NFL enhances run game analysis using AI and Next Gen Stats
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The NFL is implementing artificial intelligence and Next Gen Stats to revolutionize run game analysis. This technology allows teams to deconstruct plays beyond traditional box scores, focusing on the nuances of blocking schemes and player interactions. NFL models can classify 16 run concepts and track player movements through sophisticated data collection in stadiums. These advancements are expected to improve evaluations of offensive linemen and inform strategic decisions related to drafting and payroll. The initiative represents a significant step towards refining statistical assessments in football.
- •AI analysis transforms understanding of run blocking.
- •Models classify 16 run concepts with player-tracking data.
- •Improves evaluation of offensive linemen's performance.
- •Increased focus on play development and blocking schemes.
- •NFL's tracking technology has been in use for years.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — How NFL Next Gen Stats And AI Are Learning The Running Game
"NFL Next Gen Stats and AI are transforming run blocking, helping teams evaluate offensive linemen, identify scheme fit, and make smarter draft and payroll decisions.
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