Pro Quarterback Passer Rating Calculator

NFL Passer Rating Formula:

\[ Rating = \frac{(a + b + c + d)}{6} \times 100 \]

Where:

\( a = \frac{COMP}{ATT} \times 5 \)

\( b = \frac{YDS}{ATT} \times 0.25 \)

\( c = \frac{TD}{ATT} \times 20 \)

\( d = 2.375 - (\frac{INT}{ATT} \times 25) \)

Completions (COMP):

Attempts (ATT):

Passing Yards (YDS):

Touchdowns (TD):

Interceptions (INT):

Passer Rating:

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1. What is the NFL Passer Rating?

The NFL passer rating (also known as quarterback rating) is a measure of the performance of quarterbacks in American football. It was adopted by the NFL in 1973 and ranges from 0 to 158.3, with higher numbers indicating better performance.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the NFL passer rating formula:

\[ Rating = \frac{(a + b + c + d)}{6} \times 100 \]

Where:

\( a = \frac{COMP}{ATT} \times 5 \) (Completion percentage component)
\( b = \frac{YDS}{ATT} \times 0.25 \) (Yards per attempt component)
\( c = \frac{TD}{ATT} \times 20 \) (Touchdown percentage component)
\( d = 2.375 - (\frac{INT}{ATT} \times 25) \) (Interception percentage component)

Explanation: Each component is capped between 0 and 2.375 before being combined. The perfect rating is 158.3.

3. Importance of Passer Rating

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

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter completions, attempts, passing yards, touchdowns, and interceptions. All values must be non-negative integers, and attempts must be greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a good passer rating?
A: Generally, ratings above 90 are excellent, 80-90 is very good, 70-80 is average, and below 70 is below average.

Q2: What is the maximum possible rating?
A: The maximum possible rating is 158.3, which requires perfect performance in all four components.

Q3: How does this differ from college football ratings?
A: College football uses a different formula that produces higher numbers (maximum 1261.6) and weights statistics differently.

Q4: What are the limitations of passer rating?
A: It doesn't account for sacks, fumbles, rushing yards, or game context (e.g., clutch plays). Some prefer newer metrics like QBR.

Q5: Who holds the record for highest career passer rating?
A: As of 2023, Aaron Rodgers holds the career record with a rating of 103.6 (minimum 1,500 attempts).