Sports Reference Blog
First Downs Added to Team Game Finder
Posted by Mike Lynch on November 26, 2014
We just wanted to quickly note that we have added First Downs (for & against) as a search criteria in the Team Game Finder. Additionally, we have added breakdowns for First Downs by rushing, passing & penalties since 1999 (total First Downs are complete back to 1940). Here's a few examples of these new searches:
- Most First Downs in a game since 1940
- Most First Downs allowed via penalty in a season since 1999
- Most First Downs allowed in a 20+ point win since 1940
- Teams with at least as many turnovers as first downs since 1940
- NFL teams are a combined 76-10 since 1999 when gaining 15+ First Downs via rushes
These searches are just the tip of the iceberg here and we encourage users to dig in.
Thanks Mike. Can you please add "Combined First Downs" as an option too. The record in a game being 64 in the SEA vs. KC game in 2002.
I also like how you have "Since 1999" listed beside the options for Rushing, Passing and Penalties by First Down. Could you please add "Since 1983" beside the "Time of Possession" option?
You guys need a combined points per quarter and per half option.