The 5 Most Efficient Red-Zone Pass-Catchers in 2017

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers

Target NEP per target: 0.87

Despite being one of the youngest players in the NFL last season, JuJu Smith-Schuster performed at a ludicrously high level for the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a team, the Steelers were tied for first in Adjusted Passing NEP per play (0.24), while Smith-Schuster was the most efficient wide receiver out of 112 who saw at least 30 targets thanks to a 0.74 Target NEP per target.

His efficiency did not slacken inside the red zone. Despite having 25 qualifiers see more targets than his 15, he finished with the fifth-most receiving yards (99). He also had a 100% Reception Success Rate off the strength of 9 receptions, with 5 resulting in touchdowns.