Yes, but a team with tons of yardage has no promise of putting it in the endzone, or even field goals. It's the same issue as with possession. The Netherlands j

Yes, but a team with tons of yardage has no promise of putting it in the endzone, or even field goals. It's the same issue as with possession. The Netherlands just dominated Chile in their last pool match today, but they had 34% possession. As long as I'm commenting I might as well also complain about how silly and reductionist the whole OP is. I was a nerd long before I followed sports, so my allegiance is in data organization and mathematics. But anyone who has set foot on a field in an athletic endeavour where they, as part of a team, had something to win, don't really give a shit for your mathematical odds. Sometimes I fear for nerds who don't appreciate the spirit and gift of being human. And especially for the magic in fleeting moments of exhilaration that probably don't matter at all in the life cycle of your friendly neighbourhood quasar.