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Explosive Play Dependency: Week 1

GB moved into the top spot in Week 1, leading Explosive Play Dependency at 64.57 explosive yard share.

September 27, 2026Final recap · Week 1

What changed from the prior period

GB moved into the No. 1 spot.

GB, PHI, BUF, MIA, KC, BAL, CHI, CAR, NO, IND are new to the top 10.

The Week 1 Board

This edition captures the leading signals from the weekly results. The live ranking table continues to update; this article keeps the week's results in view.

#1

GB

64.57

New this week · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 297.00 · Positive yards: 460.00 · Explosive plays: 9.00

#2

PHI

60.17

New this week · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 216.00 · Positive yards: 359.00 · Explosive plays: 6.00

#3

BUF

56.66

New this week · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 234.00 · Positive yards: 413.00 · Explosive plays: 8.00

#4

MIA

52.84

New this week · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 158.00 · Positive yards: 299.00 · Explosive plays: 7.00

#5

KC

51.71

New this week · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 212.00 · Positive yards: 410.00 · Explosive plays: 7.00

#6

BAL

50.66

New this week · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 268.00 · Positive yards: 529.00 · Explosive plays: 9.00

How this ranking works

How to read Explosive Play Dependency

  • Positive yards from runs of at least 10 and completed passes of at least 20 are divided by all positive rush/pass yards.
  • This version does not attribute points or drive outcomes to explosive plays.

Data as of September 27, 2026. Source: nflverse play-by-play.

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