Archive - The Read Optional

What are the top-10 offenses in the NFL?

Breaking down the over-performing, under-performing and dominant groups in the league

Dec 10 • Oliver Connolly

2:04:44

How do you fix the Browns, Jets, Commanders and Falcons?

Figuring out what's next for the recently eliminated teams. Plus: Phillip Rivers!!!!

Dec 9 • Oliver Connolly

2:05:27

What are the top-10 defenses in the NFL?

Breaking down the over-performing, under-performing and dominant groups in the league

Dec 3 • Oliver Connolly

1:50:22

What next for the already eliminated teams?

Digging into the offseason plans for the Giants, Saints, Cardinals and Raiders

Dec 2 • Oliver Connolly

1:54:08

November 2025

Buying and selling the division leaders

Are the Bears for real? Can the Cowboys mount a run? Is the AFC South a race?

Nov 25 • Oliver Connolly

1:34:43

Here comes Philly's defense

Their offense remains wince-inducing, but the Eagles' defense has found its championship footing. Plus: Offseason do-overs in Atlanta and Vegas

Nov 19 • Oliver Connolly

1:43:08

Why Seahawks-Rams was the game of the year

Plus a deep-dive on Bills-Bucs and Chiefs-Broncos

Nov 18 • Oliver Connolly

2:24:22

Checking in on the NFC's playoff picture

The brilliance of Darnold, the evolving Rams, the dysfunctional Packers and more

Nov 13 • Oliver Connolly

1:51:12

Sorting through the AFC's jumbled playoff picture

Are we sure *insert any team in the playoff picture* is championship good?

Nov 11 • Oliver Connolly

1:54:27

Breaking down every angle of the trade deadline

Sauce! Quinnen Williams! The Jets! Jerry!

Nov 7 • Oliver Connolly

1:55:02

How the Bills got the better of the Chiefs

Plus: trade reactions -- and who are the Panthers and Packers?

Nov 4 • Oliver Connolly

1:22:07

October 2025

The Alternative Midseason (ish) Awards: Part II

Breaking down the best offseason moves, gameplans, breakout players, executives and more

Oct 30 • Oliver Connolly

2:45:19

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