Topic
How fast pass rushers reach the quarterback, what slows them down, and which defenses get home most often.
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Research6 min read
A defense facing a dangerous running game should rush the passer more carefully. We measured it on 5,625 tracked dropbacks from weeks 1 to 6 of the 2024 season. It shows up clearly on play-action, and perhaps a little on every dropback.
Research12 min read
Two new ratings built from player tracking, how much room each offensive line buys its quarterback and how often the pass rush gets there first, from 5,625 dropbacks in weeks 1 to 6 of the 2024 season. Plus what really drives pressure, from the quarterback's legs to the defenders on the field.