Passer Rating Calculator - NFL
Calculate NFL passer rating. Perfect 158.3, Rodgers 104.5 career. Formula: ((a+b+c+d)/6)×100. 100+ elite. Free passer rating calculator.
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NFL passer rating = ((a + b + c + d) / 6) × 100 where a=(Comp%-30)/20, b=(YPA-3)/4, c=TD%/5, d=2.375-(INT%×25)/4. Each component capped 0–2.375. Perfect rating = 158.3. Aaron Rodgers holds the career record at 104.5. The formula was created in 1973 by Don Smith. 100+ is considered elite.
Sources: NFL.com, Pro Football Reference, ESPN.
Key Takeaways
- • Rating = ((a+b+c+d)/6) × 100; each component 0–2.375
- • Perfect 158.3 achieved ~70 times in NFL history
- • Aaron Rodgers career record 104.5
- • 100+ elite; 90+ above average; 80+ average
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How Does Passer Rating Work?
Four Components
a=(Comp%-30)/20, b=(YPA-3)/4, c=TD%/5, d=2.375-(INT%×25)/4. Each capped 0–2.375.
Formula
Rating = ((a + b + c + d) / 6) × 100. Maximum 158.3.
Benchmarks
158.3 perfect, 104.5 Rodgers, 100+ elite, 90+ above average, 80+ average.
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Rating Benchmarks
| Rating | Level |
|---|---|
| 158.3 | Perfect |
| 100+ | Elite |
| 90+ | Above Average |
| 80+ | Average |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NFL passer rating?
Passer rating = ((a + b + c + d) / 6) × 100 where a=(Comp%-30)/20, b=(YPA-3)/4, c=TD%/5, d=2.375-(INT%×25)/4. Each component capped 0–2.375. Perfect rating = 158.3. Created in 1973 by Don Smith.
What is a perfect passer rating?
158.3 is the maximum. Achieved ~70 times in NFL history. Requires 77.5%+ completion, 12.5+ YPA, 11.875%+ TD rate, 0% INT rate. All four components must be at their maximum.
What is a good passer rating?
100+ is elite. 90+ is above average. 80+ is average. Aaron Rodgers holds the career record at 104.5. League average is typically 88–92.
Who has the best career passer rating?
Aaron Rodgers: 104.5 career (min 1,500 attempts). Patrick Mahomes: 103.5+. The formula was created in 1973 by Don Smith for the NFL.
How is passer rating calculated?
Four components: completion %, yards per attempt, TD %, INT %. Each is scaled 0–2.375, averaged, multiplied by 100/6, then multiplied by 6. Cap at 158.3.
What is the difference between passer rating and QBR?
Passer rating uses only passing stats. ESPN QBR includes sacks, scrambles, and context (clutch, garbage time). Passer rating is the official NFL stat.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes only. Passer rating formula from NFL. Benchmarks are approximate. Not professional advice.