Understanding NFL Offensive Rankings And Stats

By Ruthie Calderon


Fantasy football depends on the offensiveness and the defense of the actual team in the league. To score the highest points each week, month or season, you must understand how NFL offensive rankings affect your tally. This will enable you balance a team between its ability to attack and how that will be countered by their opponents.

The score is a greater determinant above all other factors. High scoring teams always rank better compared to low scoring teams. A weak defense can only reduce the strength of a team when it is compared to another high scoring team. The two will be separated by goal difference. To stand a better chance, you should take the best scorer and the best defender.

Yard Per Play is an indication of the portion that each team claims in a game. Top ranked teams have a higher yard per play rating than low scorers. The factors that affect yard per play include first downs, number of points and number of wins. Teams that struggle with first downs have a poor winning record.

As much as First Down ratings are important, they are likely to mislead you. They are not a true indication of possession and do not determine the number of wins. A perfect example is the 2012 season where the Cardinals posted a 3-0 score at the beginning yet were ranked position twenty seven. However, you only ignore First Downs at your own risk. To correctly judge the potential of your target team, combine the First Downs with Rush Attempts.

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.

An average team can become great on the sole basis of Turnovers. Turnover indicates that the team is taking advantage of offenses by their opponents by converting them. Teams with a better strategy and talented players have posted better results when turnovers are considered. Penalties are also used for ranking purposes. The ability of the opponent to break your penalties determines your strength. Before placing any bet or picking a team for fantasy football, consider the above factors.




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