Neil Greenberg

Washington, D.C.

Reporter analyzing advanced sports statistics for The Washington Post
Neil Greenberg is a staff writer with The Washington Post whose beat is sports analytics. His analysis and insight can be found in the sports section, where he covers all pro sports, as well as college football and basketball. He is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and prefers to be called a geek rather than a nerd.
Latest from Neil Greenberg

NFL playoff picture: Projected field entering Week 14

Where the NFL playoff picture stands and what could change.

December 2, 2024
The Detroit Lions hold the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

NFL playoff projections: Updated win totals, Super Bowl odds for every team

Our power ratings predict each team’s chance of making the playoffs, winning the division and becoming Super Bowl champions.

December 2, 2024

NFL best bets for Week 13: Commanders will rebound

Best value plays for Week 13, plus picks for every game.

November 27, 2024
Quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are due for a bounce-back performance.

NFL best bets for Week 12: Eagles should slow Rams’ offense

The best value plays for this week’s NFL slate, plus picks for every game.

November 20, 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles' defense has been one of the best in the NFL.

Five Super Bowl contenders have separated from the rest

The Lions lead our list of the Super Bowl contenders that have separated from the pack.

November 14, 2024
Cornerback Carlton Davis III is one of the leaders of a very good Detroit Lions defense. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NFL best bets for Week 11: Chargers face a tough test in Bengals

The best value plays for Week 11 of the NFL slate, plus picks for every game.

November 13, 2024
Quarterback Joe Burrow and the rest of the Bengals' offense will pose a threat to the Chargers.

The strongest MVP candidates halfway through the NFL season

Two good bets to win the league’s top individual award, plus some favorites to avoid.

November 7, 2024
Quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Lamar Jackson are strong candidates for the NFL's MVP award.

NFL best bets for Week 10: Trust the 49ers

Plus, more value plays from this week’s slate.

November 6, 2024
The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy are coming off a bye week. (Scot Tucker/AP)

Breeders’ Cup odds, picks and entries for Saturday’s races

Picks and entries for Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup races.

November 1, 2024
John Velazquez celebrates as he rides Fierceness after winning last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile horse race. (Ashley Landis/AP)

Three long shots that could win Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup races

These horses aren’t high-priced favorites, but could provide you a chance at a big win.

November 1, 2024
Ecoro Azel, right, and Forever Young exercise during morning workouts this week. (Denis Poroy/Imagn Images)