ANY/A Formula:
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Adjusted Net Yards Per Attempt (ANY/A) is a comprehensive quarterback statistic that accounts for passing yards, touchdowns, interceptions, and sacks. It provides a more complete picture of a quarterback's efficiency than traditional passing yards per attempt.
The calculator uses the ANY/A formula:
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Explanation: The formula rewards touchdowns (+20 yards), penalizes interceptions (-45 yards), and accounts for sack yardage lost, providing a comprehensive efficiency metric.
Details: ANY/A is considered one of the best single-number metrics for evaluating quarterback performance as it incorporates multiple aspects of passing efficiency into one comprehensive statistic.
Tips: Enter all statistical values from a game or season. Ensure all values are accurate and that the denominator (Attempts + Sacks) is greater than zero for valid calculation.
Q1: Why are touchdowns worth +20 yards and interceptions -45 yards?
A: These values were statistically derived to best correlate with team success and point differential in football games.
Q2: What is considered a good ANY/A value?
A: In high school football, ANY/A values above 7.0 are generally considered excellent, while values below 4.0 indicate poor performance.
Q3: How does ANY/A differ from traditional passer rating?
A: ANY/A includes sack data and uses different weighting for touchdowns and interceptions, making it more comprehensive than traditional passer rating.
Q4: Can ANY/A be negative?
A: Yes, if a quarterback has many interceptions and/or significant sack yardage with few positive passing yards, ANY/A can be negative.
Q5: Is ANY/A used at the professional level?
A: Yes, ANY/A is widely used by NFL analysts and teams to evaluate quarterback performance and is considered one of the most valuable passing metrics.