advanced nfl stats
Brian Burke of Advanced NFL Stats was a guest blogger for us this past week. [...] We have readers who say that football, unlike baseball, is not a stat game, that there are too many variables bleeding into one another. [1]
The Giants will try to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Falcons. [...] With 2:08 left and the Colts with only one timeout, a successful 4th-and-2 conversion wins the game for all practical purposes. [2]
Welcome to the SB Nation blog about the Indianapolis Colts, 2006 NFL Champions! [3]
In contrast, every football play features 22 players colliding in apparent chaos, and each player’s performance is dependent on his teammates. [1]
You can also find links to coverage from around the league, tips for your fantasy football team and discussion with other football fans. [2]
Win probability is an essential tool for the understanding of any sport. [1]
New England Coach Bill Belichick is taking a lot of heat for his decision to attempt a 4th-down conversion from his own 28 with a late 6-point lead against the Colts. [2]
Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams. [3]
The New York Times will report on the Giants and Jets throughout the season. [1]
In uncapped era in the NFL teams didn’t regress to the mean (trend towards 8-8 in their next season) as strongly or predictably as they do in the capped era of the NFL. [3]
Like in Pro Football Reference’s measure, Indy runs away with the title. [4]
Sports blogs for fans, by fans. [3]
Your thoughts on Bill Belichick the man and the coach. [1]
Sources:
[1] Q. & A. With Brian Burke of Advanced NFL Stats - The Fifth …
[2] Defending Belichick’s Fourth-Down Decision - The Fifth Down …
[3] Advanced NFL stats explores parity in capped vs uncapped NFL …
[4] Advanced NFL Stats on The Best Drafting Teams - Stampede Blue