JJ deserves MVP consideration
Dec 26, 2022 20:42:32 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2022 20:42:32 GMT -6
Chris Trapasso of CBS believes Justin Jefferson "absolutely deserves consideration for award, votes" and has laid out a very good case for why in this article:
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2022-nfl-mvp-watch-heres-why-vikings-justin-jefferson-absolutely-deserves-consideration-for-award-votes/
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2022-nfl-mvp-watch-heres-why-vikings-justin-jefferson-absolutely-deserves-consideration-for-award-votes/
Where would the Vikings be without Justin Jefferson? Seriously. Ponder that for a minute. And where does his value rank relative to other superstars in the NFL?
There's a legitimate case that Minnesota is experiencing the most miraculous, fairytale season in league history -- we've never seen 11 wins in one-score games in a single season and the Vikings have accomplished it without a loss.
But, wait a minute -- quarterbacks are inherently more valuable any other position on the field today. How can a receiver mean more to his team?
In almost every other case, he couldn't. But we've already established -- there's absolutely nothing normal about the story of the 2022 Vikings, which gives way to the possibility that Jefferson is not only the most valuable member of his team but also arguably the most valuable player in the entire NFL.
There's a legitimate case that Minnesota is experiencing the most miraculous, fairytale season in league history -- we've never seen 11 wins in one-score games in a single season and the Vikings have accomplished it without a loss.
But, wait a minute -- quarterbacks are inherently more valuable any other position on the field today. How can a receiver mean more to his team?
In almost every other case, he couldn't. But we've already established -- there's absolutely nothing normal about the story of the 2022 Vikings, which gives way to the possibility that Jefferson is not only the most valuable member of his team but also arguably the most valuable player in the entire NFL.
His 2.67 yards-per-route run (YPRR) is incredibly, almost unfathomably high given that he's run the most routes in the league to date. It's extraordinarily challenging to maintain such a hefty YPRR figure at such a high volume. Tyreek Hill leads the league in YPRR (3.47) but has done so on 441 routes. Jefferson's run 637! That's like a difference equivalent to about four or five full games. Dude is an ironman. He's played on 95.9% of Minnesota's offensive plays this season.
For context here, Hill's at a more normal-for-a-superstar-receiver 75.9%. Stefon Diggs is at 77.1%. A.J. Brown, 84.7%.
Jefferson's been targeted on deep passes (20-plus yards down) just 15% of the time. That rate ranks 28th among qualifying wideouts. But he's second -- yes, second! -- in deep catches with 16. Only Tyreek Hill has more with 17.
For context here, Hill's at a more normal-for-a-superstar-receiver 75.9%. Stefon Diggs is at 77.1%. A.J. Brown, 84.7%.
Jefferson's been targeted on deep passes (20-plus yards down) just 15% of the time. That rate ranks 28th among qualifying wideouts. But he's second -- yes, second! -- in deep catches with 16. Only Tyreek Hill has more with 17.
... and neither is this Chris guy.
