That was fast: Next Gen Stats already a part of Super Bowl betting

Seth WalderFeb 7, 2026, 08:50 AM ET

CloseSeth Walder is an analytics writer at ESPN, specializing in quantitative analysis. He is also a regular on “ESPN Bet Live” and helps cover sports betting. Seth has been at ESPN since 2017. He previously worked at the New York Daily News covering the Jets and Giants. You can follow Seth on X via @SethWalder.Open Extended Reactions

Welcome to the next generation of Super Bowl props — literally. When the NFL first installed chips in every player’s shoulder pads nearly a decade ago, I doubt the league imagined wagers being placed on the player-tracking data

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