Where can I find NFL statistical data?

[mrsimperless]

I remember reading somewhere about the massive amount of NFL statistical data that JG studied and consumed when he developed the sim engine for FOF. While the little sim I am putting together should not need near the level of detail that Jim went to, I still need SOME information in order to obtain realistic results. Does anyone know of locations on the internet that I can find historical statistics for the NFL? My searches to date have been mostly fruitless.

Some examples of the types of things I am looking for include the following:

- Total tackles by defensive position per game or season
- Total sacks by defensive position per game or season
- Total receptions/yards/ypc by position per game or season
- Avg. rushing ypg for all starting running backs
- Avg. passing ypg for all starting QB's
etc, etc.

Can anyone help? Thanks yo

[thesloppy]

I like http://www.profootball-reference.com for historical data.

But it's probably not detailed enough for your needs beyond YPC and some QB stats....and it's definitely offensively oriented.

Big ups to the 1925 Dayton Triangles.

[sabotai]

The way Jim gets his data (the same way I do) is that he gets all of the stats from play-by-plays. From what I understand, he programmed a little program to go through a play-by-play file and gather data that way.

profootball-reference has potential, but it still needs a lot of work IMO.

[cthomer5000]

Originally posted by thesloppy
Big ups to the 1925 Dayton Triangles.


I've always been so fascinated with the Dayton Triangles. I even bought a throwback jersey last year. Cool stuff.

[mrsimperless]

Originally posted by sabotai
The way Jim gets his data (the same way I do) is that he gets all of the stats from play-by-plays. From what I understand, he programmed a little program to go through a play-by-play file and gather data that way.

profootball-reference has potential, but it still needs a lot of work IMO.

An interesting concept, but where do I find play-by-plays? I assume you are referring to play-by-plays of actual NFL games? Just to reiterate my question, I am searching for actual NFL statistical data from which to base my sim off of.

[sabotai]

Yes, play-by-plays fo actual games. I'm not sure where Jim got his, but I got mine off of the NFL website. Unfortunatly, they don't have play-by-plays of previous seasons, but they still might have last years.

I would also suggest the NFL Record and Fact Books. They are a good rexource for stats IMO. You can probably buy last year and the year before versions on Amazon. For previous seasons, try EBay. I found several on there.

[mrsimperless]

If anyone is interested, I ran across a GREAT website for NFL stats. They have box scores of every NFL game dating back 10 years!

http://www.jt-sw.com/football/boxes/index.nsf

[TroyF]

thanks for the link, this site has incredible information. Wow.

TroyF