What is padding stats?

Padding stats refers to statistics that are artificially inflated due to padding, which means that a player or team was able to add more points, yards, or other stats after a game was essentially won and the outcome was already determined. This can occur when a team is leading by a large margin and the opposing team has little chance of winning, so the winning team may continue to score points or accumulate stats despite the game being essentially over. Padding stats can make a player or team look more impressive than they actually are and can skew comparisons between players or teams. However, they can also be an indication of a strong offensive performance and a skilled player or team.