So what is NEP? By adding down-and-distance value to standard box score information, we can see just how much each play and each team as a whole influence the outcome of games. If a player passes for five yards on 3rd-and-2, it means more to the game than it does on 3rd-and-10, and those plays should be valued accordingly. For more info on NEP, check out our Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles zips a short pass to wide receiver Allen Hurns, who weaves through the defense for a 42-yard touchdown (WP: 15.20, NEP: 4.71).
9. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith tosses a first-quarter interception to Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jarvis Jones (WP: 10.76, NEP: 6.34).
8. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers floats the ball over double-coverage, and wide receiver Dontrelle Inman races into the end zone, 57 yards downfield (WP: 12.86, NEP: 5.24).
7. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills gets well behind the defense, and quarterback Ryan Tannehill hits him for 74 and a score (WP: 11.45, NEP: 6.11).
6. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco pumps a bullet pass to wide receiver Steve Smith, who stiff-arms two defenders on his way to a 52-yard touchdown (WP: 17.52, NEP: 4.88).

Now onto the top-five plays of the week!