What Percentage of the Football Game is Spent on First Down?

July 27, 2019

Based on a four-year NFL Study, 20% of the football game is spent on third and fourth down.

35% of the football game is spent on 2nd down.

45% of the football game is spent on first down.

Consider this into your Triple Option situational football practice in 2019. 1st and 10 matters…