Red to Gold: A Look at the San Francisco 49ers in the Red Zone

Unlike baseball, football is not as heavy on the statistics (Google Sabermetrics if you're not sure what I'm talking about). There are few complex metrics that are widely used. However, efficiency has been one metric talked about frequently, from 3rd down conversion percentage to yards per run or catch. One statistic I find fascinating is Red Zone Efficiency.

The percentages used when talking about the Red Zone (The area from your opponent's 20 to the Goal-line) is usually touchdowns. Sometimes people use scoring percentage, counting the number of scores (Field Goals or Touchdowns) versus trips to the Red Zone.

I find these both to be inadequate. A field goal is better than nothing, yet it is not as good as a touchdown.

So, when I decided to look at the San ...

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