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Preview #1. Skill vs luck for NFL QBs

By Dr. Ed Feng Leave a Comment

Predictive analytics is a never ending game of distinguishing skill from luck.

I determine which statistics reflect the most skill for NFL quarterbacks by looking at how each statistic has evolved over time.

This ends with a discussion of Derek Carr and Jared Goff.

To listen the first episode of the 2019 preview series, click on the right pointing triangle.

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