Week 4 NFL Advanced Analytics Superstars

Quarterback: Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons
28 for 37, 503 Yards, 4 Touchdowns, 1 INT
Performance: 96, NEP: +28.01

Week 3's NEP Superstars were led by Atlanta Falcons' running backs Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman, who finished as the top two performing running backs. Week 4, it was the passing game's turn. Ryan torched the Carolina Panthers, completing 28 of 37 passes for 507 yards with 4 touchdowns and a pick.

Ryan became just the 18th quarterback to eclipse 500 passing yards, and he had little trouble connecting with his receivers all over the field. Atlanta's offensive line gave Ryan a clean pocket for most of the day, giving him plenty of time to connect on over 75% of his drop backs. His Total NEP of +28.01 was the highest mark we've seen so far this season, and he currently leads all quarterbacks in Passing NEP. Through four weeks, Ryan is on pace to shatter his career records in just about every statistical category.

Ryan was this week's top fantasy scoring (standard scoring) quarterback after throwing for over 500 yards and 4 scores. He has now finished each week as the QB6, QB2, QB8 and QB1. He currently reigns as the top-scoring fantasy quarterback on the season. Ryan is firing on all cylinders in this Kyle Shanahan offense in 2016, and it wouldn't be shocking to see his name appear on this list again this season.

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