Defense-adjusted Value Over Average, DVOA, is an intricate form of analysis that also takes into account the opponent's influence. There are different values between first, second, third, and fourth downs along with distance as well as time. This is evaluated on every play.
Key:
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For offense, positive percentage is good.
For special teams, positive percentage is good.
For defense, negative percentage is good.
Here's a quick way to understand why this is. Scoring adds points, which is for offense and special teams. Turnovers takes away points, which is for the defense such as blocked kicks, fumbles, fumbles returned for a TD, interceptions, interceptions returned for a TD, or even stopping an opponent on 4th and 1.
FBO's DVOA week one rating for the Bucs
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Overall: -16.3% (23rd)
Offense: -16.1% (25th)
Defense: -16.4% (8th)
Special Teams: -16.7% (30th)
Obvious Negative points on the offense:
2 INTs
3 sacks
3.3 yards per rush
Obvious Negative point on the special teams:
blocked FG attempt
fumble lost on kick off
1 kickoff return for 0 yards
That blocked FG was a 6-point swing as the Saints scored a FG after that blocked FG attempt by the Bucs. That botched kickoff fumble by S Edwards resulted in another New Orleans FG.
The Bucs' offense and special teams can improve vastly. Thank goodness the Panthers' defense is bad. Winning against the Panthers is a good step, but they're also not the Saints. The Saints are the standard we want to meet. We get to see them again in 8 more games.
