I’ve been playing around with Pro Football Reference’s Advanced Stat Finder over the last few weeks just to see what data is out there. It’s a cool feature that allows you to sort by virtually every stat imaginable. While QB rating feels antiquated to some, it’s still a useful baseline stat. And it speaks volumes about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ receivers last year.
Three Steelers wide receivers had 50+ targets in 2022: George Pickens, Diontae Johnson, and Chase Claypool. There was a clear difference when quarterbacks targeted Pickens versus Johnson and Claypool. Per PFR, here’s the QB rating when all three players were targeted.