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Category: Technology & Data
The Best Metrics to Watch That Drive Player Value – Defense
Following the last post which analyzed offensive positions, this is a review of the top metrics that drive player value on the defense with a specific focus on what matters when watching a game.
The Best Metrics to Watch That Drive Player Value – Offense
A review of the top metrics that drive player value on the offense with a specific focus on what matters when watching a game.
2020 Offensive Line Grades – Win Rate vs. PFF
A quick comparison of PFF offensive line blocking grades vs. ESPN’s block win rates. Run and pass block win rates are a better picture of offensive line value.
Automating Scraping of NFL Team Data With Python
Automating scraping of NFL team data from PFR’s site using Python. Output data includes team records, PF/PA, strength of schedule, DVOA, and playoff and Super Bowl teams.
Creating an Analytic Data Set of NFL Player Value
ProFootball Reference’s Approximate Value (AV) is a great NFL analytics measure of player value. AV, similar to baseball’s WAR or basketball’s PER metrics, puts a single value on a player’s season. Here I use Python to create an NFL data set.