Blitz Rate - NFL Advanced Stats

What Is Blitz Rate?

Blitz Rate (Offense – How Often the QB is Blitzed) measures the percentage of dropbacks where the defense sends more than four pass rushers. This NFL player stat is an important NFL advanced stat for evaluating defensive strategy faced. A high blitz rate can disrupt timing and force quick throws. In NFL team stats, this metric helps analyze how opponents attack a given quarterback or offensive scheme.