Pass Yards After Catch per Completion Calculator

The formula for calculating YAC/C is: Total Yards After Catch / Pass Completions. This formula provides the average yards gained after the catch for each completed pass.

Pass Yards After Catch per Completion measures how effective receivers are at gaining additional yardage after catching the ball. It can be indicative of a receiver's ability to elude defenders, break tackles, or find open space. From a team perspective, it can reflect offensive scheme (e.g., an offense that emphasizes screen passes and short routes might have a higher YAC/C). This stat is useful for both receivers and quarterbacks, as it can indicate a quarterback's ability to hit receivers in stride or in advantageous positions.

This stat is crucial for understanding the full picture of a passing offense. A high YAC/C can indicate an efficient short-passing game, elusive receivers, or excellent scheme design. It's particularly important in evaluating offenses that prioritize quick, high-percentage passes.

YAC/C has gained prominence in recent decades as football analysis has become more sophisticated, particularly with the rise of West Coast-style offenses that emphasize short passes and yards after catch.

The importance of YAC has grown as offenses have evolved. In the past, passing offenses often focused more on downfield throws. Modern offenses, influenced by the West Coast system, often place a premium on YAC ability.

While YAC/C provides insight into a team's or player's ability to gain yards after the catch, it doesn't account for the difficulty of catches, the types of routes run, or the quality of the throw. It also doesn't consider incomplete passes.

If a team or player has 1500 total yards after catch on 300 pass completions, their YAC/C would be calculated as follows: 1500 / 300 = 5.0 YAC/C.

Players like Christian McCaffrey or Cooper Kupp often have high YAC/C due to their ability to gain yards after the catch. Teams like the San Francisco 49ers under Kyle Shanahan have been known for high YAC/C numbers.