I think we saw that last night as the Bears may be adjusting their routes to accommodate Fields' particular skills. I don't think the Bears are changing things to accomodate Fields's skills as much as what he's able to actually do now. Allen finishes in last place in part because he loses 71 DYAR due to opponent adjustments, 15 more than any other quarterback. You can't move around like he did without really knowing the offense. Why is 2020-2021 Teddy Bridgewater better than Lamar Jackson according to DYAR/DVOA? Who will have the best rookie year in the NFL? Ja'Marr Chase - Wikipedia Correct. Ja'Marr Chase and DeVonta Smith are incredible talents. They followed that up with strong 2022 campaigns and guided the Bengals to another AFC Championship Game appearance. The line is clearly the root of the problem. He's super smart. (In first place: Dallas' Dalton Schultz, Pitts' beanpole peer.). Or write about sports? "DeVonta is a great football player. Their four wide receivers are going to be first round picks over two years and he's been the most consistent throughout his career. He completed five of his eight throws of that distance for a total of 68 yards. I only saw film of Waddle after he was drafted, so I may be biased, but he was far from a one-trick pony. Support Football Outsiders' independent media and Vincent Verhei. One team that makes a lot of sense for Ja'Marr Chase is the Cincinnati Bengals. He threw seven deep balls against the Chargers. Oh, how things have turned around for Chase. Kiper's draft grades for every team Despite Smith not being the biggest guy on the outside, hes a sure bet to be a top-10 pick in the draft. 10 overall in 2021. The first two were incomplete, but the next five were all completed, for 116 yards and a touchdown. The draft's top two wide receivers -- Alabama's DeVonta Smith and LSU's Ja'Marr Chase -- have to be on the short list of candidates for that pick and there's strong arguments for both to be the first receiver selected. I mean, in some sense, who cares if every QB is "better" than almost every RB? His best catch was a 23-yard gain on second-and-7. What was special in 2019 when DYAR/DVOA of Jackson lines up with my and most fans, perceived reality of Jackson? In his last season, Chase finished with 84 catches, 1,780 yards, 20 touchdowns and 21.2 yards per catch. With Smith and Chase bookending the week's receiving tables, we thought it would be a good idea to check in on this season's most notable first-year wide receivers, as we did last week for quarterbacks. He led all passers in DYAR on third downs, going 8-of-11 for 109 yards. Personally I think there's an argument to be made to scrap splitting pass/runs entirely for QBs. The Patriots won this game by three scores, and it could have been more if Jones had fared better in Panthers territory. Even in his first game as a starter, a huge number of those plays were straight out of Ohio State's playbook. Ja'Marr Chase will be Joe Burrows' top target if he goes to Cincinnati. During the 2017 season, Jalen Hurts started at quarterback for Alabama while DeVonta Smith held a reserve role. We know you are here for the FREE analytics, not the ads. Is there a similar effect in football? That was DeVonta Smith, who had 1,856 yards and 23 TDs. In reply to Correct. With that being said, Ja'Marr Chase could have the better NFL rookie season. Scroll down to the very bottom of this article and you'll find that our least valuable wide receiver of Week 9 was Cincinnati Bengals rookie Ja'Marr Chase, who had six catches for 49 yards and a fumble against Cleveland. The next year, Smith owned a starting spot, but Tua Tagovailoa had leapt Hurts on the depth chart. He will make an impact right away., Listed at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, Smith attended the 2021 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., but, did not get his official measurements taken. More importantly, he's on pace for 1,577 yards. Pitts' size6-foot-6 and 248 poundsmakes it especially difficult to label him as one or the other. Yeah, Coleman had his one season (2018) when his main competition was Ito Smith, but whether it was Devonta Freeman or Raheem Mostert, he usually was outshined by someone else. This is the same Vikings defense that allowed Sam Darnold to gain 49 yards on only three carries. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase played integral roles in the 2019 LSU squad becoming an iconic college team. At least he was honest about his game in the post-game pressers. The second being Alabamas DeVonta Smith. The Bengal is a year younger, but we have yet to see Chases ceiling. Sure, it doesn't happen with immense regularity. The latter was named first-team All-Big Ten in 2016 and won AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2017. Offhand I'd guess most teams would be better with a lead, where the defense has to take chances. Yeah, this is the problem with pretending Sam Darnold and Lamar Jackson play the same position. 