NFL Teams Try More Fourth Downs

NFL 球隊嘗試第四次攻勢的次數增加


Introduction

NFL teams now take more risks on fourth downs. Some teams are better at this than others.

NFL 球隊現在在第四次攻勢中承擔更多風險。有些球隊在這方面的表現比其他球隊更好。

Main Body

Teams try fourth downs more often now. In 2025, teams tried about 31 fourth downs each. This is double the number from ten years ago. Teams use math to make these choices.

現在球隊嘗試第四次攻勢的次數增加了。在 2025 年,每支球隊平均嘗試了約 31 次第四次攻勢。這是十年前的兩倍。球隊利用數學來做出這些選擇。

Three teams are very good at this. The Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, and Philadelphia Eagles win most of their fourth downs. The Eagles use a special move called the 'Brotherly Shove.' The league still allows this move.

有三支球隊表現非常出色。堪薩斯城酋長、洛杉磯公羊和費城老鷹贏得了大部分的第四次攻勢。老鷹隊使用了一種被稱為「兄弟推」的特殊動作。聯盟目前仍允許這種動作。

The Buffalo Bills are also very good. They do not try many fourth downs, but they often win them. Their player Josh Allen is very strong. Their coach makes smart choices based on data.

布法羅比爾也非常優秀。他們嘗試第四次攻勢的次數不多,但成功率很高。他們的球員 Josh Allen 非常強壯。他們的總教練根據數據做出明智的選擇。

Conclusion

NFL teams now take more risks. The Eagles and Bills show that math and strength help them win.

NFL 球隊現在承擔更多風險。老鷹隊和比爾隊證明了數學和力量能幫助他們獲勝。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 Comparing Things

In the text, we see how things change. To talk about a bigger or smaller amount, we use words like more and double.

The Pattern:

  • More \rightarrow A larger amount than before.
  • Double \rightarrow Two times the amount.

Examples from the text:

  • "Teams try fourth downs more often now."
  • "This is double the number from ten years ago."

🛠️ Quick Building Blocks

Look at how we describe people and teams:

AdjectiveMeaningExample
BetterMore good"Some teams are better than others."
StrongHas power"Josh Allen is very strong."
SmartIntelligent"Their coach makes smart choices."

Remember: We use better when comparing two things, but strong or smart to describe one person.

Vocabulary Learning

risk (n.)
Something that might be dangerous or could fail
Example:Taking a risk can help you win the game.
double (adj.)
Two times as much or as many
Example:I have double the amount of money I had last year.
choice (n.)
A decision between two or more things
Example:The coach made a smart choice to pass the ball.
allow (v.)
To let someone do something
Example:The teacher allows students to use dictionaries.
based on (adj.)
Using a particular fact or idea to make a decision
Example:The movie is based on a true story.
Practice A2 words in a crossword