Close Games Increase
March 3, 2003 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - Sixty percent of AFL games have been decided by eight points or less, a 15-percent increase compared to the first five weeks of 2002 and a 13-percent increase vs. 2002's final season results.
In addition, 30-percent of games have been decided by three points or less, up seven percent vs. the first five weeks of 2002 and a nine-percent increase vs. 2002's final results.
AFL on NBC games have been particularly competitive. Of the 19 games broadcast regionally by NBC, 14 (74 percent) have been decided by 8 points or less. In addition, 37 percent of AFL on NBC games have been decided by 3 points or less.
Following is a breakdown of the AFL's competitive games through five weeks:
Games Decided By8 Points or Less Games Decided By3 Points or Less
2003 60 percent 30 percent
2002 45 percent 23 percent
2002* 47 percent 21 percent
*Final season results
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