Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has always handled being under pressure well, and the 2019 season is no different.
So far this season, Wilson has a passer rating of 108.7 when under pressure, which ranks second in the NFL behind Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders (109.2).
The key difference, however, is that Wilson has still seen the third highest rate of pressure (41.8 percent of dropbacks) this season – despite clear evidence that he succeeds when faced with it.
Russell Wilson has been pressured at the 3rd-highest rate this season (41.8% of dropbacks) and has the 2nd-best passer rating under pressure (108.7).
The leader in passer rating under pressure (Derek Carr, 109.2) has faced the lowest pressure rate (26.1%).
— PFF SEA Seahawks (@PFF_Seahawks) November 13, 2019
Of course, Wilson’s passer rating without pressure is still much better, so teams may just be taking the lesser of two evils by applying pressure. Wilson does end up getting sacked quite a bit, as a veteran offensive line has battled injuries and ineffectiveness for much of the season, which has forced Wilson to use his legs more than in years past.
The Seahawks are 8-2 thanks almost exclusively to Wilson’s heroics throughout the season, and the MVP candidate will take a much deserved break this weekend before heading to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in Week 12.
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