Week 14 NFL Advanced Analytics Superstars
Tight End: Zach Ertz
Zach Ertz, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
10 Receptions, 112 Yards, 13 Targets
Performance: 87, NEP: +10.59
After starting the season slowly and being ridiculed for his lack of playmaking after the catch, "No YAC Zach" has turned it around recently. This past week, Ertz caught 10 of 13 targets for 112 yards, adding +10.59 to his Total NEP on the season.
Over the past few weeks, we've seen a gigantic shift in offensive philosophy for the Eagles. Rookie Carson Wentz averaged 34.6 drop backs in his first nine games, but he has elevated that number to 46.8 over his last four outings. This increase in passing volume has greatly benefited Ertz. Over the past four games, Ertz has seen at least 11 targets in three contests.
Ertz was able to capitalize with this newly acquired volume often in Week 14, finding holes in Washington's coverage. After Week 14's performance, Ertz now ranks 11th among all tight ends in Reception NEP.
Ertz finished this week as the overall TE2, right behind Tyler Eifert, who had a two-touchdown day. Ertz has now been a top-six tight end four times this season.
Best of the Rest:
| Tight Ends | Rec | Rec Yards | Tgts | Rec TDs | Performance | Total NEP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Eifert | 5 | 48 | 6 | 2 | 71 | +8.34 |
| Travis Kelce | 5 | 101 | 8 | 0 | 66 | +7.76 |
| Greg Olsen | 4 | 87 | 7 | 0 | 63 | +7.54 |
| Martellus Bennett | 4 | 70 | 4 | 1 | 49 | +6.10 |
| Antonio Gates | 5 | 61 | 9 | 0 | 47 | +5.89 |
