Sack Rate vs Pressure Rate vs. QBÂ Play, A new way to look at NFL stats
Why Nolan Smith is going to be elite and the reason the Eagles shouldn’t have pressured Mahomes in the Super Bowl
Ty Zentner: His Path to Punting, to the Eagles, and Why He Is in Rare Company
I got to speak with Ty Zentner on his path to punting, to the Eagles, and a look at what…
What to Know About the Eagles New Punter Ty Zentner
The Eagles finally picked up a punter, Kansas State’s Ty Zentner. Zentner definitely has a bigger leg but also has…
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What Can We Expect from Jonathan Gannon on the Eagles Secondary?
The Eagles fanbase is excited about Gannon’s arrival and defensive scheme replacing Jim Schwartz’s. But what does his history show on developing the Eagles weakest position group?
What Can We Expect Jalen Hurts to Be in 2021?
A look at what Jalen Hurts will be for the Eagles in 2021 and which data matters (and which doesn’t). There isn’t a bigger impact to the Eagles than if Hurts can ascend to be their long-term…
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…
DeVonta Smith Will Hit the “Over” on Everything
The Eagles haven’t had a 1,000 yard receiver in years, but the past draft data shows that DeVonta could – and should – change this in 2021
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.
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.
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.
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.