Deep Throw Rate | NFL Advanced Stats

Deep Throw Rate measures the percentage of pass attempts thrown 20 or more yards downfield in the air. Last updated Updates within 24-36 hrs post-game
PlayerTeamPosition
1Malik WillisQB21.5%14.8%21.3%21.5%-22.2%20.9%
2Jordan LoveQB15.0%17.1%17.5%14.6%-16.7%12.9%
3Josh AllenQB14.9%6.1%12.6%12.5%-14.3%15.7%
4C.J. StroudQB14.9%5.9%15.5%15.8%-15.8%13.7%
5Jayden DanielsQB14.7%13.2%---11.5%15.6%
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What Is Deep Throw Rate?

Deep Throw Rate measures the percentage of pass attempts thrown 20 or more yards downfield in the air. This NFL player stat is a telling NFL advanced stat for assessing aggressiveness and a quarterback’s willingness to attempt explosive plays. A high deep throw rate suggests a vertical passing style, while a low rate may indicate a conservative or short-pass-oriented approach. In NFL team stats, this metric is often used to compare offensive philosophies, evaluate deep-ball threats, and assess how a quarterback’s style impacts overall team production.

Who leads the NFL in deep throw rate in 2026?

The top player in deep throw rate is Malik Willis of Miami, at 21.5% through games played October 23, 2026. Jordan Love of Green Bay ranks second at 15.0%, with Josh Allen of Buffalo third at 14.9%, C.J. Stroud of Houston fourth at 14.9% & Jayden Daniels of Washington fifth at 14.7%. Willis's rate puts him 6.5 percentage points clear of second place & 12.1 ahead of the 25th-ranked player.

Only 8.5 percentage points separate first from tenth. Baker Mayfield of Tampa Bay ranks sixth at 14.6%, with Jameis Winston of the New York Giants seventh at 14.5%, Aaron Rodgers of Pittsburgh eighth at 13.9%, Drake Maye of New England ninth at 13.6% & Kyler Murray of Minnesota tenth at 13.0%.

A gap of 1.2 percentage points separates 12th from 13th, the widest single step anywhere below the top four. Bryce Young of Carolina ranks 11th at 12.9%, with Daniel Jones of Indianapolis 12th at 12.9%, Kirk Cousins of Las Vegas 13th at 11.7%, Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City 14th at 11.3%, Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers 15th at 11.2%, Tyler Shough of New Orleans 16th at 11.1%, Jalen Hurts of Philadelphia 17th at 11.0% & Trevor Lawrence of Jacksonville 18th at 10.9%.

All 8 players are within eight tenths of a percentage point. Deshaun Watson of Cleveland ranks 19th at 10.9%, with Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams & Caleb Williams of Chicago tied 20th at 10.5%, Sam Darnold of Seattle ranks 22nd at 10.1%, Michael Penix Jr. of Atlanta 23rd at 9.7%, Jacoby Brissett of Arizona 24th at 9.5% & Brock Purdy of San Francisco 25th at 9.4%. One rank inside the top 25 is shared by more than one player.

How this ranking is measured

32 NFL players are ranked for the 2026 regular season. The top 25 appear above. A minimum of 117 dropbacks is applied. Deep Throw Rate measures the percentage of pass attempts thrown 20 or more yards downfield in the air. Figures are as of October 23, 2026 & are recalculated on StatRankings after each game's play-by-play is processed.