NFL Quarterback Rating Calculation

NFL Quarterback Rating Formula:

\[ Rating = \frac{(8.4 \times \frac{yds}{att}) + (330 \times \frac{TD}{att}) + (100 \times \frac{comp}{att}) - (200 \times \frac{INT}{att})}{6} \times 100 \]

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1. What is the NFL Quarterback Rating?

The NFL Quarterback Rating (also known as passer rating) is a measure of the performance of quarterbacks in American football. It combines four important quarterback statistics into one number on a scale from 0 to 158.3.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the NFL quarterback rating formula:

\[ Rating = \frac{(8.4 \times \frac{yds}{att}) + (330 \times \frac{TD}{att}) + (100 \times \frac{comp}{att}) - (200 \times \frac{INT}{att})}{6} \times 100 \]

Where:

\( comp \) — Number of pass completions
\( att \) — Number of pass attempts
\( yds \) — Passing yards
\( TD \) — Touchdown passes
\( INT \) — Interceptions

Explanation: The formula combines four components: completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdowns per attempt, and interceptions per attempt.

3. Importance of Quarterback Rating

Details: The passer rating is used to evaluate a quarterback's performance in a game or over a season. It's one of the most recognized statistics for comparing quarterback performances.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all required statistics from a game or season. Attempts must be greater than zero for calculation. The rating is capped between 0 and 158.3 in actual NFL games.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good quarterback rating?
A: Generally: below 70 is poor, 70-85 is average, 85-95 is good, 95-110 is excellent, and above 110 is outstanding. The maximum possible is 158.3.

Q2: Why is the maximum rating 158.3?
A: The formula was designed so that a perfect performance in all four components would result in a rating of 158.3.

Q3: How does this compare to college football ratings?
A: College football uses a different formula for passer rating, with different coefficients and no upper limit.

Q4: What are the limitations of this rating?
A: It doesn't account for situational play, rushing stats, sacks, or game context. Some analysts prefer newer metrics like QBR.

Q5: Who holds the highest career passer rating?
A: As of 2023, Aaron Rodgers holds the highest career passer rating in NFL history (103.6).