

Film Review: New England’s Offensive Tackles

Oct 24, 2026

Caleb Lomu has shown a lot of promise in his fill-in snaps, and Will Campbell is playing solid ball at left tackle. New England looks set at the position for years to come.

Week 7 Stat Projections
Weekly Projections

Week 7 Stat Projections

Oct 22, 2026

Graded: EFS was closer than ESPN on 126 of 269 players (average miss 4.10 vs 4.11 half-PPR points).