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NFL Next Gen Stats Powered by Zebra’s RFID Technology

Zebra engineered and deployed RFID tagged footballs for every game during the 2017 NFL season.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette reached 22.05 mph while scoring a 90-yard touchdown in a 30-9, Week 5 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.   Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff launched a pass that went 61.8 yards downfield – the longest completed air distance during the 2017 season.   These NFL Next Gen Stats are available through a partnership with Zebra Technologies which is in its fourth year.   “The Zebra Sports Solution attaches RFID tags to player equipment to t...

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