Net Yards per Passing Attempt Calculator

The formula for calculating NY/A is: (Passing Yards - Sack Yards) / (Pass Attempts + Sacks). This formula provides the average net yards gained per dropback, including both pass attempts and sacks.

NY/A improves upon standard Y/A by incorporating sacks, which are effectively negative passing plays. This provides a more accurate picture of a quarterback's overall effectiveness on passing plays, as it accounts for both positive yardage gained through the air and negative yardage lost on sacks.

NY/A is crucial for evaluating quarterback performance as it combines passing effectiveness with the ability to avoid negative plays. It's often considered a better predictor of team success than standard Y/A.

NY/A has been used as an advanced passing statistic since the 1970s, providing a more comprehensive view of passing efficiency than standard yards per attempt.

NY/A has gained prominence in recent years as advanced statistics have become more widely used in football analysis. It's particularly useful for comparing quarterbacks across different eras or offensive systems.

While NY/A is more comprehensive than standard Y/A, it still doesn't account for touchdowns, interceptions, or the context of when sacks occur.

If a quarterback throws for 4000 yards on 500 attempts, is sacked 30 times for a loss of 200 yards, their NY/A would be calculated as follows: (4000 - 200) / (500 + 30) = 7.17 NY/A.

Aaron Rodgers holds the NFL record for the highest career NY/A at 7.33 (as of the 2021 season).