Some of you refer to it as nerd week, but we like to stick to its actual name -- analytics week -- and it rolls forward with one of our favorite nerd analysts -- Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus. Steve slows down the Josh Allen MVP hype train by diving into the numbers, explains why everyone is (but shouldn't be) sleeping on a big time bounce back from the Rams offense, and more.

Does Jared Dubin have any clue why the Texans would ever trade DeAndre Hopkins in his prime? No. But is Jared Dubin extremely intrigued by what David Johnson, Brandin Cooks, and Randall Cobb can do in an offense with Deshaun Watson at quarterback? Yes, of course he is -- and he makes it clear should be too. And don't sleep on the Colts who may have added the most impactful player in the entire division at any position.

In a Covid-shortened offseason, rookies at every position could take quite a bit longer to get rolling, but in what many believed to be a historic draft class at the wide receiver position, Chris Trapasso pinpoints the rookies who will shine early and often. Down in Jacksonville, a rookie that almost everyone is sleeping on is set to be a perfect fit for the new offensive system -- and he'll immediately make an impact.

Chances are high that if you've been following Patriots training camp, you've seen Jarrett Stidham rack up not one, not two, not three, but seven interceptions over the last few practices -- it hasn't been pretty. Jonathan Jones is ready to stake his claim -- the quarterback controversy is over -- before it ever even started. Jones' insight into New England's thinking will have you convinced too -- No. 1 will be suiting up under center in Week 1.

The Saints have come so close to winning a title, but so far away (thanks at least in part to some atrocious officiating) over the last three seasons, so don't be surprised when several players land on Jared Dubin's preseason All-NFC South roster. The Saints reign king in the NFC South and the Falcons? Well let's just say it might be time for wholesale change.

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