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In American Football, the offensive team can advance down the field by one of two ways: they can run it or pass the ball. The statistics of a player or a team gained during a pass play is called passing yards.

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Passing yards are credited to the player throwing the ball. Receiving yards are credited to the player catching the ball.

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