The CSV file format is nice, but if you're looking for a Python API to play with NFL stats without having to parse play-data fields, check out nflgame [1]. I've

The CSV file format is nice, but if you're looking for a Python API to play with NFL stats without having to parse play-data fields, check out nflgame [1]. I've written up a quick primer. [2] It also includes the ability to get play-by-play statistics live. [1] - https://github.com/BurntSushi/nflgame https://github.com/BurntSushi/nflgame [2] - http://blog.burntsushi.net/nfl-live-statistics-with-python http://blog.burntsushi.net/nfl-live-statistics-with-python