Nic Bodiford breaks down the NFL defenses that have the most fantasy-friendly matchups in Week 17. Premium Content Sign Up Fantasy Football 2025: Fantasy-friendly defenses report for Week 17 Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs: Denver’s defense/special teams unit could score more touchdowns than Kansas City’s offense. Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers: Carolina’s league-worst pass-rush unit and bottom-six run defense allow opponents to dictate terms. Get PFF+ for 30% off: Use promo code HOLIDAY30 to unlock the PFF Player Prop Tool, Premium Stats, fantasy dashboards, the PFF Mock Draft Simulator, industry-leading fantasy rankings and much more — everything you need to win your season. Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes The report below identifies fantasy-friendly and unfriendly NFL defenses. Highlighted statistical variables include success rate allowed, expected points added (EPA) allowed per play, explosive plays allowed, offensive plays allowed per game, offensive pass play rate faced, quarterback pressure rate and blitz rate. Success rate allowed and EPA per play allowed Success rate allowed and EPA allowed per play among NFL teams:
Fantasy Football 2025: Fantasy-friendly defenses report for Week 17
How DK Metcalf’s suspension could lead him to Rams
If DK Metcalf becomes a surprise free agent in 2026, the Los Angeles Rams might want to kick the tires on him as an heir apparent to Davante Adams and somebody who might thrive, as other receivers have, with Matthew Stafford. How could this even be possible just a year after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded […] If DK Metcalf becomes a surprise free agent in 2026, the Los Angeles Rams might want to kick the tires on him as an heir apparent to Davante Adams and somebody who might thrive, as other receivers have, with Matthew Stafford. How could this even be possible just a year after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded a second round pick for Metcalf and paid him a new four-year, $132 million contract extension? Because Metcalf’s biggest mental mistake yet is one that could cost him over $25 million if the Steelers decide that he isn’t worth the trouble. By now you’ve already heard that Metcalf had a physical altercation with a Detroit Lions fan on Sunday and was subsequently suspended by the NFL for two games. Unless Metcalf has the suspension entirely overturned, which nobody thinks is possible, the Steelers can void all of his guarantees moving forward. That makes Metcalf a potential one-and-done in Pittsburgh despite having $60 million fully-guaranteed on his contract this year, but as Mike Florio pointed out, “the only guaranteed money is the kind you put in your pocket…and sometimes not even that.” The Steelers will have every right to void Metcalf’s contract after 2025 with no more financial obligations, including the $25 million base salary in 2026 that is supposed to be guaranteed, because that’s their right if Metcalf is suspended for conduct detrimental to the league. That’s what this suspension falls under, so Metcalf has potentially cost himself over $27 million. Few people would think right now that the Steelers would release Metcalf after the season, especially given how bad the receivers room is going to look this week without him, but Pittsburgh could have a ton of buyer’s remorse right now. Not only because Metcalf isn’t a statistical beast (and never has been) but just merely from the fact that once again the receiver is in trouble for his attitude and behavior. Does this guy have an ounce of self control? Metcalf has caught 59 passes for 850 yards with six touchdowns during his first season with the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers. Pittsburgh’s next-leading wide receiver is Calvin Austin, who has 317 yards. Kenneth Gainwell is second on the team in receiving yards with 410. The Steelers don’t have any other weapons, but some of that production could be blamed on Rodgers and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. With or without Metcalf, the Steelers need to get more receiver help in 2026. They might be able to do more adding to the roster if they had an extra $25 million to spend. On the off chance that the Steelers do part with DK Metcalf then one team that might show up on his wish list, and vice versa, is the Los Angeles Rams. Why the Rams make sense Davante Adams will be 34 next year and his current hamstring issues fall under the same “causes for concern” that ultimately got Cooper Kupp released in 2025. Can the Rams honestly depend on Adams to return next year and play 17 games + playoffs? That would be the type of confidence