The 5 Most Efficient Red-Zone Pass-Catchers in 2017
Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota Vikings
Target NEP per play: 1.08
Despite losing out on targets to the dynamic duo of Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen, Kyle Rudolph remained the Minnesota Vikings' primary and most effective red zone weapon. Indeed, his 1.08
Target NEP per target was the best among qualifying players.
For the second season in a row, Rudolph had 14 receptions
for a total of 90-plus yards inside the red zone. He trailed only Jimmy Graham, Jarvis Landry and Davante Adams in receptions inside the 20. All 14 of those receptions were successes, making him one of the nine players tied at the top of
this particular metric with a 100% Success Rate.
The Vikings were one of last season's most efficient passing offenses in the NFL, with the fifth-most Passing NEP per play as a team. They also had one of the top-five most efficient red-zone quarterbacks in Case Keenum, but next year could be quite difference since it appears he'll be heading to the Denver Broncos.
