11-22-2021, 08:50 PM
(11-22-2021, 06:54 PM)fredtoast Wrote: There is no real correlation between penalties and winning. Some people even argue that more penalties is a sign of a more aggressive team. And when it comes to defensive backs the best players usually have to most penalties.
https://www.wibwnewsnow.com/numbers-game-stats-correlate-most-wins-nfl/
Which statistics actually correlate the most with winning games?
This week, we took 14 different team statistics and compared them to win totals over the past five seasons to figure out where the correlation lies between certain stats and wins. Some results are obvious, while others may be shocking to some.
Penalties accrued have the second-weakest relationship of any of the stats in question. This information simply shows that the raw number of them has not correlated strongly with win totals lately. The Oakland Raiders lead all teams in penalties since 2014 with 626 of them, and they’re tied for the seventh fewest wins in the league. Second in total penalties is Seattle with 623 of them, but the Seahawks have the best record in the NFC in our timeframe.
Well I read that comment and all I can think of is the Steelers Bengals playoff game. That game alone says otherwise.
