NFL Stats Glossary
NFL (aka National Football League) player props glossary: Comprehensive guide to football betting stats and abbreviations. Master passing, rushing, and receiving stats plus defensive metrics like TCKL, SACKS, and INT. Complete terminology for informed NFL prop betting on PropsMadness.
Def vs
Defensive Rank vs Position
A ranking that measures how well an opposing team defends against a specific position. A lower rank means the defense allows fewer fantasy points to that position.
Note: Rankings and coloring is done in the context of the competition (Playoffs: worst defense = 14th, Regular season: worst defense = 32nd)
Note: Def vs Position: Shows how the opposing team ranks in allowing stats for the selected market (e.g., Passing Yards, Rushing Yards) to players in the same position as the selected player. Adjusts based on the chosen market.
Allowed
Allowed
The volume of stats an opponent allows to a specific position compared to other teams. A lower rank means the defense is tougher — they allow fewer stats to that position.
H2H
Head to Head
A direct competition between two teams
CL
Closing Line
The final odds or point spread set by a sportsbook just before a game begins. It reflects the most up-to-date market information and is commonly used as a benchmark for evaluating bet value.
DTZ
Dominant Target Zone
A metric tracking the area of the field where a receiver earns the highest concentration of their targets. Useful for identifying route tendencies and evaluating coverage matchup advantages.
PASS
Passing
The act of a quarterback throwing the ball to a receiver. Passing volume is driven by game script — trailing teams pass more, inflating QB stats. Favorable game totals and spread projections are key inputs for passing prop value.
COMP
Completions
Successful pass plays where the intended receiver catches the ball. Completion count is a direct volume stat for QB props; it correlates with attempt volume and COMP%, making high-attempt QBs in plus matchups the strongest candidates.
ATT
Attempts
Total pass attempts thrown by a quarterback in a game. High attempt volume raises the ceiling for completions and yardage props. Game script and implied team total are the strongest predictors of attempt counts.
COMP%
Completion Percentage
Completions divided by pass attempts. Reflects QB accuracy and scheme depth; weather, defensive pressure, and deep-target usage can depress a QB's baseline rate significantly in a given game.
RSH
Rushing
Ground-based offensive plays where the ball carrier runs with the ball. Rushing volume is heavily game-script dependent — teams with leads run more, directly boosting RB opportunity share and prop ceilings.
CAR
Carries
Individual rush attempts assigned to a ball carrier. Carry share within a team's backfield is the primary driver of RB rushing prop potential; workload splits and injury status are critical factors.
REC
Receptions
Catches made by a receiver. Reception props — especially for pass-catching backs and slot receivers — are among the most consistent markets due to their high correlation with target share and COMP%.
TGT
Targets
Pass attempts directed at a specific receiver. Target share is the strongest single predictor of receiving stat volume; route participation, alignment, and defensive coverage scheme all influence target allocation.
YDS
Yards
Total yards gained through passing, rushing, or receiving depending on context. Passing yards is the largest-volume market for QBs; receiving yards for skill-position players.
YDS/ATT
Yards per Attempt
Average passing yards gained per throw. A measure of downfield efficiency; QBs with high YDS/ATT in favorable matchups can exceed yardage props even with modest attempt volume.
YDS/CAR
Yards per Carry
Average rushing yards per carry attempt. An efficiency metric that reflects defensive matchup quality and offensive line performance; strong YDS/CAR can compensate for lower carry volume in rushing props.
YDS/REC
Yards per Reception
Average receiving yards per catch. Deep threats and outside receivers typically post high YDS/REC with fewer receptions; slot receivers and pass-catching backs tend to have lower YDS/REC with higher reception volume.
TD
Touchdowns
Scoring plays in football. TD props are high-variance markets driven by red-zone usage and goal-line opportunity share. Receiver and RB TD props depend heavily on team play-calling tendencies.
INT
Interceptions
Passes caught by the defense. Interception risk rises with poor weather, strong pass rushes, and backup QBs. High INT probability in a game can suppress receiver yardage props on both sides.
FUM
Fumbles
Lost ball carrier possession from contact or ball security failure. Fumbles are low-frequency, high-variance events rarely targeted in prop markets; they primarily affect game script and scoring projections.
LNG
Longest
The longest single-play gain (rush, reception, or pass) recorded in a game. Available as a prop market for big-play skill players and deep-threat receivers; heavily influenced by matchup and defensive coverage scheme.
TCKL
Tackles
Defensive stops credited to a player for bringing down the ball carrier. Tackle props are available for linebackers and safeties; volume is tied to defensive scheme, box alignment, and how often the opposing team runs versus passes.
AST
Assists
Shared tackles where two or more defenders combine to bring down the ball carrier. Assists are typically counted alongside solo tackles in combined tackle prop markets and are scheme-dependent.
SACKS
Sacks
Tackles for loss on the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before a pass is thrown. Sack props are available for elite edge rushers; matchup against a weak offensive line and opponent pass-rate tendency are the key variables.
FG
Field Goals
Scoring kicks worth 3 points. Kicker props include made field goals and longest field goal attempt; driven by team red-zone efficiency, total scoring pace, and the distance of attempts available in a given game.
SNAP%
Snap Count Percentage
The percentage of offensive plays a player is on the field. High snap% directly correlates with target and carry opportunities, making it a leading indicator for prop volume.
