Function reference • nflfastR

Main Functions

build_nflfastR_pbp(): Build a Complete nflfastR Data Set

load_pbp(): Load Play By Play

update_db(): Update or Create a nflfastR Play-by-Play Database

fast_scraper_roster(): Load Team Rosters for Multiple Seasons

fast_scraper_schedules(): Load NFL Season Schedules

load_player_stats(): Load Player Level Weekly Stats

Utility Functions

calculate_expected_points(): Compute expected points

calculate_win_probability(): Compute win probability

calculate_player_stats(): Get Official Game Stats

report(): Get a Situation Report on System, nflverse Package Versions and Dependencies

Documentation

nflfastR-package: nflfastR: Functions to Efficiently Access NFL Play by Play Data

teams_colors_logos: NFL Team names, colors and logo urls.

field_descriptions: nflfastR Field Descriptions

stat_ids: NFL Stat IDs and their Meanings

Lower Level Functions

These functions are wrapped in the above listed main functions and typically not used by the enduser.

fast_scraper(): Get NFL Play by Play Data

add_qb_epa(): Compute QB epa

add_xpass(): Add expected pass columns

add_xyac(): Add expected yards after completion (xyac) variables

clean_pbp(): Clean Play by Play Data

decode_player_ids(): Decode the player IDs in nflfastR play-by-play data