Football Analytics

Core principles and fundamentals of football analytics covering basic statistics, data collection, and introductory concepts

Core concepts and data infrastructure for football analytics

Advanced analysis of offensive strategies, play evaluation, quarterback metrics, and scoring efficiency

Comprehensive coverage of offensive metrics and analytics

Comprehensive defensive metrics, player coverage evaluation, pass rush analytics, and coverage assignment analysis

In-depth analysis of defensive performance and schemes

Kicking, punting, returns, and situational game analysis

Analytics for kicking, punting, field position strategy, and special teams play efficiency

Mathematical frameworks, decision theory, optimal strategy selection, and competitive advantage analysis

Strategic decision-making and game theory applications

Draft, salary cap, and roster construction analytics

Analytics-driven approach to player evaluation, draft analysis, salary cap management, and team composition

Machine learning, computer vision, predictive modeling, and sophisticated statistical techniques

Machine learning and advanced statistical modeling

Application of analytics to college game, recruiting analytics, player development, and NCAA-specific analysis

Analytics applied to college football

Practical frameworks for integrating analytics into team operations, change management, and staffing strategies

Building and implementing analytics in organizations

Emerging trends in football analytics, technological innovations, and the evolution of the discipline

Emerging technologies and future of football analytics

Pre-snap, route combinations, QB decisions, and specialized strategies

Disguise, schemes, and positional defense analysis

Third down, two-minute, short yardage, weather, and garbage time

Rookie progression, aging curves, injuries, and player development

Trades, free agency, and front office strategy

Passing game analysis

Causal inference, time series, networks, and spatial analysis

Run game analysis

Scouting, game planning, and in-game adjustments

Broadcasting graphics, fantasy sports, betting, and public analytics

CFL, Arena, Spring Leagues, and International football

Youth football analytics and development pathways

Revenue, sponsorships, media rights, and team valuation

Contracts, CBA, concussions, and player safety

Historical era analysis and cross-sport comparisons

Biometrics, genomics, neuroscience, and future technologies

In-depth analysis of each position group

Coaching schools and offensive/defensive philosophies

Defense-adjusted Yards Above Replacement DYAR

Cumulative version of DVOA. Measures total value above replacement level. Variables: DVOA = Rate efficiency, Replacement Level = baseline (-15%), Plays = Volume

DVOA DVOA

Football Outsiders' efficiency metric. Compares team to league average, adjusted for opponent and situation. Variables: Success Value = yards and first downs compared to baseline, Opponent Adj = strength of opponent faced

Success Rate SR

Percentage of plays that are "successful" - gaining enough yards to stay on schedule. Variables: Success: 1st down = 40% of yards needed, 2nd = 60%, 3rd/4th = 100%

Yards Per Play YPP

Simple but effective measure of offensive efficiency. Variables: Total Yards = Passing + Rushing yards, Total Plays = All offensive plays

EPA Per Play EPA/Play

Average EPA per play. Best single measure of offensive or defensive efficiency. Variables: EPA = Total Expected Points Added, Total Plays = Number of offensive snaps

Expected Points EP

Expected points to be scored from current game state. Foundation for EPA. Variables: Based on historical outcomes from similar situations. Accounts for down, distance, yard line, score differential, time.

Expected Points Added EPA

Change in expected points from a single play. The gold standard for measuring play value in football. Variables: EP_before = Expected Points before play, EP_after = Expected Points after play

Adjusted Net Yards Per Attempt ANY/A

Yards per attempt adjusted for touchdowns, interceptions, and sacks. Excellent predictor of team success. Variables: Yds = Passing Yards, TD = Touchdowns, INT = Interceptions, Sack Yds = Yards Lost to Sacks, Att = Pass Attempts

Air Yards AY

Yards the ball travels through the air before being caught. Measures aggressiveness and depth of target. Variables: LOS = Line of Scrimmage. Negative for behind LOS throws. Count all attempts including incompletions.

Average Depth of Target aDOT

Average distance of targets downfield. Higher indicates more aggressive passing attack. Variables: Air Yards = Total intended air yards, Targets = Total pass attempts