Understanding NFL Next Gen Stats in 2026

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If you’ve watched any football over the past few years, you’ve likely noticed the growing presence of Next Gen Stats in NFL broadcasts. Whether through TNF’s Prime Vision, the popular “Catch Probability” highlights, or mysterious stats like “pressure rate” and “air yards,” the NFL’s unique player-tracking engine has created a whole pocket of data for fantasy nerds to mine. But what are the relevant Next Gen stats, and when and how can we use them to further our fantasy acumen? This article...