Running backs and tight ends were party to the slot target revolution that both wide receivers and quarterbacks experienced in 2018, though the former's 9.9 percent and 42.3 percent slot target rates were more modest increases from recent seasons. And although running backs sacrifice a few percentage points of catch rate and a couple of yards per play after the catch by moving from the backfield to the slot, they more than make up for that with a 3- to 4-yard advantage in average target depth. That has added up to tremendous efficiency from the slot, to the tune of 15.
2018 Slot vs. Wide: Running Backs and Tight Ends
