Analytics and Data Interpretation in Football

The NFL or The National Football League is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference and the use of new technology of analytics has entered in the mainstream of the league. Nowadays, technology is part of players' gear to get data and statistical information. For example, radio frequency identification or RFID sensors are sewn into shoulder pads of the players.

Now, football has advanced to the point the sport is complemented by bio-mechanics, blood analysis and wristband monitors. There is even a sleeve that can be worn to monitor the stress on a quarterback’s arm. The data that is received from these monitors can help in selecting special practice sessions to manage fatigue levels for the player. This application reduces the risk of some injuries.

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