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Data-driven sports storytelling. The account for @OptaAnalyst's U.S. coverage. www.theanalyst.com

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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 14h
Follow our NFL TRACR rankings and playoff probabilities throughout the season. theanalyst.com/competition/...
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NFL Predictions | Opta Analyst
NFL predictions, projected wins and losses, division and playoff chances, and conference and Super Bowl odds for every team.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026
The Dodgers appear often on the lists here. Most importantly, they could add a third consecutive World Series title this year. theanalyst.com/articles/mos...
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The Most Consecutive MLB Playoff Appearances and Titles
Most Consecutive MLB Playoff Appearances – All Time · 1. Atlanta Braves, 14 seasons (1991-2005) · 2. New York Yankees, 13 (1995-2007) ...
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026
With the NHL opening its season today, follow along with TRACR rankings, win-loss projections and playoff probabilities. theanalyst.com/nhl-predicti...
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NHL Predictions | Opta Analyst
Our NHL predictions, powered by our projection model, update after each game all the way through the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026
Our MLB playoff predictions preview: theanalyst.com/articles/mlb...
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 29/09/2026
The MLB playoffs begin today.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026
Who’s going to win the World Series? The Opta projection model has its numbers and our MLB expert @ryanfagan.bsky.social has his analysis. Here’s what to know about each team heading into the playoffs. theanalyst.com/articles/mlb...
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MLB Playoff Predictions: What to Know About Each Team's Chance to Win the World Series | Opta Analyst
Who's going to win the World Series? The Opta projection model has its numbers, and our expert has his analysis and MLB playoff predictions.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026
MLB TRACR rankings through the regular season. theanalyst.com/mlb-predicti...
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MLB Predictions | Opta Analyst
How our projection model calculates an expected run differential per 27 outs, which is used to produce our MLB predictions for 2025.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 28/09/2026
2026 FBS team-by-team TRACR rankings and playoff potential. theanalyst.com/college-foot...
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College Football Predictions and Rankings | Opta Analyst
Our college football rankings and predictions are powered by our net efficiency TRACR metric that evaluates how well a team performs.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 26/09/2026
The Saints have been reliant on Tyler Shough's arm and quick-concept play calls. The Raiders are generating pressure on the line that goes beyond Maxx Crosby. Two overlooked teams entering the season make for one of Week 3's more interesting matchups. theanalyst.com/articles/new...
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Saints Host Raiders in Clash of Surprise NFL Teams | Opta Analyst
Overlooked in the offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints have turned heads around the NFL after upset victories in Week 2.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 23/09/2026
The 49ers have the best chance of winning their Week 3 game, while Vikings-Bucs is the closest call. Win probabilities for the entire Week 3 slate: theanalyst.com/articles/202...
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2026 Week 3 NFL Predictions | Opta Analyst
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing predictions for Week 3 games of the 2026 NFL season.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 22/09/2026
Follow our NFL TRACR rankings and probabilities throughout the season. theanalyst.com/competition/...
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NFL Predictions | Opta Analyst
NFL predictions, projected wins and losses, division and playoff chances, and conference and Super Bowl odds for every team.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 21/09/2026
The WNBA regular season concludes on Thursday, with the playoffs set to tip off on Sunday. theanalyst.com/wnba-predict...
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WNBA Predictions | Opta Analyst
How did we get our WNBA predictions? Our model analyzes every matchup and gives each team a predicted win percentage.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 21/09/2026
2026 FBS team-by-team TRACR and playoff probability. theanalyst.com/college-foot...
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College Football Predictions and Rankings | Opta Analyst
Our college football rankings and predictions are powered by our net efficiency TRACR metric that evaluates how well a team performs.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 19/09/2026
All five AL West teams have a negative run differential this season: Astros (-54), Rangers (-33), Mariners (-55), Athletics (-216) and Angels (-80). The AL West could become the fourth division in MLB’s “divisional era” to have all teams finish with a negative run differential.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 18/09/2026
The Brewers are No. 1 in TRACR and slightly above the Dodgers with the highest World Series win probability. theanalyst.com/mlb-predicti...
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MLB Predictions | Opta Analyst
How our projection model calculates an expected run differential per 27 outs, which is used to produce our MLB predictions for 2025.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 17/09/2026
Go inside tonight's matchup: theanalyst.com/articles/thu...
