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NFL: The Three Teams with the Most Dropped Passes

There is a statistic not always mentioned which could stop an offense from getting points like dropped passes, with these three teams leading the way.

Patrick Mahomes - Kansas City Chiefs - NFL 2023
© Jason Hanna/Getty ImagesPatrick Mahomes - Kansas City Chiefs - NFL 2023

In today’s football landscape across the league, the passing game has become an integral component for teams with championship aspirations. It is widely acknowledged that quarterbacks who can efficiently find their targets are among the most valuable assets in the league for how reliable they can be in moving the chains.

Nevertheless, completing a pass relies on two primary factors: the quarterback’s ability to see open receivers and the reliability of those receivers in securing the ball. Coaches tend to place great emphasis on receiving statistics, with dropped passes being a focal point of concern as it can be a significant stumbling block for any offense.

Drops often lead to stalled drives and lost opportunities. Avoiding these types of mistakes could be significant for any team to stay reliable. This season, multiple high-profile offenses have grappled with this issue, and it has garnered notable attention as the Kansas City Chiefs are the worst team in the league after six matchups.

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Chiefs And Cowboys among the Worst in Dropped Passes

Th Chiefs have been particularly noteworthy in this regard, leading the league with 16 dropped passes. The impact of this statistic was exemplified in their week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions, the sole game they lost this season. Dropped passes were a pivotal factor contributing to the final score.

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Following closely are the Los Angeles Rams, who have accumulated 15 dropped passes, and the Dallas Cowboys, who sit in third place with 14 drops. The Cowboys’ offense, in particular, has come under scrutiny, with questions arising about Mike McCarthy calling plays and Dak Prescott‘s performances.

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Dak Prescott - Dallas Cowboys - NFL 2023

Dak Prescott – Dallas Cowboys – NFL 2023

However, it’s essential to recognize that the responsibility for the high number of dropped passes is shared between the quarterback and the receivers. The Cowboys have the league’s poorest percentage of drops per target, standing at 7.2% . This figure is even worse than the Chiefs’ 7%, as recorded by statistics from Pro Football Reference.

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