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NFL Yards Per Carry
Average yards per rushing attempt.
Yards to Carries = 30:7 (4 as decimal).
YPC
4.0 = average. 4.5+ = good. 5.0+ = elite. Note: YPC is volume-sensitive — high-volume backs trend lower.
Worked Example
1200 Yards to 280 Carries
- a
- 1200
- b
- 280
- Result
- 30:7 (4.29)
1200 / 280 = 4.29. Simplified: 30:7.
When to Use This Calculator
- Compare RB efficiency
Limitations & Common Mistakes
- Results are estimates from your inputs.
- Verify with current data for major decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the NFL Yards Per Carry computed?
Yards divided by Carries, plus a simplified ratio (e.g., 4:3) using greatest common divisor. Both decimal and ratio forms are useful in different contexts: decimal for math, ratio form for comparisons or recipe scaling.
What does Yards:Carries mean?
It's a comparison: for every Carries unit, you have a corresponding amount of Yards. Useful when the absolute numbers matter less than the proportion (e.g., reading 8:1 LTV/CAC immediately tells you the unit economics are healthy without needing the dollar amounts).
Why simplify the ratio?
4:3 is more readable than 200:150. The simplified form (using greatest common divisor) preserves the proportion while making it easier to interpret. Common simplified ratios: 16:9 (widescreen), 4:3 (legacy displays), 3:1 (LTV:CAC for SaaS).
When is a ratio more useful than the absolute values?
Comparison across scales. A $1B company and a $1M company can both have a 3:1 LTV:CAC; the ratio reveals comparable unit economics regardless of scale. Use ratios for benchmarking; use absolute numbers for budgeting.
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