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 17/09/2026
The NFL is coming off a Week 1 that matched the all-time high for scoring in the season-opening schedule.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 17/09/2026
The Bears' rushing attack was dominating in Week 1. How sustainable is it moving forward? Story: theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 17/09/2026
The Week 2 matchup of Lions vs. Bills on “Thursday Night Football” could mirror what occurred across the NFL in its opening week of action – lots of scoring. theanalyst.com/articles/thu...
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As NFL Scoring Soars, Bills, Lions Bring Powerful Attacks to 'Thursday Night Football' | Opta Analyst
The Week 2 matchup of Lions vs. Bills on “Thursday Night Football” could mirror what occurred in NFL season openers – lots of scoring.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 17/09/2026
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing the predictions for NFL Week 2 games. It all starts tonight. theanalyst.com/articles/202...
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2026 Week 2 NFL Predictions | Opta Analyst
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing predictions for Week 2 games of the 2026 NFL season.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 16/09/2026
There were a lot of eye-catching results in the first week of the NFL season. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social dives into some of the numbers to decide if certain developments will continue moving forward. theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...
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Opening Assessment: What's Sustainable (Or Not) in NFL Week 2 and Beyond | Opta Analyst
We’re diving into some eye-catching numbers to decide if certain developments will continue in NFL Week 2 and moving forward.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 16/09/2026
Following the FIBA Women's World Cup break, the WNBA regular season resumes Thursday night and runs through Sept. 24. The playoffs tip off on Sept. 27. theanalyst.com/wnba-predict...
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WNBA Predictions | Opta Analyst
How did we get our WNBA predictions? Our model analyzes every matchup and gives each team a predicted win percentage.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 15/09/2026
2026 FBS team-by-team TRACR and playoff probability. theanalyst.com/college-foot...
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College Football Predictions and Rankings | Opta Analyst
Our college football rankings and predictions are powered by our net efficiency TRACR metric that evaluates how well a team performs.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 15/09/2026
Follow our NFL TRACR rankings and probabilities throughout the season. theanalyst.com/competition/...
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NFL Predictions | Opta Analyst
NFL predictions, projected wins and losses, division and playoff chances, and conference and Super Bowl odds for every team.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 13/09/2026
NFL fantasy projections. theanalyst.com/competition/...
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NFL Fantasy | Opta Analyst
NFL Fantasy football rankings by position, player projections, and comparison tool.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 12/09/2026
The Brewers and Rays officially clinched playoff spots and other teams are getting close. Follow all of the TRACR rankings, win projections and playoff probabilities. theanalyst.com/mlb-predicti...
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MLB Predictions | Opta Analyst
How our projection model calculates an expected run differential per 27 outs, which is used to produce our MLB predictions for 2025.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 10/09/2026
Follow the MLB season with our advanced data leaderboards. theanalyst.com/mlb-stats-le...
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 09/09/2026
A Super Bowl rematch kicks off the NFL season tonight. theanalyst.com/articles/202...
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2026 Week 1 NFL Predictions | Opta Analyst
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing predictions for Week 1 games of the 2026 NFL season. There's a strong schedule.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 09/09/2026
2026 FBS team-by-team TRACR and playoff probability. theanalyst.com/college-foot...
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College Football Predictions and Rankings | Opta Analyst
Our college football rankings and predictions are powered by our net efficiency TRACR metric that evaluates how well a team performs.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 09/09/2026
NFL Week 1 fantasy projections. theanalyst.com/competition/...
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NFL Fantasy | Opta Analyst
NFL Fantasy football rankings by position, player projections, and comparison tool.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 08/09/2026
If the NFL season can’t get here soon enough for you, the league is listening. The kickoff to Week 1 is on a Wednesday for the first time since 2012. The Opta supercomputer reveals its win probabilities. theanalyst.com/articles/202...
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2026 Week 1 NFL Predictions | Opta Analyst
With the help of the Opta supercomputer, we’re revealing predictions for Week 1 games of the 2026 NFL season. There's a strong schedule.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 08/09/2026
In a highly anticipated NFL season ahead, we've targeted three divisions that will shape the big picture. Story: theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 07/09/2026
Follow the Opta NFL TRACR rankings, win-loss predictions and postseason projections throughout the season. theanalyst.com/competition/...
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 07/09/2026
Throughout the MLB season, follow all of the rankings, win projections and playoff probabilities. theanalyst.com/mlb-predicti...
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MLB Predictions | Opta Analyst
How our projection model calculates an expected run differential per 27 outs, which is used to produce our MLB predictions for 2025.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 06/09/2026
With the NFL set to kick off its 2026 season, we’re going deep on the NFC West, AFC West and NFC North – the three divisions that could steer the league’s many twists and turns ahead. theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...
