Death of the long pass? Air yards are down across the NFL, and here's why

Death of the long pass? Air yards are down across the NFL, and here’s why

While NFL passing offenses remain prolific, the actual length and distance of attempts is trending down. Why? One-year blip or broader trend?Read More

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Death of the long pass? Air yards are down across the NFL, and here’s why

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