PROJECT: WOLF (ALIAS)
WIDE RECEIVER RATING BREAKDOWN
LAST UPDATED: FEB 2025
In developing the Wide Receiver's Awareness rating for our indoor/arena football video game, we've created a formula to capture a player's ability to read the game and make smart plays. We assess their experience, consistency in performance, and ability to maximize opportunities. Impactful plays and standout moments are key factors, along with versatility and adaptability in various situations. This comprehensive approach ensures the rating reflects true on-field intelligence and playmaking skills.
In developing the Wide Receiver's Strength rating for our video game, we focus on key physical attributes that influence performance. We assess the overall physical presence, reach, and catching ability to determine how well they can dominate in challenging situations. Additionally, we evaluate explosive power, which is crucial for outmaneuvering defenders. This approach ensures the Strength rating accurately reflects a player's physical prowess on the field.
To develop the Wide Receiver's Speed rating, we focus on agility and acceleration metrics. The short sprints, like the 10-yard and 20-yard dashes, highlight initial bursts and quickness. The 40-yard dash measures top-end speed, essential for breaking away from defenders. The 20-yard shuttle and 3-cone drill assess agility and change of direction, crucial for maneuvering in tight spaces. This comprehensive analysis ensures the Speed rating accurately reflects a player's quickness and agility on the field.
For a Wide Receiver's Acceleration rating, we focus on burst and agility. The 10-yard and 20-yard dashes are crucial for assessing initial bursts and quick acceleration. The 20-yard shuttle and 3-cone drill provide insights into agility and the ability to change direction swiftly. The 40-yard dash complements these by showcasing sustained acceleration, while the vertical jump highlights explosive power. Together, these metrics ensure the Acceleration rating accurately reflects a player's ability to reach top speed quickly and maneuver effectively.
The Wide Receiver's Agility rating in our video game is emphasized by quickness and maneuverability. The 20-yard shuttle and 3-cone drill are key for assessing change of direction and lateral movement. The 40-yard dash provides context for speed transitions, while the vertical and broad jumps highlight explosive power and balance. Together, these metrics ensure that the agility rating accurately reflects a player's ability to navigate the field with speed and precision.
A Wide Receiver's Carrying rating for Project: WOLF focuses on ball security and yardage potential. We consider the number of receptions and rushing attempts, along with total and average yards, to gauge consistent performance. Fumbles and fumbles lost are critical for assessing ball security, while agility, awareness, acceleration, and speed scores highlight their ability to maintain control under pressure. Touchdowns showcase scoring capability, and physical attributes like hand size and arm length contribute to ball handling. This comprehensive approach ensures the Carrying rating reflects a player's reliability and effectiveness with the ball.
In developing the Wide Receiver's Catching rating, we've focused on consistency and playmaking ability. The number of receptions and average receptions per game highlight reliability, while total receiving yards and touchdowns emphasize impact. The longest reception and average yards per catch show big-play potential. Vertical jump and hand size are crucial for contested catches, and awareness, agility, acceleration, and speed scores reflect the ability to position effectively and react quickly. This comprehensive approach ensures the Catching rating accurately represents a receiver's skill in securing the ball.
Developing a Wide Receiver's Route Running rating emphasizes precision and quickness. Agility and acceleration scores are crucial for sharp cuts and rapid bursts, while the release score indicates effectiveness off the line. Awareness is key for reading defenses and adjusting routes. The 3-cone drill and 20-yard shuttle provide insights into a change of direction and fluidity. Height is considered for leverage and reach during routes. This comprehensive approach ensures the Route Running rating reflects a receiver's ability to execute precise and effective routes.
In developing the Wide Receiver's Ball Carrier Vision rating for Project: WOLF, we focus on a player's ability to navigate the field effectively. The awareness score is crucial for reading defenses, while agility, acceleration, and speed scores reflect maneuverability and quick decision-making. The 3-cone drill and 20-yard shuttle assess change of direction skills, highlight plays indicate exceptional vision and playmaking ability, while the games played score adds experience into the equation. This approach ensures the Ball Carrier Vision rating accurately represents a player's field awareness and ability to make impactful runs.
For a Wide Receiver's Trucking rating for our video game, we emphasize power and impact. The strength score and weight are crucial for assessing a player's ability to break tackles, Carrying score reflects ball security during contact, while Speed and Agility Scores indicate the ability to maintain momentum. Height provides leverage advantages, and hand size contributes to grip and control. This comprehensive approach ensures the Trucking rating accurately represents a receiver's capability to power through defenders.
