Okay, so I’ve been digging into NFL stats for 2023, and let me tell you, it’s a rabbit hole! I wanted to get a better handle on how different players and teams were performing, you know, beyond just the basic wins and losses. So, I started this little project to pull all the data together and make sense of it.
Getting Started
First things first, I needed to figure out where to get the data. This took a little searching, poking around, and figuring out the kind of details it gave. I found the website, which seemed pretty comprehensive.
Diving In
Once I had my data source, I started simple. I just wanted to see passing yards for quarterbacks. I mean, that’s a pretty basic stat, right? I grabbed the data and started looking at the top performers. It was cool to see the names I expected up there, but also some surprises.
- Looked at Quarterbacks initially.
- Focused on passing yards as a starting point.
Expanding My Scope
Then I got a little more ambitious. I started looking at rushing yards, receiving yards, tackles, sacks… you name it! It was like unwrapping a present, finding all these different stats and seeing how they connected. I started to get a feel for which teams were strong in which areas, and which players were really standing out.
- Added rushing yards.
- Brought in receiving yards.
- Checked tackles and sacks on defense.
Putting It All Together
The final piece of the puzzle was figuring out how to organize all this information. I did get a little overwhelmed, I used some basic tools to pull them out. I mean, a wall of numbers isn’t very helpful, right?
The Result
So, after all this digging and organizing, I’ve got a much better picture of the 2023 NFL season. It’s not just about who won or lost, it’s about how they won or lost. I can see which players were consistently performing well, which teams had a killer offense, and which ones relied on a strong defense.
It was definitely a fun project, and I feel like I learned a ton. I’m no expert, but I definitely have a better appreciation for the game and all the data that goes into it! I think I’m going to keep playing around with this and see what other insights I can find. Maybe I’ll even try to predict some outcomes for next season… who knows!