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The original was posted on /r/nfl by /u/JPAnalyst on 2024-05-26 13:06:06+00:00.

This chart shows each QBs on-target % when dealing with pressure or when enjoying a clean pocket. On-target % is Sports Info Solutions metric measure when a QB hits the receiver in stride. Like many of these types of metrics, there is subjectivity in making that determination. The median on target rate with a clean pocket is 77.4%; the median rate under pressure is 62.7%

A few callouts:

  • Some obvious big names who are above avg for this stat under pressure AND with a clean pocket are J.Allen, P.Mahomes, J.Burrow, J.Herbert, D.Prescott.
  • Dak Prescott leads the NFL with a 75.2% on-target rate when under pressure.
  • I was surprised to see R.Wilson above average for both.
  • I’m also shocked to see J.Fields with such a high on-target rate under pressure. I haven’t seen him play much; Bears fans, what gives? Check downs? WR drops?
  • Daniel Jones is so bad under pressure with a 50% on-target rate, by far the worst in the league. But he’s 8th best with a clean pocket…problem is, the Giants rarely have a clean pocket.
  • D.Watson is worst in the NFL with a clean pocket at 68%, and below average in both. Looks like that $230M and massive PR hit are really paying off.
  • Some other guys who are below average in both: B.Young, G.Minshew, S.Howell, K.Murray, and most surprising to me…M.Stafford
  • Purdy is really accurate under pressure, but below avg with a clean pocket.

Definition of On Target: On-Tgt: The number of times a quarterback’s throw hits the receiver in-stride, regardless of whether the pass is completed. On-Tgt%: The number of on-target throws a quarterback makes divided by the total number of pass attempts. Does not include plays with no reasonable accuracy expectation such as: spikes, throwaways, QB/WR miscommunications, receiver slips, and passes batted at the line of scrimmage.

Obligatory statement that this isn’t a ranking of quarterback effectiveness: On-target throws or % is only one aspect of QB evaluation. This should not be mistaken as a ranking or rating of the QBs. Examples of other factors that would go into evaluating QBs and are not measured here are turnovers, sack avoidance/pocket awareness, reading the defense / making the right throw, getting first downs, red zone effectiveness, extending the play, etc etc.

Source: Sports Info Solutions (subscription service) Sports Info Solutions