Continuing this series, learning about new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, I wanted to dive deeper into an important aspect of successful offenses – explosive plays (20 yards or more). With training camp underway, Fields has displayed his explosive play ability with his arms and legs, a welcomed sight that’s been lacking at the position in Pittsburgh for some time now.
Today’s goal is to look at and provide data on this, what it may mean for the Steelers in 2024, and how explosive plays on QB drop backs (pass attempts, sacks, and scrambles) impacted the ultimate goal of scoring touchdowns.