Takeaways per game

Within American football, the term “takeaways per game” denotes a statistical metric that quantifies the mean frequency at which a team intercepts or recovers a fumble while in possession of the ball from the opposing team throughout a game. This metric serves as an indicator of a team’s defense’s efficiency in preventing turnovers and acquiring additional possessions:

• Interception: the act of a defensive player seizing an offensive-targeted pass.
• Fumble recoveries refer to situations in which a defensive player regains custody of the ball after its loss (fumble) by an offensive player.

The term “per game” indicates that the statistic is calculated as an average across all games played. This facilitates an equitable comparison among teams that may have competed in various games. Generally, a greater frequency of takeaways per game signifies a more assertive and efficient defense, as it signifies the team’s capability to impede the opposing offense and generate further scoring opportunities.