Football is a game full of stats.
Because of the many positions -- and the split between offense and defense -- football stats can be hard to keep track of. The abbreviation "PD," is an acronym for the statistic pass(es) defended.
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An incomplete pass is when a pass is not caught by a receiver.
Pass(es) defended is a defensive stat. Defensive players can accumulate "PDs" by deflecting a ball thrown by the other team's quarterback. However, this must result in an incomplete pass.
PD vs. Interceptions
Even if a pass is deflected, it can still be caught. If the offensive team catches the ball, it's called a reception. If the defensive team catches the ball, it's an interception. If the ball is caught, the pass defended stat is not applicable.
Other Football Statistics
Defensive and offensive stats are very different.
Statistics vary for each position. Each player, depending on their position, is judged on their specific stats. For example, quarterbacks are rated by their passing yards and touchdowns, while a wide receiver would be judged on receptions.
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