As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Smith went over 200 yards receiving against Mississippi State and LSU. Taysom Hill threw two in a part-time Wildcat role. In a big decision like Chase, I would really drill down on why. Green aging, Ja'Marr Chase can walk in and step into the number one wide receiver role. Clemson also reached the College Football Playoff in 2019 and 2020. 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. "The national championship against Ohio State, I left the stadium thinking, 'Wow, is DeVonta Smith the best player in the draft?' However, Pitts is fairly skinny for his height, with a BMI of 28.7. Prescott had the league's best DYAR on throws to his left, going 13-of-20 for 162 yards and a touchdown. All rights reserved. Though he's trending downwards, for the time being Moore projects to finish with about 80 DYAR and a DVOA close to average. One team that makes a lot of sense for Ja'Marr Chase is the Cincinnati Bengals. McShay's favorite pick for all 32 teams Burrow and Chase were the pair that led the LSU Tigers offense during their national championship run. This is now the worst game for any quarterback this season. Here were the results of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Brissett's average completion gained a league-worst 3.0 yards after the catch. The gameplans have been poor. WebHe played college football at Alabama, where he recorded over 1,800 yards with 23 touchdowns as a senior in 2020. Analysts have Chase rated higher and being selected before Smith the majority of the time. I almost can't watch Peters anymore, it's too depressing. Similarly in his routes, he has slip and he's quicker than you think, always getting separation without stressing. Now most mock drafts and player rankings look the same. Most notably, the wideout set an NFL record with 149 receptions in the 2019 season. I know its a lot of talk about DeVonta and being a slight wide receiver. With Chris Carson gone, can Rashaad Penny 'take off' as Seattle Seahawks' RB1? I think we saw that last night as the Bears may be adjusting their routes to accommodate Fields' particular skills. It appears the consensus top two pass catchers are JaMarr Chase out of LSU and Devonta Smith from Alabama. 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. Football Outsiders content published by ESPN. Look at his frame. WebCareer Stats for WR Ja'Marr Chase. I would want him to take me through his decision process.". Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation Another week, another example that Rushing DYAR for QBs is nonsensical. [45] He was the third wide receiver taken in the draft after Ja'Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle. WebGet instant advice on your decision to start Ja'Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith for Week 18. Anyway, Jones' four attempts to his wideouts resulted in three completions for 37 yards. You guys see his film, this guy can play. NFL Nation: Analysis for every pick He hasn't been nearly so dangerous beyond that point (-9 DYAR, -18.7% DVOA), but at least the Giants have one player they can rely on after forcing a punt. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? Is FO saying that in 2018, 2020, 2021 that Lamar Jackson is a mediocre QB, and thus, is simply a mediocre QB? Exclusive Premium Content For Subscribers. NFL Week 9 - We begin this week at the endthe end of our Quick Reads tables, that is. [17][18], After the season, his teammates Henry Ruggs and Jerry Jeudy forfeited their remaining NCAA eligibility to enter the 2020 NFL Draft, where they ended up as first-round picks, but Smith decided to return to Alabama for his senior year. Listed at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, Smith attended the 2021 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., but did not get his official measurements taken. 3. He had five dropbacks with 2 or 3 yards to go for a first down and only converted one of them (a 23-yard completion to Jamal Agnew on fourth-and-2). 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. [49] In Week 10, against the Denver Broncos, Smith had two receiving touchdowns in the 3013 victory. That whole chart is kinda upside-down day-ish, though. Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation Stroud Falls to Colts in GTM's Final Mock Draft, Aaron Rodgers and the Jets: Low Floor, Low Ceiling, QBASE 2023: Why Bryce Young Tops C.J. Garoppolo gains 40 DYAR due to opponent adjustments. However, he was. I mean, some of them under Gailey appeared to be on track to becoming long term functioning linemen. Ja'Marr didn't," Kiper said. They were 22nd/28 in epa/play because the first half still counts. Smith is on pace to finish with 164 DYAR and a 5.3% DVOA. Similarly in his routes, he has slip and he's quicker than you think, always getting separation without stressing. