Snap Share
The percentage of offensive plays a player is on the field. A foundational indicator of opportunity.
Learn more →Why These Stats Matter
Box-score production tells you what already happened. Usage, opportunity, and efficiency help explain the context behind it.
Core Idea
Volume creates opportunity. Efficiency creates upside.
These metrics help separate repeatable player involvement from short-term production and unstable results.
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NFL Statistical Glossary
Get plain-English definitions for EPA, Pressure Rate, Target Share, Air Yards, YAC, Scrimmage Yards, Success Rate, Game Script, and other football analytics terms.
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Target Share
The percentage of team passing targets directed toward a player. One of the strongest receiving-volume indicators.
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Track current NFL target share rankings, recent usage trends, and position-specific leaders.
View leaders →Carry Share
The percentage of team rushing attempts handled by a player. A key measure of backfield control and rushing opportunity.
Learn more →Air Yards
The distance the football travels before reaching a targeted receiver. Measures target depth and downfield opportunity.
Learn more →Yards Per Route Run
Receiving yards generated for every route run. A strong measure of receiving efficiency and involvement.
Learn more →Yards After Catch
The yards a receiver gains after securing the football. Helps identify playmaking ability and scheme-created opportunity.
Learn more →Red Zone Usage
Carries and targets earned near the goal line. A direct indicator of touchdown opportunity.
Learn more →EPA
Expected Points Added measures how each play changes a team's expected scoring outcome.
Learn more →Success Rate
Measures how consistently an offense produces successful outcomes instead of relying only on explosive plays.
Learn more →Pressure Rate
Measures how frequently a defense disrupts the quarterback. Important for passing efficiency, sacks, target depth, and game flow.
Learn more →Game Script
Describes how score flow can influence passing volume, rushing volume, and player opportunity.
Learn more →How PlayMaker Uses These Stats
Each metric contributes a different layer of player and matchup evaluation.
01
Usage Baseline
Snap share, target share, and carry share establish how much opportunity a player is earning.
02
Efficiency Layer
Air yards, yards per route run, EPA, YAC, and Success Rate add quality and efficiency context.
03
Context Layer
Defensive pressure, matchup quality, weather, injuries, and expected game script adjust the baseline.
04
Final Prop Evaluation
PlayMaker combines player trends and matchup context to support Ride, Fade, or Avoid decisions.
Continue Your Research
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NFL Statistical Glossary
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Browse Glossary →Strategy Guides
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View Strategy Guides →Player Intelligence
See how usage and efficiency metrics connect to individual NFL player research.
View Players →Position Intelligence
Learn which metrics matter most for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends.
View Positions →Target Share Leaders
Move from the target share definition into current NFL receiving-usage rankings.
View Target Share Leaders →PlayMaker Academy
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