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In the National Football League (NFL), the highest official passer rating that a player can achieve is 158.3, which is called a "perfect passer rating". [1] To qualify, during a single game a player must attempt at least 10 passes, have no interceptions, have a minimum completion percentage of 77.5%, have a minimum of 11.875% of their passes score touchdowns, and have a minimum of 12.5 yards ...
Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season culminated in the San Francisco 49ers' 32-19 win over the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. With that matchup in the books, all 32 teams have started their ...
Before the ball is snapped, the offensive team lines up in a formation. The type of formation used is determined by the game situation. Teams often employ "special formations" for specific scenarios, such as obvious passing situations, short yardage, or goal-line plays. Some formations are designed for a particular game to confuse the defense.
Individually, Packers passing statistical leaders are dominated by two quarterbacks: Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. [6] Both started over 225 games each for the Packers during the modern era of football that saw a significant proliferation of the passing game. [7] [8] [9] Packers rushing and receiving statistical leaders are more diverse. [6]
Passer rating (also known as passing efficiency in college football) is a measure of the performance of passers, primarily quarterbacks, in gridiron football. [1] There are two formulas currently in use: one used by both the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL), and the other used in NCAA football.
Percentage of touchdown passes per attempt; Percentage of interceptions per attempt; The average standard is 1.000. The bottom is .000. To earn a 2.000 rating, a passer must perform at exceptional levels, i.e., 70 percent in completions, 10 percent in touchdowns, 1.5 percent in interceptions, and 11 yards average gain per pass attempt.
First 4 touchdown pass game: Benny Friedman [168] First 5 touchdown pass game: Ray Buivid, Chicago Bears vs. Chicago Cardinals; December 5, 1937 [169] First 6 touchdown pass game: Sammy Baugh, Washington Redskins vs. Brooklyn Dodgers; October 31, 1943; First 7 touchdown pass game: Sid Luckman, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants; November 14, 1943
Fewest net passing yards gained, single team, game, −53; Denver Broncos (vs Oakland Raiders, Sep 10, 1967) Most net passing yards gained, both teams, game, 971; Green Bay Packers (469) vs Detroit Lions (502), Jan 1, 2012. Fewest net passing yards gained, both teams, game, −11; Green Bay Packers (−10) vs Dallas Cowboys (−1), Oct 24, 1965