Paul Ballew, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at the NFL, took multiple shots at Nielsen on Tuesday, accusing the ratings giant of “under-counting” viewership for many of the league’s game telecasts. In particular, Ballew faulted the measurement of ...

It's the top-secret information that never leaves the war room. Only a privileged few know what the Buffalo Bills' first-round board looks like ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, but Next Gen Stats data analyst Mike Band has provided his best guess. With ...

The “Tush Push” debate is heating up again, but this time, the numbers speak louder than opinions. As NFL executives and coaches argue over whether the play should be banned, league data reveals a critical fact: Not a single player was injured on a ...

ESPN’s next NFL altcast, debuting Monday, was built with the future in mind. The analytics-heavy MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats feed will include run-vs-pass and blitz predictions to help fans view pre-snap action the way a quarterback or linebacker would. Former QB Dan Orlovsky and LB Luke Kuechly, along with Field Yates, will provide commentary during …

NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills speaks with NFL Vice President for Player Performance and Strategic Innovation, Dr. Mackenzie Herzog, about the league's approach to injury data collection and how that data informs the NFL's injury reduction strategy.

Video streaming accounted for 25% of all mobile data usage at NFL stadiums. Fans aren’t just watching the action live; they are reliving big plays instantly, checking highlights, and sharing their own game-day experiences online. In addition to streaming ...

The NFL and Genius Sports agreed to a multi-year extension and expansion of their partnership, according to a new release from the pair. Genius Sports will continue as the NFL’s exclusive distributor of official real-time data and Next Gen Stats.

News that the NFL will use data chips in its game footballs this summer spawned a natural question in the Deflategate era: Will the technology provide real-time psi (pounds per square inch) measurements? The answer is no, according to a person with ...