Updated version of paper (w/ Tom Bliss & Michael Lopez) has been posted to arXiv

Some new figures, including distributions of our best estimate for HA in each league for 2023.

Also, a new supplement is included, w/ some exploration of hierarchical models w/in this problem

🚨NFL Job🚨

We’re looking for a Backend Eng to join our Cloud Eng group. Fully remote working NYC hours. This is the abridged version of the job posting. You will NOT be doing any sort of “football analytics”.

Email PDF CV with your name as subject to [email protected]

Awesome video made by Michael MacKelvie that discusses luck in NFL games and uses some of my metrics:

youtu.be/Zfin10hS0YM?si…

Extremely well-done video on the impact of luck in determining NFL games with a well-deserved shoutout to Tom Bliss. Really enjoyed this youtube.com/watch?v=Zfin10…

The 2024 NFL season will feature a significantly different style of kickoff. Our data and analytics team has taken a deep dive into the numbers to analyze the rule change's potential impact.

See what to expect on the Extra Point Blog: ops.nfl.com/3TIuJma

How often was swivel hip drop used last season? Per league study:

🏈 230 examples in 2023 season, so roughly once per game
🏈 Up 60% from 2022
🏈 15 players suffered time-loss injuries from it, so nearly once per week

For those who want feedback on their 2024 #BigDataBowl submissions, follow the instructions here:
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Don't look it up

What pct of 3rd/4th and long (15+) plays are decided by a defensive live ball foul (DPI, Def Holding, etc)?

Using NGS Tracking data, here are the top 40 QBs in terms of total distance traveled during the 2023 season:

Our NFL analytics group (h/t Meyappan and Tom Bliss) has taken on increased support with the NFL scheduling and broadcast teams. The research is both challenging and innovative. If folks are interested, there's a pretty awesome job open hdmm.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…

We are hiring! Looking for an ambitious, intelligent, and even better human to join our growing team!

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Missed Tackle Opportunities won the 2024 #BigDataBowl ! So proud of the team for the hard work and a stellar presentation at the #NFL Combine

Thank you Michael Lopez, Tom Bliss, Ally Blake and the #NFL for such an incredible experience. Next Gen Stats your move👀

Using NGS tracking data, here is where each team's QB spent their time with the ball (during dropbacks or designed rushes) during the '23 season.

CHI QB Fields spent the least amount of time in pocket (80.5%), while LV QB O'Connell spent the most amount of time in pocket (98.5%)

We're looking for a (paid) intern to join our Football Information team at the Detroit Lions!

If you're highly passionate about both football and data analysis, check out the posting below:

🏈 Summer Intern: boards.greenhouse.io/detroitlions/j…

Since 2011, NFL QBs who received snaps have become
- Faster by -0.10 secs (40-yd dash)
- Shorter by 1.0 inches
- Lighter by 8 lbs

Looking again for strength with clear eyes and full hearts at the @DallasCowboys. Would you be a good fit or know someone who is? Please help us amplify our search by sharing this message. #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation @nfl

Strategic Football Fellow
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John Park is one of my favorite people in football. He is the leader of the Dallas Cowboys analytics team and is hiring someone.

I would highly recommend for everyone interested in football analytics to apply:

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2024 #BigDataBowl .

For those who participated and want to have their resume shared with club analytics staffers, please follow these instructions on Kaggle:

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