Do you think it is possible to use statistics to predict NFL winners on a weekly basis?

SSgt Alex Robinson — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:00:56 -0400

FiveThirtyEight's 2015 NFL forecast uses an Elo-based model to calculate each team's chances of advancing to the playoffs and winning Super Bowl 50.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2015 9:13 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:13:06 -0400

To some extent but not 100%. As they say "Any Given Sunday!"

SFC Joseph Weber — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:46:51 -0400

Is it? Could you show me how?

SGT Lou Meza — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:48:25 -0400

No ! I just flip a coin !

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:26:15 -0400

No - any given Sunday, things happen - that's what makes the game great!

CMSgt James Nolan — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:31:05 -0400

Plus, how do you factor in deflated footballs and interrupted commo?