How Do You Compare NFL Quarterbacks Statistics?
The NFL quarterback rating system is one of the most confusing statistical categories in sports. However, its objective is to provide statisticians with a comparative analysis of a given quarterback to other quarterbacks over the current and previous seasons. This method relies on four statistical categories: 1) percentage of completions per attempt; 2) average yards gained per attempt; 3) percentage of touchdown passes per attempt; and 4) percentage of interceptions per attempt. A rating of 158.3 is considered perfect. Divide the passes completed by the passes attempted and multiply by 100 to obtain a completion percentage. Subtract 30 from the completion percentage. Multiply by 0.05. The resulting number serves as the point rating for the pass completion category. If the passing percentage is below 30 percent, then zero points are awarded. Any point total must not exceed 2.375. If a player earns higher than a 2.375 point rating, then reduce that player’s point total to the maximum of
