Week 4 EPA Notes + Remarkable Notes
Daniels Dominates, Allen Steps Back, King Henry Keeps His Crown
It was a dominant showing for many teams in Week 4 but let’s start with the Rookie of the Year front runner, Jayden Daniels. As a rookie, he has the 4th best EPA per dropback through four weeks. The mistakes have been few and far between for the Washington QB. Joe Flacco enters this list at the number five spot after coming on after an Anthony Richardson injury. The Dolphins are currently dealing with a QB problem that hopefully gets eradicated once Tua Tagovailoa is cleared to come back to play from IR.
Jayden Daniels is atop top EPA per rushing leaderboards but there are a trio of running backs that crushed their opportunities in Week 4. Derrick Henry, Kenneth Walker, and Jahmyr Gibbs lead the way as the top three backs four games into the season. Rookie Bucky Irving slots in at the 6th overall slot and 4th best RB on an attempt basis.
The Fields to Pickens relationship has gone well for Steelers in the early part of the season. Brian Thomas is the first rookie on the list but Malik Nabers is only a couple of spots behind with twice (!) the targets.
What else sticks out from these lists? Let’s take a look at some Remarkable notes from the 2024 season.
Lamar Jackson (BAL) has averaged 0.26 epa per play on passing attempts on Early Downs this season -- best of 33 qualified NFL QBs; League Avg: 0.01.
Brock Purdy (SF) has 18 completions for 20+ yards this season -- most among NFL QBs.
Josh Allen (BUF) has a passer rating of 104.7 when under pressure (11 Pass Attempts) this season -- best of 28 qualified NFL QBs; League Avg: 55.0.
The Chiefs have scored on 71% of their drives in the 3rd quarter this season -- best in NFL; League Avg: 30%.
The Bears have run none of their plays in the red zone in the 1st quarter this season -- worst in NFL; League Avg: 13%.
The Broncos defense has allowed successful plays on 34% of plays on motion plays this season -- best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
The Ravens defense has allowed rushes of 10+ yards on just 1 of 74 carries (1%) this season -- best in NFL; League Avg: 12%.
Sam Darnold (MIN) has averaged 0.23 epa per play on passing attempts this season -- best of 33 qualified NFL QBs; League Avg: -0.03.
Derrick Henry (BAL) has broken 11 tackles this season -- most among NFL RBs.
Kenneth Walker (SEA) has averaged 0.41 epa per play on rushing attempts in the 2nd half this season -- best of 34 qualified NFL RBs; League Avg: -0.04
Nico Collins (HOU) has 25 first down receptions this season -- most among NFL WRs.