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NFL 2026: The Three Divisions That Will Shape the 2026 Season | Opta Analyst
Using the Opta NFL projection model, the NFC West, AFC West and NFC North appear to be the divisions that could steer the 2026 season.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 05/09/2026
Blake Corum is an example of a rising contributor from 2025 who is positioned to expand his role in 2026. Six breakout players: theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 03/09/2026
The Opta TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Conference and Roster) by conference. We break down key Week 1 matchups: theanalyst.com/articles/col...
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 02/09/2026
They were rising contributors on their respective teams last season. This year, look for these six NFL players to become breakout stars, @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social writes. theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...
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These Six Players Are Primed to Be NFL Breakout Stars in 2026 | Opta Analyst
They were rising contributors on their respective teams last season. This year, look for these six players to become NFL breakout stars.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 01/09/2026
Let the upsets begin. Well, not necessarily in Week 1 given the matchups, but Alex Kirshner provides what to like and watch for in the full kickoff to the 2026 FBS season. theanalyst.com/articles/col...
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College Football Week 1: What to Watch for in a Dozen Key FBS Games | Opta Analyst
After some appetizers last weekend, the FBS menu is full course in college football Week 1. Here are key games and story lines.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 31/08/2026
Throughout the MLB season, follow all of the rankings, win projections and playoff probabilities. theanalyst.com/mlb-predicti...
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MLB Predictions | Opta Analyst
How our projection model calculates an expected run differential per 27 outs, which is used to produce our MLB predictions for 2025.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 31/08/2026
2026 FBS TRACR - team-by-team. theanalyst.com/college-foot...
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College Football Predictions and Rankings | Opta Analyst
Our college football rankings and predictions are powered by our net efficiency TRACR metric that evaluates how well a team performs.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 27/08/2026
Here is every NFL franchise’s best team since the 1991 season, according to our historical TRACR. theanalyst.com/articles/bes...
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Every NFL Franchise’s Best Team Since 1991
We're going to let the data help end the debate and reveal every NFL franchise’s best team since the 1991 season.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 27/08/2026
Follow the MLB season with our advanced data leaderboards. theanalyst.com/mlb-stats-le...
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 26/08/2026
Eight teams have qualified for the WNBA playoffs. theanalyst.com/wnba-predict...
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WNBA Predictions | Opta Analyst
How did we get our WNBA predictions? Our model analyzes every matchup and gives each team a predicted win percentage.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 26/08/2026
Who ya got? Well, Alex Kirshner already has your CFP bracket. theanalyst.com/articles/fbs...
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FBS Conference Predictions: Opta Analyst Expert and Supercomputer Go Head-to-Head | Opta Analyst
It's Alex Kirshner vs. the TRACR prediction model, with half of their 10 FBS conference predictions having different champions.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 26/08/2026
Paying for top-level RBs has returned in the NFL. Is it worthwhile? theanalyst.com/articles/nfl...
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Are the NFL's Highest-Paid Running Backs a Good Investment? | Opta Analyst
It's been an active offseason for NFL running backs with new deals. Are front offices making the right calls?
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 25/08/2026
Tour Championship projections. theanalyst.com/articles/fra...
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This Week's Golf Predictions | Opta Analyst
Find the players most likely to perform well in the upcoming events in our player projections. Here are our golf picks for this week.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 25/08/2026
Throughout the MLB season, follow all of the rankings, win projections and playoff probabilities. theanalyst.com/mlb-predicti...
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MLB Predictions | Opta Analyst
How our projection model calculates an expected run differential per 27 outs, which is used to produce our MLB predictions for 2025.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/08/2026
Awards, titles, playoff spots – there’s a lot to follow in the final month of the MLB season. @ryanfagan.bsky.social provides 10 of the bigger story lines as September approaches. theanalyst.com/articles/mlb...
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A September to Remember? 10 Story Lines to Watch for in MLB | Opta Analyst
Awards, titles, playoff spots – there’s a lot to follow in the final month of the MLB season. Here are 10 of the bigger story lines.
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Opta Analyst US @optaanalystus.optajoe.com · 24/08/2026
2026 FBS TRACR - team-by-team. theanalyst.com/college-foot...
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College Football Predictions and Rankings | Opta Analyst
Our college football rankings and predictions are powered by our net efficiency TRACR metric that evaluates how well a team performs.
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