SumerSports Show
SumerSports
Lindsay Rhodes, formerly on NFL Network, and Sam Bruchhaus, Data Scientist/former Tulane Linebacker, have weekly discussions around the biggest stories in the NFL and College. They are joined by some of the biggest names in the sport and other SumerSports colleagues including former NFL general managers, coaches, scouts and players. Tune in each week!
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Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 6min
4th Down Decisions: A Deep Dive into the Lions Recent 4th Down Woes w/ Dave Birkett, Tej Seth & Shawn Syed
Today Sam Bruchhaus and Lindsay Rhodes take a deep look into what's going on with the Lions - in particular, them going 0 for their last 7 4th down attempts. They are joined by Dave Birkett, of the Detroit Free Press, as well as both Stats & Scheme analysts, Shawn Syed & Tej Seth, to answer the question - should Dan Campbell and the Lions go for it less?
2:34 - Dave Birkett
15:12 - Tej Seth
36:01 - Shawn Syed
Nov 25, 2025 • 53min
When backup QBs start w/ Luke McCown
Former NFL QB, Luke McCown, joins Lindsay Rhodes & Sam Bruchhaus to discuss what it's like for a backup QB to become a starter midway through the season.
Nov 19, 2025 • 58min
Why teams don't "take the points" & how to defend heavy TE personnel w/ Shawn Syed & ESPN's Seth Walder
Shawn Syed, a scheme analyst focused on defensive strategy, discusses how the Seahawks and Rams faced heavy tight end personnel. He explains Seattle's tactical dominance and their ability to disrupt the Rams' offense. Joining him is Seth Walder, ESPN's quantitative analyst, who dives into fourth-down decision-making. He breaks down win-probability models and the reasons teams often don't take the points, highlighting the factors that influence these critical decisions. Together, they unpack the interplay between analytics and on-field strategies.
Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 23min
SumerScore Midseason All-Pro Team
Lindsay Rhodes and Sam Bruchhaus reveal the Midseason All-Pro Teams created by our SumerScore metric.
How We Score - 1:00
QBs - 6:30
RBs - 17:00
WRs - 23:20
TEs - 31:00
OL - 35:15
ED - 40:45
LBs - 47:20
DL - 54:45
CBs - 59:15
Ss - 1:10:00
Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 31min
Trade Deadline Show w/ fmr GM Mike Mayock & Shawn Syed
Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock and SumerSports' Shawn Syed join Lindsay Rhodes & Sam Bruchhaus to recap the 2025 trade deadline
Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 15min
Heavy Personnel: Breaking Down Recent Multi-Tight End Usage in the NFL w/ Christian Fauria & Shawn Syed
Lindsay Rhodes and Sam Bruchhaus take a deep dive into multi-tight end personnel and the recent changes we've seen in regards to the usage of those groupings. Former NFL TE and current SiriusXM Radio host, Christian Fauria and SumerSports' Shawn Syed join the show to discuss how and why teams are using more heavy packages.
Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 1min
Buy or Sell: Trade Deadline Preview
Lindsay Rhodes & Sam Bruchhaus take a look at historical data surrounding the trade deadline and preview what they think will happen over the next few weeks.
Oct 15, 2025 • 58min
The Year of the "Phoenix" QB w/ Jordan Palmer
QB coach and founder of QB Summit, Jordan Palmer, joins Lindsay Rhodes and Sam Bruchhaus to discuss the rise in retread or Phoenix QBs in the NFL.
What is a Phoenix QB? - 1:15
Jordan Palmer - 10:50
Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 9min
Replacing an Offensive Tackle w/ Brandon Thorn & Mike Maccagnan
Lindsay Rhodes and Sam Bruchhaus are joined by former NY Jets General Manager, Mike Maccagnan and offensive line analyst, Brandon Thorn, to discuss how teams can replace an injured starting offensive tackle.
OL Stats & Analytics: 7:30
Mike Maccagnan: 14:50
Brandon Thorn: 33:00
Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 32min
Quarter Season Report Card w/ Shawn Syed
Lindsay Rhodes & Sam Bruchhaus go through the top performers at every position through the quarter season mark. Shawn Syed then joins the show to discuss the best teams through four weeks.
QBs: 3:00
RBs: 7:45
WRs: 9:30
OL: 21:00
TE: 33:00
DL: 36:00
LB: 44:30
DB: 49:00
Best Teams: 56:00
Shawn Syed: 1:05:00
