Here's why you should subscribe to this Substack
If you are looking for unique metrics and deep dive game tape analysis, you’ve come to the right place. I have been generating that type of content for over 20 years now at various outlets, including ESPN and The Athletic, and will continue that tradition at this Substack.
Here’s what you will get during the 2026 season.
One Thought on Every Game weekly review. This is a comprehensive review article for every game in the previous week. It will cover a range of topics, including fantasy football, scout’s eye reviews and advanced stat insights. This is available exclusively for paid Substack subscribers and will be posted every Tuesday morning.
The Plus/Minus Blocking Report. I have carved out a significant amount of time in the Sunday-Tuesday schedule to do coach’s film breakdowns of every run play from the previous week. The resulting downloadable metrics will cover RB, offensive and defensive performance in the six blocking categories detailed in my new Plus/Minus block grading system. In addition to the metrics, there will be a report detailing the most notable stat elements and scout’s eye insights.
KC Joyner’s NFL picks article. Substack is the new home for my weekly picks article. Each edition of this series will provide a deep-dive review of the upcoming week’s contests. These reviews are based on matchup analysis in 10 different categories. The game overviews will include my straight up pick in that contest, as well as thoughts on various wager lines, players/matchups to target or avoid and tons of other actionable information. This will be posted on Thursday morning and is available exclusively for paid Substack subscribers.
Updated NFL picks. This quick hitting post covers any notable changes that impact the NFL picks. The primary goal here is to highlight areas that could alter the way the game is likely to play out. This can be due to injuries, weather or various other items. This early Sunday early AM review is available exclusively for paid Substack subscribers.
My entire 2026 schedule, which includes the Substack content, the content available through my Paydirt fantasy football subscription service and various radio interviews, can be found at my 2026 schedule link.
It’s a return to the type of writing I had so much fun putting together in the ESPN Insider days, but I need your help to build a Substack subscriber base to get this rocket launched.
That’s why I’m running a Drive to 200 subscribers promotion that includes offering a lifetime 20 percent discount. Just sign up via this link
and your 20 discount percentage never changes. For 2026, that’s $16 off an annual $80 price or $1.60 off the $8 monthly price.
Monthly or annual subscribers will also receive a 25% off discount code for any item purchased at my fantasy football site, which is The Football Scientist. That includes 25 percent off the 2026 TFS Fantasy Football Draft Guide or a Paydirt subscription.
Those who go all out and sign up for the Founding Member level will receive a complimentary Paydirt Gold subscription for every season that they subscribe.
Thanks in advance for all of your support and I hope you have a fantastic 2026 season!