Does Time of Possession Predict How Well an NFL Team Does in Winning?

Presenter(s)

Nathaniel Price

Abstract or Description

A common point of analysis for the National Football League (NFL) is Time of Possession (TOP.) Some analysts consider Time of Possession to be a myth, some a valid statistic predicting outcomes, and others an intermediate outcome-based mainly on other variables such as a potent offense. This research paper will attempt to reject the null hypothesis that Time of Possession doesn't predict wins. My findings demonstrated a correlation between increased time of possession and increased wins. Correlation does not equal causation. Many factors contribute to the Time of Possession.