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    ws1975
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    Offensive and Defensive adjusted points per game for football

    Does anyone know to calculate team offensive and defensive adjusted points per game for football or does anyone know a site where I can go to get these numbers?

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    There are a ton of way to do this.

    Are you adjusting for turnovers, strength of schedule, other luck factors or what?

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    I want to Adjust offensive total scoring minus kick/punt returns and defensive scores like safties, touchdowns, etc. And, adjust defensive total scoring minus kick/punt returns, etc. I read it's something that's used to help calculate Troy Aikman efficency ratings.

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    One approach is to do a regression with just the following stats: rushing yards, rushing attempts, passing yards, passing attempts and third down conversions.

    What you're effectively doing is creating an offensive power rating taking out turnovers and special teams.

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    I have never seen someone adjust for average starting line of scrimmage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MadTiger View Post
    I have never seen someone adjust for average starting line of scrimmage.
    I wouldn't worry about average, but you might classify it by location - red zone, normal, or backed up.

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