False Start? An Analysis of NFL Penalties With and Without Crowds

Alex Farnell

Journal of Sports Economics, 2023, vol. 24, issue 6, 695-716

Abstract: The lack of crowds at sports fixtures as a result of COVID-19 restrictions has allowed researchers a unique opportunity to examine the widely accepted convention of home advantage. This work takes a slightly different approach, by examining within game outcomes. Specifically using play-by-play data from the NFL, this paper asks whether the lack of crowds aided a Quarterback's ability to manipulate opposition defenses. Results suggest this was the case, though effects are not uniform by home and away team.

Keywords: NFL; penalties; crowds (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Z20 Z21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1177/15270025221148997

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