Rookie stock watch

[FantasyFreak]

I like the small sample size I have seen from Bryan Edwards. Played tough vs Lattimore, beating him a few times. Showed some really nice YAC ability on a big gain vs the Pats. May be a buy low opportunity, he's showing playmaking ability, and I think he will be a good red zone option down the line.

[blemly]

I like the small sample size I have seen from Bryan Edwards. Played tough vs Lattimore, beating him a few times. Showed some really nice YAC ability on a big gain vs the Pats. May be a buy low opportunity, he's showing playmaking ability, and I think he will be a good red zone option down the line.

X2. Like what I saw in the small sample size too.

[OhCruelestRanter]

Unrelated, but man, Joe Burrow actually seems like he might be a chill dude.

Yeah, I like Joe.

The Bengals constant negative game scripts plus their incredible pace of play means Joe Burrow is currently on pace for 708 pass attempts, which would be 2nd all time to Matt Stafford in 2012. Not 2nd among rookies, 2nd all time. Period.

Unsurprisingly, here’s what some notable rookie records are and what he’s on pace for through 4 games.
Attempts: 708 (record is 627, Luck)
Completions: 464 (record is 379, Wentz)
Yards: 4484 (record is 4381, Luck)
TDs: 24 (record is 27, Mayfield)
Completion %: 65.5 (record is 67.76, Prescott)
Fantasy Points: 304 (record is 373.3, Newton)
Sacks: 15 (record is 56, Couch)
His counting stats are going to be outstanding.

His efficiency stats are relatively middle of the road for a rookie. His ANY/A is 5.44, which is 31st all time, but just 17th among active QBs as rookies. Dak holds the record at 7.86. His passer rating is better (because the sacks aren’t included) at 13th all time among rookies and 11th among active QBs when they were rookies.

He looks good, even if he’s not lighting the world on fire like Watson did. I’m mostly concerned about the number of sacks. I hope he holds up.

[CGW]

15 sacks through 4 games is brutal. On pace for 60.

He looks good so far, just wish he wouldn't get hit so much.

[nathanq42]

15 sacks through 4 games is brutal. On pace for 60.

He looks good so far, just wish he wouldn't get hit so much.

Not to mention he sat for week 1, so it is 15 sacks in 3 games... yikers

[FantasyFreak]

15 sacks through 4 games is brutal. On pace for 60.

He looks good so far, just wish he wouldn't get hit so much.

Not to mention he sat for week 1, so it is 15 sacks in 3 games... yikers

I thought that was Burrow's sack total, not Herbert's.

[CGW]

It is Burrow's ^

[OhCruelestRanter]

It is Burrow's ^

Yeah. He’s been sacked 15 times, on pace for a record 60.

I think he’ll learn to throw the ball away. We’ll see.

[DLF3000]

It is Burrow's ^

Yeah. He’s been sacked 15 times, on pace for a record 60.

I think he’ll learn to throw the ball away. We’ll see.

Somewhere, David Carr is cringing.

[gogobradyarm]

I like the small sample size I have seen from Bryan Edwards. Played tough vs Lattimore, beating him a few times. Showed some really nice YAC ability on a big gain vs the Pats. May be a buy low opportunity, he's showing playmaking ability, and I think he will be a good red zone option down the line.

X2. Like what I saw in the small sample size too.

X3. Loved him coming into the league, and was able to acquire recently.

[failblazer]

Nice to finally have a Tyler Johnson sighting. Looked good being able to muscle through some tackles. Claimed him off waivers in one league this week on a rebuild. Obviously got some work to do to climb the depth chart with Watson and Miller blocking his way to their third WR spot but encouraging signs.

[OhCruelestRanter]

I’m mostly concerned about the number of sacks. I hope he holds up.

Well this is a bleep bummer.