Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is known for his moon ball and sideline throws. If he sees 1v1 coverage to the outside, he’s taking his shot. But a new study shows Wilson ranked the NFL’s best in the area of the field he’s known for the least. The middle.
In a chart shared by The 33rd Team, Wilson had the best EPA between the numbers from 20-30 yards downfield.
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It’s a hyper-specific part of the field and the chart doesn’t show how many attempts Wilson or any of these quarterbacks had in 2024.