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Unlike traditional stats, DVOA accounts for situational context and opponent strength. This means a 5-yard gain on third-and-4 is valued more than the same gain on first-and-10, offering a precise measure of a team’s performance.
A positive DVOA indicates an offensive advantage, meaning the team performs better than average. Conversely, a negative DVOA suggests a defensive strength, as the team is better at preventing opponent success compared to the league average.
Yes, DVOA can evaluate individual players by comparing their performance on each play to the league average for their position in similar situations. This helps determine their efficiency and value over the average player.
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