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Amazon’s Prime Vision for Thursday Night Football uses AI-powered analytics, player-tracking visuals, and a recurring “guided viewing” segment to explain decisions, aiming to deepen engagement for hardcore fans while keeping the traditional main broadcast for general audiences.
ESPN is launching 'MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats' on Dec. 22, an analytics-driven NFL telecast featuring real-time data, advanced metrics, and AI insights, aimed at avid fans, with commentary from former NFL players and analysts, available on ESPN2 and the ESPN App during the final weeks of the NFL season and playoffs.
The 2024 NFL Draft prospects reflect three key trends in pro football: lighter and faster players, longer time to throw but shorter passes for quarterbacks, and the impact of the Shanahan coaching influence on offensive schemes. The draft class showcases lighter and faster prospects, with wide receivers and defensive players getting lighter and faster, while quarterbacks are taking longer to throw but throwing shorter passes. The Shanahan effect is evident in the increased use of shifts/motions and condensed formations, shaping the offensive strategies of NFL teams.
The NFL has reportedly tested optical technology to track first downs, potentially replacing the outdated system of sideline chain crews that often leads to human error and guesswork. The technology, already used for Next Gen Stats, could eliminate the need for the current flawed system, but it's not yet ready for the 2024 season and would require team owner approval. While details about the optical tracking weren't reported, the NFL's fans, players, and coaches are eager to learn more about this potential game-changing technology.
The 2023 NFL season was defined by defensive pressure, with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers showcasing different approaches to generating pressure. Chiefs' defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's schemed pressure and the 49ers' reliance on four-man rushes under Steve Wilks were instrumental in their teams' success. The ability to disrupt the passing game proved critical to postseason success, highlighting the importance of defensive pressure in determining the outcome of games and ultimately securing a spot in the Super Bowl.
The Next Gen Stats 2023 All-Pro Team features several standout players, including Dak Prescott as the top quarterback, Christian McCaffrey excelling in the Kyle Shanahan scheme, Tyreek Hill leading in receiving yards, CeeDee Lamb setting career highs, and George Kittle's impressive performance as a tight end. The offensive lineup also includes standout offensive linemen such as Dion Dawkins, Joe Thuney, Tyler Linderbaum, Zack Martin, and Penei Sewell.
Keegan Abdoo from Next Gen Stats joins Acme Packing Company's podcast to analyze the Green Bay Packers' performance against the Detroit Lions. They discuss the Packers' offensive line, AJ Dillon's season, the team's identity, and injury updates from head coach Matt LaFleur's press conference. Notably, Rashan Gary ranks high in the Pressure Probability metric, and the Packers are running fewer two-high shell coverages than expected while blitzing in unconventional ways.
Mike Band of the Next Gen Stats team identifies breakout candidates for each AFC team in the 2023 NFL season. Some notable players include Kyle Hamilton of the Baltimore Ravens, Gregory Rousseau of the Buffalo Bills, Dax Hill of the Cincinnati Bengals, Paulson Adebo of the Cleveland Browns, and Greg Dulcich of the New Orleans Saints. These players have shown potential and are expected to make significant contributions to their respective teams in the upcoming season.
Next Gen Stats has released its top 10 disruptors in the NFL from the 2022 season, based on QB pressures, QB pressure rate, QB hurries, sacks, and turnovers caused by pressure. Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys tops the list, followed by Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers. Other players on the list include Haason Reddick, Myles Garrett, and Chris Jones.
Richie James, a new member of the Kansas City Chiefs, has been named the NFL's most reliable pass catcher of 2022 according to NFL Next Gen Stats. James had a season-long catch rate of 81.4%, with an expected catch rate of 70.4%, resulting in a CROE of +11%. He caught over 11% more passes than expected given all the different variables that come into play. James set career-highs in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
The Next Gen Stats Team has identified the top five value picks in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft, including Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith from Georgia, cornerback Alex Gonzalez from Oregon, tight end Cole Kincaid from Utah, and defensive end Kaleb Smith from Georgia. These players possess high production and athleticism scores, making them valuable additions to their respective teams.