Every NFL quarterback can get unlucky when it comes to interceptions. If a pass bounces off their receivers’ hands and gets picked off, it’s no fault of their own but a pick will still show up in the box score. There’s a flip-side to that coin, though. Some QBs throw a lot of passes that should be intercepted but get dropped by the defender. Kyle Allen is one of them.
According to Pro Football Focus, the Panthers’ backup-turned-starter has thrown nine dropped interceptions this season. That ties him with Giants rookie Daniel Jones for the third-most in the league. Only Jameis Winston and the ghost of Philip Rivers have thrown more.
Here are the leaders in dropped interceptions for the season from the @PFF database.
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Allen has thrown 10 actual interceptions, as well.
It’s odd that Allen’s remaining supporters likely criticized Cam Newton for his accuracy, but Allen has been no better than Cam at the lowest points of his carer. He’s completing just 61.5% of his passes this year.
That being said, Allen may yet develop into a legitimate starter. He has a lot to improve on, though. Allen’s habit of panicking when his first read isn’t open is the most glaring problem area. A better offensive line would help make him more comfortable, but for now the unit is what it is.
Allen will keep getting chances to improve. Coach Ron Rivera reiterated to the media today that Allen will continue to start at QB.
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