Turf vs. Grass (1 Viewer)

[SameSongNDance]

While looking at split stats last night I realized all of my players scored a TD on turf fields, none on grass, yet they had all played on both surfaces. I thought it was just a coincidence so I carried on.

Today while checking split stats of all WRs in the NFL, I realized that 34 TDs had been scored on turf as opposed to 24 on grass.

I did a bit more research and found that there are only 13 turf fields in the NFL with NY sharing one (NY, DAL, NO, BUF, ATL, BAL, NE, SEA, STL, CIN, DET, MIN and IND)

Out of a possible 33 games played, 14 have been on turf where as 19 have been played on grass.

The ratio of receiving TDs to every turf game played is 2.42:1 so far this year.

The ratio of receiving TDs to every grass game played is 1.26:1 so far this year

The variables I cannot take into account is the potency of said offenses or the ineptitude of said defenses. However, the disparity between both ratios is rather large? Am I onto something or is this a waste of time haha.

 

[heidbrink]

Love it.

 

[VaTerp]

 

[Biabreakable]

I think it would be interesting to look at a larger sample size. Last season for example.

I have always heard that turf is a faster surface than grass. The Vikings talk about that a lot and it influences the players they draft and how they build the team strategically, knowing that at least half of their games will be played on turf.

 

[SameSongNDance]

I think it would be interesting to look at a larger sample size. Last season for example.I have always heard that turf is a faster surface than grass. The Vikings talk about that a lot and it influences the players they draft and how they build the team strategically, knowing that at least half of their games will be played on turf.

I would, or rather I will, but it will take a bit of time since I compiled the numbers manually (went over them three times to make sure). It's funny, because when the stats finally came together I had one of those moments, then swiftly asserted Boldin into my flex.

 

[DoubleG]

Paging Chase Stuart...

(He loves this kinda stuff - and usually has some valuable contributions as well)

 

[SameSongNDance]

Just to put a little twist on this, here is a list of sleeper WRs who are playing on turf this week..

Lance Moore - To put it quite simply more loves playing at home in the dome on turf. Specifically, he has 26 TDs in 47 games on turf, as opposed to 5 TDs in 24 games on grass surfaces. Moore, also more recently, has scored 4 TDs in his last 5 home games. This coupled with a nice match up and a hobbled Colston and I have Moore pegged as a top 15 option this week.

Andrew Hawkins - WAS lost their pass rush last week, exposing their secondary. This is a team that got absolutely torn up by WRs with similar skill sets as Hawkins (Moore, Amendola). The difference is, they don't possess nearly as much speed and agility. Honestly, this guy + turf + a soft match-up = scary. He'll need to see a bit more than 50% of the snaps to be extremely relevant, but he's a great blow-up candidate.

Anquan Boldin - Using a 3-year average (his time with BAL), Boldin has amassed 10 TDs in 22 starts on turf and only 1 TD in 10 starts on grass. He's faced NE twice as a Raven, catching 4 for 63 and a TD the first time around and 6 for 101 the second time around. NE has improved but I think their main focus will be on stopping the myriad of other weapons BAL possess, yet again.

Other notables..

Jon Baldwin - snap count increased by 20% last week + turf + sexy match-up

Leonard Hankerson - should get the nod as the starting X receiver + turf + sexy match-up

Turf!

 

[Eminence]

So simple, didn't Michael Turner have a ridiculous turf vs. grass touchdown ratio is first year as a Falcon?

Furthermore, how many of these "turf players" home teams? Home team tends to score more.

 

[Eminence]

So simple, didn't Michael Turner have a ridiculous turf vs. grass touchdown ratio is first year as a Falcon?Furthermore, how many of these "turf players" home teams? Home team tends to score more.

(Grass) 136 Carries / 536 Yards / 3.9 YPC / 1 Touchdown(Turf) 240 Carries / 1,163 Yards / 4.8 YPC / 16 TouchdownsGranted he has home field advantage and turf.

 

[Benicio10]

Just to put a little twist on this, here is a list of sleeper WRs who are playing on turf this week..

Lance Moore - To put it quite simply more loves playing at home in the dome on turf. Specifically, he has 26 TDs in 47 games on turf, as opposed to 5 TDs in 24 games on grass surfaces. Moore, also more recently, has scored 4 TDs in his last 5 home games. This coupled with a nice match up and a hobbled Colston and I have Moore pegged as a top 15 option this week.

Andrew Hawkins - WAS lost their pass rush last week, exposing their secondary. This is a team that got absolutely torn up by WRs with similar skill sets as Hawkins (Moore, Amendola). The difference is, they don't possess nearly as much speed and agility. Honestly, this guy + turf + a soft match-up = scary. He'll need to see a bit more than 50% of the snaps to be extremely relevant, but he's a great blow-up candidate.

Anquan Boldin - Using a 3-year average (his time with BAL), Boldin has amassed 10 TDs in 22 starts on turf and only 1 TD in 10 starts on grass. He's faced NE twice as a Raven, catching 4 for 63 and a TD the first time around and 6 for 101 the second time around. NE has improved but I think their main focus will be on stopping the myriad of other weapons BAL possess, yet again.

Other notables..

Jon Baldwin - snap count increased by 20% last week + turf + sexy match-up

Leonard Hankerson - should get the nod as the starting X receiver + turf + sexy match-up

Turf!

Hankerson is playing on turf today? FedEx Field is grass, i thought.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Just to put a little twist on this, here is a list of sleeper WRs who are playing on turf this week..

Lance Moore - To put it quite simply more loves playing at home in the dome on turf. Specifically, he has 26 TDs in 47 games on turf, as opposed to 5 TDs in 24 games on grass surfaces. Moore, also more recently, has scored 4 TDs in his last 5 home games. This coupled with a nice match up and a hobbled Colston and I have Moore pegged as a top 15 option this week.

Andrew Hawkins - WAS lost their pass rush last week, exposing their secondary. This is a team that got absolutely torn up by WRs with similar skill sets as Hawkins (Moore, Amendola). The difference is, they don't possess nearly as much speed and agility. Honestly, this guy + turf + a soft match-up = scary. He'll need to see a bit more than 50% of the snaps to be extremely relevant, but he's a great blow-up candidate.

Anquan Boldin - Using a 3-year average (his time with BAL), Boldin has amassed 10 TDs in 22 starts on turf and only 1 TD in 10 starts on grass. He's faced NE twice as a Raven, catching 4 for 63 and a TD the first time around and 6 for 101 the second time around. NE has improved but I think their main focus will be on stopping the myriad of other weapons BAL possess, yet again.

Other notables..

Jon Baldwin - snap count increased by 20% last week + turf + sexy match-up

Leonard Hankerson - should get the nod as the starting X receiver + turf + sexy match-up

Turf!

Hankerson is playing on turf today? FedEx Field is grass, i thought.

Ah sorry, thought the game was @ CIN. Cross Hawkins/Hankerson off this list.

 

[DoubleG]

I also think though, it's a function of what "type" of WR they are. Quickness/speed guys have their advantages magnified on turf. I realize you cited Boldin's history - but he's slow now.

 

[SameSongNDance]

I also think though, it's a function of what "type" of WR they are. Quickness/speed guys have their advantages magnified on turf. I realize you cited Boldin's history - but he's slow now.

His history with BAL not ARI though. He's looked noticeably slower ever since joining BAL, not just this year, so I think the stats are relevant. We'll see.