Ranking Every XFL QB After Two Weeks of Action
Ian Hartitz
RotoworldFeb 17, 2020, 3:40 PM
2. P.J. Walker
- Biggest strength: Offensive scheme is a perfect fit
- Biggest weakness: Struggles when forced to get rid of the ball quickly
- Most-telling stat: Has a league-best 108.5 QB Rating
It's truly tough to nitpick a major flaw in Walker's game at the moment. Sure, there have been some missed passes that he'd probably like to have back, but this offense has been an absolute machine when he's been clicking.
The only "problem" is that the Roughnecks offense has been significantly less efficient when Walker has been forced to get rid of the ball in a hurry:
- When throwing in less than 2.5 seconds: 63% completion rate (8th), 70.2 QB Rating (11th)
- When throwing in more than 2.5 seconds: 61% completion rate (2nd), 132.7 QB Rating (1st)
Coach June Jones has put together a wide-open offense that accentuates both Walker's dual-threat ability as well as his willingness to test defenses downfield. Walker has proven to be an incredible game-changing talent when the play breaks down, but improved ability to pick apart defenses with quick passes should result in easier gains for everyone involved.
Look for Walker and company to only get better as long as their offensive line continues to ball out. Currently only Jordan Ta'amu (17%) has been under pressure less than Walker (19%).