Stephen
Anderson
TE · LAC · Above average
- PAL
- 66
- WAR
- 0.1
- YDS
- 165
2021
Stephen Anderson
#40TE
Los Angeles Chargers
Biography
- Team
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Position
- Tight End
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Born
- January 30, 1993 (33)
- Birthplace
- San Jose, CA
- College
- California
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Arizona Cardinals · 2022 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Chargers · 2020 – 2021 (2 seasons)
- Houston Texans · 2016 – 2017 (2 seasons)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Arizona Cardinals | 16 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Chargers | 17 | 16 | 19 | 165 | 10.3 | 1 | 34 | 9 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Chargers | 16 | 8 | 11 | 106 | 13.3 | 0 | 23 | 7 |
| 2017 | Houston Texans | 15 | 25 | 55 | 342 | 13.7 | 1 | 42 | 17 |
| 2016 | Houston Texans | 13 | 11 | 16 | 93 | 8.5 | 1 | 14 | 6 |
Stephen Anderson: our analysis
2021 season: 17 GP, 19 TGT, 16 REC, 165 YDS, 1 TD, 115 YAC. WAR 0.1 · PAL 66, above average.
In 2021, Stephen Anderson, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 66 out of 100 (above average), with a WAR of 0.1.
His strengths: hands (91, among the best in the league), after the catch (86, among the best in the league) and efficiency (68, above average). On the other hand, usage (0, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
Receiving: +0.1 (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
+0.38
81th percentile
Target share
3.6 %
0th percentile
Separation
—
Drops
—
Targets
19
5th percentile
Receptions
16
5th percentile
Catch rate
84.2 %
100th percentile
Receiving yards
165
5th percentile
Yards after catch
115
16th percentile
Receiving TDs
1
23th 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
0.1
80% of cases: 0.0 to 0.1
Games
17
WAR 2021
0.1
Games played
17
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)
- 20210.1 WAR · 0.006 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, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
94
Star
- REC
- Receiving
- 81
- SEP
- Separation
- —
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 86
- HND
- Hands
- 94
- DUR
- Durability
- 88
- EX
- Experience
- 65
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, 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
Where WAR comes from (in wins)
25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.
Stephen Anderson: frequently asked questions
What are Stephen Anderson's stats in 2021?
Stephen Anderson has 16 catches for 165 yards and 1 touchdown in 17 games in 2021.
How old is Stephen Anderson?
Stephen Anderson is 33 years old: he was born on January 30, 1993.
How tall is Stephen Anderson, and how much does he weigh?
Stephen Anderson is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).
Where is Stephen Anderson from?
United States: Stephen Anderson was born in San Jose, CA, in the United States.
What team does Stephen Anderson play for?
Stephen Anderson plays for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL, at TE, wearing number 40.
How good is Stephen Anderson?
Stephen Anderson produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 66 out of 100: above average for his position.
What is Stephen Anderson's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 0.1 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
