Simplified NFL Offensive Rankings And Stats

By Ruthie Calderon


Winning while betting or in fantasy football depends on the accuracy of your judgment of the actual league. NFL offensive rankings will assist you identify how one team will perform against the other. Their attacking tendencies combine with their ability to defend to give an indication of their chances depending on their opposition for the day.

The ultimate measure of the strength of any team is its ability to score. To rank high, the team, must learn to score more goals. The only factor that can dilute the ratings of a high scorer is a weak defense. When compared to another high scoring team, their goal difference will be used to separate the two. It therefore calls for a high scoring team that is also good at defending.

Yards Per Pay are used to indicate how much space each team claimed during the game. The team that took the largest portion ranks higher compared to one that had a lower Yard Per Minute rating. The number of wins is likely to be affected by points scored and the number of first downs. Struggling with first downs is likely to affect your winning record.

A higher First Down does not always indicate wins or more possession. It should be noted that in 2012, the Cardinals were ranked position twenty seven but started with 3-0 first downs. They are however important in determining ranking and eventual strength of a team. They also combine with Rush Attempts to determine the position of a team.

When betting, consider the Yards Per Rush of your team of interest. This is a crucial indicator of the quality of play. This might however be misleading especially at the beginning of the season. Some teams have a poor run and are likely to be written off. Others have overturned the tables and recorded impressive performances. A poor run defense at a particular time does not mean that it is time to write-off the team.

Passing Attempts have proven over time to be crucial in determining the strength of winning and losing teams. An offensive team makes more attempts compared to a defensive team. The Passing Yard also signifies strength and potential. An offender gives you a higher chance of winning compared to a defensive team. A combination of both qualities is better at all times.

Time of Possession gives a better idea of the ability of a team when choosing between a winner and a loser. First downs and the rushing yards are used to determine the time of possession. When making a choice, consider that the opponents could be holding the ball better than your target team or the team they were playing against. This reduces its overall weight.

Turnovers will make an average team great and an excellent team out of a good one. It indicates the number of offenses and how these offenses are used to their advantage. This may reflect strategy and individual skills by the players. Penalties aid in ranking teams based on which team takes the most penalties and whether these penalties are broken by the opponents or not. The factors will assist you in determining the team that is likely to win you more cash when betting.




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