2nd and 15: 6 yds He was just starting to warm up, too. 1st and 10: 7 yds Looking at them between positions is always goofy. Is FO saying that in 2018, 2020, 2021 that Lamar Jackson is a mediocre QB, and thus, is simply a mediocre QB? Two weeks ago he was among the top 20 wide receivers in DYAR and threatening to join Michael Thomas (431 DYAR in 2016) and Randy Moss (428 in 1998) as the only rookie wideouts to clear the 400-DYAR threshold. DeVonta's quickness, acceleration off the line and out of his break was on another level. I think this is on Zimmer primarily because the team has been that way through several OCs now. And the list of college accolades is extensive. (It's a list that also includes Cole Beasley this year and JuJu Smith-Schuster last yearthe death-by-a-thousand-checkdowns offense is a new and unwelcome development in the game of football.). Lawrence and Etienne both headed to the NFL draft in 2021, and the Jacksonville Jaguars kept them together. Just look at Gaskin, he wasn't the second coming of Kalen Ballage just a year ago. They still look pretty bad. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Ja'Marr Chase, LSU. Actually, in this case, the biggest factor is opponent adjustments. Miami's offense schemes don't allow much success. For ESPN NFL Draft expert Todd McShay, he prefers Not a surprise. He's a very good player, and it's been good getting to know him. Pitts is also chasing Gronkowski for the rookie tight end DYAR record. Toney has been very good, however, at getting the Giants to midfield. Now, DeVonta had the better body of work. In reply to Interesting stuff as always by big10freak. In terms of weight, what are we talking about here?". Ja'Marr Chase. Robert Woods did it too, in 2013. Kiper's draft grades for every team Devonta Smith also has this same situation in Miami. officiating explanations. Finally, I'd just like to say that I can't believe I just wrote 100 words about Josh Johnson in 2021. Experts discuss better Dolphins WR fit: Ja'Marr Chase or He has also been very much a one-game wonder, with 10 catches for 189 yards (18.9 yards per reception) in a blowout loss to the Cowboys, 18 catches for 163 yards (9.1 yards per reception) in his other seven games. Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation When looking at the teams selecting in the top ten of the 2021 NFL draft, Ja'Marr Chase could land with a talented quarterback. Put it all together, however, and Smith has performed like a quality veteran starter. Join our linker program. Chase is the ultimate playmaker and he seems to be overshadowed by Alabamas Devonta Smith. Looking at Jackson's career, and weighing 2020 and 2021 more heavily Jackson is a mediocre QB, a one year wonder by DYAR/DVOA. He would need to average 58.9 yards in each of Atlanta's nine remaining games to match Ditka. Devonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase are one and two in the wide receiver prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL draft. Stroud, Ohio State. ESPN analyst Louis Riddick is a big proponent of Chase as a WR1, saying, "If/when Ja'Marr Chase runs that 4.45 or less in the 40 [-yard dash] this spring, go ahead and send him straight to Miami. [11][12][13], On September 14, Smith had eight receptions for 136 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a 4723 victory over South Carolina. Correct. Carolina, same thing, they were happy to do nothing with a lead, the defense eventually wore down and they gave up the tying score, then instant offense. With coaching staff in place, what's next for Carolina Panthers? Those are 5 huge negatives on Lamar's play, so even if he had more total positive DYAR, those are some big negative DYAR plays counting against his total. Conner ranks first this week despite a 4-yard gain and a fumble on first-and-24. I don't think Hurts is a franchise QB, but I'm glad Sirianni has finally started coaching for the QB he has instead of trying to make him into Phillip Rivers with better knees and fewer children. Look at his frame. Scouting reports | More draft coverage, All 259 picks | Every team's class For example, on Sunday his line was 8/10 for 83 with a long of 17. Ja I'm a lefty and when I play football with friends they say there's a "different spin" on the ball. "Ja'Marr is the best WR in this class and would've been the best in 2020 draft as well," the scout said. Here were the results of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. As good as he is, hes still getting better. [49] In Week 10, against the Denver Broncos, Smith had two receiving touchdowns in the 3013 victory. We offer recommendations from over 100 fantasy football experts along with player Daniel breaks down each prospect's WebJamar chase has has the better NFL body, he's taller and stronger, but devonta smith had a better season and has chemistry with tua. Do you have a sports website? I don't think there's a GM in the league who's come close to damaging his team more than Pace has (and Ireally, reallyhave a low opinion of Howie Roseman, so this is a very strong statement). Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne Jr. wasted no time making an enormous impact at Clemson. Trae Young). Ja That's the comparison," Kiper said. He played alongside Justin Jefferson, who starred as a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. Smith and Chase are 1 and 1A for Kiper. Four of his receptions gained first downs, the longest a gain of 50; the other was a 5-yard gain on second-and-7. And the Steelers were not playing bland defenses. Unfortunately that's nearly 45% of his output on the seasonhe has averaged just 42.7 yards in his other seven games. And now, three related facts about Colt McCoy: 1) His average pass this week traveled a league-low 2.0 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. He's strong. Green, and the tight end, whether it be Maxx Williams or the newly acquired Zach Ertz) in Arizona. No one else on the roster is. [22] Smith outgained the entire Bulldogs team 203200 in the victory. Injuries have slowed Tua in the NFL, yet he paced the league with 8.9 yards per pass attempt in 2022. [53], In Week 3, against the Washington Commanders, Smith had eight catches for a career-high 169 yards and a touchdown in the 248 win. The 2021 NFL Draft features another loaded receiving class. [39][40][41][42], Smith was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the tenth overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, who had traded up two spots with the Dallas Cowboys to select him. Is the Eagles passing DVOA including Hurts' rushing DVOA of 13.4% in there? Devonta Smith's senior season at Alabama was the deciding factor in him being selected before Ja'Marr Chase. I am really, really happy you asked this question about Cousins, because this is fascinating. Per Stathead, only four other wide receivers have ever gained so little real estate with so much opportunity. Ja'Marr Chase Stats [20] In the following game, against Georgia, he had 11 receptions for 167 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 4124 victory. In addition to his fumble, Chase was the target on two of Joe Burrow's interceptions, though for the purposes of Chase's DYAR those count as regular incompletions. Mind you, Toney has been playing in drastically different circumstances than his peers. WebGet instant advice on your decision to start DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase for Week 18. DYAR says that Kirk Cousins outplayed Lamar Jackson. What I saw from him was frankly horrible -and yeah, I did see the discussion in Audibles, no argument those special teams are a mess. His average depth of target this year is a miniscule 2.4 yards beyond the line of scrimmage, less than half that of any other wideout. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [45] He was the third wide receiver taken in the draft after Ja'Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle. He played college football at Alabama, where he recorded over 1,800 yards with 23 touchdowns as a senior in 2020. This is now the worst game for any quarterback this season. WebJa'Marr Anthony Chase (born March 1, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Responsible Gaming. Makes plays at all three levels. Smith and Chase are 1 and 1A for Kiper. You wonder, can he stand up to the rigors of pro football, then you think Ohio State's defense is going to have a lot of NFL players. He was uncoverable against top competition. In reply to I think Fields is always by Will. Those almost exactly match the numbers Andre Johnson (169 DYAR, 5.4% DVOA) had as a rookie in 2003. In reply to BTW, does that mean that a by MdM. But the Ravens didnt get any turnovers (or sacks as already mentioned)? Wentz was successful on 65% of his dropbacks against the Jets, the best rate of any qualifier this week. The New Orleans Saints leaned on two Ohio State products to help them rattle off four straight NFC South titles from 2017-20. 7 overall to the Detroit Lions. Chase, who opted out of the 2020 season but was college football's best wide receiver in 2019, excels with strength, body control, technique, route running and in tight Devonta Smith has put together a senior season that may not be repeated for long time. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Lamar did a great job to come back, but his defence gave him a lot more opportunities than most QBs would get. [1] He played basketball and football. [46], He signed a four-year rookie contract, worth $20.1 million, on June 3, 2021. 2021 NFL Draft: Devonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase - Who will have the better rookie season? He's a good kid, too. He was a better player than Justin Jefferson. WebLatest on WR Ja'Marr Chase including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com Has DeVonta Smith Topped Ja'Marr Chase as Top Rookie WR? Defence gets you opportunities through stops and turnovers. Why are there only 31 picks in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL draft? I triple-checked this, and it's true: Prescott had the league's best DYAR on throws to his left, going 13-of-20 for 162 yards and a touchdown. 