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Adjusted Yards Per Try is a football statistic that adjusts traditional passing yards by accounting for the value of touchdowns and interceptions. It provides a more comprehensive measure of a quarterback's efficiency than raw passing yards alone.
The calculator uses the Adjusted Yards Per Try formula:
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Explanation: The formula adds 20 yards for each touchdown (reflecting the scoring value) and subtracts 45 yards for each interception (reflecting the field position cost).
Details: This metric provides a more accurate assessment of quarterback performance by incorporating both positive (touchdowns) and negative (interceptions) outcomes. It's particularly useful for comparing quarterbacks across different teams and systems.
Tips: Enter total passing yards, number of touchdown passes, and number of interceptions. All values must be non-negative numbers.
Q1: Why use 20 yards for touchdowns and 45 yards for interceptions?
A: These values are based on statistical analysis showing that touchdowns are worth approximately 20 yards of field position, while interceptions cost about 45 yards in field position.
Q2: What is a good Adjusted Yards Per Try value?
A: Values above 7.0 are generally considered excellent, while values below 5.0 are below average. The NFL average typically ranges between 5.5-6.5.
Q3: Can this be used for college football analysis?
A: Yes, the formula works for both NFL and college football, though the average values may differ between levels of competition.
Q4: How does this compare to traditional passer rating?
A: Adjusted Yards Per Try is generally considered a more transparent and easily understandable metric than the complex NFL passer rating formula.
Q5: Are there limitations to this statistic?
A: Like all statistics, it doesn't capture every aspect of quarterback performance (such as rushing ability, game situation, or receiver performance) but provides a solid efficiency metric.