04-24-2003, 11:08 PM | #1 | ||
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Where can I find NFL statistical data?
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 |
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04-24-2003, 11:23 PM | #2 |
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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.
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04-24-2003, 11:46 PM | #3 |
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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. |
04-25-2003, 06:14 AM | #4 | |
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I've always been so fascinated with the Dayton Triangles. I even bought a throwback jersey last year. Cool stuff. |
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04-25-2003, 09:22 AM | #5 | |
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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.
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04-25-2003, 03:23 PM | #6 |
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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. |
04-29-2003, 02:37 PM | #7 |
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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
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04-29-2003, 02:52 PM | #8 |
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thanks for the link, this site has incredible information. Wow.
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