ANY/A Formula:
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Adjusted Net Yards Per Attempt (ANY/A) is a quarterback efficiency statistic that measures a quarterback's overall effectiveness by accounting for passing yards, touchdowns, interceptions, and sacks. It provides a more comprehensive evaluation than traditional passer rating.
The calculator uses the ANY/A formula:
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Explanation: The formula rewards touchdowns (+20 yards each) and penalizes interceptions (-45 yards each) and sack yards lost, then divides by total dropbacks (attempts + sacks).
Details: ANY/A is considered one of the best single metrics for evaluating quarterback performance as it incorporates all major aspects of passing efficiency into one number. It correlates strongly with team success and is widely used by NFL analysts.
Tips: Enter all required statistics from a game or season. Ensure all values are accurate and that attempts + sacks is greater than zero for valid calculation.
Q1: Why are touchdowns worth +20 yards and interceptions -45 yards?
A: These values were determined through statistical analysis to best correlate with winning. A touchdown is roughly equivalent to a 20-yard gain, while an interception costs about 45 yards of field position.
Q2: What is a good ANY/A value?
A: In the NFL, an ANY/A above 7.0 is considered excellent, 6.0-7.0 is good, 5.0-6.0 is average, and below 5.0 is below average.
Q3: How does ANY/A compare to traditional passer rating?
A: ANY/A is generally considered superior as it includes sacks and sack yards, which are important aspects of quarterback performance that passer rating ignores.
Q4: Can ANY/A be negative?
A: Yes, if a quarterback has many interceptions and/or sack yards that outweigh their positive contributions, ANY/A can be negative.
Q5: Is ANY/A used in college football as well?
A: Yes, ANY/A is used at all levels of football, though the specific coefficients (+20 for TDs, -45 for INTs) were developed based on NFL data.