Data Dictionary - Participation

Field Type Description
nflverse_game_id character nflverse identifier for games. Format is season, week, away_team, home_team
old_game_id character Legacy NFL game ID.
play_id integer Numeric play id that when used with game_id and drive provides the unique identifier for a single play.
possession_team character String abbreviation for the team with possession.
offense_formation character Formation the offense lines up in to snap the ball.
offense_personnel character Number of running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers on the field for the play. If there are more than the standard 5 offensive linemen and 1 quarterback, they will be listed here as well.
defenders_in_box integer Number of defensive players lined up in the box at the snap.
defense_personnel character Number of defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs on the field for the play.
number_of_pass_rushers integer Number of defensive player who rushed the passer.
players_on_play character A list of every player on the field for the play, by gsis_it_id
offense_players character A list of every offensive player on the field for the play, by gsis_id
defense_players character A list of every defensive player on the field for the play, by gsis_id
n_offense integer Number of offensive players on the field for the play
n_defense integer Number of defensive players on the field for the play