AWS wants to put guys like this out of business

by Pat, in the cloud, Monday, October 13, 2025, 23:02 (11 hours, 39 minutes ago) @ Jeremy (WeIsND)

This is the talk summary from a conference I'm going to later this year. From "Grind the Tape" to "Prompt the AI".

NFL Next Gen Stats: Decoding Defensive Coverage Using Transformer Architectures

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The NFL and AWS have developed new Next Gen Stats that leverage advanced Machine Learning models to analyze defensive coverages in NFL football games. Using spatio-temporal transformer architectures with factorized attention mechanisms, the system produces three key metrics: individual coverage assignments, receiver-defender matchups, and target defender identification on pass plays. This multi-faceted approach enables comprehensive analysis of defensive strategies, from pre-snap alignments to evolving coverage responsibilities as plays unfold. By automating the complex task of coverage analysis through advanced AI modeling, these new statistics provide unprecedented insights into defensive tactics, player performance evaluation, and offensive decision-making. The technology enhances both real-time broadcast commentary and in-depth strategic analysis for teams and analysts.

I will ask if their attention mechanisms are factorized appropriately for pipe hitters (using the industry standard Busco Algorithm).