The USFL is back as another attempt for an alternative league to the NFL, after the failures of the AAF and the XFL, although the latter was due to COVID-19. After running from 1983 to 1986 and dissolving in 1990, the United States Football League (USFL) announced its return in June 2021 with the season … Continue reading The 8 Teams of the New USFL →

Every year, the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) puts out their All-Rookie Team, highlighting the best rookies at every position. Here are my guys to end the 2021 season: Offense Quarterback: Mac Jones, New England Honorable mention: No one It's far and away Jones for this honor. The 15th pick out of Alabama is a rookie … Continue reading Football Nerds 2021 All-Rookie Team →

One of the most underrated "stats" in the NFL is the percent of snaps played. While writers and analysts might not appreciate this stat, this is something that players strive for. It shows a players durability, ability to play every down, and the value these players have on their team. Let's take a look at … Continue reading 2021 Snap Count Leaders →

OFFENSE Quarterback First team: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay (34) Second team: Tom Brady, Tampa Bay (16) Honorable mention: none Running Back First team: Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis (50) Second team: none Honorable mention: none Tight End First team: Mark Andrews, Baltimore (41) Second team: Travis Kelce, Kansas City (9) Honorable mention: none Wide Receiver First team: … Continue reading 2021 AP All-Pro Team →

The NFL's biggest season ever with the brand new Week 18 slate of games leads to a ton of different playoff seeding scenarios. After Saturday's game which had the Cowboys defeat the Eagles 51-26...nothing really changed, but the Cowboys could move up in seeding. The NFC's Week 18 is a lot less exciting than the … Continue reading NFC Playoff Scenarios entering Sunday’s Week 18 games →

The NFL's biggest season ever with the brand new Week 18 slate of games leads to a ton of different playoff seeding scenarios. After Saturday's game which had the Chiefs defeat the Broncos 28-24, the Chiefs are locked into either the #1 or #2 seed, with the Titans the lone threat for the top seed. … Continue reading AFC Playoff Scenarios entering Sunday’s Week 18 games →

PickTeamPositionPlayer1Jacksonville JaguarsQBTrevor Lawrence2New York JetsQBZach Wilson3San Francisco 49ersQBTrey Lance4Atlanta FalconsTEKyle Pitts5Cincinnati BengalsWRJa'Marr Chase6Miami DolphinsOTPenei Sewell7Detroit LionsWRJaylen Waddle8Carolina PanthersOTRashawn Slater9Denver BroncosLBMicah Parsons10Dallas CowboysCBPatrick Surtain11New York GiantsDEKwity Paye12Philadelphia EaglesCBJaycee Horn13Los Angeles ChargersWRDevonta Smith14Minnesota VikingsQBJustin Fields15New England PatriotsQBMac Jones16Arizona CardinalsCBGreg Newsome17Las Vegas RaidersOTLiam Eichenberg18Miami DolphinsWRRashod Bateman19Washington Football TeamLBZaven Collins20Chicago BearsGAlijah Vera-Tucker21Indianapolis ColtsOTTeven Jenkins22Tennessee TitansWRKadarius Toney23New York JetsCBAsante Samuel … Continue reading Official Football Nerds Mock Draft 2021 →

The hype of free agency has come and gone and now it’s time to look at what teams have gained and lost since March 17th and where they stand as they prepare for the upcoming draft. Let’s finish off with the NFC West. Arizona Cardinals Key acquisitions: DE J.J. Watt, WR A.J. Green, C Rodney … Continue reading 2021 Offseason Analysis – NFC West →

The hype of free agency has come and gone and now it’s time to look at what teams have gained and lost since March 17th and where they stand as they prepare for the upcoming draft. Let’s continue with the AFC West. Denver Broncos Key acquisitions: CB Kyle Fuller, CB Ronald Darby, RB Mike Boone, … Continue reading 2021 Offseason Analysis – AFC West →

The hype of free agency has come and gone and now it’s time to look at what teams have gained and lost since March 17th and where they stand as they prepare for the upcoming draft. Let’s continue with the NFC South. Atlanta Falcons Key acquisitions: RB Mike Davis, S Erik Harris, LB Barkevious Mingo, … Continue reading 2021 Offseason Analysis – NFC South →