NFL Quarterback Rating Calculator

NFL QB Rating Formula:

\[ Rating = \left(\frac{Comp\% - 30}{20} + \frac{Yds/Att - 3}{4} + \frac{TD\%}{0.05} + \frac{2.375 - Int\% \times 25}{0.25}\right) \times \frac{100}{6} \]

Completion Percentage (Comp%):

Yards per Attempt (Yds/Att):

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Touchdown Percentage (TD%):

Interception Percentage (Int%):

Quarterback Rating:

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1. What is the NFL Quarterback Rating?

The NFL Quarterback Rating (also called Passer Rating) is a measure of a quarterback's passing performance. It combines four key passing statistics into a single number that ranges from 0 to 158.3, with higher numbers indicating better performance.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the NFL's official quarterback rating formula:

\[ Rating = \left(\frac{Comp\% - 30}{20} + \frac{Yds/Att - 3}{4} + \frac{TD\%}{0.05} + \frac{2.375 - Int\% \times 25}{0.25}\right) \times \frac{100}{6} \]

Where:

\( Comp\% \) — Completion percentage
\( Yds/Att \) — Yards per passing attempt
\( TD\% \) — Touchdown percentage (TDs per attempt)
\( Int\% \) — Interception percentage (INTs per attempt)

Explanation: The formula evaluates four components of passing: accuracy (completion %), efficiency (yards per attempt), scoring ability (TD %), and mistake avoidance (INT %).

3. Importance of QB Rating

Details: The QB rating is the official metric used by the NFL to evaluate quarterback performance. It provides a standardized way to compare quarterbacks across different games, seasons, and eras.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all four required statistics as percentages (except yards per attempt). The calculator will compute the official NFL quarterback rating.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good QB rating?
A: Generally: 90+ is excellent, 80-90 is good, 70-80 is average, below 70 is poor. The maximum possible is 158.3.

Q2: Why is the maximum 158.3?
A: The formula's design makes 158.3 the highest possible score when all components are at their maximum values.

Q3: How is this different from QBR?
A: QBR (Total Quarterback Rating) is a newer ESPN metric that considers more factors, while this is the NFL's official formula.

Q4: What are the limitations of this rating?
A: It doesn't account for sacks, fumbles, rushing stats, or game situations. It only evaluates passing performance.

Q5: Who has the highest career QB rating?
A: As of 2023, Aaron Rodgers holds the highest career passer rating in NFL history (103.6).