Extremely uphill. Over the past 20 years, only one NFL team has made the playoffs one season after allowing 8+ YPPA, the 2002 Atlanta Falcons. The 2009 Dolphins were last at 8.2.
That trend probably retreats much further than 20 years, but my Excel database with full stats begins at 1990.
That trend probably retreats much further than 20 years, but my Excel database with full stats begins at 1990.