How I Started Digging Into the Stats
So today I was checking Sunday’s game highlights when I wondered who really stood out in that Texans-Jets matchup. Grabbed my laptop and coffee around 7 AM thinking this would be quick. Ha! Should’ve known better.
The Data Grab Struggle
First tried pulling numbers from the league website but kept hitting paywalls and weird login loops. Got so frustrated I almost spilled coffee on my keyboard. Ended up using three different sports apps – copied passing yards, rushing stats, and tackles into separate sticky notes on my desktop. Took like an hour just to get all the numbers in one place.
Crunching Those Numbers
Made a messy spreadsheet with:
- Quarterback throws
- Running yards
- Big tackles
My dog started barking when I shouted “No way!” seeing Zach Wilson’s completion rate. Man was hitting receivers like crazy. Also noticed that Texans rookie Tank Dell kept popping up everywhere – catches, returns, you name it.
Who Actually Delivered
After triple-checking my scribbled notes:
- Nico Collins snagged more yards than I thought – dude was everywhere
- That Robert Saleh defense? Quincy Williams straight up murdered the tackle count
- Both kickers were perfect which never happens
Honestly shocked CJ Stroud didn’t throw picks with how much pressure he faced.
Why This Stuff Matters
Wasted half my morning but learned two things: First, never trust the highlight reels – they showed like three plays on repeat but missed the real grinders. Second, stats don’t lie but you gotta dig past the flashy touchdowns. That running back nobody talked about? Averaged 5 yards when it mattered most. My takeaway: watch the quiet guys in trenches next time.
Anyway gonna clean coffee stains off my notes now. Lesson learned: keep coasters handy when stat-crunching.
