Stats Explained
What all those numbers actually mean
π― Quarterback Stats
Passing Yards
How far the QB has thrown the ball (total) in a game or season.
What's good? 300+ yards in a game is considered a big day.
Touchdowns (TD)
How many scoring passes the QB has thrown.
What's good? 30+ TDs in a season is excellent. 40+ is elite.
Interceptions (INT)
How many passes were caught by the other team.
What's good? Fewer is better. Top QBs have 10 or fewer per season.
Completion %
What percentage of passes are caught (completions Γ· attempts).
What's good? 65%+ is good. 70%+ is elite.
Passer Rating (QB Rating)
A formula combining completion %, yards, TDs, and INTs. Scale: 0β158.3.
What's good? 100+ is excellent. A perfect game = 158.3.
QBR
ESPN's modern version of passer rating, also factors in rushing. Scale: 0β100.
What's good? 60+ is a strong performance. 80+ is elite.