Big plays and comebacks have been a source of celebration by the NFL for a long time, but behind these highlights, analytics are emerging. Currently, teams combine instinct with data, probabilities, and models. It is not about “What feels right?” but rather “What does the data say?”
Momentum vs. Metrics: The Great Debate
The feeling of momentum is very strong, especially when one has been winning, but from the analysis, it is seen that this is just an illusion. Just because you have been successful does not mean that you will be able to make the next move, as confidence is affected by momentum, crowd response, and the pressure from opponents.