For a majority of NFL fans, the most convenient place gauge a player’s performance is from the stat sheet. But that can oftentimes be misleading or at least be missing a great deal of context. Especially for defensive backs, who can be avoided by the opposing team throughout a game. One might have three passes defensed while the other has little to no stats in a game, but that could be because one is getting targeted way more than the other. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is a perfect example of a player who isn’t lighting up the stat sheet but is still making a large impact on a weekly basis.
‘Quarterbacks Legit Don’t Throw It His Way’: Christian Kuntz Says Minkah Fitzpatrick’s Impact Goes Beyond Stat Sheet
