1. What is Pass Completion Percentage?

Pass Completion Percentage is a key football statistic that measures a quarterback's accuracy and efficiency. It represents the percentage of passes that are successfully completed to receivers out of all passes attempted.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the pass completion percentage formula:

Where:

• Completions — Number of successful passes completed to receivers
• Passes — Total number of passes attempted

Explanation: This simple calculation provides a clear measure of a quarterback's passing accuracy and efficiency during a game or season.

3. Importance of Pass Completion Percentage

Details: Pass completion percentage is a crucial metric for evaluating quarterback performance, team offensive efficiency, and play-calling effectiveness. Higher completion percentages typically correlate with better offensive production and scoring opportunities.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of completions and total passes attempted. Both values must be valid (completions cannot exceed passes, passes must be greater than zero).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is considered a good completion percentage in football?
A: Generally, 60% or higher is considered good, while elite quarterbacks often achieve 65-70% or higher over a season.

Q2: Does completion percentage account for dropped passes?
A: No, the statistic only counts actual completions, so dropped passes by receivers negatively impact the quarterback's completion percentage.

Q3: How does completion percentage differ from passer rating?
A: Completion percentage is one component of passer rating, which also considers yards per attempt, touchdowns, and interceptions for a more comprehensive evaluation.

Q4: Can completion percentage be misleading?
A: Yes, a high percentage of short, safe passes may inflate completion percentage without necessarily indicating effective offensive production.

Q5: How has the average completion percentage changed over time?
A: NFL completion percentages have steadily increased over decades due to rule changes, offensive schemes, and quarterback development, with the league average now around 65%.