ANY/A Formula:
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Adjusted Net Yards Per Attempt (ANY/A) is an advanced quarterback statistic that provides a more comprehensive measure of passing efficiency than traditional metrics. It accounts for passing yards, touchdowns, interceptions, and sack yards to evaluate a quarterback's overall performance.
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 more complete picture of quarterback efficiency.
Details: ANY/A is considered one of the most valuable quarterback statistics as it incorporates multiple aspects of passing performance into a single metric. It correlates strongly with team success and is widely used by analysts and coaches to evaluate quarterback efficiency.
Tips: Enter all required statistics from a game or season. Ensure all values are valid (non-negative numbers). The denominator (Attempts + Sacks) must be greater than zero for calculation to proceed.
Q1: Why are TDs worth +20 yards and INTs worth -45 yards?
A: These values were derived from statistical analysis showing that touchdowns increase scoring probability equivalent to +20 yards, while interceptions decrease it equivalent to -45 yards.
Q2: What is a good ANY/A value?
A: Generally, ANY/A above 7.0 is excellent, 6.0-7.0 is very good, 5.0-6.0 is average, and below 5.0 indicates below-average performance.
Q3: How does ANY/A compare to traditional passer rating?
A: ANY/A is considered superior as it includes sack data and uses more intuitive yardage-based weighting rather than the arbitrary scaling of traditional passer rating.
Q4: Does ANY/A account for rushing statistics?
A: No, ANY/A only measures passing efficiency. For a complete quarterback evaluation, rushing statistics should be considered separately.
Q5: Can ANY/A be negative?
A: Yes, if a quarterback has more negative plays (interceptions, sack yards) than positive production, the ANY/A can be negative, indicating very poor performance.