NFL’s Best Deep Passers: Where Does Commanders Wentz Rank?

Bear in mind when all we obtained to do was discuss how Carson Wentz would carry out with the Washington Commanders based mostly on what he did with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts? 

How we have grown and realized a lot since then. 

Seeing him in particular person, it is plain how a lot better the arm expertise is in 2022 in comparison with final season. Which is why Washington swapped second-round picks on this yr’s NFL Draft whereas promising a future third or second in subsequent yr’s, relying on how issues go. 

We’re a good distance from figuring out simply how profitable Wentz will actually be. However as we witness the potential constructing inside the Commanders’ offense early within the set up and preparation section, there are some promising indicators from previous performances to have a look at as properly. 

Particularly, NFL.com’s Subsequent Gen Stats (NGS) that measure – amongst different issues – an NFL quarterback’s Passing Rating, which was launched in January of this yr. 

“The NGS Passing Rating seeks to evaluate a quarterback’s execution on each cross try and rework that analysis right into a digestible rating with a spread between 50 and 99,” says NFL.com. “The rating might be aggregated on any pattern of cross makes an attempt whereas nonetheless sustaining validity in rank order”

When diving into deep passing scores for quarterbacks from the earlier season, NFL.com discovered one thing that’ll curiosity Washington followers. 

They discovered that Carson Wentz is a prime 10 deep-ball passer.

The truth is, in accordance with this metric, he is the seventh-best on this class. Forward of notable gamers like Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, and new Denver Broncos quarterback, Russell Wilson.

Writes NFL.com of its research:

“Wentz ranked close to the highest of the league within the following deep passing metrics: yards, touchdowns, passer ranking, completion share and completion share over anticipated. His play-action passer ranking on deep throws was the seventh-highest within the NFL, and he posted the best EPA and second-highest completion share and CPOE on these throws.”

The truth is, Wentz’s deep-ball passer rating tied him with Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. 

If the Commanders’ new beginning quarterback can preserve this stage of deep-ball domination then issues definitely bode properly for the workforce this yr. 

However they will not bode properly when you have the Indianapolis Colts or Washington’s protection in your fantasy roster when the 2 groups meet, as quarterback Matt Ryan got here in second on this checklist, establishing some huge performs and plenty of fireworks probably going off in Week 8.