Alex
Erickson
WR · HOU · Below average
- PAL
- 33
- WAR
- 0.1
- YDS
- 232
2023
Alex Erickson
#82WR
Houston Texans
Biography
- Team
- Houston Texans
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Born
- November 6, 1992 (34)
- Birthplace
- Darlington, WI
- College
- Wisconsin
- Experience
- 8th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Los Angeles Chargers · 2023 (1 season)
- Carolina Panthers · 2021 (1 season)
- Cincinnati Bengals · 2016 – 2020 (5 seasons)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Los Angeles Chargers | 8 | 16 | 29 | 232 | 14.5 | 1 | 27 | 12 |
| 2021 | Carolina Panthers | 17 | 3 | 4 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| 2020 | Cincinnati Bengals | 16 | 12 | 17 | 139 | 11.6 | 0 | 42 | 5 |
| 2019 | Cincinnati Bengals | 16 | 43 | 78 | 529 | 12.3 | 0 | 52 | 26 |
| 2018 | Cincinnati Bengals | 16 | 20 | 29 | 167 | 8.4 | 0 | 28 | 7 |
| 2017 | Cincinnati Bengals | 16 | 12 | 16 | 180 | 15.0 | 1 | 37 | 9 |
| 2016 | Cincinnati Bengals | 16 | 6 | 8 | 71 | 11.8 | 0 | 20 | 3 |
Alex Erickson: our analysis
2023 season: 8 GP, 29 TGT, 16 REC, 232 YDS, 1 TD, 58 YAC. WAR 0.1 · PAL 33, below average.
In 2023, Alex Erickson, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 33 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.1.
On the other hand, usage (15, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
Receiving: +0.1 (in wins).
Advanced stats, 2023 Wide receivers
NFL stats →2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular wide receivers: 90th means better than 90% of them.
EPA per target
+0.19
44th percentile
Target share
9.4 %
10th percentile
Separation
—
Drops
1
95th percentile
Targets
29
2th percentile
Receptions
16
2th percentile
Catch rate
55.2 %
16th percentile
Receiving yards
232
6th percentile
Yards after catch
58
10th percentile
Receiving TDs
1
16th percentile
Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.
2024 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.1
80% of cases: 0.0 to 0.2
Games
6
WAR 2023
0.1
Games played
8
The pace of the last three seasons (WAR per game, 60/25/15), pulled toward the group average, over the games expected from his availability in the last two, adjusted for age.
Trend
→ Stable (+1)
- 20230.1 WAR · 0.013 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
-14 · 30 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
67
Depth player
- REC
- Receiving
- 74
- SEP
- Separation
- —
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 72
- HND
- Hands
- 73
- DUR
- Durability
- 45
- EX
- Experience
- 75
Why these ratings?Hide details
- REC — Receiving : Expected points added and yards per target
- SEP — Separation : Separation from the defender at the throw (Next Gen Stats)
- ELU — Elusiveness : Yards over expected, after contact or catch, broken tackles
- HND — Hands : Drops avoided, catches per target
- DUR — Durability : Games played out of his team's, over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NFL
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023
How we rate →WAR: the EPA (expected points added) of every play, above replacement level, shared among those who made it, then converted to wins (35.3 points = one win). PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from (in wins)
25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.
Alex Erickson: frequently asked questions
What are Alex Erickson's stats in 2023?
Alex Erickson has 16 catches for 232 yards and 1 touchdown in 8 games in 2023.
How old is Alex Erickson?
Alex Erickson is 34 years old: he was born on November 6, 1992.
How tall is Alex Erickson, and how much does he weigh?
Alex Erickson is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Alex Erickson from?
United States: Alex Erickson was born in Darlington, WI, in the United States.
What team does Alex Erickson play for?
Alex Erickson plays for the Houston Texans in the NFL, at WR, wearing number 82.
How good is Alex Erickson?
Alex Erickson produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 33 out of 100: below average for his position.
What is Alex Erickson's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
