Player Card Reference Guide

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Term	Description
Usage & Role
Age:	Quarterbacks current age.
EXP:	Years played in the NFL.
Games:	Games played in the current season.
Snaps:	Total snaps graded in the current season.
QB Tier:	Personal opinion based off film/statistics/metrics on where QB belongs in an S to F tier system.
Archetype:	Generalized profile that categorizes a quarterback by their traits, skill set, play style, and strategic role within an offense.
Grade:	Letter grade given to player based off average game score on the season.
Box and Whisker Plot Graph:	For more information on this type of chart, click here.
Grading
Avg. 1st Half:	Average graded score for the 1st half.
Avg. 2nd Half:	Average graded score for the 2nd half.
Avg. Game:	Average graded score for a game, adjusted game score used.
Good+ Games:	Total Games with final grade "Good" or better.
Bad- Games:	Total Games with final grade "Bad" or worse.
TPR:	Average True Passer Rating.
PFF:	PFF Offensive Score for the season.
Passer Rating:	Season NFL Passer Rating.
Efficiency & Metrics
Adjusted%:	Completions + drops / aimed throws (spikes/bats/throwaways excluded.)
On-Target%:	Throws that would have hit the intended receiving target (spikes/bats/throwaways excluded.)
Positive Play%:	Plays graded Above Average or higher / total snaps.
Negative Play%:	Plays graded Below Average or lowers/ total snaps.
Neutral Play%:	Plays graded Average/Ungraded / total snaps.
Turnover%:	Plays graded Above Average or higher / total snaps.
Big Play%:	Great + Elite plays / total snaps.
Poor Play%:	Poor + Turnover plays / total snaps.
Time to Throw:	Average time from when the ball hits the QB's hands to when he releases it.
Time to Pressure:	Average time QB experiences or reacts to pressure.
Pressure%:	Total pressures / total snaps.
At-Fault Sack%:	Sacks deemed QB's fault / total snaps.
LOS On-Tar%:	On-Tar Throw % behind the line of scrimmage.
Short On-Tar%:	On-Tar Throw % 1-9 yards beyond the line of scrimmage.
Medium On-Tar%:	On-Tar Throw % 10-19 yards beyond the line of scrimmage.
Deep On-Tar%:	On-Tar Throw % 20+ yards beyond the line of scrimmage.
Arm Talent
Strength	The quarterback’s ability to throw the ball with power to reach distant targets downfield.
Velocity	The quarterback’s ability to drive the ball to reach the target quickly on a tight trajectory.
Precision	The quarterback’s ability to place the ball exactly where the receiver can best catch it.
Touch	The quarterback’s ability to gently shape and layer throws, putting the right arc on the ball.
Accuracy
Behind LOS	The quarterback's acumen to complete on target passes behind the line of scrimmage.
Short	The quarterback's acumen to complete on target passes in the short level. (1-9 yards)
Middle	The quarterback's acumen to complete on target passes in the intermediate level. (10-19 yards)
Deep	The quarterback's acumen to complete on target passes in the deep level. (20+ yards)
Athleticism
Mobility	The quarterback’s ability to move effectively to create plays on the ground or outside the pocket.
Playmaking	The quarterback’s ability to create plays when structure breaks down by improvising and finding solutions under pressure.
Pocket Skills	The quarterback’s ability to navigate the pocket smoothly while maintaining poise and positioning to make an effective throw.
Escapability	The quarterback’s ability to slip out of pressure or potential sacks and extend the play.
Game IQ
Pre-Snap	The quarterback's ability to diagnose coverages and blitz packages and negotiate them before the snap.
Post-Snap	The quarterback's ability to diagnose coverages and defenses after the snap.
Anticipation	The quarterback's ability to throw the ball before a target breaks open by reading the defense and trusting the timing of the route.
Composure	The quarterback's ability to stay calm and make sound decisions even under pressure or chaotic conditions, the ability to "clutch up."

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Quarterback Archetypes:
Abbrev.	Archetype	Example	Notes
FDG	Field General	Peyton Manning	Brainy/Poised type
POC	Pocket Passer	Tom Brady	Pocket Passer
GUN	Gunslinger	Brett Favre	Aggressive thrower
SCR	Scrambler	Michael Vick	Run-first movement QB
DTH	Dual-Threat	Lamar Jackson	Balanced runner/passer
GMG	Game Manager	Alex Smith	Safe/efficient
PAS	Play-Action Specialist	Ryan Tannehill	Play-action focused
TIM	Timing / Distributor	Joe Montana	Rhythm-based passer
SYS	System QB	Brock Purdy	Scheme-dependent
RHY	Rhythm / West Coast QB	Aaron Rodgers	Quick-game mastery
BRG	Bridge QB	Teddy Bridgewater	Short-term starter
BKP	Backup QB	Gardner Minshew	Reliable reserve

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Grade	Numeric Range
S	2.00 to 1.70
A+	1.69 to 1.53
A	1.52 to 1.36
A-	1.35 to 1.20
B+	1.19 to 0.93
B	0.92 to 0.66
B-	0.65 to 0.40
C+	0.39 to 0.06
C	0.05 to −0.28
C-	−0.29 to −0.60
D+	−0.61 to −0.81
D	−0.82 to −1.01
D-	−1.02 to −1.20
F	−1.21 to −2.00