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. There were many times where Smith found himself wide open behind the defense. Ja'Marr Chase and DeVonta Smith are incredible talents. But he was, Taylor was the week's worst passer on deep balls, going 0-for-8 with an interception. Devonta Smith recorded 12 receptions for 215 receiving yards and three touchdowns against the Buckeyes. Remember when AJ Green came in? 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 It would bereally, really coolto have a position-independent stat as well for players who break position molds. 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Those are numbers that also describe the rookie seasons of CeeDee Lamb in 2020, Tyreek Hill in 2016, Sammy Watkins in 2014, Emmanuel Sanders in 2010, and Calvin Johnson in 2007. The now-Washington Commanders chose Allen with the 17th pick of the 2017 draft. He told ESPN he would draft Chase in the top-5 if he had a reliable quarterback, and would draft Smith in the top-15. [26] The following week, he had eight receptions for 231 receiving yards and three touchdowns in a 5517 victory over LSU. 2021 NFL draft coverage All 259 picks | Every team's class Jefferson's totals include 9 DYAR for his one carry for 11 yards. Regardless, we're counting Pitts as a tight end, and he's a fine one. In particular, he loses about 20 total DYAR for three carries that failed to convert on second-and-6, third-and-2, and second-and-goal from the 4. Marvin Harrison [an Indianapolis Colts Hall of Famer] was 179 pounds coming out of Syracuse. I'd be very excited to have someone like Smitty on our team.". And the list of college accolades is extensive. BackCAST 2023: Is Zach Charbonnet Overrated? Find out more. In reply to How is Passing DVOA calculated? Already, pundits and fans alike are debating whos the better option: LSUs JaMarr Chase or Alabamas DeVonta Smith? [7][8][9], In the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl, Smith had six receptions for 104 yards and one touchdown in the 4534 victory over Oklahoma. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. ESPN's Todd McShay dropped a mock draft Thursday, projecting Miami to draft Smith with the No. Recent rookies who finished with DVOA and DYAR similar to Toney's projections include Deebo Samuel in 2019, Brandin Cooks in 2014, and DeAndre Hopkins in 2013. Scouting reports | More draft coverage, All 259 picks | Every team's class defense. Kiper's draft grades for every team He's super smart. Houston Texans - QB C.J. I only watched a small part of the game, but I'm surprised Love's DYAR looked this good. Patrick only had four catches, but they were all big plays: 11-yard gain on third-and-10; 44-yard touchdown; 19-yard gain on third-and-8; 11-yard gain on third-and-8. However, Chase was a star in 2019, helping LSU to a national title as well. That's all true, but I'm much more mystified as to the Chiefs' offense falling off a cliff than the Dolphins. Ja'Marr Chase. The Bengals stuffed Chubb twice and he also had a fumble. WebCheckout the latest stats for Ja'Marr Chase. [1] He played basketball and football. But he leads all players at the position with 9.5 yards after the catch per reception, and in total YAC he trails only Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp, and Chris Godwin. I think the "OL improvement" is mostly from Fields, though. Ja'Marr didn't," Kiper said. Kiper's draft grades for every team He only had three catches, but they were all big plays: 50-yard touchdown on third-and-7; 7-yard gain on third-and-6; 12-yard gain on fourth-and-9. Lamar did a great job to come back, but his defence gave him a lot more opportunities than most QBs would get. Some combination of Zimmer and his OC go into super conservative mode whenever the Vikings have more than a field goal lead. Many think his height wont be something that hinders him, including former NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson. [38] In addition, Smith won the Biletnikoff Award, the Maxwell Award, SEC Offensive Player of the Year, and the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. Hes going to make an impact just like (Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver) AJ Green did, Burleson said Thursday on NFL Networks Good Morning Football. 