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When they are five yards behind the line of scrimmage they call that the SHOTGUN formation.

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Average passing yards of a quarterback?

55 mph


Where are sack yards assessed to in the NFL?

The forward progress of the quarterback, which is usually where a quarterback starts moving backwards.


Who was the first quarterback to rush for 100 yards and throw for 250 yards in a game?

Michael Vick


Does passing yards include distance run by the receiver?

No, passing yards only account for the distance the ball travels from the quarterback to the point where the receiver catches it, not the distance the receiver runs after the catch. For example, if a quarterback throws a 10-yard pass and the receiver runs an additional 20 yards after the catch, the play would be credited as 10 passing yards for the quarterback, but the receiver's total yards would include both the catch and the run.


Are yards after catch considered rushing yards?

No. After making a reception of a forward pass all yards, gained or lost, after the catch are considered receiving yards to the receiver and passing yards to the quarterback. EXAMPLE: The line of scrimmage is the offense's 10 yard line. The quarterback throws a forward pass that is completed at the offense's 15 yard line and the receiver runs to the offense's 30 yard line before being tackled. The receiver is credited with 20 receiving yards and the quarterback is credited with 20 passing yards. EXAMPLE 2: The line of scrimmage is the offense's 10 yard line. The quarterback throws a forward pass that is completed at the offense's 12 yard line and the receiver runs laterally/backwards to the offense's 8 yard line before being tackled. The receiver is credited with -2 receiving yards and the quarterback is credited with -2 passing yards.

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How do you do a proper shotgun?

The shotgun formation consists of the quarterback standing 3 to 5 yards behind the center.


What are the rushing yards for a quarterback in the latest game?

In the latest game, the quarterback had 75 rushing yards.


How many passing yards did the quarterback accumulate in the game?

The quarterback accumulated 250 passing yards in the game.


If a quarterback is intercepted do the return yards count against his passing yards?

no they do not


Why are yards important in football?

so the players no were they are and how much farther they have to go to get a touch down


What is the difference between alternate passing yards and passing yards in football?

Alternate passing yards in football refer to the total passing yards gained by a team's backup quarterback, while passing yards typically refer to the total passing yards gained by the starting quarterback.


What quarterback holds the record for the most passing yards in a single playoff game?

The quarterback who holds the record for the most passing yards in a single playoff game is Norm Van Brocklin, with 554 yards.


Quarterback most yards in a game?

Drew brees


Average passing yards of a quarterback?

55 mph


What is the significance of passing yards in determining a quarterback's performance on the field?

Passing yards are a key statistic in evaluating a quarterback's performance because they measure the distance the quarterback has thrown the ball down the field. High passing yards typically indicate that the quarterback is effectively moving the ball and making successful plays, which is important for a team's offensive success.


Where are sack yards assessed to in the NFL?

The forward progress of the quarterback, which is usually where a quarterback starts moving backwards.


Who was the first quarterback to rush for 100 yards and throw for 250 yards in a game?

Michael Vick