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A thought that occurred to me while watching highlights of the Pats-Jets game: I wonder what average interception percentage looks like when compared to interception percentage by QBs playing against a team wearing monochrome, dark uniforms.
Seems like basic sensation/perception that it's going to be tougher to notice someone dressed in clothing that is monochrome (particularly dark and monochrome) than someone dressed in clothing that is contrasting in some regard.
Catching a flashing blitzer or a lurking safety might be easier if they are wearing a navy top coupled with bright white pants, rather than a navy top and navy pants.
No objective evidence behind this -- just seemed like an interesting thing to discuss (and perhaps research - I wonder if someone already has). Just from glancing at the Pats' 2020 stats (the season those unis became the full-time home kit), they had 18 total interceptions; 11 at home, 7 on the road.
Seems like basic sensation/perception that it's going to be tougher to notice someone dressed in clothing that is monochrome (particularly dark and monochrome) than someone dressed in clothing that is contrasting in some regard.
Catching a flashing blitzer or a lurking safety might be easier if they are wearing a navy top coupled with bright white pants, rather than a navy top and navy pants.
No objective evidence behind this -- just seemed like an interesting thing to discuss (and perhaps research - I wonder if someone already has). Just from glancing at the Pats' 2020 stats (the season those unis became the full-time home kit), they had 18 total interceptions; 11 at home, 7 on the road.