268 - Should You Trust Total Points?

Aaron Rodgers is still pretty good, but a new stat from a source we trust says he’s...the best player in the NFL? Does that make sense? Let’s figure out what to make of Total Points, a new stat from Sports Information Solutions.What's the deal with Total Points (0:45)Sports Information Solutions, a reputable source for advanced football analytics, introduced a new metric recently that says Aaron Rodgers is not only still good, but the best player in the league. Should you trust it?Further reading: Introducing Total PointsPunters are people too! (20:31)Punters can play a big role in field position, and this research paper shows exactly how they affect games. It's in depth, but you should give it a read.Further reading: A flight-based metric for evaluating NFL puntersThe fates of the Packers and Eagles after the 2014 NFC Championship (21:50)How have the Packers and Seahawks fared since they met in that fateful NFC Championship game? They're closer than you might think.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month offsets our podcast hosting costs.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.