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NFL·ANALYSIS·September 3, 2026 02:46 PM ET

Purdy leads 2025 deep-ball completion rate at 60%

Darnold hit 58.8%; Maye ranked third at 54.8%

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read
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Highest comp pct last season on throws 20+ yards downfield (min 25 attempts) Brock Purdy 60.0% Sam Darnold Via @PFF on X

What happened: Qualification required at least 25 attempts traveling 20 or more yards downfield. PFF separately graded Darnold at 95.5 on deep throws, fourth among 43 qualifying starters.

Why it matters: Completion rate measures catches on targeted passes, while charted accuracy can produce a different order. Maye led the latter measure at more than 39%, underscoring the distinction between results and ball placement.

By the numbers: Purdy finished 1.2 percentage points ahead of Darnold and 5.2 points ahead of Maye. Darnold led Maye by 4.0 points.

What to watch: Their 2026 deep-attempt volume and efficiency will test whether last season's order holds.

Sources

  • @PFF 
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