Penix-to-London tops PFF's yards-per-target chart at 21.6

Lamar Jackson to Zay Flowers ranks second at 19.5.

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Highest yards per target from QB to receiver in NFL this season Penix to London 21.6 Lamar to Flowers Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF's season leaderboard for quarterback-to-receiver yards per target has Michael Penix Jr. to Drake London first at 21.6. Lamar Jackson to Zay Flowers checked in second at 19.5, followed by Josh Allen to Dalton Kincaid, Patrick Mahomes to Thornton and Jalen Hurts to Wicks.

Why it matters: The ranking highlights which passing connections are producing the biggest gains on a per-target basis, not just piling up volume. It also adds another layer to Drake London's recent production with Penix, with that pairing now pacing the league in explosiveness per target.

By the numbers: Penix-to-London leads Lamar-to-Flowers by 2.1 yards per target and holds a 6.1-yard edge over third-place Allen-to-Kincaid. The top five span from 21.6 down to 13.8 yards per target, with only two pairings above 19.0.

What to watch: Watch the next few weekly updates to see whether Penix and London can hold that gap as target volume grows. Jackson and Flowers are the closest early challenger on PFF's chart.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-01T19:06:38.240892+00:00

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