NFL Analytics Preview, QB Forecasts, and Team Rankings for 2025
Episode Description
ABOUT THE EPISODE Moneyball podcast hosts and Wharton Professors Eric Bradlow and Cade Massey talk with Aaron Schatz about 2025 NFL outlooks, including why the Ravens and Bills rank among the best teams. Aaron Schatz highlights Jaden Daniels’ standout rookie play, expected Eagles regression, and the challenge of modeling coaching. They also discuss Ichiro’s hit streak, rising WNBA viewership, and an LPGA record for most consecutive unique winners.
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Brief Summary
Aaron Shots discusses NFL analytics, team projections, and quarterback performances ahead of the upcoming season.
Key points
- Welcome Back Aaron Shots. Aaron Shots returns to discuss the upcoming football season and analytics.
- Ravens' Surprising Position. The Ravens are being touted as a top team this season, which is unusual.
- Predictability in Football. Aaron Shots explains why offense is more predictable than defense in football analytics.
- Commanders Over Eagles?. Aaron predicts the Commanders will win the NFC East over the Eagles this year.
- Caleb Williams' Future in Chicago. Experts discuss the challenges of forecasting Caleb Williams' success in the NFL.
- Cam Ward's NFL Potential. Cam Ward is projected to be a top quarterback despite mixed opinions.
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Episode highlights
- Welcome Back Aaron ShotsAaron Shots returns to discuss the upcoming football season and analytics.“Delighted to see you Aaron Shots. Welcome back.”1:00Aug 5, 2025
- Ravens' Surprising PositionThe Ravens are being touted as a top team this season, which is unusual.“It’s ridiculous how many people are saying the Ravens are the best positioned in the league.”3:43Aug 5, 2025
- Predictability in FootballAaron Shots explains why offense is more predictable than defense in football analytics.“Offense is more predictable and more consistent than defense.”11:04Aug 5, 2025
- Commanders Over Eagles?Aaron predicts the Commanders will win the NFC East over the Eagles this year.“We project the Commanders over the Eagles to win the NFC East.”13:02Aug 5, 2025
- Caleb Williams' Future in ChicagoExperts discuss the challenges of forecasting Caleb Williams' success in the NFL.“It seems to take us a number of years before we really understand a quarterback in the pros.”18:58Aug 5, 2025
- Cam Ward's NFL PotentialCam Ward is projected to be a top quarterback despite mixed opinions.“If Cam Ward had come out a year ago, he might have been the seventh quarterback taken.”20:13Aug 5, 2025
- Travis Hunter's Unique RoleTravis Hunter's potential to play both ways is a rare occurrence in football.“Nobody's ever tried to do it to the extent that Travis Hunter has talked about doing it.”33:58Aug 5, 2025
- Aaron Shots on NFL SeasonAaron Shots shares insights on NFL predictions and team performances.“He said that offense is more persistent.”36:31Aug 5, 2025