7 overall to the Detroit Lions. Could Stetson Bennett Be the Next Brock Purdy? I think he has a chance to develop into an All-Pro guy. Ja'Marr Chase will be Joe Burrows' top target if he goes to Cincinnati. In a big decision like Chase, I would really drill down on why. In reply to I am really, really happy by Vincent Verhei. DAVIE, Fla. -- A top Miami Dolphins priority this offseason is surrounding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with better offensive playmakers, and their top asset is the No. Each of Mixon's 13 carries gained at least 1 yard. Kiper's 2023 NFL draft grades: Why two teams clearly had the best weekend, Miami Dolphins 2023 NFL draft picks, depth chart, analysis, Round 2 mock draft: Predicting the best landing spot for Will Levis, other top available prospects. The Raiders only stuffed Booker twice while allowing him to run for five first downs, including gains of 16 and 20 yards. This then results in a lot of third-and-longs and paired with a still not-great OL, negative-ALEX Kirk comes out. 2nd and 9: 7 yds Ja'Marr Chase, LSU. But then Corrente is the guy who threw all the early flags on pretty much form tackles on quarterbacks when the qb tackling rules were a point of emphasis. He's very deceptive. Smith topped his receiving yards against LSU. And rookies are always bad, so that's not a big deal. Going into Monday Night Football this week, he is eighth at the position in receptions and third in yards. Conner ranks first this week despite a 4-yard gain and a fumble on first-and-24. He led the NFL in DYAR on passes to the outside, going 17-of-23 for 277 yards and two touchdowns. In 13 games during the 2020 season, the Heisman Trophy winner put up video game numbers. Before you start talking about how skinny this guy might be, you dont get a nickname out there like Slim Reaper unless youre out there killing DBs. The Patriots won this game by three scores, and it could have been more if Jones had fared better in Panthers territory. Can Smith be sustainable? 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. [55], Smith had five games going over the 100-yard mark in the 2022 season. The only top-tier passing offense that doesn't seem to be at least somewhat broken is Tampa. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. In reply to It's worth pointing out that by HitchikersPie, In reply to Defense gave him more opportunities? The Justin Fields Ohio State offense was largely predicated on running and deep balls off of play action, and Justin Fields delivered spectacularly. At least he was honest about his game in the post-game pressers. 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). "Ja'Marr Chase (hip) not expected to play against the Browns". NFL. Retrieved November 5, 2022. ^ Simmons, Myles (October 16, 2022). "Ja'Marr Chase leads Bengals to 30-26 comeback victory against the Saints". NBC Sports: Pro Football Talk. Retrieved November 5, 2022. ^ "Ja'Marr Chase 2022 Game Log". based on his interpretation of a player's posture has to be immediately placed in the pantheon of 'WTH?!' Not to mention last year's NE/KC shitshow where his crew stole a fumble recovery from the Pats. That's an impressive list of names, but it's also only four names spread out over nearly four decades, and none in the past 18 years. Every single lineman has regressed to the point it's impossible to see how they were ever drafted. Experts discuss better Dolphins WR fit: Ja'Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith? Marvin Harrison [an Indianapolis Colts Hall of Famer] was 179 pounds coming out of Syracuse. The line is clearly the root of the problem. DeVonta Smith (/dvnt/ de-VON-tuh; born November 14, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Just curious, what are the splits for Cousins having a lead or tied vs with him trailing? I seems like good teams, try to build the best 53 man roster they can with the resources available to them. Both have vocal supporters as the draft's top receiver. He's tough -- stronger than his frame and size indicate. So, Chase is the ultimate playmaker and he seems to be overshadowed by Alabamas. Only five of those completions moved the sticks, but two of those were touchdowns. They have Chase as the fifth best player in the 2021 NFL draft, but right behind Chase at number six is Devonta Smith. Pitts is also chasing Gronkowski for the rookie tight end DYAR record. "Ja'Marr had that one phenomenal year with [QB] Joe Burrow opposite [WR] Justin Jefferson with Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the backfield. Chase became the first wide receiver and the 11th player in LSU history to become a unanimous All-American after he broke the SEC single-season mark for receiving yards and established the record of 1,780 receiving yards in one season. Devonta Smith's Senior Season Stats: -- Receptions: 117 -- Receiving yards: He was also first in throws to the right, going 12-of-16 for 147 yards and two touchdowns, plus a 42-yard DPI. 