The PFF Forecast
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Join Judah Fortgang as he breaks down the NFL from a betting perspective, using Pro Football Focus's exclusive data to deliver insights and strategies for smarter wagers every week.
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Sep 3, 2020 • 1h 54min
Every NFL Win Total with Kevin Clark and his mustache
George and Eric are joined by The Ringer's Kevin Clark to breakdown all 32 NFL win totals (3:18). NFC East (7:31). AFC West (26:30). NFC South (43:22). AFC East (1:00:02). AFC South (1:06:52). NFC North (1:17:18). AFC North (1:28:00). NFC West (1:37:39).
Sep 1, 2020 • 1h 32min
Aaron Nagler joins to talk about the “13 win” Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, the Bears being good and much more
George and Eric are joined by Aaron Nagler (3:41). Were the Packers fraudulent in 2019 (10:20). Jordan Love vs. adversity (20:00). RB drafting strategy (36:48). NFC North best bets/underdog to win division (54:57). Rodgers revenge tour (1:07:08)
Aug 27, 2020 • 46min
Kevin Cole joins to talk about his new podcast and bold predictions for the 2020 season
George and Eric are joined by PFF’s Kevin Cole to discuss Kevin’s new “Unexpected Points” podcast(2:53). Fantasy QB draft strategy (9:40). 2020 NFL bold predictions (16:27). David Montgomery injury news (40:13).
Aug 26, 2020 • 1h 8min
Evan Silva and Ian Hartitz come to Josh Allen’s defense, plus underrated teams, Terry McLaurin and more
George and Eric are joined by Ian Hartitz and Evan Silva (2:48). Breaking down Eric’s “My Guys”/fantasy running back strategy (4:18). Carson Wentz or Matt Stafford in fantasy (17:25). Terry McLaurin’s potential (22:10). Win totals (28:23). Fast food favorites (57:49).
Aug 19, 2020 • 50min
Adam Schefter on teams to watch, Josh Allen and more, plus Mike Renner on the 2021 Draft Class
George and Eric are joined by Mike Renner to discuss the 2021 NFL Draft class (3:49). Trey Lance compared to the other elite QB prospects (6:06). JaMarr Chase compared to last year's receiving class (15:54). Comparing 2020 class to 2021 class + Renner's favorite guys in this year's class (21:14). ESPN's Adam Schefter joins the show to talk quarantine, the 2020 NFL season and Josh Allen (28:07).
Check out Adam Schefter's podcast as well!:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/should-we-play-college-football/id1190094109?i=1000488367714
Aug 18, 2020 • 1h 13min
Bruce Gradkowski talks grading Russell Wilson in college, Fields vs Lawrence, Carr vs Mariota, and Big Ben during training camp
George and Eric are joined by former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski (3:30). Grading Russell Wilson's 2011 season at Wisconsin (14:55). Justin Fields vs. Trevor Lawrence (28:16). Raiders QB Room debate (39:54). Drew Lock vs. Dwayne Haskins (45:40). Kyler Murray vs. Baker Mayfield (54:15). Training camp stories (1:01:05).
Aug 13, 2020 • 1h 4min
Josh Hermsmeyer joins to talk WR separation and a whole lot more
George and Eric are joined by fivethirtyeight's Josh Hermsmeyer to discuss his most recent article on receiver separation (10:08). Which receiver is Josh most impressed with (31:15). Which quarterbacks are best set up to thrive with the pandemic preseason (39:29). With a quarterback chosen at random, which receiver would you choose to score a touchdown from 10-15 yards out (43:55). Fan questions (52:00).
Aug 10, 2020 • 1h 19min
Cris Collinsworth joins to talk CFB, the Cowboys, paying QBs, establishing the run and so much more
George and Eric are joined by NBC and PFF's own Cris Collinsworth to talk about the recent college football news and COVID's impact on NFL (5:44). Are teams paying quarterbacks too much money/ Cowboys breakdown (24:59). Impact of the running game in the modern game (51:35). Quick hitters (1:09:20).
Aug 6, 2020 • 44min
Cliff Avril and Solomon Wilcots join to debate pass-rush vs coverage
George and Eric check in on the NFL season optimism meter before being joined by former Seattle Seahawk Cliff Avrill and NFL defensive back Solomon Wilcots (6:10). The connection between a good pass rush and good secondary (9:18). How well does play action work (20:00). Make your case: secondary or pass rush (30:01). Quick hitters (39:21).
Aug 4, 2020 • 57min
Mina Kimes stops by to defend the Jamal Adams trade, Wilson vs Mahomes, advice for people who want to work in sports
George and Eric are joined by ESPN's Mina Kimes (1:34) to discuss the Jamal Adams trade (10:25). How much does versatility matter on defense (17:30). Is Russell Wilson in the same tier as Patrick Mahomes (26:08). The team Mina is most interested to watch in 2020 (28:30). Mina gives her advice to people seeking a career in sports (48:27).
