The 2021 season is underway, and we’ve got mere hours before the Broncos face off against the New York Giants. With that in mind, I thought it time to dig into what the advanced numbers say about the matchup. Obviously the vast majority of the stats come from the 2020 season, so their impact will vary. What follows are the metrics I found most interesting, along with my thoughts on why I care about them, as well as what they could mean for the season opener.
Unless I mention otherwise, charting stats and EPA is from Sports Info Solutions.