2nd and goal: No gain He led the NFL in DYAR on passes to the outside, going 17-of-23 for 277 yards and two touchdowns. Ironically, he caught all of the deep balls thrown his way, while his only incomplete target came on a throw to the sticks on third-and-6 in the second quarter. Both of them hopped more experienced players on the depth chart as true freshmen. He also had a few short runs that didn't go anywhere. Kiper's draft grades for every team Ja'Marr Chase College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, How, exactly, do you calculate how far Lamar Jackson is above replacement when, uh, there aren't replacement players available? Soon enough, the Cincinnati Bengals had Burrow (first overall in 2020) and Chase (fifth in 2021) back on the same roster. So to be clear, rushing DVOA for QBsisgoofy. Corrente should legitimately be ejected from the league for the rest of the season. Smith vs. Chase is a spicy debate, so we enlisted three different perspectives -- ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN front office insider Mike Tannenbaum and an NFL scout to break it down. [52] Like the rest of the Eagles offense, Smith struggled during the team's 3115 loss in the Wild Card Round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as he ended the game with four catches (on 11 targets) for 60 yards. While Chase and Smith have been the unquestioned top wideouts for the Bengals and Eagles, Toney has mostly been a third receiver for the Giants behind Sterling Shepard and Kenny Golladay, when they have been healthy. Give him credit for originality and owning it in the post-game. Both will be good rookies.". He robbed LAC of a win vs DAL earlier in the year, robbed MIN of a win vs CLE, and now robbed CHI of a win vs PIT. He dropped a prominent comparison for Smith when stating his case. Jefferson's totals include 9 DYAR for his one carry for 11 yards. Both will be good rookies.". All three of them (and 39 of the 45 yards) came in the fourth quarter, but then so did the interception. This has existed forever, all the way back to the beginnings of FO when people were like "if Dallas Clark lines up like a WR every play, puts up stats like a WR every play, is he really a tight end?" The 2020 CFB season is over, so Jack gives his take on the ultimate debate of Devonta Smith vs. JaMarr Chase, the best 2021 NFL Draft Wide Receivers. DeVonta Smith - Wikipedia That's much larger than the average wide receiver last year (6-foot-1, 202 pounds) and more in line with the average tight end (6-foot-5, 252 pounds). College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. That probably says more about the 2010 Patriots and 2021 Falcons than it does about Gronkowski and Pitts, but we're pretty sure that everyone in Atlanta would be happy to see Pitts in the end zone more often. I'd be very excited to have someone like Smitty on our team.". And if you thought Toney benefitted from being the third receiver in New York, consider that Moore has been the fifth weapon (behind DeAndre Hopkins, Christian Kirk, A.J. He's very deceptive. Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [57] In the NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers, Smith recorded a one-handed 29-yard reception on fourth down on the Eagles' opening drive. He made a lot of plays in the biggest games of the year. He also won two national championships while at Alabama prior to being selected by the Eagles tenth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Both Chase and Smith have the opportunity to hear their names called within the first ten picks of the 2021 NFL draft. Our metrics really likes Toney's efficiency, even at a lighter workload. The Day Kansas City Drafted Patrick Mahomes, Aidan O'Connell, Tanner McKee, and the Day 3 QBs, Jaxon Smith-Njigba Highlights Deep Class of WRs, Most Undervalued Players in a 2023 Fantasy Football Draft, Colts Take Will Levis in Latest Mock Draft. Cincinnati advanced to the Super Bowl in 2021, a season in which Burrow won Comeback Player of the Year and Chase secured All-Pro recognition as a rookie. (Mike White lost 11.) Smith finished his second season catching 95 passes for 1,196 yards and seven touchdowns. Draft: 1st round, 5th overall of the 2021 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. That's less than the 125 that Justin Jefferson had last year, but more than any other rookie since 2016. Yes, JaMarr Chase is over a year younger and dominated with 1,780 yards, 21.2 yards per reception, and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019, but what Smith did So, Chase is the ultimate playmaker and he seems to be overshadowed by Alabamas. Ja'Marr Chase Jackson's splits will also be interesting, as he must be great when losing, having led the team to massive comebacks 3 times. His build is definitely a concern -- he's slight. He only picked up two conversions on 9 throws with 3 yards or less to go for a first down, going 5-of-9 for 13 yards (10 of them on one play) and a touchdown. Fantasy football Week 1 lineups: Start running back Raheem The 2021 NFL Draft features another loaded receiving class. Scouting reports | More draft coverage, "He's very versatile. Only five of those completions moved the sticks, but two of those were touchdowns. Remember early in the year when it seemed like the Eagles' offense consisted entirely of RPOs and screens? In reply to DYAR says that Kirk Cousins by andrew. Along with Gesicki, Waddle is the only player in that offensive roster I have no doubts about.
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