It's a Numbers Game! Football: The Math Behind the Perfect Punt, the Game-Changing Interception, and So Much More!

Do you know how to calculate the pass completion percentage of Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes? What was the highest scoring game in football history's Become a football fanatic and learn all about the numbers and math behind this popular sport.

With every throw, tackle, and kick, numbers are being calculated on the football field. Get ready to learn all the ways digits and math factor into the game, from the countless statistics used to measure an individual player’s performance to the numbers used in defensive formations. Read about the greatest players from football history and get fascinating facts, like the price of a Super Bowl commercial. Discover which NFL team defenses have allowed the fewest points and check out cool graphics that show the angles in different pass patterns.

Jam-packed with sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of every chapter, this number-focused look at the game is a definite touchdown.

Are you a math maniac or sports superfan—or both? Check out these other books in the It’s a Numbers Game! series:
•It’s a Numbers Game! Basketball
•It’s a Numbers Game! Soccer
•It’s a Numbers Game! Baseball