tsylvester Posted August 5 Posted August 5 Per PFF. I doubt many of their stats, but this one stands out as true as we all say last year. Having a running qb helps a ton, add in a back like Henry, and quick, speedy wide outs = touchdown more times than not in the redzone. The Ravens were clinical near the goal line: Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry powered the attack, but Rashod Bateman, Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely and others were equally effective. 1. Baltimore Ravens (85.0) Baltimore was efficient at every level in the red zone last season, ranking first in PFF passing (94.2) and receiving grades (77.6), and finishing second in PFF rushing grade (80.8). Lamar Jackson completed 50 of 73 red-zone passes for 447 yards (fourth most) and 36 touchdowns (most) while tossing only two interceptions. He ranked second in big-time throws (nine) and passer rating (112.8) from the red zone. Jackson was one of two qualifying quarterbacks to finish the season without a turnover-worthy play in the red zone (Caleb Williams). Baltimore leaned on its tight ends in the red-zone passing game, with Mark Andrews (32.6%) and Isaiah Likely (27.9%) leading the team in adjusted target rate. Andrews caught 13 of 16 targets for 121 yards and 11 touchdowns. He ranked in the top five among tight ends in red-zone yards, catches and PFF receiving grade (88.9), and he was the only tight end to record double-digit red-zone touchdowns last season. Rashod Bateman was the Ravens' most targeted wideout (12) in the red zone, bringing in nine passes for 109 yards and eight touchdowns. Derrick Henry graded out as the second-best red-zone rusher in the NFL last season (80.6), with 61 carries for 189 yards (both top-five marks). He tied for first among running backs in touchdowns (15) and missed tackles forced (16) in that part of the field. Quote
oldno82 Posted August 5 Posted August 5 On a side note, Jackson threw 40 TD passes last year as against being intercepted only 4 times! That is a phenomenal ratio. In fact, it's the NFL all time season record. Quote
tsylvester Posted August 5 Author Posted August 5 Per Jonas Shaffer, the offense picked up where it left off. Practice, Colts, but... Ravens’ first-string offense scored on almost every play early in red-zone period. Zay Flowers (end-around), Mark Andrews (catch) and Justice Hill (screen) all found the EZ. Offense fell into a rut afterward. Penalty wiped out a run TD, and a blown block ruined a shot at the 4 Quote
papasmurfbell Posted August 5 Posted August 5 1 hour ago, oldno82 said: On a side note, Jackson threw 40 TD passes last year as against being intercepted only 4 times! That is a phenomenal ratio. In fact, it's the NFL all time season record. I am tired of that made up stat. Rodger’s with 48 tds to 5 picks I look at as better. Quote
oldno82 Posted August 6 Posted August 6 Well they're both phenomenal. Why is Lamar's a 'made up stat' though? Quote
tsylvester Posted August 6 Author Posted August 6 7 hours ago, oldno82 said: Well they're both phenomenal. Why is Lamar's a 'made up stat' though? It goes to the way the media is today with players & "history being made". First player to do so & so on a Tuesday when it is 90 degrees out while wearing boxers instead of briefs Quote
papasmurfbell Posted August 6 Posted August 6 You see a player who throws only 4 picks. Then you look at everyone else who does the same. The new player has more tds compared to them. It’s a created stat. You can make stats say anything you want if you pick and choose the inputs. Quote
oldno82 Posted August 6 Posted August 6 I dunno. 40 TDs with just 4 picks stiil sounds very impressive to me. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted August 6 Posted August 6 I look at 48 with 5 picks as better. Also I recall some almost picks that didn’t happen. Quote
tsylvester Posted August 6 Author Posted August 6 Every quarterback has picks that didn't happen, just like they all have great passes that are dropped. What also isn't factored into the equations are the times a qb has to throw the ball away because of a lack of time or great coverage Quote
oldno82 Posted August 7 Posted August 7 4 hours ago, tsylvester said: Every quarterback has picks that didn't happen, just like they all have great passes that are dropped. What also isn't factored into the equations are the times a qb has to throw the ball away because of a lack of time or great coverage What he said. Quote
tsylvester Posted August 7 Author Posted August 7 4 hours ago, papasmurfbell said: So again a made up stat. Not exactly, but carry on Quote
papasmurfbell Posted August 7 Posted August 7 It’s like the way a radio station would say they were #1. Except it was only with women 75 and older. Quote
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