Two weeks ago, the Tennessee Titans faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC wildcard matchup, where one single play calling decision could have changed the outcome of the game. After Titans' quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw an incomplete pass towards tight end Jonnu Smith on 3rd & 2 from the Ravens' 40 yard line, … Continue reading Go For It?: A Guide to Optimal Fourth Down Decision Making
Analytics in football have not progressed as far as analytics in basketball. The NBA's primary advanced metric that people use to assess overall team performance is net rating. More specifically, net rating is found by subtracting a team's defensive rating, the points allowed per 100 possessions, from their offensive rating, the points scored per 100 … Continue reading NFL Offensive and Defensive Ratings
In January 2012, when the Alabama Crimson Tide shut out their SEC rivals, the LSU Tigers, in the National Championship Game 21-0, the college football world looked towards forming a new system of determining a national champion. The Bowl Championship Series, abbreviated BCS, had been used for over a decade to put the two top … Continue reading Analyzing the CFP Rankings
Runningbacks have been an enigma is the NFL as the league has transitioned more and more towards passing the ball. There are high profile runningbacks every year that seem to be able to run efficiently and be helpful in the pass game, but then they disappear in only a few years. Yet, some runningbacks continue … Continue reading The Value of NFL Runningbacks
Quarterbacks are by far the most important position in the NFL. Having a great quarterback will lead to sustained success and a chance at a Super Bowl for any team lucky enough to attain one. However, there are not many stats that capture the full impact of a quarterback. Yet, only two stats are used … Continue reading QB Wins and MVP Rating: New Quarterback Stats
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