that all of us wish we had a lot more of…but deep down we know is not even close to realistic. If Adams is released or retires in 2026, the Rams will save $14 million against the salary cap and $18 million in base salary. If that happens, L.A. has a MASSIVE hole on offense opposite of Puka Nacua. It’s not going to be filled by Tutu Atwell in any shape, form, or SIZE. It’s unrealistic to expect Jordan Whittington or Konata Mumpfield to immediately step in and fill that void. Mumpfield was targeted 8 times against the Seahawks, catching three passes for 40 yards. Either through the draft, trade, or free agency, Les Snead’s next move at receiver has to be an external addition. There will be plenty of those options to consider — some of whom probably are better ideas than Metcalf, if he’s even released by the Steelers — but at some point you have to think that Snead, McVay, and Stafford confer and decide that maybe they’re the group that can fix one of the NFL’s greatest underachieving talents. We know that the Rams might have a leadership problem and Metcalf wouldn’t help fix those. But look at how much better other receivers, including Adams, have played because they linked up with Stafford. Look at Kupp’s career year. Look at Puka’s career. Look at the difference between Adams on the Raiders and Jets compared to Adams in 2025. Metcalf could be the ideal replacement for Adams if it turns out that L.A. is on the market for a replacement next year. Which seems like a route the Rams might need to take given Adams’ age and injury concerns. Should the Rams add Metcalf? A lot of Rams fans will hate this idea for a number of reasons: “He’s a head case” “He’s a Seahawk”‘ “He’s an athletic freak with no football skills” Believe it or not, I would agree that Metcalf is a lot more trouble than he’s worth. I’ve always thought that Metcalf is one of the most overrated players in the NFL and the Steelers made a huge miscalculation when they traded a second rounder for him and overpaid him. He’s simply not that guy. You don’t do either of those things for an unreliable player like Metcalf who doesn’t make enough contested catches for a guy his size and is getting into more fights than he is getting into the end zone. That being said, Stafford has helped “fix” a lot of receivers in his career and if it were any other
Five Colts named as NFL Pro Bowl Games alternates for AFC
It’s shaping up to be another disappointing season as this once promising campaign concludes, but it’s possible that the Indianapolis Colts could still be well represented at this year’s Pro Bowl Games. The Pro Bowl games will be held during Super Bowl LX week on Tuesday, February 3rd, in the San Francisco Bay area, and […] It’s shaping up to be another disappointing season as this once promising campaign concludes, but it’s possible that the Indianapolis Colts could still be well represented at this year’s Pro Bowl Games. The Pro Bowl games will be held during Super Bowl LX week on Tuesday, February 3rd, in the San Francisco Bay area, and can be seen on ESPN beginning at 6:30 PM EST. The NFL’s recently revamped ‘All-Star Game’ includes a skills competition and a 7 v. 7 flag football game. While both running back Jonathan Taylor and offensive guard Quenton Nelson have been named to the Pro Bowl games as conference starters, special teamer Ashton Dulin, rookie tight end Tyler Warren, safety Cam Bynum, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., and injured quarterback Daniel Jones have been named as AFC alternates. Of course, Jones would assuredly decline such an opportunity as he recovers from a season-ending Achilles injury. However, it presents a potential opportunity for some of these other Colts to participate in this year’s festivities. See More: Indianapolis Colts News
Raiders Reacts Survey Week 17
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. the Las Vegas Raiders are 2-13 after nine losses in a row. It has left fans […] Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. the Las Vegas Raiders are 2-13 after nine losses in a row. It has left fans looking to the draft to see if they can add their franchise quarterback of the future. However, last week we saw Ashton Jeanty have the best game of his career. He went for 188 scrimmage yards with two touchdowns over 50 yards. With the play of the young offensive lineman as well the Raiders hope to have a bright future on offense. Jack Bech added 43 yards as well on two receptions. In this week’s SB Nation Reacts, we ask Raider Nation what their confidence is in the team’s direction. Please share your thoughts in the survey below. See More: Las Vegas Raiders Odds
Bengals Tuesday Trenches: Will these wins matter?
