NFL

Do Highly Penalized Teams Benefit in the Playoffs?

Seattle won the Super Bowl despite having the highest penalty rate in the NFL.

The Seahawks had the highest penalty rate in the NFL this year, which was scrutinized by many entering the playoffs. However, given the tendency for referees to throw fewer flags in the playoffs, is there more of a benefit during the postseason for highly penalized teams? numberFire.com Chief Analyst Keith Goldner digs into the metrics to see if this is the case.

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