NFL franchises use contextualized data to create competitive advantages. To gain an advantage, teams need to use the right data in the right way at the right time. This means distilling, interpreting and applying only the most influential data within a framework that considers staff, opponents and evolving game situations. My goal is to be YOUR analytics department. Each week this season, I want to work for you by taking a look at which numbers in my models are considered the most impactful…or the most misunderstood.
As always, let me know if your eye test picks up anything interesting or if there’s a stat/trend you want me to take a closer look at. You can reach me on Twitter @CFrelund. As with any large analytics department, the more collaborative it is, the more value we can create.
It must have been a minute. I hope you’ve had a chance to check out my NFL+ game previews that we release every week. But again, here at NFL.com, we’re fired up for the stretch run and the playoffs. What better way to get back in there than to spread a little holiday spirit? Six teams have secured a spot in the playoffs, while only five are eliminated from the postseason ahead of Week 16. There are 13 teams that still have hope but are currently outside the playoff picture. So for those teams, I highlighted an area of advanced data flags as a strength that could help them sneak into one of the eight remaining postseason spots. I also considered their week 16 playoff chances based on my model.
In my opinion there is always room for hope! And if you’re not the glass-half-full type, you can also use these positive qualities as a basis for the next season.
Please have a happy and safe holiday! I look forward to making 2023 the best yet together!