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Gross QBs: Mahomes & Young Plummet in Rankings
28 Oct
Summary
- Mahomes and Young named to 'Gross Quarterbacks' list.
- EPA and CPOE metrics used to rank quarterback performance.
- Both QBs had significantly worse Week 7 metrics than season average.
Patrick Mahomes and Bryce Young are now contenders for the "Gross Quarterbacks" title after disappointing Week 7 performances. These rankings assess quarterback impact using metrics like Expected Points Added (EPA) and Completion Percentage Over Expected (CPOE).
Mahomes, whose Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Seattle Seahawks, struggled with an average air yards per throw of only 4.6. This marks a significant drop from his usual offensive output, with his team unable to establish a strong run game.
Bryce Young's struggles were amplified by a relentless Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. Despite a 52% pressure rate, the Bucs limited Young's average throw distance to 6.8 yards, a stark contrast to his typical downfield attack.
Other quarterbacks featured on the "worst QBs" list include C.J. Stroud, Kirk Cousins, and Brock Purdy, all of whom experienced significant drops in performance metrics during Week 7. This list evaluates those who have underwhelmed or performed exceptionally poorly in a given week.
