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Net Yards Per Play Report: Vikings Better Than Record Indicates

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We're two weeks into the NFL season which means we have two games worth of stats and metrics to break down when evaluating teams.

As you may already know, my favorite stat to look at when I start my handicapping process each week is "Net Yards per Play." It takes the average amount of yards gained per play on average, and then you subtract the amount of yards given up per play on defense. The figure you're left with is a team's net yards per play.

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