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What Is Yards Before Contact Per Carry?

Yards Before Contact (YBC) is an advanced rushing statistic that measures how many yards a ball carrier gains before being touched by a defender. This metric is a direct reflection of offensive line performance, run blocking efficiency, and overall play design. A high YBC shows that running backs are consistently finding open lanes, while a low YBC may highlight struggles in the trenches or predictable rushing schemes. For fantasy football players, DFS enthusiasts, and bettors, Yards Before Contact is a valuable stat to evaluate rushing efficiency and offensive line strength. It helps separate team blocking success from a running back’s ability to create yards after contact, providing context that traditional rushing totals don’t capture. By comparing YBC across teams, matchups, and individual players, you can uncover which offenses are best at creating clean rushing opportunities and which backs may be primed for breakout performances. At StatRankings, we track Yards Before Contact along with hundreds of other advanced NFL stats, giving you the tools to make smarter fantasy decisions, sharper betting picks, and deeper player evaluations every week. Explore more rushing stats like Yards After Contact, Broken Tackles, and Run Block Win Rate to get the complete picture of rushing efficiency.