02-16-2022, 02:46 AM
We had 5 players make the list.
6. QB JOE BURROW, CINCINNATI BENGALS
2021 Snaps: 1,263 | 2021 PFF Grade: 91.8
Burrow’s ascension in Year 2 was remarkable. The fact that he achieved it after returning from a devastating knee injury at the end of his rookie year makes it even more incredible. He was the most accurate quarterback over the NFL regular season, as 65.2% of his passes were charted as “accurate” by PFF’s methodology. In the postseason, he recorded a series of massive moments in high-leverage situations to keep them in the hunt.
PFF 101 Rank, 2020: unranked
26. WR JA'MARR CHASE, CINCINNATI BENGALS
2021 Snaps: 1,186 | 2021 PFF Grade: 85.3
The Burrow-Chase combination that torched the college football landscape in 2019 did the same thing to the NFL in 2021 — even with Chase being rookie and Burrow only in his second season. The Bengals receiver surprised the league with just how dominant he can be in all areas, winning at the catch point, in his routes and also after the catch. Few players have his combination of skills. If he can call on them at all times consistently, there won’t be a better wideout in the game.
PFF 101 Rank, 2020: unranked
64. WR TEE HIGGINS, CINCINNATI BENGALS
2021 Snaps: 942 | 2021 PFF Grade: 83.4
Higgins capped off his season with a big game in the Super Bowl that ultimately fell short of securing the Bengals a ring. His 100 receiving yards led all players from either side in the contest, but his 75-yard touchdown deserves an asterisk attached to it for the egregious no-call when he grabbed Jalen Ramsey’s facemask. Higgins benefited from Ja’Marr Chase dominating and taking attention away from him, and he is more than capable of taking advantage of those favorable matchups.
PFF 101 Rank, 2020: unranked
76. HB JOE MIXON, CINCINNATI BENGALS
2021 Snaps: 886 | 2021 PFF Grade: 79.2
Mixon’s season came up just short in the Super Bowl, but he had an excellent year overall despite running behind a suspect offensive line — particularly after injuries depleted the unit — and often in ill-advised situations. Mixon averaged 4.1 yards per carry over the season, but 3.0 yards of that came after contact. He broke 50 tackles on 344 attempts and racked up 69 rushing first downs.
PFF 101 Rank, 2020: unranked
87. DI D.J. READER, CINCINNATI BENGALS
2021 Snaps: 777 | 2021 PFF Grade: 79.7
But for the occasional game in which he failed to make an impact, D.J. Reader was excellent this season. He put up 28 defensive stops and 29 pressures, and was particularly good in the playoffs against the Tennessee Titans in a game that was balanced on a knife-edge and run defense was a key differentiator.
PFF 101 Rank, 2020: unranked
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pff-101-top-101-players-from-2021-nfl-season
6. QB JOE BURROW, CINCINNATI BENGALS
2021 Snaps: 1,263 | 2021 PFF Grade: 91.8
Burrow’s ascension in Year 2 was remarkable. The fact that he achieved it after returning from a devastating knee injury at the end of his rookie year makes it even more incredible. He was the most accurate quarterback over the NFL regular season, as 65.2% of his passes were charted as “accurate” by PFF’s methodology. In the postseason, he recorded a series of massive moments in high-leverage situations to keep them in the hunt.
PFF 101 Rank, 2020: unranked
26. WR JA'MARR CHASE, CINCINNATI BENGALS
2021 Snaps: 1,186 | 2021 PFF Grade: 85.3
The Burrow-Chase combination that torched the college football landscape in 2019 did the same thing to the NFL in 2021 — even with Chase being rookie and Burrow only in his second season. The Bengals receiver surprised the league with just how dominant he can be in all areas, winning at the catch point, in his routes and also after the catch. Few players have his combination of skills. If he can call on them at all times consistently, there won’t be a better wideout in the game.
PFF 101 Rank, 2020: unranked
64. WR TEE HIGGINS, CINCINNATI BENGALS
2021 Snaps: 942 | 2021 PFF Grade: 83.4
Higgins capped off his season with a big game in the Super Bowl that ultimately fell short of securing the Bengals a ring. His 100 receiving yards led all players from either side in the contest, but his 75-yard touchdown deserves an asterisk attached to it for the egregious no-call when he grabbed Jalen Ramsey’s facemask. Higgins benefited from Ja’Marr Chase dominating and taking attention away from him, and he is more than capable of taking advantage of those favorable matchups.
PFF 101 Rank, 2020: unranked
76. HB JOE MIXON, CINCINNATI BENGALS
2021 Snaps: 886 | 2021 PFF Grade: 79.2
Mixon’s season came up just short in the Super Bowl, but he had an excellent year overall despite running behind a suspect offensive line — particularly after injuries depleted the unit — and often in ill-advised situations. Mixon averaged 4.1 yards per carry over the season, but 3.0 yards of that came after contact. He broke 50 tackles on 344 attempts and racked up 69 rushing first downs.
PFF 101 Rank, 2020: unranked
87. DI D.J. READER, CINCINNATI BENGALS
2021 Snaps: 777 | 2021 PFF Grade: 79.7
But for the occasional game in which he failed to make an impact, D.J. Reader was excellent this season. He put up 28 defensive stops and 29 pressures, and was particularly good in the playoffs against the Tennessee Titans in a game that was balanced on a knife-edge and run defense was a key differentiator.
PFF 101 Rank, 2020: unranked
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pff-101-top-101-players-from-2021-nfl-season
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