PFF grades through week 9

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(11-12-2021, 11:21 AM)J24 Wrote: I don't know how true it is that Bates is a slow starter.

 Last season threw the first 8 games he had 10 PD + 2 INTs but in the last 5 games he had 5 PD and 1 INT. 

Rookie Season first 8 games 4 PD and 3 INTs compared to 3 PD in the last 8 games

Sophomore season 2 PD in the first 8 games compared 7 PD and 3 INTs.

Other than 2019 he hasn't really had a bad start to a season (outside of this year) . I think the reasons for his struggles have to do with playing him in the Box more and teams are avoiding throwing to him.

He being targeted about the same amount as he was last year(2.22 targets/game vs 2.19).