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Garrett

Griffin

TE · DET · Around average

PAL
48
WAR
0.0
YDS
39

2021

Garrett Griffin

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Biography

Team
Detroit Lions
Position
Tight End
Height
6' 4"
Weight
246 lbs
Born
March 4, 1994 (32)
Birthplace
Louisburg, KS
College
Air Force
Experience
4th Season
Status
Free Agent

NFL record

YearTeamGPRECTGTSYDSAVGTDLNGFD
2021New Orleans Saints1344399.80142
2017New Orleans Saints31144.0040

Garrett Griffin: our analysis

2021 season: 13 GP, 4 TGT, 4 REC, 39 YDS, 0 TD, 27 YAC. WAR 0.0 · PAL 48, around average.

In 2021, Garrett Griffin, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 48 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 0.0.

His strengths: hands (70, above average) and efficiency (66, above average). On the other hand, usage (2, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.

Receiving: 0.0 (in wins).

Advanced stats, 2021 Tight ends (receiving)

NFL stats →

2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular tight ends (receiving): 90th means better than 90% of them.

EPA per target

+0.57

95th percentile

Target share

2.2 %

0th percentile

Separation

—

Drops

—

Targets

4

0th percentile

Receptions

4

0th percentile

Catch rate

100.0 %

100th percentile

Receiving yards

39

0th percentile

Yards after catch

27

0th percentile

Receiving TDs

0

8th 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.

2022 projection

NFL trends →

Projected WAR

0.0

80% of cases: 0.0 to 0.1

Games

9

WAR 2021

0.0

Games played

13

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 (0)

  • 20210.0 WAR · 0.000 per game

The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.

Outlook, age included

+10 · 27 y.o. · prime years

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2021

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

74

Established starter

REC
Receiving
78
SEP
Separation
—
ELU
Elusiveness
76
HND
Hands
80
DUR
Durability
48
EX
Experience
65
Why these ratings?
  • 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, 2021

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

Efficiency66
Usage2
After the catch61
Hands70

Where WAR comes from (in wins)

Receiving+0.02

25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.

Garrett Griffin: frequently asked questions

What are Garrett Griffin's stats in 2021?

Garrett Griffin has 4 catches for 39 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games in 2021.

How old is Garrett Griffin?

Garrett Griffin is 32 years old: he was born on March 4, 1994.

How tall is Garrett Griffin, and how much does he weigh?

Garrett Griffin is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 247 lb (112 kg).

Where is Garrett Griffin from?

United States: Garrett Griffin was born in Louisburg, KS, in the United States.

What team does Garrett Griffin play for?

Garrett Griffin plays for the Detroit Lions in the NFL, at TE, wearing number 86.

How good is Garrett Griffin?

Garrett Griffin produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 48 out of 100: around average for his position.

What is Garrett Griffin's projection for 2022?

Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Detroit Lions teammates

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