Pro Football Focus’ in-depth charting and advanced stats look beyond the box score to identify key metrics otherwise overlooked across all positions in the NFL. This “Signature Stat Spotlight” series will walk readers through the varying advanced stats and metrics we track for every player at every position in every game.
Moving on to linebackers in our Signature Stat Spotlight series, we’ll discuss tackling efficiency (attempted tackles per miss), run-stop percentage, passer rating allowed, yards after the catch per reception allowed, pass-rush productivity among other advanced stats tied to linebackers in PFF’s Premium Stats 2.0.
PFF charts defensive stops on passing and running downs, which are recorded when a defender makes a tackle (includes sacks) and limits the offensive player from gaining 45% or less of the yards needed to move the chains on first down, 60% or less on second down or prevented from picking up the first down on third/fourth down.