Explosive Play Dependency weekly
Explosive Play Dependency: Week 2
NE moved into the top spot in Week 2, leading Explosive Play Dependency at 66.02 explosive yard share.
What changed from the prior period
NE moved into the No. 1 spot.
NE, TEN, LA, DEN, TB, SF, HOU, SEA are new to the top 10.
NE recorded the largest raw-value increase (53.35).
GB recorded the largest raw-value decrease (-44.75).
The Week 2 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
NE
66.02
Up 28 · Explosive yard share
Explosive yards: 237.00 · Positive yards: 359.00 · Explosive plays: 8.00
#2
TEN
57.19
Up 28 · Explosive yard share
Explosive yards: 179.00 · Positive yards: 313.00 · Explosive plays: 7.00
#3
BUF
54.92
No change · Explosive yard share
Explosive yards: 251.00 · Positive yards: 457.00 · Explosive plays: 12.00
#4
LA
52.94
Up 17 · Explosive yard share
Explosive yards: 261.00 · Positive yards: 493.00 · Explosive plays: 11.00
#5
DEN
52.14
Up 26 · Explosive yard share
Explosive yards: 207.00 · Positive yards: 397.00 · Explosive plays: 9.00
#6
TB
51.19
Up 21 · Explosive yard share
Explosive yards: 172.00 · Positive yards: 336.00 · Explosive plays: 7.00
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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