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. 2nd and 10: 8 yards One time in particular was the College Football National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. From that point forward, in roughly 20 minutes of game time, Johnson went 23-of-31 for 248 yards with three touchdowns, one interception (his last pass of the game), and one sack. You look at what Jefferson did [as a Minnesota Vikings rookie], it's scary thinking about how good Chase can be," Tannenbaum said. So Devonta Smith certainly could be the first receiver taken but I've got them one and 1A if you will. In reply to For a guy who has had his share of early struggles by big10freak. What he did this year was remarkable. He's durable. Jaylen Waddle goes down and the entire offense funnels through that wide receivers spot and Devonta Smith. He carried it on his shoulders and he carried that Alabama team and offense to the national championship game. So Devonta Smith certainly could be the first receiver taken but I've got them one and 1A if you will. Before you start talking about how skinny this guy might be, you dont get a nickname out there like Slim Reaper unless youre out there killing DBs. Ja'Marr Chase had an amazing sophomore season for the LSU Tigers. [36] His nickname at Alabama was the "Slim Reaper", given to him by his teammates due to his small frame and athletic ability. Support Football Outsiders' independent media and Vincent Verhei. "He's a do-it-all WR with dynamic ability after the catch. If you look at Field's stats, you'd conclude he's almost certainly a bust. Even in his first game as a starter, a huge number of those plays were straight out of Ohio State's playbook. Carolina Panthers - QB Bryce Young, Alabama. [6] Chase returned as a starter in 2019, and that year led the FBS in receiving yards with 1,780 yards on 84 catches (21.2 avg) and 20 receiving touchdowns. 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. For example, on Sunday his line was 8/10 for 83 with a long of 17. In reply to Also QB rushing is included by Pat. Kliff Kingsbury has turned Moore into the player the Dolphins wanted Waddle to be: a gadget weapon who can put a scare into defenses with only the faintest hint of a downfield passing game. During the 2017 season, Jalen Hurts started at quarterback for Alabama while DeVonta Smith held a reserve role. [33] Smith was selected over finalists Kyle Trask, Trevor Lawrence and teammate Mac Jones to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award since Desmond Howard in 1991 and only the fourth overall. Yeah, never mindHurts' average pass traveled a league-high 12.1 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. 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. Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy for his accomplishments alongside several other awards and honors. Devonta Smith put together a Heisman Trophy and national championship season in his senior year. Or write about sports? Scouting reports | More draft coverage, "He's very versatile. That Waddle video should be a caution on thinking these numbers represent ability, talent, or even performance. Plus, DeVonta played this year and played phenomenal. But watching him play last night he looked really good. 2021 NFL Draft: Devonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase - Who will have the better rookie season? Devonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase are one and two in the wide receiver prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL draft. According to thedraftnetwork.com, Ja'Marr Chase is the number one wide receiver prospect. Personally I think there's an argument to be made to scrap splitting pass/runs entirely for QBs. 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WebJa'Marr Chase School: LSU Position: WR 6-0 , 201lb (183cm, 91kg) Draft: 1st round, 5th overall of the 2021 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals 1 7 Ja'Marr Chase Overview Game Devonta comes in this year, we knew he was a consistent guy. But Chase chose not to play last year, and Smith weighs 166 pounds. The OLcommunicationlooks a ton better, though, but it looks more like Fields is just more confident in what he's seeing. I am really, really happy you asked this question about Cousins, because this is fascinating. Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne Jr. wasted no time making an enormous impact at Clemson. Is there a similar effect in football? From the point Atlanta went up 24-6 in the fourth quarter till the end of the game, Siemian went 11-of-15 for 111 yards and two touchdowns, plus a 27-yard DPI. Coming into this year the big criticism of Jackson was his inability to lead a comeback, this year he is the best, with 3 comebacks of 11 points or more in the second half. Four gained first downs, including an 11-yard touchdown and a 21-yard gain. 2nd and 10: 5 yds, 2nd and 6: 2 yds Our metrics really likes Toney's efficiency, even at a lighter workload. His build is definitely a concern -- he's slight. WebJaMarr Chase entered 2021 as the undisputed WR1, but Devonta Smiths heisman campaign has put him in the lead in the eyes of the consensus. DVOA's just a number. The difference between Smith and Chase is that Devonta Smith will not be the number one wide receiver in Miami. NFL Nation: Analysis for every pick WebLatest on WR Ja'Marr Chase including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase already have amazing chemistry. [34][35], While playing for Alabama, Smith set more than seven school receiving records. In the DYAR rankings, he's a little below Deebo Samuel and Mike Williams, and a little above Stefon Diggs and Julio Jonesnot bad company, even if some of those vets aren't having their best years. Jackson had 25 rushing DYAR pre-adjustments, most of any QB this week. He is 210 pounds and he has speed for days, McShay said. Chase caught 20 touchdown passes from Joe Burrow during the 2019 college football season. He's strong. Sort of unsurprising because DYAR has never really liked volume rushing from QBs, but I also count 11 QBs with higher rushing DYAR. And it matters, because tight ends (especially at the time) ran different routes so they had different baselines. [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's 6-1, 205-to-210, so bigger than DeVonta. That drops Chase all the way down to 22nd among wide receivers in DYAR and still first by a wide margin among rookies. 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. Now let's talk about Gannon and his "Not in the face!" With a player like him and his character, I won't bet against him.". He will make an impact right away.. [30][31] Smith led the nation with 117 receptions, 1,856 receiving yards, and 23 receiving touchdowns. They still look pretty bad. To be losing by so much, he must play poorly when the game is even to start. All of Smith's catches gained at least 19 yards, the longest his 28-yard touchdown. Fields shows improvement almost in real time, but management doesn't get a cheap reason not to fire Nagy (and hopefully Pace too). 1st and 20: 4 yds 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. Tony does Tony like nobody's business, In reply to And Tony Corrente throwing a flag by big10freak. He's a good kid, too. 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. 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-window situations. Scouting reports | More draft coverage, "He's very versatile. He's strong. (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.). Waddle, meanwhile, has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in both pro seasons. I'd be interested to see what kind of DYAR that produces for an RB because it seems like a highly productive day for a primary ball carrier. What happened? This is now the worst game for any wide receiver this season. Actually, in this case, the biggest factor is opponent adjustments. Though Tannenbaum prefers Chase, he also compares Smith to Harrison, who was uncoverable when Tannenbaum was the New York Jets' general manager. 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-window situations. He would need to average 58.9 yards in each of Atlanta's nine remaining games to match Ditka. There probably is some talent on this offensive roster, but I have no idea how to evaluate it because there just isn't enough good tape to evaluate it. What the heck is going on over there? 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. Then once Detroit took that lead (enabled by this approach), they got desperate and zipped down the field for the winning FG. The incompletions were thrown to Dallas Goedert and Quez Watkins; the five completions were all thrown to DeVonta Smith. He played alongside Justin Jefferson, who starred as a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. 10 overall in 2021. Has DeVonta Smith Topped Ja'Marr Chase as Top Rookie WR? My dude had 65 catches, over 1,000 yards right out of the gate that led all rookies, and the same draft that had, .

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