Success rate is a metric that Football Outsiders uses to evaluate a team's consistency and efficiency. The standards for success are: 1st down: gain 50% of necessary yardage2nd down: gain 70% of necessary yardage3rd/4th down: gain 100% of necessary yardage (Same thing as 3rd/4th down conversion...
Copyright © 2012 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Newsletter Signup About Us Frequently Asked Questions Terms of Use Privacy Policy Guiding Principles Advertise With Us Contact Us
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
OpenCalais - Powered by Thomson Reuters
