Why’s the NFL analytics debate so angry?

Tom E. Curran shares some final thoughts on the Patriots’ loss to the Colts and where the team goes from here before welcoming in Phil Perry, Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders and Frank Frigo of Champion Gaming and EdjSports to discuss the status of NFL analytics and some of the more controversial coaching decisions this season. Finally, Tom is joined by Kyle Van Noy to discuss the loss in Indianapolis and the coming AFC East showdown against the Bills. 0:40- Tom shares some final thoughts on Patriots-Colts and discusses where the team stands headed into their game against the Bills 12:40- What caused the analytics debate to become so angry of late? 20:55- Breaking down what numbers and stats go into creating the major analytic models 26:48- Debating whether or not Bill Belichick was wrong to kick the field goal on 4th-and-7 during the 4th quarter against the Colts 37:50- Debating some of the most controversial calls in the league this season, including: having Nick Folk attempt a 56-yard field goal vs. the Buccaneers and John Harbaugh’s decision to attempt a 2-point conversion in the final minute of Sunday’s loss to the Packers (45:40) 54:22- Kyle Van Noy joins to discuss the disappointing loss to the Colts, getting ready for the Bills and balancing family time with football obligations during the holiday season Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qp0Gwnh0Xi4