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Open Field & Second Level Yards
As we try to understand the rushing game and the offensive line play through a statistical lens, we must try to determine which part the offensive line plays and which part the running back plays. In our last post we looked at power success and stuff rate, which are directly related to offensive line play. In this post we will go over open field and second level yards which are both in direct relation to the ability of the rusher along with the ability of the offensive line to open rushing lines.
Power Success & Stuffed Rate
Two of the new stats we are tracking this season are power success and stuffed rate. When it comes to analyzing offensive line play, these two stats are the most important. Offensive line coaches love to talk about being physical and attacking at the point of contact and that is what being measured with these two stats.
2016 Stat Introduction
We will go deeper with each of these stats in later post but this post will give you an overview of what can be expected as we go through the season.