The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t a good football team. Good teams find ways to beat other good teams. The Bengals can beat up on bad ones — we saw that on Sunday in Miami — but that’s about the ceiling. Considering the Bengals finish the season with home games against the Cardinals and Browns, it’s not […] The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t a good football team. Good teams find ways to beat other good teams. The Bengals can beat up on bad ones — we saw that on Sunday in Miami — but that’s about the ceiling. Considering the Bengals finish the season with home games against the Cardinals and Browns, it’s not hard to imagine a small winning streak to close things out. The question is: Riding that winning streak into what, exactly? Winning out would leave the Bengals with a 7–10 record in 2025. The Cowboys finished 7–10 in 2024 and landed the No. 12 overall pick, which they used on Alabama guard Tyler Booker. The year before that, Bo Nix went No. 12. The year before that, it was Jahmyr Gibbs. That doesn’t mean the Bengals would pick 12th, or that they’d use that pick on someone who could immediately help. In fact, they’ve moved away from that approach almost entirely. We’re only just now seeing the early returns on Myles Murphy, a 2023 first-round pick. That’s not how winning teams operate. So what else does 7–10 get you? Another year of Al Golden, Duke Tobin, and Zac Taylor. To be fair, it’s just as likely that the trio sticks around even if the Bengals lose out and finish 5–12. But winning out practically guarantees it. What will Golden, Tobin, and Taylor give Bengals fans in 2026 and beyond? We won’t know until we get there —but statistically, it’s more of what we’ve seen the last three seasons. That’s football-shaped poop, if you were curious. Yes, it was fun watching Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Chase Brown, and the most expensive offense in the NFL bully a team so bad they recently demoted their former No. 5 overall pick to emergency third quarterback. But it doesn’t do anything for the franchise. If anything, it further handcuffs the Bengals to Taylor longer than they should be. Again, he’s not going anywhere, regardless, but this is how the front office will justify a decision they’ve already made. I don’t need a crystal ball to see the future. Mike Brown and the Blackburns are painfully predictable. I hope they prove me wrong. Nobody would eat crow with a bigger smile on their face than me if they do. All that said, winning is still more fun than losing. I’m not rooting for the Bengals to lose. I am saying we shouldn’t be surprised when no meaningful changes are made—and the way the season ended becomes the justification. Edit: My wife said this was too dark for a win, and I need to add some good since the Bengals embarrassed the Dolphins on the road, and winning on the road is hard. So here’s a compliment sandwich: -The defense looked the best they have all season, and I’m happy they didn’t allow Ewers, who was making his first start, to beat up the secondary. -They need to be better at stopping the run. -I’m always down to see the Bengals put up 45 points and pull Burrow with almost an entire quarter left. Bravo! Random Week 16 thoughts: I love seeing Tee Higgins score touchdowns. I love watching Chase and Higgins scare the absolute pants off opposing secondaries like they did in Miami. I also know Higgins is coming off multiple concussions that forced him to miss time. If the outcome of the game doesn’t matter, is it worth risking your brain? I know players want to play. I get it. It’s just an uncomfortable reality of the sport. There is no answer for Chase. Chase Brown has emerged as one of the most explosive running backs in the league. I worried Burrow’s return might push him back into the background, but instead it’s unlocked him even more as a receiver. Brown has one year left on his rookie deal. 2026 could be a big year — for him and, hopefully, the Bengals. I really like what I’m seeing from Myles Murphy. It’s not enough to crown him Trey Hendrickson’s heir just yet, but right now, he’s a solid depth piece, and there’s reason to believe the ceiling can rise with more development. Shemar Stewart didn’t do much as a pass rusher, but he was solid against the run. That’s better than nothing, I guess — but rushing the passer needs to be priority one, two, and three this offseason. I’m thrilled the Bengals signed Mike Gesicki to a multi-year deal. I’m also not surprised by how well Jalen Davis has played when called upon. Do people not remember him backing up Mike Hilton in the Mad