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Understanding NFL Offensive Rankings And Statistics

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.

Do not be blinded by an impressive first down rating. The ratings do not determine possession and neither do they determine the number of victories. An example is where Cardinals started their season with 3-0 yet were ranked number twenty seven in 2012. This does not mean that they should be ignored. Combining them with Rush Attempts gives you a better indication of the quality of play.

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 indicates the number of times a team remained with the ball. For a team to score and win, it must retain the ball for the longest time possible. A longer period also indicates strength. In some cases, the other team may be better in defense and holding the ball. This is likely to offset an offensive team. A combination of both traits is desired.

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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