QB and their 1 targets (Dak & Dez)

[percyhoward]

Current top 5 rated passers in the NFL, and Dak Prescott (8th).
Below the QB is the passer rating to his most-targeted receiver, compared to everybody else on the team who was targeted.

1 Alex Smith 120.5
to Kelce 121.3
to others 120.2

2 Tom Brady 108.4
to Gronkowski 121.9
to others 98.5

3 Kirk Cousins 107.2
to Reed 110.6
to others 106.5

4 Carson Wentz 104.0
to Ertz 115.1
to others 100.2

5 Aaron Rodgers 103.2
to Adams 115.8
to others 101.0

Dak Prescott 98.2
to Bryant 74.4
to others 107.1

All the receivers named above, ranked by their share of total team targets.
Bryant 28.6%
Ertz 25.3%
Kelce 22.2%
Adams 20.6%
Gronkowski 17.9%
Reed 17.3%

 

[Beats_By_Zeke]

 

[Mookie]

Still early, those numbers will continue to rise for Dak

 

[Direwolf63]

Very interesting numbers. Thanks Percy.

I think Dak's misfires with Dez has to do with poor route running and inability to get separation by Dez. I don't believe Dak knows trusts Dez to be exactly where he is supposed to be when he is supposed to be there.

It's not for lack of trying, as the bottom stats show.

 

[Sydla]

Very interesting numbers. Thanks Percy.

I think Dak's misfires with Dez has to do with poor route running and inability to get separation by Dez. I don't believe Dak knows trusts Dez to be exactly where he is supposed to be when he is supposed to be there.

It's not for lack of trying, as the bottom stats show.

Yeah I am not willing to lay this at Dez's feet solely. He's had his issues, including some drops but Prescott has missed him on throws when open and has missed even seeing him open at times. I still think the staff doesn't use Bryant as creatively as other teams use their top targets either.

It's a bizarre dynamic for sure.

 

[LoneStarDawg]

Since I’m new to the site I’m still learning where you guys stand on things. However, please tell me the majority of you don’t blame Dak for the “slow start” to season.

 

[Direwolf63]

Yeah I am not willing to lay this at Dez's feet solely. He's had his issues, including some drops but Prescott has missed him on throws when open and has missed even seeing him open at times. I still think the staff doesn't use Bryant as creatively as other teams use their top targets either.

It's a bizarre dynamic for sure.

I do agree there have been times when Dak missed him when he was open. Especially early in the year when Dak was struggling with his accuracy.

But I would still lie most of the blame at Dez's feet.

 

[Direwolf63]

Since I’m new to the site I’m still learning where you guys stand on things. However, please tell me the majority of you don’t blame Dak for the “slow start” to season.

Wait until you get a load of Risen Star.

 

[percyhoward]

Since I’m new to the site I’m still learning where you guys stand on things. However, please tell me the majority of you don’t blame Dak for the “slow start” to season.

The offense is ranked #2 in points per drive, and #1 in TD per drive. We're 3-3 because of the defense.

The O.P. is in no way an attack on Prescott.

 

[CowboyStar88]

When they start pressing the issue is when it seems to be a problem. When they are playing in the flow of the game it seems to work pretty good. From the eyeball test at least.

 

[LoneStarDawg]

The offense is ranked #2 in points per drive, and #1 in TD per drive. We're 3-3 because of the defense.

The O.P. is in no way an attack on Prescott.

Wait until you get a load of Risen Star.

I’ll be waiting to hear how it was Dak’s fault in GB game. Ha! I’m gonna like it here. I can see that already!

 

[Zman5]

It looks like Dez is running more slants lately and they've been connecting. I hope this trend continues.

 

[Verdict]

Current top 5 rated passers in the NFL, and Dak Prescott (8th).
Below the QB is the passer rating to his most-targeted receiver, compared to everybody else on the team who was targeted.

1 Alex Smith 120.5
to Kelce 121.3
to others 120.2

2 Tom Brady 108.4
to Gronkowski 121.9
to others 98.5

3 Kirk Cousins 107.2
to Reed 110.6
to others 106.5

4 Carson Wentz 104.0
to Ertz 115.1
to others 100.2

5 Aaron Rodgers 103.2
to Adams 115.8
to others 101.0

Dak Prescott 98.2
to Bryant 74.4
to others 107.1

All the receivers named above, ranked by their share of total team targets.
Bryant 28.6%
Ertz 25.3%
Kelce 22.2%
Adams 20.6%
Gronkowski 17.9%
Reed 17.3%

Very good post. I have been complaining like hell about us forcing the ball to Dez. This confirms it is a bad game plan.

 

[bark]

Since I’m new to the site I’m still learning where you guys stand on things. However, please tell me the majority of you don’t blame Dak for the “slow start” to season.

Sadly a couple do. I'm sure they will be along shortly to add to the mix.
On the whole, most point to the defense and scheme of the defense ( i.e. Rod ) and the absence of Sean lee for the slow start.
Coach Garrett doesn't get much slack here either

 

[Verdict]

Since I’m new to the site I’m still learning where you guys stand on things. However, please tell me the majority of you don’t blame Dak for the “slow start” to season.

Welcome to the party, my friend.

 

[xwalker]

Current top 5 rated passers in the NFL, and Dak Prescott (8th).
Below the QB is the passer rating to his most-targeted receiver, compared to everybody else on the team who was targeted.

1 Alex Smith 120.5
to Kelce 121.3
to others 120.2

2 Tom Brady 108.4
to Gronkowski 121.9
to others 98.5

3 Kirk Cousins 107.2
to Reed 110.6
to others 106.5

4 Carson Wentz 104.0
to Ertz 115.1
to others 100.2

5 Aaron Rodgers 103.2
to Adams 115.8
to others 101.0

Dak Prescott 98.2
to Bryant 74.4
to others 107.1

All the receivers named above, ranked by their share of total team targets.
Bryant 28.6%
Ertz 25.3%
Kelce 22.2%
Adams 20.6%
Gronkowski 17.9%
Reed 17.3%

If they are behind in the 2nd half, they need to quit forcing it to Dez.

They can't do it in the 1st half or he'll just quit if they don't throw to him.

 

[ufcrules1]

The offense is ranked #2 in points per drive, and #1 in TD per drive. We're 3-3 because of the defense.

The O.P. is in no way an attack on Prescott.

Because of defense AND coaching. Yeah.

 

[ufcrules1]

Dak does lock in on Romo too much sometimes. Romo used to do the same thing. Dak was tearing it up last year in games when Dez wasn't even playing. I think we need to see more of Butler and Beasley out there. Beasley was the #1 receive for us last year, what the hell happened?

 

[Direwolf63]

I’ll be waiting to hear how it was Dak’s fault in GB game. Ha! I’m gonna like it here. I can see that already!

There are a few guys who blame Dak on the throw to Williams that went off his hands for a pick 6.

I'm being serious. There are guys here who blame Dak for that.

Hard to believe. I know.

 

[Verdict]

If they are behind in the 2nd half, they need to quit forcing it to Dez.

They can't do it in the 1st half or he'll just quit if they don't throw to him.

Dez is SO over rated!!!!