17. In the 2000 season, quarterback Jeff Blake of the New Orleans Saints had 9 passes imtercepted out of 302 attempts. What percent of Jeff Blake's passes were intercepted? Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

To find the percentage of passes intercepted, you take the number of interceptions and divide it by the total number of attempts, then multiply by 100. So, \( \frac{9}{302} \times 100 \approx 2.98\% \). Rounded to the nearest tenth, about 3.0% of Jeff Blake's passes were intercepted in the 2000 season. Calculating interception percentages can give fans a clearer picture of a quarterback's performance. By knowing that Jeff Blake had an interception rate of around 3.0%, fans can compare his performance against other quarterbacks and evaluate his ability to read defenses and protect the football during his career.