Scientist’s defense? The Bengals absolutely need to lock up Dalton Risner. They also need to continue addressing the position, but Risner has been a breath of fresh air at guard for Burrow—rock steady in pass protection. A 27-yard Drew Sample reception on a broken play? Yes please. I’ll take another. We saw improved play from rookie linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter—but it came against Quinn Ewers and the Dolphins. I’m not sold yet. I hope you and yours have the most wonderful holiday season, no matter how or what you celebrate! Maybe next year we’ll get the gift of playoff football in Cincinnati once again. Relative Song Lyrics: And when those blue snowflakes start falling That’s when those blue memories start calling You’ll be doing all right With your Christmas of white But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas See More: Cincinnati Bengals Analysis
Vikes Views: Who Ya Got? Lions at Vikings
The Detroit Lions come into town on Christmas Day to take on our Minnesota Vikings. This game probably looked a lot juicier at the beginning of the season. Both teams have had disappointing seasons and the Lions are likely to join the Vikings in the land of the eliminated soon.. The Vikings went on the […] The Detroit Lions come into town on Christmas Day to take on our Minnesota Vikings. This game probably looked a lot juicier at the beginning of the season. Both teams have had disappointing seasons and the Lions are likely to join the Vikings in the land of the eliminated soon.. The Vikings went on the road with J.J. McCarthy for the first matchup and came away with a victory. They’ll be at home with Undrafted Rookie QB Max Brosmer this time. Series Record: 81-45-2 Home Record: 44-18-1 Streak: W1 The Vikings are 1-3 all time on Christmas Day. The last Vikings Christmas game was a horrible loss to the Saints, 52-33. Alvin Kamara had a mind boggling 6 rushing TDs. This will be the 4th time in team history the team will play in two Thursday games (2016, 2000, and 1994). Honestly, I don’t have much hope, considering the health of the roster. Max Brosmer has inspired no confidence in his ability so far. The Vikings defense is still playing strong, but I don’t see how the Vikings move the ball enough with Brosmer. I am worried for my fantasy matchup with Justin Jefferson in there. Detroit might come out and lay the wood if they’re still motivated for playoff reasons. The Lions aren’t nearly as good as they have been the last two seasons, but the Vikings are toothless right now. Wish I had more positivity for Christmas Eve, especially for a team on a 3 game win streak. McCarthy’s fractured hand has me feeling like Scrooge. Lions 31 – Vikings 12 See More: Minnesota Vikings discussion
Chiefs-Broncos Week 17 Tuesday injury report: 5 out, 1 limited
Each practice day of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs release an official injury report leading up to the next game. In the NFL’s Week 17, Kansas City will host the Denver Broncos on the Christmas evening edition of Amazon Prime’s “Thursday Night Football.” Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. Arrowhead Time. Here is the Chiefs’ […] Each practice day of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs release an official injury report leading up to the next game. In the NFL’s Week 17, Kansas City will host the Denver Broncos on the Christmas evening edition of Amazon Prime’s “Thursday Night Football.” Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. Arrowhead Time. Here is the Chiefs’ first official injury report of the week: Chiefs Player Ps Injury Mon Tue Wed Status Rashee Rice WR Concussion DNP DNP – – Tyquan Thornton WR Concussion DNP DNP – – Nikko Remigio WR Knee FP DNP – – Trent McDuffie CB Knee DNP DNP – – Jaylen Watson CB Groin DNP DNP – – Derrick Nnadi DT Illness LP LP – – Noah Gray TE Shoulder FP FP – – Trey Smith G Ankle FP FP – – Jaylon Moore OL Knee LP FP – – Esa Pole OL Knee FP FP – – Kristian Fulton CB Knee – Wrist FP FP – – Mike Edwards S Shoulder FP FP – – Jake Briningstool TE Hamstring FP FP – RSV INJ Nazeeh Johnson S Shoulder FP FP – RSV INJ Broncos Player Ps Injury Mon Tue Wed Status Nate Adkins TE Knee DNP DNP – – Pat Bryant WR Concussion DNP DNP – – Luke Wattenberg C Shoulder DNP DNP – – Dre Greenlaw LB Hamstring DNP DNP – – Ben Powers G Biceps FP FP – – Justin Strnad ILB Foot FP FP – – Riley Moss CB Ankle FP FP – – Karene Reid ILB Hamstring FP FP – RSV INJ Some notes The Chiefs did not hold a practice on Monday, so the week’s first injury report was estimated. Five players did not participate on Tuesday. Wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton were among them. They remain in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Meanwhile, both of the team’s starting cornerbacks — Trent McDuffie (knee) and cornerback Jaylen Watson (groin) — were also held out. Wide receiver (and kick returner) Nikko Remigio (knee) was added to the injury report on Tuesday, listed as a non-participant in practice. Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (illness) was a limited participant. And finally… some good news. Swing tackle Jaylon Moore (knee) was upgraded to full participation on Tuesday, suggesting he might be available to play on Thursday. The seven other players on the Chiefs’ report were all full participants on Tuesday — including tight end Jake Briningstool and cornerback Nazeeh Johnson. While they have been designated to return — which allows them to practice with the team — they remain on the team’s Reserve/Injured list. The Broncos also had an estimated injury report for Monday. Four starters — tight end Nate Adkins (knee), wide receiver Pat Bryant (concussion), center Luke Wattenberg (shoulder) and linebacker Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) — did not participate on Tuesday. Two of the team’s full participants on Tuesday are on the mend. Rotational inside linebacker Justin Strnad (foot) missed the Week 16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, while starting left guard Ben Powers (biceps) came off Reserve/Injured for limited use in Week 16. Like the Chiefs’ Briningstool and Johnson, rookie linebacker Karene Reid (hamstring) — another full participant on Tuesday — was designated to return from Reserve/Injured before Week 16. See More:
Survey: How confident are Rams fans? Week 17
The Rams fell from the 1-seed to the 5-seed after losing to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, and L.A.’s drop may not stop there. Or the Rams could end up back in first place and earn a bye week. There’s a wide array of possibilities open now and a few things were clear last week: […] The Rams fell from the 1-seed to the 5-seed after losing to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, and L.A.’s drop may not stop there. Or the Rams could end up back in first place and earn a bye week. There’s a wide array of possibilities open now and a few things were clear last week: The Rams are very hard to stop when Puka Nacua is rolling The Rams have a debilitating weakness on special teams Matthew Stafford can run cold when he has a lead From 9-2 to 11-4, the Rams no longer have control. They could win their last two games and still be on the road in the playoffs. So how confident are you in the direction of the team? Fans vote in the Reacts survey every week and the results will be posted on Friday. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rams fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. See More: Los Angeles Rams News
Bengals Dominate Dolphins, 45-21 in Miami: OBI podcast
After a mega-disappointing game against the Ravens that eliminated the Bengals from the playoff, Cincinnati had a huge rebound of a game against the Dolphins. Cincinnati went to South Beach and took it to the Dolphins, 45-21. Chase Brown had a career day, while Joe Burrow and other stars made their share of plays in […] After a mega-disappointing game against the Ravens that eliminated the Bengals from the playoff, Cincinnati had a huge rebound of a game against the Dolphins. Cincinnati went to South Beach and took it to the Dolphins, 45-21. Chase Brown had a career day, while Joe Burrow and other stars made their share of plays in the win. To boot, the Cincinnati defense had a big day, making Quinn Ewers’ first career NFL start largely miserable. Is this the kind of performance that inspires hope for 2026? Is the type of game that saves the jobs of people supposedly on the hot seat? Join John Sheeran and Anthony Cosenza at 6:45 p.m. ET on Tuesday night for the conversation! If you can’t catch it live, get it on your favorite streaming platform afterward! Our show is brought to you by America’s No. 1 Sportsbook, FanDuel! Go check out the lines for this week and choose wisely. Please gamble responsibly and FanDuel’s services are available only in states where legal sports betting is available. We’re also brought to you by FOCO, the Fans Only Company. They have exclusive lines of Bengals merchandise for fans to check out! Follow our Twitter page and ‘like’ our Facebook page for more Cincinnati Bengals stuff. And, check out our BLEAV in Cincy podcast channel. Who Dey!? See More:
Colts’ Week 16 QB Analysis: One last glimpse of the footabll we’ve lost.
