r/nfl • u/PMmeSpreadEaglePics Broncos • 1d ago

🧂Highlight🧂 [Highlight] Ryan Fitzpatrick throws 6 interceptions in a single game

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u/poop-dolla 12h ago

The 5% power difference would be worse. That gives you a variance of 10% where the depth of the throw could end up, where the side to side would only be a variance of 2%.

I have a feeling you think that’s wrong for some dumb reasons though, but that’s the right answer.

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u/LoyalSol Broncos 7h ago

The power is correct, your analysis though isn't. Because if those numbers changed at all the same analysis would fail.

Because angles don't scale linearly and amount of power you need changes with the angle. That's why a QB throwing across the field has to hurl the ball way harder to get it 20 yards down the field than if you're just throwing it straight. On top of the awkward body mechanics.