TPR & The TrenchCast

EricK: Mr Trench

This is where we look at where the game is won and lost - The Trenches. We evaluate them as a unit, not individual players or grades, and score them based on the plays and stats that sustain or stall drives.

  1. Sep 12

    Week1: TPR Recaps 1st 2 Games. SEA vs NE, SF vs LAR. SEA QB2 Gets It Done. SF D-Line is Scary.

    🏈 NFL Week 1 Mid-Weekend Trench Check-In: Seattle & San Francisco Win Up Front 🏈 We often say "keep your head on a swivel"—and these opening games were Exhibit 1 for why that's so important. In this mid-weekend check-in, we dive straight into the film and data from the two games in the books to see which line-of-scrimmage units held form and which fronts delivered when it mattered most. (For listeners looking to dive deep into our full math, TPR evaluates the 10+ play metrics—like first downs, yards per carry, and third-down stops—that sustain or stall drives on both sides of the ball; check out our explainer masterclasses for the full breakdown!). 💥 MID-WEEKEND GAME BREAKDOWNS: Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots The Trench Story: Seattle pulled off a gritty 13–10 Kickoff victory. When Seattle's QB2 entered the game with zero preparation time, the offensive line stepped up behind a resilient 49/51 run-to-pass playbook ratio. By the Numbers: The Seahawks offensive line paved 22 rushing attempts for 4.4 yards per carry (97 total ground yards) and out-passed New England 188 to 168. That offensive grit kept the game close enough for Seattle's "Dark Side" defensive line to shut the lid, generating 3 interceptions, 3 sacks, and holding New England to 1-for-2 in the red zone. San Francisco 49ers vs. LA Rams The Trench Story: San Francisco's defensive front is back bigly, officially turning the NFC West into a three-front gauntlet. The 49ers' defensive line suffocated the Rams' top-ranked TPR offensive line, holding them to just 15 total first downs (6 passing, 7 rushing) and a dismal 2-for-9 on 3rd down. By the Numbers: San Francisco's front posted 2 tackles for loss and 8 QB hits (compared to the Rams defensive line's 0 sacks and 0.5 TFL/QB hits). Meanwhile, the 49ers offensive line executed a complete 180 transformation, churning out 174 total rushing yards on 5.8 yards per carry across 30 attempts. ⏳ LIMITED-TIME FOUNDER'S OFFER (SAVE 40% FOR LIFE!) Starting in Week 2, our premium Thursday Match-Up Newsletter (breaking down every game into Clear Mismatches, Trench Gaps, and Metal-on-Metal battles) goes behind the paywall for $60/season. 👉 Upgrade TODAY to lock in your spot for just $35/season for life. Guaranteed to never increase!  🔗 Claim your lifetime discount now: trenchpowerrating.com Co-produced alongside our partners at Syracuse University’s David B. Falk College of Sport Management (Dr. Rodney Paul, Austin Ambler, Nick Wolfe, James Cummings) and built in coordination with NFL Hall of Fame Selection Committee member Frank Cooney (the original ratings architect behind EA Sports Madden Football). #FantasyFootballAdvice #NFL #FantasyFootball #TrenchPowerRating #PFF #ProFootballFocus #ESPN #DraftKings #FanDuel

    Week1: TPR Recaps 1st 2 Games. SEA vs NE, SF vs LAR. SEA QB2 Gets It Done. SF D-Line is Scary.

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This is where we look at where the game is won and lost - The Trenches. We evaluate them as a unit, not individual players or grades, and score them based on the plays and stats that sustain or stall drives.