What is alternate passing yards?

Alternate passing yards, also known as "partial passing yards," are a way to credit multiple quarterbacks with their contributions to a team's passing yardage. This method is typically used when two or more quarterbacks have played in the same game and have each contributed to the team's passing yardage.

To calculate alternate passing yards, the total passing yardage for the game is divided among the quarterbacks based on the number of passing yards each player contributed. For example, if one quarterback had 200 passing yards and another had 100 passing yards in a game where the team had a total of 300 passing yards, the alternate passing yards would be allocated as 200 yards to the first quarterback and 100 yards to the second quarterback.

This method helps to give credit to all quarterbacks who played in a game and allows for a more accurate representation of each player's performance. Alternate passing yards are often used in game statistics and records to provide a clearer picture of a team's passing offense.