Farnell, Alex (2023) False Start? An Analysis of NFL Penalties With and Without Crowds. Journal of Sports Economics, 24 (6). pp. 695-716. ISSN 1527-0025

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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.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	NFL; penalties; crowds JEL Codes:; Z20; Z21;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Economics, Finance and Accounting
Item ID:	18836
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1177/15270025221148997
Depositing User:	Dr Alexander Farnell
Date Deposited:	05 Sep 2024 09:31
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Sports Economics
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	Publisher
Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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