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Marcus

Johnson

WR · NYG · Very poor

PAL
6
WAR
0.0
YDS
99

2022

Marcus Johnson

#84WRNew York Giants logoNew York Giants

Biography

Team
New York Giants
Position
Wide Receiver
Height
6' 1"
Weight
204 lbs
Born
August 5, 1994 (32)
Birthplace
League City, TX
College
Texas
Experience
6th Season
Status
Free Agent

Career history

  • New York Giants · 2022 (1 season)
  • Tennessee Titans · 2021 (1 season)
  • Indianapolis Colts · 2018 – 2020 (3 seasons)
  • Philadelphia Eagles · 2017 (1 season)

NFL record

YearTeamGPRECTGTSYDSAVGTDLNGFD
2022New York Giants149229911.00186
2021Tennessee Titans791916017.80507
2020Indianapolis Colts11142825518.205511
2019Indianapolis Colts8173327716.325012
2018Indianapolis Colts56810217.01345
2017Philadelphia Eagles1059459.00163

Marcus Johnson: our analysis

2022 season: 14 GP, 22 TGT, 9 REC, 99 YDS, 0 TD, 36 YAC. WAR 0.0 · PAL 6, very poor.

In 2022, Marcus Johnson, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 6 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.0.

On the other hand, efficiency (12, among the weakest in the league) and usage (14, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.

Receiving: 0.0 (in wins).

A marked decline: his PAL was 37 in 2021, against 6 now; his WAR, though, went from 0.0 to 0.0.

Advanced stats, 2022 Wide receivers

NFL stats →

2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular wide receivers: 90th means better than 90% of them.

EPA per target

−0.27

3th percentile

Target share

9.1 %

3th percentile

Separation

—

Drops

1

97th percentile

Targets

22

0th percentile

Receptions

9

0th percentile

Catch rate

40.9 %

0th percentile

Receiving yards

99

0th percentile

Yards after catch

36

0th percentile

Receiving TDs

0

3th 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.

2023 projection

NFL trends →

Projected WAR

0.0

80% of cases: -0.1 to 0.2

Games

11

WAR 2022

0.0

Games played

14

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
  • 20220.0 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

0 · 28 y.o. · prime years

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

Player ratings, 2022

All ratings →

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

OV · Overall

55

Backup or prospect

REC
Receiving
55
SEP
Separation
—
ELU
Elusiveness
82
HND
Hands
59
DUR
Durability
57
EX
Experience
70
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, 2022

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

Efficiency12
Usage14
After the catch52
Hands20

Where WAR comes from (in wins)

Receiving−0.03

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

Season by season
SeasonTeamGWARPALOVRecRec ydsTDEPA/tgt
2022NYG140.06559990−0.27
2021TEN70.0376291600+0.02

Marcus Johnson: frequently asked questions

What are Marcus Johnson's stats in 2022?

Marcus Johnson has 9 catches for 99 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games in 2022.

How old is Marcus Johnson?

Marcus Johnson is 32 years old: he was born on August 5, 1994.

How tall is Marcus Johnson, and how much does he weigh?

Marcus Johnson is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).

Where is Marcus Johnson from?

United States: Marcus Johnson was born in League City, TX, in the United States.

What team does Marcus Johnson play for?

Marcus Johnson plays for the New York Giants in the NFL, at WR, wearing number 84.

How good is Marcus Johnson?

Marcus Johnson produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 6 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Is Marcus Johnson getting better?

No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 37 in 2021 to 6 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

What is Marcus Johnson's projection for 2023?

Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his New York Giants teammates

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