Understanding NFL Offensive Rankings And Stats

By Ruthie Calderon


Wins during fantasy football and betting depend on how accurately you judge the actual league. NFL offensive rankings are an easy way of predicting whether a team is strong enough to win or not. An attacking team increases the chances of winning though their performance will be determined by the ability of their opponents to defend.

How teams rank depends on their score. Teams that score higher in a game will obviously rank higher than those that fail to score. However, their progress is likely to be hampered by a weak defense. There must be a good balance between scoring and conceding. Allowing your opponents to score means that you will lose points which affects your ranking.

Yard per play indicates the portion claimed by each team during play. Regular winners score higher on this end compared to losers. This is because the winners score more points, first down and eventual wins. Regular losers have fewer first downs and thus a lower score. This struggle with first downs and wins affects the ranking of a team.

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.

During a bet or fantasy football, go for a team with a better Yard Per Rush rating. This signifies better quality of play. You are advised to be cautious especially when the league is still young. A poor run of form can be deceptive leading to huge losses. Teams have turned tables to post impressive results. It could be a seasonal defensive blunder.

The potential of any team can be determined by its passing attempts in one game and over a period of time. Offenders make the most passing attempts while defenders are reluctant. Beyond the passing attempts, consider the passing yard when determining gaming strength and potential. The possibility of winning with an offender is higher than when dealing with a defender.

Time of Possession is the total number of minutes a team held the ball. Winners have been known to remain with the ball longer than losers. This is an indication of strength and winning potential. If your opponent is a good defender, you are likely to hold the ball yet not score. In order to win, you need the best combination of both qualities. The offensive strategy can only be employed when you are ahead and time is running out.

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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