1. What is NFL QB Passer Rating?

The NFL passer rating (also known as quarterback rating) is a measure of the performance of quarterbacks in American football. It combines passing statistics including completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdowns per attempt, and interceptions per attempt into a single number.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the NFL passer rating formula:

Where:

• \( comp \) — Pass completions
• \( att \) — Pass attempts
• \( yds \) — Passing yards
• \( TD \) — Touchdown passes
• \( INT \) — Interceptions

Explanation: The rating is calculated using four components: completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdowns per attempt, and interceptions per attempt. The maximum possible rating is 158.3.

3. Importance of Passer Rating

Details: Passer rating is a key metric for evaluating quarterback performance. It's used by coaches, analysts, and fans to compare quarterbacks and assess performance over time.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter statistics from a single game or season. All values must be non-negative integers. Pass attempts must be greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good passer rating?
A: Generally, 90+ is good, 100+ is excellent. The all-time record for a season is 122.5 by Aaron Rodgers in 2011.

Q2: What's the highest possible rating?
A: The maximum possible rating is 158.3, achieved with exceptional performance in all categories.

Q3: How does this compare to college football ratings?
A: College football uses a different formula with different weights and no maximum value.

Q4: What are the limitations of passer rating?
A: It doesn't account for sacks, fumbles, rushing stats, or game situations (like 4th quarter comebacks).

Q5: Are there alternative QB metrics?
A: Yes, newer metrics like QBR (Total Quarterback Rating) attempt to provide more comprehensive evaluations.