HOW TDSNAP RATINGS WORK
Verified NFL data. Clearer ratings. Better context for real fans.
TDSnap converts official NFL data into easy-to-understand ratings that show team and player strength, style and matchup context. We focus on what matters, strip out the noise, and present the game in a way that makes sense for real fans.
This page explains our methodology at a high level. We don't expose proprietary formulas, but we do show you what we measure, how the process works, and how to interpret the ratings across teams, players, and matchups.
WHAT TDSNAP MEASURES
TDSnap measures team and player strength using verified NFL data. Our ratings capture both long-term performance and recent form, while also accounting for matchup context, roster availability, and situational factors. The result is a clearer, more complete picture of how teams and players stack up.
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WHERE THE DATA COMES FROM
TDSnap uses official NFL data, structured at the game, drive, and play level. This gives us a rich, reliable foundation to measure performance, identify trends, and build ratings that reflect real football — not opinions.
FROM DATA TO SCORE
A SIMPLE PROCESS. NO GUESSWORK. JUST VERIFIED DATA.Official NFL data, cleaned and structured.
Smaller samples are stabilized to reduce the impact of outliers.
Every metric is compared to the relevant NFL pool (e.g. all QBs, all RBs, all teams).
Multiple verified components are combined into a 0–100 rating using proprietary weights.
We analyze dozens of performance metrics, adjust for context, compare against relevant NFL benchmarks, and combine everything into a single, easy-to-understand rating. The exact formulas and weights are proprietary, but the goal is simple: a fair, consistent, and transparent way to measure strength.
UNDERSTANDING THE 0–100 SCALE
TDSnap ratings use a 0–100 scale relative to the current NFL comparison pool (e.g. all teams or all players), not an absolute prediction scale.
A higher score means a stronger profile compared to the NFL average.
A 92 is not a 92% chance to win. It means the team or player ranks exceptionally well relative to the current NFL comparison pool.
Ratings show relative strength, not win probability.
TEAM RATINGS (TD-T)
TDSnap team ratings use five key dimensions, plus an overall rating, to capture a complete picture of team strength. The number on team pages (TD-T) uses Attack and Defense only.
Overall (TD-T) — Published team score: Attack + Defense harmonic blend.
Attack — How effectively the offense moves the ball and scores.
Defense — How well the defense limits opposing production.
Burst — Ability to create explosive, high-impact plays.
Finish — Ability to turn opportunities into points.
Control — Ability to sustain drives and control the game.
STRENGTH, FORM, AVAILABILITY, AND SCHEDULE ARE SEPARATE
In addition to core ratings, TDSnap shows three important context metrics. These are intentionally separate from team and player ratings.
Measures recent form and how the team is playing right now compared to its longer-term profile.
Reflects player availability based on verified injury reports and depth charts. Not a medical assessment.
Shows the strength and form of upcoming opponents, highlighting difficulty in the weeks ahead.
HOW MATCHUP EDGE WORKS
Matchup Edge compares one team's strengths to an opponent's weaknesses, position by position. It highlights where a team has an advantage or disadvantage, helping you understand why a matchup may favor one side.
Matchup Edge is context, not a prediction. It shows where value exists — it doesn't tell you who will win the game.
Indicates a small overall advantage for the Bills based on position-by-position comparison.
PLAYER RATINGS
TDSnap provides position-specific ratings for every player, built using verified NFL data and the same methodology as our team ratings.
TD-Q — Published quarterback score: efficiency, air attack, mobility, ball security, and red-zone context when available.
TD-O — Published WR / TE / RB scores (separate pools). TE reflects receiving only. May show Prior-weighted early in the season.
Defense Score — Available for defensive players (e.g. edge rushers, LBs, CBs, S). Published only when data is verified and reliable.
HOW DVP WORKS
DVP (Defense vs Position) shows how difficult it is for an opponent to produce against a team at a specific position. It is position-specific (e.g. QB, RB, WR, TE) and based on verified NFL data.
A lower score means a more favorable matchup for the offense. A higher score means a tougher matchup.
DVP helps you identify where a team may have an advantage or face a challenge, but it is just one piece of the puzzle. See live rankings on the DVP page.
CONFIDENCE, PROVISIONAL, AND SMALL SAMPLES
Some ratings are provisional early in the season or when the sample size is small. Provisional ratings are clearly labeled so you know when to take extra context into account.
Rating exists, but the sample is not yet large enough for official ranking qualifications.
Included in official leaderboards and rankings.
DATA QUALITY AND MISSING DATA
Data integrity is at the core of TDSnap. We never guess, and we never use placeholder values. When data is missing or unavailable, we show it clearly so you always know what you're looking at.
We use only verified, official NFL data
Missing data is never guessed or invented
Zeros are not used as placeholders
Stale or unavailable data is clearly labeled
Ratings may be limited when key data is missing
WHAT TDSNAP DOES NOT DO
WHAT TDSNAP DOES
TDSnap is built for fans who want a clearer, deeper understanding of the game. We keep it simple, accurate and transparent — so you can focus on what matters: real football.
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