Developing the Wide Receiver's Elusiveness rating focuses on agility and evasiveness. The 3-cone drill and 20-yard shuttle are key for assessing quick direction changes, while Acceleration and Agility scores highlight burst and fluid movement. Ball Carrier Vision and awareness scores reflect the ability to read defenses and find openings. Speed ensures the ability to outrun opponents while jumping adds an element of unpredictability. This combination ensures the Elusiveness rating accurately captures a receiver's ability to evade defenders and make dynamic plays.
To develop the Wide Receiver's Catch in Traffic rating, we focus on reliability under pressure. The number of receptions and catching scores indicates consistency in challenging situations. Highlight score reflects clutch performance, while games played and their corresponding scores add experience. Height, weight, and wingspan contribute to physical advantages in tight spaces, while vertical jump and strength score enhance the ability to secure contested catches. Awareness, agility, and acceleration scores ensure quick reactions and positioning. This comprehensive approach ensures the Catch in Traffic rating accurately represents a receiver's ability to perform amidst defenders.
In developing the Wide Receiver's Release rating, we emphasize quickness and power at the line. The 10-yard and 40-yard dashes assess initial burst and acceleration. The 20-yard shuttle and 3-cone drill highlight agility and quick direction changes. Vertical jump and strength score contribute to explosive power and ability to handle physical coverage. Height and weight provide leverage and physical presence. This combination ensures the Release rating accurately reflects a receiver's ability to get off the line effectively and gain separation from defenders.
To develop the Wide Receiver's Spectacular Catch rating for our video game, we focus on extraordinary playmaking ability. The highlight and catching scores reflect a player's knack for making impressive grabs. Catch in traffic score indicates success in contested situations, while Vertical jump, height, and wingspan provide physical advantages for reaching high throws. The longest reception value showcases big-play potential, while awareness ensures timely reactions. Agility and jumping scores enhance the ability to adjust and execute dynamic catches. This comprehensive approach ensures the Spectacular Catch rating captures a receiver's flair for making unforgettable plays.
The Wide Receiver's Stiff Arm rating for our game focuses on a player's ability to fend off defenders. Weight, arm size, and wingspan provide physical reach and leverage. The strength score is crucial for power, while awareness ensures effective timing. Carrying and ball carrier vision scores highlight control and strategic decision-making during the move. The trucking score adds context for overall physicality. This combination ensures the Stiff Arm rating accurately reflects a receiver's ability to maintain possession and gain extra yards.
A Wide Receiver's Spin Move rating for our indoor/arena football video game, is emphasized by agility and quickness. The agility and elusiveness scores highlight a player's ability to execute smooth and effective spins, while Acceleration and speed scores ensure they can quickly recover and continue gaining yards after the move. The 3-cone drill and 20-yard shuttle provide insights into a player's ability to change direction swiftly and maintain balance. This combination ensures the Spin Move rating accurately reflects a receiver's ability to evade defenders with skillful spins.
In developing the Wide Receiver's Juke Move rating, we focus on agility and precision. The agility and elusiveness scores are crucial for executing sharp, effective jukes. Acceleration ensures quick recovery and continued momentum after the move. The 3-cone drill and 20-yard shuttle provide insights into rapid direction changes. Ball carrier vision and awareness scores highlight the ability to read defenses and make smart, evasive decisions. This combination ensures the Juke Move rating accurately reflects a receiver's skill in dodging defenders.
To develop the Wide Receiver's Jumping rating for our game, we focus on vertical leap and reach. The vertical and broad jump scores are crucial for assessing explosive power and jumping ability. Height and wingspan provide additional context for reach and effectiveness in catching high passes. This combination ensures the Jumping rating accurately reflects a receiver's capability to excel in aerial battles.
DUE TO THIS PROJECT BEING ONE OF THE FIRST OF ITS KIND, THERE WILL BE A LOT OF ADJUSTMENTS MADE GOING FORWARD, IN TERMS OF THE EQUATIONS USED TO DEVELOP THESE VALUES. ALL VALUES ARE BASED ON STATISTICS; WHETHER IT’S GAME PERFORMANCE DATA FROM 2024 OR METRICS SUCH AS 40-TIME, BROAD JUMP, ETC., FROM THE ATHLETE’S LAST “PRO DAY”.
THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO SOLIDIFY PARTNERSHIPS WITH DIFFERENT INDOOR/ARENA LEAGUES, AND CREATE A UNIFORM PRESEASON PROGRAM TO COLLECT UPDATED METRICS FROM PLAYERS, PROVIDING TRULY UP TO DATE RATINGS AND VALUES PRIOR TO EACH SEASON.
PRELIMINARY RATINGS WILL BE DETERMINED FROM 2024 INDOOR/ARENA FOOTBALL PLAY, AND WILL HAVE 2025 (AND SO ON) STATS ADDED INTO THEIR VALUES AS SEASONS PROGRESS. THE BETTER A PLAYER PERFORMS ON THE FIELD, THE BETTER THEIR RATINGS!