Understanding 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.

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.

Passing Attempts determine whether a team will win or loose. Attacking teams make more attempts and have a higher chance of winning. The attempts are therefore an indication of strength and potential. Defenders, however, slow down the advances of attacking players. It is therefore important to find a perfect balance.

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.

Turnover makes a team great or lowers its ranking significantly. Offensive opponents take advantage of the mistakes of the other team and convert them into scores. It takes a better strategy and talented players to become masters of turnovers. Penalties have also turned good teams into excellent teams. It a team can break your penalties, it will stop you from advancing. The secret is to convert all opportunities that come your way. A combination of defensive and offensive strengths makes a winning team.




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