Beyond the box score: AWS and NFL AI-powered Tackle Analysis
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The article discusses a new AI-powered stat called "Tackle Probability" developed by the NFL Next Gen Stats (NGS) team and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This new metric aims to provide more comprehensive insights into tackling in football, going beyond simple tackle counts.
Specifically, the article covers:
- The motivation behind creating Tackle Probability and how it fills a gap in football analytics
- How the model was developed, including training it on over 2 million data points from past NFL seasons using AWS machine learning capabilities
- What information Tackle Probability captures, such as pursuit angles, missed attempts, and situational factors
- Derivative metrics enabled by Tackle Probability like missed tackles, tackle efficiency, and yards gained/saved
- The role of the annual NFL Big Data Bowl competition in inspiring the development of Tackle Probability
- The benefits of the AWS-NFL partnership in advancing NGS and delivering real-time insights to broadcasters and fans
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