Metric Explainers Introducing Expected Pass Completion (xP) Passing ability is one of the most important traits to quantify from a performance analysis. Step forward, expected pass completion (xP). 2 weeks ago Joe Gallagher
Metric Explainers Which Linemen Are the NFL’s Best on Both Sides of the Run Game? We're taking a close look at run disruption and run disruption-allowed rates to find which players impact the run game the most on either side of the ball. 1 month ago Greg Gifford, Taylor Bechtold
Metric Explainers Who Are the Best at Generating Pressure and Stopping It During a Historic Passing Boom? The ability to protect the QB and put pressure on the opponent’s passer is as important as ever. Here's who the data reveals as the best in these critical areas. 1 month ago Greg Gifford, Taylor Bechtold
Metric Explainers What Happens When QB Performance Is Removed From the Receiver-Defender Matchup? We examine how burn and open percentages measure the impact of pass-catchers and their defenders by taking the passer out of the equation. 1 month ago Greg Gifford, Taylor Bechtold
Metric Explainers Which QBs Make the Most on-Target and Least Pickable Throws? Because stats like completion percentage and quarterback rating don’t tell the whole story, we examine what well-thrown and pickable pass percentages reveal. 1 month ago Greg Gifford, Taylor Bechtold
Metric Explainers What Are Expected Goals (xG)? Expected goals (or xG) measures the quality of a chance by calculating the likelihood that it will be scored from a particular position on the pitch during a particular phase… 3 months ago Jonny Whitmore
Metric Explainers What Are Expected Goals on Target (xGOT)? Expected goals on target (xGOT) builds upon the original expected goals model (xG) by crediting on-target shots based on a combination of their underlying chance quality and the quality of… 3 months ago Jonny Whitmore
Metric Explainers An Inside Look at How We Select Golf’s Top Fantasy Plays We're breaking down how we project fantasy performance, which golfers are the best value, and how projected ownership can impact those values. 3 months ago Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads
Metric Explainers Command+: How Innovative Pitchers Are Changing the Way Command Is Evaluated Command+ can reveal which pitchers truly have the best command, but the metric is undergoing change as hurlers continue to get creative with their repertoires. 4 months ago Taylor Bechtold
Metric Explainers An Inside Look at How We Calculate Our Adjusted Team Ratings We're using a model that weighs advanced metrics and other factors on both sides of the ball to calculate the final adjusted team ratings of the regular season. 4 months ago Taylor Bechtold
