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PJ

Walker

QB · SEA · Very poor

PAL
0
WAR
-0.5
YDS
674

2023

PJ Walker

#15QBSeattle Seahawks logoSeattle Seahawks

Biography

Team
Seattle Seahawks
Position
Quarterback
Height
5' 11"
Weight
215 lbs
Born
February 26, 1995 (31)
Birthplace
Elizabeth, NJ
College
Temple
Experience
7th Season
Status
Free Agent

Career history

  • Cleveland Browns · 2023 (1 season)
  • Carolina Panthers · 2020 – 2022 (3 seasons)

NFL record

YearTeamGPCMPATTCMP%YDSAVGTDINT
2023Cleveland Browns65411148.66746.115
2022Carolina Panthers66310659.47316.933
2021Carolina Panthers5366654.53625.513
2020Carolina Panthers4325657.13686.615

PJ Walker: our analysis

2023 season: 6 GP, 54 CMP, 111 ATT, 674 YDS, 1 TD, 5 INT. WAR -0.5 · PAL 0, very poor.

In 2023, PJ Walker, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 0 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.5.

On the other hand, accuracy (0, among the weakest in the league) and decisions (6, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (in wins), no component is positive; the costliest: passing (-0.5).

A marked decline: his PAL was 12 in 2022, against 0 now; his WAR went from -0.2 to -0.5.

Advanced stats, 2023 Quarterbacks

NFL stats →

2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular quarterbacks: 90th means better than 90% of them.

EPA per dropback

−0.29

0th percentile

CPOE

−13.0 %

0th percentile

Passing yards

674

0th percentile

Completion %

48.6 %

0th percentile

Yards per attempt

6.1

6th percentile

Passing TDs

1

0th percentile

Interceptions

5

89th percentile

Sacks taken

11

100th percentile

Rushing yards

30

9th percentile

Games

6

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

0.0

80% of cases: -0.4 to 0.8

Games

6

WAR 2023

-0.5

Games played

6

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

↓ Slight decline (-9)

  • 2022-0.2 WAR · -0.033 per game
  • 2023-0.5 WAR · -0.083 per game

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

Outlook, age included

-9 · 28 y.o. · prime years

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

50

Backup or prospect

PAS
Passing
50
ACC
Accuracy
35
DEC
Decisions
35
DEP
Deep ball
75
MOB
Mobility
61
DUR
Durability
35
EX
Experience
70
Why these ratings?
  • PAS — Passing : Expected points added per dropback, success rate
  • ACC — Accuracy : Completion percentage over expected (CPOE), on-target throws
  • DEC — Decisions : Interceptions and sacks avoided
  • DEP — Deep ball : Production on throws of 20+ air yards
  • MOB — Mobility : Value of his runs
  • 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

Passing6
Accuracy0
Decisions6
Deep passing61
Rushing18

Where WAR comes from (in wins)

Passing−0.47

60% of the EPA of his throws to a receiver, 75% of his sacks, throwaways and scrambles, above replacement.

Rushing−0.02

45% of the EPA of his carries (the line gets the rest), above replacement.

Season by season
SeasonTeamGWARPALOVPass ydsTDINTEPA/db
2023CLE6-0.505067415−0.29
2022CAR6-0.2123573133−0.18

PJ Walker: frequently asked questions

What are PJ Walker's stats in 2023?

PJ Walker has 674 passing yards, 1 touchdown pass and 5 interceptions in 6 games in 2023.

How old is PJ Walker?

PJ Walker is 31 years old: he was born on February 26, 1995.

How tall is PJ Walker, and how much does he weigh?

PJ Walker is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).

Where is PJ Walker from?

United States: PJ Walker was born in Elizabeth, NJ, in the United States.

What team does PJ Walker play for?

PJ Walker plays for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL, at QB, wearing number 15.

How good is PJ Walker?

PJ Walker produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 0 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Is PJ Walker getting better?

No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 12 in 2022 to 0 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

What is PJ Walker's projection for 2024?

Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Seattle Seahawks teammates

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