the numbers show that it's a 50-50 shot either way
by jt (2024-02-12 12:42:05)

In reply to: Obviously not good if true but I'm not sure how it would  posted by Carlos Huerta


and that's part of the reason the NFL went with this system, to ensure that it was the "most fair."

The team that receives first has the advantage/statistical probability of winning.


Honest question - is that based on modeling?
by cabnd00  (2024-02-12 13:37:11)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

There's no empirical evidence on it since it was the first time these rules were ever used.


I linked it below
by jt  (2024-02-12 13:50:10)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I would assume that's modeling, yes.