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But his efficiency rating (139 to 155), TDs (14 to 29) and YPG (143 to 272) all increased substantially.  As did his interceptions, from 4 to 11.

Have to benchmark against the increased number of passes, though. So while INTs increased, it wasn't that much when you go relative to passes (1.9% in 2017; 2.7% in 2018). TDs were also modestly increased (7.02% in 2018 vs 6.6%). The big thing was the YPA.

Agree with benchmarking stats against attempts.

It's even more impressive when you consider he was asked to cary a greater share of the offense.  It's one thing to throw when opponents were worried about Love pulling out a 50-yard TD run at any time; it's another when opponents knew our run game was struggling and could worry mostly on the pass.

BTW, welcome back from your off-season hibernation.  Hope you are tanned, rested, and ready; I always enjoy your analysis.

BC

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But his efficiency rating (139 to 155), TDs (14 to 29) and YPG (143 to 272) all increased substantially.  As did his interceptions, from 4 to 11.

Have to benchmark against the increased number of passes, though. So while INTs increased, it wasn't that much when you go relative to passes (1.9% in 2017; 2.7% in 2018). TDs were also modestly increased (7.02% in 2018 vs 6.6%). The big thing was the YPA.

Agree with benchmarking stats against attempts.

It's even more impressive when you consider he was asked to cary a greater share of the offense.  It's one thing to throw when opponents were worried about Love pulling out a 50-yard TD run at any time; it's another when opponents knew our run game was struggling and could worry mostly on the pass.

BTW, welcome back from your off-season hibernation.  Hope you are tanned, rested, and ready; I always enjoy your analysis.

BC