To go with our 2016 NFL predictions, FiveThirtyEight is previewing each division. The NFL is back, and we’re booting up our Elo ratings again in preparation for the 2016 season. For those new to Elo, it’s a power rating that tries to estimate each team’s strength at any given moment, based on who it beats […]
To go with our 2016 NFL predictions, FiveThirtyEight is previewing each division. The NFL is back, and we’re booting up our Elo ratings again in preparation for the 2016 season. For those new to Elo, it’s a power rating that tries to estimate each team’s strength at any given moment, based on who it beats […]
Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, our podcast where the hot sports takes of the week meet the numbers that prove them right or tear them down. On this week’s show (Feb. 9, 2016), we discuss the Denver Broncos’ defensive domination of the Carolina Panthers in Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup, we dissect Cam […]
Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, our podcast where the hot sports takes of the week meet the numbers that prove them right or tear them down. On this week’s show (Feb. 9, 2016), we discuss the Denver Broncos’ defensive domination of the Carolina Panthers in Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup, we dissect Cam […]
SAN FRANCISCO — If there’s one thing years of quarterback data have taught us, it’s that QBs do poorly under pressure. In about a quarter of all dropbacks, the QB is under pressure, according to ESPN Stats & Info, and in those cases, their QBR is 7.9. This is very bad. It is, to shine […]
