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Super Bowl-winning analyst Ryan Paganetti shaping NFL rules
Original: The Super Bowl-winning NFL analyst who is going viral (and influencing league rules) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76
Ryan Paganetti, an NFL analyst with a Super Bowl title to his name, is drawing wide attention as his viral analytical work increasingly influences how the league shapes and interprets its rules. Reporting by The New York Times and The Athletic highlights how his social media breakdowns of officiating and game strategy have reached audiences well beyond typical football circles, giving him an unusual voice in league decision-making.
Why now: His rise from behind-the-scenes analyst to viral figure with influence over NFL rules is a novel sports story.
Ryan PaganettiNFLThe New York TimesThe Athletic
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- The Super Bowl-winning NFL analyst who is going viral (and influencing league rules) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7649512/2026/10/02/ryan-paganetti-nfl-analytics-social-media/ # Sports # NFL # Analytics · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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