Mike Band

NFL @NextGenStats Research & Analytics; @GatorsFB, @Vikings, @UChicago & @LanderAnalytics trained; data storyteller

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

Think you can make better game management decisions than an NFL coach?

I built CoachSim to put that to the test. Make the call in real NFL situations, then see the numbers behind the decision.

https://t.co/IEIwrs3Qsg

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

You can now revisit the key game management decisions from Week 7 at https://t.co/0FErBlS9uk.

If you were Dan Campbell, would you have gone for it?

https://t.co/UzK2LFYT7w

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

@ChrisTrapasso If only we had QB throwing motion classified! We hope to have something like it in the coming years from optical tracking, but still a bit away.

FWIW, the pass traveled 16.9 yards in the air (air distance) and 15 yards relative to the line of scrimmage (air yards).

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

You can now revisit the defining game management decisions from Week 6 at https://t.co/0FErBlS9uk.

I've added over 100 situations, Team Mode, improved the design, and introduced Play Last Week.

https://t.co/UzK2LFYT7w

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

@a_jacx @augustmourning Couldn’t have built it in 3 days without it. Thanks bro.

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

Think you can make better game management decisions than an NFL coach?

I built CoachSim to put that to the test. Make the call in real NFL situations, then see the numbers behind the decision.

https://t.co/IEIwrs3Qsg

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

@AngryAreolas @NextGenStats Every situation has calculated probabilities and background context that feeds into the numbers.

I’m taking a patient approach adding historical situations that are known and not obvious. I’d rather every situation be impactful than opening it up to all plays.

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

How CoachSim Works:

• You're the head coach in an NFL simulation
• Make 4th down, clock & timeout decisions
• You have 40 seconds to make each call
• See the numbers behind your decision vs. reality

80+ historical situations & counting.

https://t.co/IEIwrs3Qsg

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

@augustmourning Small world, different game.

I was inspired by the Commanders' clock management on Sunday.

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

@PSchrags @RyanPaganetti These are the situations I wanted people to experience when I built CoachSim. Make your call in real historical NFL situations, then see the numbers behind the decision.

Just launched today. Feedback and ideas welcome!

https://t.co/IEIwrs3Qsg

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

@RyanPaganetti Don’t forget Gannon and Stefanski’s overlap in Minnesota for four seasons.

[Next Gen Stats @NextGenStats]

The new Next Gen Stats you NEED to know for 2026:

• Run Scheme Classification
• Run Blocking Matchups & Metrics
• Route Classification 2.0

Read more: https://t.co/rypKANnPXn

[Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL]

Bold predictions for 2026 season: Ladd McConkey wins receiving triple crown, @MBandNFL writes

https://t.co/7SOkKIDemr

[Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL]

The @NextGenStats analytics team explains new advanced metrics for the 2026 NFL season, including run scheme classification and a run blocking matchups model

https://t.co/NtFZwuJ4PP

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

@schwartzsteins Exhilarating feeling to press “show more” and seeing your name come up.

My notifications appreciate the gesture.

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

@Shauncore 👀

[Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL]

Super Bowl LXI predictions: Rams are overwhelming favorites, with @MBandNFL , @JABergman, @TheDan_Parr, @chad_reuter, @TheNickShook, @RazaUmerani, @Mike_Yam + @LanceZierlein crowning them!

https://t.co/peLT8r2pSe

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

@RyanPaganetti This is so good. Have you thought about QBs who wear scuba suits in cold weather?

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

@The_Coach_A @AllbrightNFL I forgot about this one @KeeganAbdoo.

Throwback to our Tableau + PowerPoint visualization days.

[Mike Band @MBandNFL]

Last week, I had the honor of joining the AWS Summit Los Angeles keynote to share the story of @NextGenStats and NFL IQ.

Grateful to @EntinAri, Kelly Serke, and fellow speakers @mndoci, @miyamatthild & Steve Tarcza. Really enjoyed sharing the stage with such an impressive group.