Comments on: The Value of a First Down http://www.footballperspective.com/the-value-of-a-first-down/ NFL History and Stats Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:56:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Denver broncos vs new Orleans saints match player stats http://www.footballperspective.com/the-value-of-a-first-down/#comment-354713 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:56:42 +0000 http://www.footballperspective.com/?p=20471#comment-354713 […] Broncos demonstrated their prowess not only in yardage but also in securing more first downs. They achieved 22 first downs compared to the Saints’ 15, highlighting their effectiveness in […]

]]> By: Red http://www.footballperspective.com/the-value-of-a-first-down/#comment-133784 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:30:22 +0000 http://www.footballperspective.com/?p=20471#comment-133784 In reply to Richie.

Totally agree. First downs should be considered a basic stat right along with yards, attempts, and touchdowns. But remember this is the NFL, the same league where the comically outdated Passer Rating is an official statistic.

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