Analysis of playoff scoring by half

[sieglo]

2001

Patriots vs. Raiders
1st Half: 0-7
2nd Half (incl. overtime): 16-6
Final: 16-13

Patriots vs. Steelers
1st Half: 14-3
2nd Half: 10-14
Final: 24-17

Patriots vs. Rams
1st Half: 14-3
2nd Half: 6-14
Final: 20-17


2003

Patriots vs. Titans
1st Half: 14-7
2nd Half: 3-7
Final: 17-14

Patriots vs. Colts
1st Half: 15-0
2nd Half: 9-14
Final: 24-14

Patriots vs. Panthers
1st Half: 14-10
2nd Half: 18-19
Final: 32-29


2004

Patriots vs. Colts
1st Half: 6-3
2nd Half: 14-0
Final: 20-3

Patriots vs. Steelers
1st Half: 24-3
2nd Half: 17-24
Final: 41-27

Patriots vs. Eagles
1st Half: 7-7
2nd Half: 17-14
Final: 24-21


2005

Patriots vs. Jaguars
1st Half: 7-3
2nd Half: 21-0
Final: 28-3

Patriots vs. Broncos
1st Half: 3-10
2nd Half: 10-17
Final: 13-27


2006

Patriots vs. Jets
1st Half: 17-10
2nd Half: 20-6
Final: 37-16

Patriots vs. Chargers
1st Half: 10-14
2nd Half: 14-7
Final: 24-21

Patriots vs. Colts
1st Half: 21-6
2nd Half: 13-32
Final: 34-38


Total first half points:
Patriots: 182
Opponents: 86

Total second half points:
Patriots: 188
Opponents: 174

Total Overall
Patriots: 370
Opponents: 260


Conclusions

The Patriots didn’t do perform significantly better offensively in the second half of games than in the first. The theory that the Patriots gained advantage by analyzing signal tape over halftime just doesn’t hold water statistically.

This is especially true when compared with the offensive output of the Patriots’ opponents in the second half. These opponents more than DOUBLED their total scoring in the second half of the game versus the first.

Someone may want to double check my math because I’ve been known to miscalculate.

 

[true_patriot]

Awesome analysis!
Great post!

Now we should take this and shove it down every media hack out there lynching us.

 

[maverick4]

Sticky This.

 

[patsox23]

good stuff. Thanks for posting.

 

[Fahrenhype]

I saw this post on another forum as proof that they were making adjustments at halftime. So basically, be careful who you share this with. Statistics don't help when revealed to idiots.

 

[sebman2112]

I'm going to use that scoring info on another message board, thanks.

 

[Fahrenhype]

I'm going to use that scoring info on another message board, thanks.

Perpare for gross miscomprehensions.

 

[sebman2112]

Perpare for gross miscomprehensions.

Yea, the trolls won't let a thing like logic get in their way...

 

[AtivanPatsFan]

Excellent post!
Great work!

I can't reiterate what a great post this is.

 

[sieglo]

Cold Hard Football Facts needs to take my analysis here and run with it.

 

[maverick4]

please, can we sticky this for a few days?

 

[jct]

I'm happy that someone put that BS crybaby Myth to rest.
If one subtract a couple games where we were heavilly favored then we even perform worse (Jacksonville and NYJ games).