Total Quarterback Rating (QBR)
ESPN's comprehensive quarterback metric that evaluates all QB contributions (passing, rushing, penalties, sacks) on a 0-100 scale, adjusted for opponent, game situation, and era.
Like evaluating a CEO by total company performance (stock price, culture, innovation) rather than just one quarterly earnings report.
Why it matters
QBR provides a holistic view of QB play that correlates better with winning than traditional passer rating, helping identify matchups where the passing game may over- or underperform.
How DMP uses this
DMP uses QBR-style holistic quarterback evaluation to contextualize the passing environment for all skill-position players on that team when projecting props.
Common mistake
Relying on traditional passer rating which overweights touchdown rate and doesn't account for rushing, sack avoidance, or situational play.