SPRING 2022, VOLUME 3
In a Rush to Pass: NFL Teams Pass on Rushing
AUTHORS
Andrew Cramer, University of Pennsylvania (Moneyball Academy)
Atharv Karanjkar, University of Pennsylvania (Moneyball Academy)
Dhruv Khurjekar, University of Pennsylvania (Moneyball Academy)
Ethan Schwimmer, University of Pennsylvania (Moneyball Academy)
ABSTRACT
In the NFL, on average passing plays generate more yardage than rushing plays – 6.7 compared to 4.4 yards/play over the 2019 season. Why don’t teams pass more? Does the value of passing diminish as you throw more often? Also, does passing efficiency increase if you have a more even play distribution?
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