Tag: yards after catch

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice ranks second in yards after catch, according to PFF

#Chiefs rookie Rashee Rice is on a prolific pace after the catch, according to Pro Football Focus.

Rashee Rice has been one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ most reliable pass catchers in 2023, and without his exceptional efforts on gameday, the team’s offense would be without a consistent receiver for Patrick Mahomes to target.

The rookie’s ability to gain yards after making receptions has made him a fan-favorite in Kansas City through his first 15 games in the NFL. According to Pro Football Focus, only Tyreek Hill has more yards after the catch this season than Rice.

While Rice hasn’t been able to singlehandedly fix the Chiefs’ issues at the receiver position, his steady presence has helped Mahomes and Andy Reid keep Kansas City in a position to compete for a spot in the AFC playoffs.

Expect Rice to continue his run of excellence against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 as the Chiefs seek to punch their ticket to the postseason against their bitter conference rival at Arrowhead Stadium.

Rashee Rice leads NFL in one key metric ahead of Chiefs’ preseason finale

Rashee Rice currently leads the NFL in one key metric heading into the #Chiefs’ preseason finale against the #Browns on Sunday.

Rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice has all the makings of an elite pass-catching prospect and has looked great in the Kansas City Chiefs’ first preseason games. Though he faces long odds to beat out veterans Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore for a top spot on the team’s depth chart, he enters the Chiefs’ preseason finale as the NFL’s leader in yards after the catch, according to Pro Football Focus.

His 84 yards after the catch are an impressive testament to his ability to make defenders miss and find space on his routes in Andy Reid’s complex offensive system. Though his preseason statistics won’t count toward his official rookie year statistics, Rice has set himself up for success ahead of Kansas City’s Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions in September.

Watch for Rice to continue showcasing his elite elusiveness against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday in the Chiefs’ 2023 preseason finale at Arrowhead Stadium.

WATCH: Rashee Rice shows off elite juke move after catch at Chiefs practice

Rashee Rice showed off some impressive wiggle after a catch at the #Chiefs’ Friday practice session.

Rashee Rice is one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ most highly anticipated rookies and has made his presence felt early and often at the team’s training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri. He showcased his elite talent after the catch on Friday, juking a defender nearly out of his shoes after recording a reception on a pass from backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert.

Plays like this have become routine for Rice as he has started blending in with the Chiefs’ top-tier receiving corps at Missouri Western State University this week. Kansas City will rely on him to develop into a trusted target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes as a rookie, and moves like these are sure to endear him to the reigning MVP who values his receivers’ abilities to gain yards after the catch.

Watch for Rice to continue getting looks with Kansas City’s first and second-team offenses as Andy Reid and the Chiefs coaching staff figure out where he should sit on the team’s depth chart ahead of the regular season.

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Terry McLaurin leads all WRs in yards after catch; trails only Alvin Kamara in NFL

When it comes to making plays with the ball in his hands, no WR in the NFL is better than Terry McLaurin at this moment.

Any fan of the Washington Football Team knows how special WR Terry McLaurin is, and it seems that the NFL as a whole is starting to get the picture as well.

Through the quarter-mark of the 2020 NFL season, McLaurin now leads all receivers when it comes to yards after the catch, and he ranks second in the entire league, trailing only RB Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints.

With 208 yards after the catch, McLaurin now has 387 total receiving yards this season, which ranks fifth in the NFL. It’s also important to note that among the top-five receivers in that category, he is the only player without a Pro-Bowl level quarterback throwing him the ball. If Dwayne Haskins can continue to progress and settle into his role as a franchise QB, it will be absolutely incredible to see what McLaurin can do.

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