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The term is typically used in reference to "yards per carry", meaning yards per attempt rushing the ball. Although running backs are typically tasked with carrying the ball, any offensive player who performs a carry is known as a ball-carrier for that play, regardless of position. The yards gained on a carry are referred to as rushing yards.
Overall, OSU had 445 yards on 7.2 yards per play. Notre Dame finished with 308 yards on 5.3 yards per snap. Notre Dame delivered an epic 18-play, 75-yard drive on the game’s opening possession ...
Highest yards per attempt, season (among qualified players): ... Lowest sacked percentage (times sacked per passing play attempted), season: 0.98%, Dan Marino [141]
To qualify as a passing play, the ball must have initially moved forward after leaving the hands of the passer; if the ball initially moved laterally or backwards, the play would instead be considered a running play. [2] The amount of passing yards recorded by each quarterback is a recorded stat in football games.
The Chiefs defense ranked fourth this season with 19.2 points allowed, though 13th with 6.54 passing yards per play. Their rushing defense was stouter.
In contrast to cumulative stats like yards and points allowed per game, EPA and DVOA account for the value of a given play. For example, a two-yard rush counts all the same in a cumulative stat ...
Highest average rushing yards per game, career (minimum 2,500 yards) FBS: 174.6 – Ed Marinaro, Cornell, 1969–71, 4,715 yards in 27 games [11]
The 12-year pro had a productive season for Kansas City with 97 receptions. However, his 823 receiving yards, 8.5 yards per catch and three touchdowns were the lowest totals of his career.