Thanks to the nflFastR project, Pro Football Focus and NFL NextGen Stats for the timely sources of data. For those of you new to this, I will publish key QB stats each week judging how well the Colts’ QB performed. Yes, O-Line, receivers, and play-calling impact these numbers but they are primarily QB measures. I will probably modify the […] Thanks to the project, and for the timely sources of data. For those of you new to this, I will publish key QB stats each week judging how well the Colts’ QB performed. Yes, O-Line, receivers, and play-calling impact these numbers but they are primarily QB measures. I will probably modify the charts throughout the season. Commentary will be brief but feel free to let me know in the comments that stats aren’t everything. (click charts for larger view) On Monday Night Football, Philip Rivers gave us a look at a time when quarterbacks relied more on their brains than their arms or legs to move the ball down the field—a time when quarterbacks were better. Watching Rivers rush the offense to the line, then spend the next 20 seconds dissecting the defense and directing traffic before the snap, felt like watching Peyton Manning back in Colts’ blue. In a doomed effort, Rivers was surgically efficient, leading the team to more points than the Colts have seen in 5 weeks—a bitter reminder that he would have been a far superior choice in 2021 than a younger, stronger, more mobile Carson Wentz. HOW WELL? On a per-play basis, Rivers was effective, consistently executing high-value passes while limiting the impact of negative plays. However, the pick-six was a massive negative event that erased any realistic chance of a comeback, tanking his overall EPA efficeincy. So while EPA per play was low, he was effective in terms of yardage efficiency and consistently moving the chains. HOW FAR? Even with a clearly weakened arm, he pushed his attempts well beyond the checkdowns we saw last week, mixing in throws at all depths. His 9.7 average depth of target ranked 4th for the week, and he still completed 65% of those throws, allowing him to stack first downs and add a couple of touchdowns—not bad for an old man. Both attempt and completion depth spiked this week. TO WHO? Downs and Warren led the team in targets, but Pierce led the way in yardage, catching all four of his targets. Pierce has evolved into the #1 Receiver on the year yard-wise. Warren struggled to generate value on his targets, but across the rest of the offense there was strong EPA efficiency. Over the full season, the cumulative effect of the last five weeks has pulled target efficiency back to roughly league average. HOW ACCURATE? With the longer passes, the completion rate was depressed relative to the league. Surprisingly, CPOE was low as well. I didn’t get that impression while watching the game, but that’s why I measure these things—because feelings and the eye test aren’t very reliable. HOW FAST? Rivers got rid of the ball almost as quickly as he did last week, allowing him to avoid pressure. TO WHERE? Rivers largely avoided the left side of the field, which made sense given his struggles to generate value there. Is it a consolation to say that season passing numbers still look good? DASHBOARD mouseover definitions: arsr, edp, sg%, oz%, pr%, tip, ttt, adot, ay/c, yac, yacoe, yd/c, ac%, cpoe, aypa, drp, scr%, ta%, sck%, aa%, ny/d, ny/p, 1st%, td%, to%, qbsr epa/p, adj/p Here’s what happened in week 16: The Colts leaned heavily on the pass, with a supporting run game that was largely ineffective (2nd EDP, 16th ARSR). Rivers faced below-average pressure, driven primarily by his fast time to throw (20th PR%, 24th TTT). Given how quickly he was getting the ball out, I would have expected even less pressure, which suggests the offensive line struggled. Despite the quick throws, target and completion depth were long (4th ADOT, 11th AY/C). Given the depth of his throws, receiver YAC was solid, but in the 4th quarter his incompletions began to pile up, depressing his adjusted completion rate (27th AC%, 16th YAC). That combination ultimately led to a fairly average yards per attempt (17th AYPA). However, in typical Rivers fashion, he did not abandon plays, recording 0 scrambles, 0 throwaways, and 2 sacks (30th SCR%, 21st SCK%, 29th TA%). That low abandon rate boosted his relative dropback efficiency, resulting in a top-10 yards per dropback mark (10th NY/P). That yardage efficiency translated into a high number of first downs and a solid touchdown rate (10th 1st%, 13th TD%). All of that culminated in the 7th-best QB Success Rate, but the disastrous pick-six dragged his EPA efficiency down to 17th. While the season is not mathematically over, it realistically ended when Daniel Jones was injured. Rivers still gave the Colts a chance to win—and with it, a slim chance at the playoffs—something I doubt Riley Leonard or any other available quarterback could have done. But I wasn’t holding out for a miracle. I just wanted one last glimpse of what quarterbacks used to look like, and I got it. There’s a good chance I may never see it again. See More: